I'm happy, cool knife
The knife I got has some flaws. There is also a distinct line near the hilt where the steel changes from bright & shiny to dull & streaked. Not sure what did this, some kind of chemical or a not very good buff out, or it wasn't dipped all the way? Not sure, really it probably comes down to cheap labor. Knife also arrived really DULL. On the plus side, the issues are cosmetic only. I like the knife, I even like the sheath, although it does not have a retention strap (I added one easily), it is very heavy duty leather and fits the knife well. If you wear it vertically, shouldn't be a problem that there's no retention. I have medium size hands, so the grip is really good for me, fits snug & feels very secure. If you have large hands, the handle might be a bit small for you. Even though it was made in China, I like that it is a sort of historical tribute to the Marine Raiders of WWII, particularly those that served in the Pacific theater (that's why I bought it). Given the price, the cosmetic flaws aren't enough for me to tell you not to get this knife, I would recommend it if you don't mind doing some buffing & sharpening, that is, if you want it to be flawless. I also got the Case sheath other reviewers mentioned, and I REALLY like that. Great fit for this knife & a really nice sheath. After about 2 hours of elbow grease, I now have a knife that I am really happy with & might even show to some of friends that are retired Marines.