My original bayonet that I received while I was in service was getting beaten up and abused to the point where there would be almost nothing left to hand down to my kids. Out of sentimentality, I purchased this one to save the other and I do not regret the decision one bit. There are slight variations to it than my original bayonet but it has brought me all the way back to the times I needed a good knife to pull me through hard tasks. The heft, saw teeth, ease of sharpening, tough sheath, and wire cutting capability will give you a knife that will last a lifetime if properly cared for. Well worth every penny. Shipping was relatively quick too.