See this as being a good knife for fishing and backpacking for those who are focused on pack weight but also know how to sharpen in the field...gonna need that skill with this knife. The scandinavian style handle is functional with a clear coat over the wood that will resist water.The blade shape is functional as well with a slight upswept/persian tip. In a hardwood featherstick test I was initially impressed by fining the edge easily and creating extra fine curls, but after say 10 to 20 passes of 3 to 4 inches, the edge became dull enough to make me want to stop the task all together. I see using this for fishing and food prep, but no wood tasks