It's not a problem in my mind, the knife looks great. I've got a problem with sub-$20 knives that are pre-1950 in good shape, as well as certain rare/pricey knives with a price under my $20 budget, when they are typically a whole lot more than that used. And peasant/budget knives that are $10 or so. I've had crap I'll never use that was junk, and knives I've found to be pretty good value for their price (i.e. Opinel, Rough Rider, the Bahco branded $7 Mora Clipper). I'm currently waiting on some Antoninis to show up to try out, six cost me less than $30.