For what it is worth I have been EDC Enduras since about 1992-1993....everyday. I have modified them and updated as new models have come out. My current around the house knife is the ZDP Endura and I totally agree with ksjumpmd's thoughts at the top. Someone said it was hard to sharpen a chipped one on a sharpmaker and I would like to add that I think it is hard to sharpen a chipped anything on a sharpmaker. I always start a chipped or real dull knife on a Norton India and finish with the 204 then strop. Just me.