I have had no trouble with it, no packaging problems or anything. The paddle sheath design is nice because you can keep it in your pocket without it falling out. It is mostly a display knife or a use-around the house, not for going outside of the house (unless you are hunting or something). It does not fall out of the sheath very easily, even when you flip it upside down with a little shaking. Comes already sharp (but there is still room to sharpen it). I understand the bad reviews for packaging problems, but that happens with every product, that does not make that one item bad. I do not support the comments that say that the metal is cheap, and the sheath is made with plastic. The knife is 15$, and they are expecting it to be made out of solid gold! It is 15$, but it is worth 25$, you will get more than your moneys worth.