I had one and liked it a lot. I'm a huge fan of their knives. 100 percent made and assembled in America, all the way down to the little screws. love the wave too.
One of my all time favorite Emersons. I have one of the first made. I bought a spare soon after I got it because I could tell it was one of my all time favorites. I didnt want to be without one if I ever damaged my original. I admit to being a huge Emerson fan but am not so much of a "fanboy" as to not say some styles dont "suit me" and some do. The roadhouse really fits me.
As for sharpening, like all tantos I pretend it is 2 knives and sharpen it in 2 seperate steps. no problem.