I just finished stropping my HCLE. Maybe that is my favorite small Busse kin knife. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Dang this thing takes a wicked edge! I know I broke the tip on one, but that means little to me. I only did that in a test and I messed up. I don't routinely use my fine point knives in such a manner. This HCLE is a little jewel. The mudder handles might be a bit more comfortable, but the G10 is nice, too.