I am still using and comparing my S5 to other knives. As near as I can tell it is much like the Ratmandu, but lighter with the Res C handle. I like the mudder handle better than the small handle on the Dumpster Mutts. When comparing with non-Busse knives, the Scrapper 5 seems totally competitive with the Al Mar SERE Operator or SOG Team Leader, and I prefer it to either. I still prefer the Ratmandu to any 5" blade knife, but the Scrapper 5 is a close second. For a pure combat knife or fighter, I like the HG55 LE, but for an all-around knife, I like the S5 better. Maybe I'll post a comparison soon.