Civivi Baklash vs Condor Compact Kephart Knife Fixed Blade Walnut

Perhaps I just received a bad example of what is seemingly a great knife otherwise, but sadly I think it'll see less time in my pocket from here on out.

Blade on mine looks stainless steel? Very hard to put sharp edge. Had to is bastard file and diamond coded stone. Stealth is heavy duty and kinfe overall is good? Could be better if blade was carbon steel like a 1075 or 1095?

But I have butter knives that are sharper than this blade!! I bought two, and both are equally dull and difficult to sharpen. That's a deal killer for me. I'm disappointed.

Handle scales are unfinished but sanded smooth. Really like the sheath. Putting a few coats of boiled linseed oil on the handle and it’s good to go. 4 out 5 stars for a mostly finished knife and a price paid of over $50

Only materials could improve, but you would have to pay way more if it was made from a higher grade steel. Can't really beat it for the cost. Great balance, opens with ease, precision manufacturing. Looks and functions like a $100+ knife

They're solid knives, but don't expect much aesthetically. When I received this knife yesterday, the "factory" edge was practically nonexistent. Uneven grinds, and literally as dull as a butter knife. It took me over an hour, and three different sharpening systems to get a good edge on it