I EDC a 303, and it really is a beast of a user. I've had no qualms using mine on the job. It's cut, scraped, and generally been put to use. The DLC is holding up great and I've only taken it to a stone twice since maintaining it with rods and a strop keep it humming along. Really, the only time I carry a different knife is when I want to save on weight. It's a chunker.