"Hi Nancy, I received delivery on the Extrema Ratio RAO "Desert" this afternoon, and am VERY pleased with it. This is an incredible, impressive knife with exceptional build quality. The hardcoat anodize on the handle is extremely tough and durable, as is the black oxide on the blade and steel parts. The operation is exceeding smooth and the blade lock-up is vault tight, with not a hint of wobble. It is, for certain, a serious knife for serious business. It's a keeper! As always, thank you for your lightning fast shipping, excellent communications, and superb customer care. All the Best, S. Tse" It is the responsibility of the buyer, not Xtreme Knives, to determine and follow all local, state, federal and international laws and ordinances regarding the purchase, possession, and use of any item purchased from us. Copyright 1999 - 2021 Xtreme Knives (tm). All rights reserved worldwide.