cgeter - I don't know about the Basic 7, but the Scrapper 6 has a Resiprene-C handle that is like the older Swamp Rat knives. If you aren't familiar with them, they are GREAT! By the way, I received my Scrapper one week after I ordered, so the wait won't be too long. I think you're going to like it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />