Finally bit the bullet after having this on my list for months. Got sick of using folders and decided to switch to a fixed blade. Too many issues with screws coming loose on folders, scales and retaining clips falling off, locks failing etc etc. The price is definitely higher than I would’ve wanted to pay but I wanted something high quality. So far I love this knife! It has become my everyday carry. I chose this because it was the right size and I like the look. Not to mention I have another Tops knife and they seem to be Top(s) quality. This is about the size of an average folding knife, except it doesn’t fold. The sheath is also of a very good quality, nice thick leather. When wearing a regular T shirt you can see maybe 1-2” of the sheath sticking out. Baggier shirts would hide this completely. The knife seems to be great quality, was reasonably sharp out of box. So far so good, I may never go back to folders!I love my izula II - but I wanted something with a little longer blade with a better point/tip.I did a ton of research and really wanted to love this SCANDI trekker - but TOPS missed it on this one.The handle is just a tad too small. It doesn't feel solid in the hand, its too short and narrow. I have large hands and wanted this to be comfortable to use - it isn't it feels too small. Needs to be 1/2 inch longer and 1/4 inch wider.The blade is not impressive whatsoever- for 100+ bucks there are way better options . Its not all that sharp. I don't know why they call it a scandi grind when its not at all. I have a Mora knife and this isn't even remotely close to the same kind of grind on it. This is a very normal and not impressive grind.Also - the thing that REALLY annoys me is the sheath. The picture clearly shows a BUTTON belt loop.Yet the sheath that arrived with the knife has no button whatsoever. Guess my plans to attach it to my backpack molle straps are out the window. I tend to dislike leather sheaths as they do not last as long, and this one has leather shavings come out all over the knife every time I pull it out. Annoying and frustrating that they wouldn't do kydex for this one.All in all I am disappointed with this knife. I can't give it lower than 3/5 because I know I'm extremely picky - but honestly I want to give it a 1 out 5 for how disappointed I am. I have so many knives in my collection - that I really do a lot of research before buying a new one. This one looked great on paper - but missed the mark in almost all categories.UPDATE** - I ended up taking another star off this knife due to the sharpness of the blade. After using it for a week, it was painfully dull. I resharpened the knife to be able to shave hair on my arm and realized that it was much sharper than it originally came.This will most likely be my last TOPS knife.If you are a knife guy - look at these options instead.Izula II - ESSEGuardian 3.5 - BradfordH2 Drop Point - LionSteelTops makes bomb-proof knives, that's for sure. This makes a good little edc. Nice and sharp from factory.Perfect.I carry a fixed blade everyday, I have many other quality blades such as ESSEE Izula, RAT 3, White River Caper, Bark River, Spyderco, Benchmade, ECT.This is up there with the best of them. Grind lines are even and well done, the edge came very sharp and surprisingly cuts well (I usually have to thin the edge on my ESSEE knives).The scales are contoured and well fit, much nicer than flat slabs but not as bulky as say a white river.The powder coat on the knife is thin and smooth, much less intrusive than that thick baked on paint commonly used. It looks and feels similar to kershaws black wash finish.The sheath is nice leather with great heavy stitching. It had good retention and almost clicks into place, it can be gently shaken upside down without falling out.I am really impressed with my first tips knife. Came with a good survival whistle and authenticity/warranty card that states it was 101% made and hand finished in the USA.The size is perfect for EDC, longer and slimmer blade than the Izula and most importantly a longer and better fitting handle than the Izula. This is actually big enough for prolonged heavy work, while still small enough to be easy and inconspicuous to carry everyday.I love this knife. It's a great size, rides on my belt well and is a pleasure to carve with. While it's certainly not the "one" knife you want to have with for any situation. But it's a nice strong alternative to a folder without being so big that it's obnoxious in the wrong company.Now the bad... the finish was deplorable for a knife that costs this much. The lanyard hole had a huge burr that I had to file away and the scales were a bit chewed up. The sheath... I can't draw the knife out without a plethora of leather shavings coming out with the knife. I was hoping it was just the rough side leather wearing a bit, but it's obvious the quality is not optimal and should have been better treated prior to being used for a sheath. After a month or so, I went ahead and soaked the sheath and worked it a little to get a better fit around the knife for better retention and a slicker look. I'll end up making a kydex or a hybrid sheath for it eventually. Most people will tell you that you a production sheath is pretty worthless anyway, I just expected a bit more.As far as the issues with the knife itself, I have other Tops products that came perfect out of the box, this one must have just slipped past QA at about a quarter to beer 'O clock on a Friday before a long weekend.(ETA pictures and description; 1st picture shows leather rework, sheath came with practically no shaping, feels way more secure now. Still thinking about a small kydex collar around the top. 2nd shows the micarta blemish)Not sharp enoughI am a big fan and collector of tops knives, they are a solid knife made in the USA, any of their knives is worth the money.