the boker's way more comfortable. the drop of the blade and presence of more steel in the hand makes cutting so much more natural. the coating is also more resilient. throw in the included kydex and chain, at less than half the price, just seems like a better deal all around. also much sharper from the factory. the warden would be the better knife it it was sent past HD for a stripping, sharpening, and polishing then jeff for a quality kydex. there's no saving the grip, though. i cord wrapped it every which way, doesn't work for me.