Isn't 1/4 the same thickness as the Ratweiler? I mean I always get confused with the American measures (hint, hint, change to metric, hint) but if it has the same thickness as the weiler beast then it is more than enough. I've actually been buying smaller and thinner knifes and find them more useful.

We always discuss the worst case scenario but I tend to use my blades mostly for cutting and I've never battoned in the outdoors (it is easier to collect sticks to start a fire, but then I live in a dry climate) so I don't really need a camp knive which can pry safes open.

For the SOD I made an exception and took the plunge even though I prefer smaller knives. Once the SOD's comes in, can somebody make a comparison pic between the ole tramp and the SOD. Thanx.