I had done some informal comparisons already, so I knew the ratweiler was the better chopper. Even I was suprised by just how much better. I really can't figure it out. I just go out and chop and I get what I get. Why does the DFLE chop better than the Browning Crowell-Barker? Why does my S6 chop better than my Busse ASH1 SE? Why is my Entrek Destroyer not a better chopper? There are lots of factors: weight, shape, balance, handle shape and size, and edge geometry. Whoever designed the Ratweiler knew what he was doing. I have no doubt that a Scrap Yard version would be superb. I guess that with the Res C handle it would be more like a Camp Tramp, which is also known as a great chopper, although I have never had the pleasure of using one.