So far I've only had one Barkie (it went back for warranty.. I'm keenly awaiting it's replacement!) and that wasn't as scary sharp as every Barkie nut would have you believe! It was decently sharp though.. I can't think of anything I've seen or handled that was better from the factory (including Trailmasters, Gerber BMFs, Buckmasters etc etc!). I haven't handled one of these new Competition edges Jerry is doing, but IF he can make sharp knives you kind of wonder why he doesn't generally!

My immediate thoughts on folders are SAKS (Victorinox) are bloody sharp..