I have had 2 or 3 of the S&W knives, all under $20. I used them all as EDC or backup in my bag and for the most part they served their purpose, but it could have been done better. They were cheap knives and i probably got my 10 bucks out of it, but I don't plan on making any more purchases from them. Even for cheap knives, there are better options. I've purchased a few Boker knives in the same $15 range and have been quite pleasantly surprised as to how well they've held up.