I have owned this knife since February 2004 and it is still in great condition. I have used it to cut small tree branches, cut screws, and have used about every other tool on the knife. Nothing will kill this knife. The only thing about it that can be a weakness is the spring on the scissors. It broke after a few years and you can buy a replacement kit from Victorinox for....$67....don't think so... Despite that, the knife is brilliant. Always sharp and easy to care for. A little warm water and oil now and then will keep this, and any Victorinox, working for many, many years.