With that wide, sharp ATS-34 blade, it will surely be a performer, Bruce. The handle is kind of clunky. I may reprofile it and round it off some. The knife is impressive. I got a kydex sheath for it. I used the orignial Solution sheath for my new Urban Mutt, after adjusting the liner. I want to pit the solution against the equally beastly Ranger RD4. Might compare them to the DMLE in a future test. I would not hesitate to take any of those into the bush.