Finally I seen a thread I wanted to reply to. I have the same experience with all top brands except busse. I've used my gso 10 to do all kinds of things some it should and some it shouldn't. It's hammered medium sized nail. Beat a sharp place on my tailgate down with pommel. Splits wood for fires weekly I beat it threw whatever I need to split/make fire pit sized. Have only sharpened it three times in like two years. Thing will still cut paper. When the gso 12 comes out it will be by my side 24/7 or not far away. Overall I'm just thankful to have these wonderful tools thanks to survive and Guy's beautiful mind.