I HATE spiderco knives. I've broken more then I can remember. I stepped up to SOG and never looked back, lifetime warranty and I've even snuck my trident through a few metal detectors. I've had the same knife about 6 or 7 years now, if it gets dull, I send it back for a sharpening, if something wears out, like the spring assist, they replace it no questions asked, Turn around was about a week.