The generic problem with all the knives in the Becker BK series is ... if you want them to be useful as anything other than a display piece, you have to shell-out another 40-60+ dollars for decent set of aftermarket grips. (unless you're handy with a Dremel or file, and can add some texture to the factory grips) This drop would have been perfect if they included a set of G10 handles for example. It ends up being a $160+ kukri by the time you're finished otherwise.