Ross.TurnerIf you were looking for a light-weight knife... then this is not for you. It is an old fashioned knife made with simple materials (wood, brass and steel), and it makes no apologies for being a bit hefty. Having said that, you certainly know you have a knife in your hand. I love it's simplicity. For the money, the Buck 110/112 are awesome. I paid double that for my 110, and it was a factory second. No mercy out there for international customers in the market.