Thanks. The NMSFNO really did not belong in this comparison for two reasons:

1. It has an 8" blade.
2. It has a full convex grind.

I only included it because both knives came out at the same time and many wanted to know which one to get, so they wanted a comparison. The M9LE compared very well with two well known 9" Bowies, so she ain't just pretty, she can dance, too. Anybody who has ever used the Becker or the Ranger knows that those are good choppers.