Finishing that micarta handle is all hand work, rackemup. And micarta is expensive. The labor in the SODLEs full flat grind is just as much work as a the Bravo's convex. My Bravo was $210 delivered, with sheath. The SODLE will be near $175. So it is more like a $35 difference. By the time you get a sheath, the prices are comparable. If Dan used micarta instead of the molded RES C, he would have to charge at least as much. The real bargains are the SOD CGs, but I like 'em shiny. These are just two models I really wanted. If I had to choose just one, and I didn't have a good camp knife like the Camp Tramp, I'd go with the SOD. Chopping with Res C is easier on my hands.