Thanks for the additional information and insight, Guyon. You know, most of us dogs are looking for a bargain Busse or we wouldn't hang out here. I was one of the few around here who bought a HG55LE. I just love it. I have no idea why an old man needs such a pretty combat knife, or any combat knife. I just like it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> So if the SAR4 foats your boat, that's cool, too.