I've had two DUA's. Sold both. I like the knife, but the finger groove is too far back for the index finger, and so you need to put your middle finger in it. Uncomfortable for me. I think that some folks DO LIKE that finger location, so perhaps you need to try it out for yourself.Nice knife, but the 0.160" thickness of the 3.25" blade makes it a tank. Will not slice well, in my opinion, unless you rebevel the edge to 30 deg included angle.
Lots of folks like tanks these days, and that's a good thing if you need a heavy-duty blade thickness. You should note that Striders routinely have thick blades and are well-reputed as heavy-duty capable.
Here is a pic of my Orange DUA with a small Sebbie and a Three Sisters Forge Beast, for comparison sake.
To be fair, the TSF Beast is also 0.160" blade thickness, but the blade is barely less than 3", which makes it legal in those states which do not allow for a longer blade. I've had three of these and have gifted one of them to a nephew who is in car mechanics classes, and he loves it. Nice knife, IMO. The maker, Jim Allen, is a gem.
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