This is a great deal for this knife!  I own several SOG knives some made in the USA, some in Taiwan and some in China. They're all quality knives with the US being the highest and most expensive of the bunch and Taiwan running a close second.  This is a nice size to carry for almost any occasion. It has a full tang & comes with a nice sharp edge... It is not however a full-size military fighting blade. That is why they call it the "pup"... But it can do the job if called upon to do so ... it has a very serviceable sheath as well.  It's a good all-around size and will fit most any occasion.