Like many in this thread, I bought RatManDus (in my case, five of them because I missed the initial DM release, and secondary market prices were about the same as a new Rat). I've also said before that in general, I believe SR101 steel and thinner blades are superior to thick SR77 for short blades (< 6"). However, as others have said, I think that the full-height grind will make the DMLE a pretty good slicer and it's a great looking knife.

I suppose that, the price will determine how many I buy, but I'll want at least one anyway (I tend to buy in quantities of three, so that's what will probably happen). It's been surprising to me that the general tone about the DMLE seems largely negative. I know that many, including myself, had gotten expectations up about a DFLE, but I still plan to support the Scrap Yard. Remember, if you don't support the yard, then the terrorists win.