I have one from Nepal and a utility grade from Cold Steel sold at Sportsmanswarehouse. The Nepalese one would be satisfactory as a personal defense tool. The Cold Steel product is barely suitable for whacking vegetation. I carry an S&W folder for daily use. Mail opener, box cutter, paper trimmer. The 7” Kabar is mostly a collector’s piece relative to my own needs.
I say authentic as compared to shiny Chinese knives that people collect.
My EDC knives are a Spyderco Ladybug for the key chain, and a Benchmade Rukus for the pocket.
The Rukus is huge for a folder.