I bought this despite the negative reviews in the hope that the issues have been resolved. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN RESOLVED!

Recently bought the NRS pilot knife for a week long kayak camping trip. I like the secure attachment to my PFD, but the nicest feature was the quick and sure release. It's somewhat "spring loaded" using the clips that secure it to the sheath. The blunt/flat point ensures no accidental punctures, and the formed semi-circle cutter makes fast cutting of ropes a snap. The quick release mechanism also locks the knife back in with a snap - if it does not snap, it's not in. Again, something almost foolproof, which is nice if you are reacting to an issue on the water. Great overall blade. I also ordered the Gerber Rivermate at the same time, as I have beena Gerber fan fr 40+ years, but the NRS Pilot wins my vote as the knife to carry on the water.

May not be as effective as in-class or personal tutor study, but if you are great at avoiding distractions during your personal study time, and are willing to put forth your time and effort towards reading the guide in detail, this one is for you. It's also the cheapest method guaranteed to help earn a higher score. Be sure to take advantage of the two practice tests included.