Bought this to try ApexUltra, and I'm really impressed so far. I have a custom order with him and managed to change to ApexUltra as well. Aside from steel this is also an excellent blade, cuts smoothly, very good taper, only thing is I like it longer, 250mm with this grind would work better for me. Paid around $450 with shipping, asking for $440 shipping included CONUS, international let's talk in the DM.