I would love a DFLE but the price is to high. although it is worth it. my prefered smaller large blade is the RD9. when I got my first blade the fit and finish wasn't very nice but after sanding the handle and sharpening the blade it is excellent. 14 3/4 by 1/4 thick full flat grind with a spear point. reminds me of the SBM a little. so now I traded for the clip point version. it is a great knife. for the mountains a DF or FBM out chop it though and are my favorite but all to often I end up taking the khuk instead. an S& khuk would be nice <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> a flat ground chopper from the yard would be awesome also. but I guess those of you have the dfle already know that <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />