>>2349930>what does the front grind really help with?Fine work, slicing, penetrating. I didn't think they were that rare, as I got it in person at a camping store for not too much $. The store was in a not very big city, so I assumed they were everywhere.The firesteel has tighter retention than the knife in the sheath so I don't think would pop out, unless in your hand while you're wrenching on something. It's handy and I use it as my travel knife.