Welcome Jimmy to The Yard.

I have a Hook which is the brother knife to the Guard and I know just what you mean. It is massive! I never had a seven inch knife fit and feel so good in my over sized hands.
They really are awesome. I hard use mine all the time. Took some getting used to. Re-training the mind to use a knife as more than just a thing to cut open a box or trim some string!
Beat that knife! It is a beast and will serve you well the rest of your life Jimmy.

Enjoy reading and posting here in The Yard. Good people here. Salt of the Earth.

Peace.