Why are the Surefire ones so expensive? I'm sure Kershaw could make one in America for under $150.
Because they can and people will bite, like their $100 pen.
Herbertz knives aren't the cheapest around. They seem to be pretty well thought of.
Consider this one is made from bottom of the barrel blade steel it should be cheap.
I always laugh when I see manufacturers declare "made from 420 stainless, a premium high carbon curlery steel!".