I have used CTS-XHP quite a bit. The first knife I had in it was the spyderco manix sprint, and I've had that for a couple years. It is an excellent steel, superior to S30V in my opinion.
The Techno is built very well. I think it's right up there with the Chris Reeve knives in fit and finsh, build quality etc. I would say if you like the thicker blade and the size of the knife, you can't go wrong. It's definitely a tough little bugger.