Like it says, a good intermediate blade! Above average speed and control, with a below average price! The design is just very ugly and it has no real strong points. Not a good choice for tournaments. You want to go with something that will give you an edge, and that your training can cover for the blade's weakness (eg. lack on control). This one gives you no clear cut disadvantage, but is too slow or not too forgiving to give you a clear advantage!