This was my very first blade from TRC. I've always been a little skeptical of the value for the price point and didn't entirely understand the hype over their knives. Now I do! I'm blessed to own and regularly use a lot of very good quality knives, but the TRC UT is absolutely premium. The fit and finish is flawless, and the ergonomics are perfect, which actually surprised me given the modern handle design. The scale milling and tang jimping provide great traction while remaining very comfortable. The blade was the sharpest I've ever received out of the box. The kydex sheath is also one of the best production options I've ever seen; it easily rivals the reputation of White River kydex. The knife reminds me a lot of my other favorite fixed blade, the long discontinued Chris Reeve Nyala, which I believe is a high compliment. This is a knife that you can't help wanting to hold and use. This was my first purchase from Russian Knives / Rosarms. They had the best prices on TRC products. Communication and shipping was great. I'll be a returning customer!