I have had the M6 and the S6.

There is a lot more weight in the M6 than the S6, but most if not all of the difference in the weight between the two is in the handle.

The M6 has a sabre grind so there is a fair amount of weight left at the spine above the blade. But, the S6 is thicker at the spine. The M6 still probably has just a hair heavier blade.

So, for chopping, I am not surprised that the M6 did pretty well at chopping (for a 6" knife). Vic can't resist chopping. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I have not handled the ASH. But, I do think it is a very nice "Looking" knife.

To me, however, when comparing the S6 to the M6, I easily prefer the over-all feel and balance of the S6.

They may be neck and neck or the M6 may even have a slight advantage for chopping.
And for edge holding and sharpness, the M6 is probably a little better as well.

But, for general use (outside of chopping), I prefer the feel, weight, balance of the S6.

The handle just felt rediculously heavy to me in the M6.

That said, based on how I use a knife, I would probably prefer SR-101 for a knife the size of the S6 or M6.

Maybe the M6 just needs Res-C or a hollowed tang under the handle or otherwise lighter and probably a little smaller handle.

I would like to see my Rat Jack concept with a G10 handle and a "skeletonized" tang to reduce weight in the handle. (Satin blade too. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> ):





I wouldn't expect it to chop as well as the S6 or M6, but I think it would be an AWESOME all-around user knife! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

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