I was first introduced to Cutco over 20 years ago by a friend whose dad had owned one for quite some time. I was quite skeptical when he said his dad had never had to sharpen it after field dressing numerous elk and deer. But I took a chance and ordered one of the Double-D Drop Point blades. I have owned numerous hunting knives over the years including custom blades costing over $200 and have yet to find anything that even comes close to these remarkable knives. Since that original order I have purchased, if memory serves me right, over 15 more of these knives as gifts to kids, grandkids, and friends (not to mention another one for myself !) I have field dressed, skinned, and processed 6 elk, an unknown number of mule deer, fur bearing animals, etc. and have only sent it back for sharpening once. My wife and I even use it for cutting most everything from cloth and paper to leather products. Phenomenal product !! I also own the scissors, paring knives, both carving knives and am preparing to place an order for the table knives and vegetable peeler. Needless to say I am a very satisfied, tried and true Cutco customer !