Well Bruce...Strange of you to ask if the "Regulator" would replace my SoD...No. IMO , the REG maybe TOO much..in that the design is for massive chopping power and limited General purpose use. For my taste , a wider , heavy tip and wider blade would be more...pleasent to USE. The handle/grip looks extremely bulky...but comfortable for smashing...but rubber guards aren't for me. Being a true bowie , the tip is TOO slender for forward/tip mass strikes...although it appears it WOULD penetrate with that mass. If the Scrapper5 was say..7in and .250+....the SoD would then have something to fear. We all have our needs , favorites ,wants and certain qualities for different purposes in the blades we choose...its a toolbox. Dan really has done great things as far as designing special blades for us all...and I'm sure many more will follow. I have choosen the DMcg , SoD and the DF for my needs at this time.They maybe old standard classics by Designs we see coming out today...but their the BEST quality materials available , tested and tried and still I can't find a better knife for the money..ANYWHERE. My knives save lives..or takes them , but whatever their called to do....they do it well....and I come home to my kids..who think DaD saved the day.