Bob here 61 years of age and semi retired from driving a truck for the last 40+ years.I have been a Gamewarden in Pa.as well as a hunter trapper instructer.I collect Benchmade knives and do enjoy them. I do hate a dull knife and can not put an edge on one to save my but, that is why I will buy a WE. and hope my skills improve a lot.I now live in Tn. and will be going to blade in Atlanta this year. went last year for the first time and do not want to miss another.