I EDC fixed blades and I was in the market for a new knife. I was originally going to get an Esee Izula until I remembered this knife existed. I've always wanted a Benchmade, so I opted for this instead. I'm glad I did.The first thing to note though, is the sheath. The 'dymondwood' model comes with a leather sheath. It is not suitable for regular use. It is made of pressed leather, which means that they take a bunch of scrap leather shavings which would normally be thrown out, and they press it into a seat and laminate a top to make it look like a solid piece of leather. It's like the chicken nugget of leather. It's poor quality, looses its shape, and falls apart easily. It is pretty though. The G10 model comes with a kydex sheath, but it has its own problems and isn't very good either.For that reason, I had an aftermarket sheath made by Armatus Carry. It is very high quality and a very secure retention. I ordered a small attachment as well, which carries a Streamlight Microstream. It has been a great solution for keeping things out of my pockets, but still making sure they are secure.The dymondwood handle is a similar story to the sheath in that it is fibrous veneers pressed together and impregnated with epoxy. However, it is a high quality and durable handle material. It is virtually waterproof and stain-proof. I have one small gripe about it and that's the grip. The shape is nice and comfortable, but the handle can get a little slick in wet conditions. There is a little bit of texture to help with that, but it still doesn't have the same sure grip as G10 or micarta. So if you expect to be using it in wet conditions, G10 would be the better option. But the dymondwood is so much better looking.The S30V steel is great. Easily the best blade steel I've owned. It has a great balance of durability, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. It's a relatively hard steel, so it's tougher to sharpen than something like 1095 or 440, but it's not so tough as some of the really hard super steels. Its hardness gives it a tendency to chip rather than roll, so that is something to consider. But with Benchmade's great warranty, it can be sent back to have the edge repaired for only the cost of shipping. It doesn't take a super fine, super sharp edge as well as some other steels, but it retains a working edge for a long time. For that reason, it's a great steel for an EDC knife. One thing to note is that it's not totally rust-proof. If you put it away wet, it may come out next time with a few light spots, but they're very easy to clean off.The blade shape looks a little strange at first with the big, swooping belly, but it is quite functional for everyday tasks. I'm not a hunter, so I can't comment on its skinning abilities, but I have used it for food prep, yard work, opening various packages, as an ice pick, some light whittling, etc., and it has performed great. One thing to note is that the blade stock is pretty thick and the bevel is steep, so it's not as much of a slicer as some other knives. It tends to wedge things apart, but it does so quite efficiently and cleanly.Since fixed blade knives can be intimidating to some people, I always like to carry concealed inside the waistband. It took some experimentation to find the most comfortable way to carry it, especially with the flashlight attached to the sheath. I'm carrying in waistband at around 4 o'clock in a reverse grip position. I have found this to be super comfortable. I regularly forget it's there, and with the small footprint of the IWB overhook, it's easy to tuck a shirt around it without it being noticeable.So overall, it's a great blade, very comfortable in the hand, really durable and holds a great edge. If you're working wet, go with G10, if not, the dymondwood is beautiful. Either way, go for an aftermarket kydex sheath, because neither stock sheath is great.