I initially ordered this knife for college, because I wanted either a Kabar or a SOG fixed blade knife that I could carry without frightening my roommates or others...that is when I discovered the SOG Field Pup. At first glance (and even second glance) the Field Pup appears to be a rather plain and generic looking knife; however, it is far from average. In hand, the SOG Field Pup feels like top tier knife, but at 35 dollars it won't break the bank.