Really? Thats actually pretty impressive considering the blade is only 4" long. But anyway. You're right that we've had some good experiences with them. Your CSK is very tough except for the handle, and the nimravus seems good. And you're right about the grip, it IS the budget model. But i still expect a decent heat-treat out of a major company like benchmade.Its kinda like any sales scheme: get first-time buyers hooked on a product (the axis lock) and then they'll be more likely to buy better models... except for me, who's off benchmade for the foreseeable future. I'm a ZT man all the way... I sent a message to warranties, we'll see if anything comes of it.