I'm thinkin that the 511 size handle would work really nice. Hey Dan, make a few and pass them around to the Mods er ah a few good Dogs for T&E and we'll report back to you as to how they handle mundane tasks and abuse.

I actually do think that this would make an excellent "Survival" blade. It would have the correct length (not more than 4.25) and the right blade thickness 3/16 and the correct blade height, just maybe an eighth inch taller from edge to spine as the 511. Oh and it would have to have that Tanto appearing point, WITHOUT actually being a tanto.