As far as I'm concerned they are well worth it. And they stand behind their gaurantee 100%. I have had 2 over the last 20 years. Mine are the serated blade drop points. I broke a seration off the first one, sent it back and asked if they could repair it. 3 weeks later I got a brand new one in the mail. I've used them to saw through breast bone, and have never had to have it sharpened.