Let me start off by saying I don't care much for 5 inch lock-backs. It isn't a pattern I carry. That said, i can tell you this knife is built like a tank. Very solid, very strong locking spring, and excellent hunk of blade stock. The handle has a really nice palm swell. If you like 5 in. LBs, this an excellent choice. I think it goes for around $40. The knife is an Official Boy Scout Knife.