There's definitely a difference of opinion on choils. But I agree with you, bwcaq. Either make one that's usable or don't include one at all. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
I agree with that. If the HRLM has one flaw, it is the useless (for me) choil. As I have said before, Dan could make two versions, one with a usable choil and one with no choil. That should be no more costly or difficult than The Hook and the Guard were. I just hope the blade is no more than 3/16" thick. Heck, a 7" Ka-Bar is only about 1/8" thick.