I bought a tanto blur in October of 2005. Carried everyday since. The assist spring broke about two weeks ago. 6 days later had a free spring from kershaw and back in action. Great knives and customer service.
I have carried a 3” Adj sight GP100 .357 in black bear and Grizzly areas, Tennessee, Colorado, Montana with 180-200 grain Hardcast. Never felt under gunned. This boils down to personal preference.