I have a traditional Nessmuk in carbon steel and the DH Russel Survival Knife in stainless, by Grohmann. The Scrap Muk is closer to the survival knife pattern, but his version is a little smaller. The BDLE is about the same size as the Scrap Muk. Personally, the idea of a high-tech version of the Nessy appeals to me. I am definitely getting one. And in keeping with the modern interpretation, I am going with kydex for the sheath.