I guess I should add that I like both the Battle Rat and the Camp Tramp, but I feel very strongly that neither knife is a "do-it-all" knife.

To me, both of these knives need a good 4" or so bladed companion knife. The SS4 or Bog Dog or Howler would be Awesome paired with either.

The Battle Rat is a much better chopper - NO question, but of the things I do with my knife in the field and around camp, the CT is more versatile "for me". And the Battle Rat (although more effecient and more fun to chop with) is larger than I need.
If chopping up stuff is one of your primary concerns, get the Battle Rat (or an axe....).

Personally, I feel that a good "Duo" will/can do about 95%-99% of everything you need and do what's needed fairly well.

(IMO) - There are a lot of great knives out there that try to do it all, but any one knife that tries to do it all is not going to do many things great.

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JYD #39 I prefer "SATIN" blades!!!