I bought a brand new rat-7. Within a day the handle was discolored and the edge was dull from the sheath. I used it a couple times, by that I mean 2, Along side my much older, dependable knife while fishing in freshwater. The knife never once got wet. Just cut some line. Put it in my truck and a few weeks later it is rusting under the black coating and the porous handle looks like a petri dish! I tried cleaning it up... then turned my attention to the blade... this knife will take an edge but won't hold one to save your life! If I could give ZERO stars, I would. If I can save anyone from wasting their money on the most expensive piece of scrap "steel", I'll be happy. I've had $2 knives hold an edge longer. Worst knife I've ever owned.