I have to be honest Vic. I love the shape of that new Hudson Bay.

I love the edge profile shape (curve/belly... whatever). I just really like the shallower belly's on most any blade short of a skinning blade.

I think it should maximize utility and chopping for it's length VERY well.

The handle looks good (?????). I "think" I would prefer a little more beak at the pommel. But, I don't know. I would need to hold and handle to determine.

What are your thoughts on the thicker guard area of the handle near the index finger in grip? How does that feel?

I am not personally a big brass fan. I like guards and bolsters on some knives. But, I think I would rather have this one without the bolster at all. And while I am fine the big chunky corby's (especially in strength and function) I would rather them be stainless.

I hope I can get my funds back in line to pick one up before they are gone.

I know the Chopweiler is thicker and probably a tad more blade heavy to help in chopping (????).

I would guess the HB should outchop the SARSquatch, but I REALLY do like the SARSquatch as an all-round camp knife. - The SARSquatch is my fancier INFI / Micarta handled Camp Tramp.

Of course, I still like the Camp Tramp as a Light-weight and very versatile Camp knife.

I am looking forward to your review.

I assume you have a lot of great knives there that each might have some strengths in some areas over others.

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