Well, I admit that it's difficult for me to know when it's okay to discuss other knife manufacturers here, but then I realize that it IS the Scrap Yard forum. I have made very brief mentions of other knives that I favor, and never any mention of those that I do not. This IS Dan's forum, but maybe it's time for a clarification of the rule(s). I will say that I try my best to keep my comments on other manufacturers products to other open discussion forums. But Scrap Yard knives are by far my favorite, so I'll continue to roost here and do my best to follow the rules.