as a puppy i am not sure about garrintees, but i like 3/16 that is my opion. but from what i understand is if i break it by doing work with it and not trying to break it. that mr dan will replace it? is that the truth? also i seen a guy on youtube knife test beat the dog mess out of all makers blades and Dan's and his kin's blades took the best beeting and this guy beat it with a 3 lb hammer. cut through pipe etc. and i think Dan gave him a new knife. and this guy did things to that syd blade that would make obama close him down.lol. that sold me. how long before i can come off the phorch?~Richard the non spelling gun guy fal's to be correct and Scrap yard new be.puppy. working to be a mutt or what ever is next.