I'm impressed with this rugged knife. I think it will become my favorite fixed blade for my little hikes into the woods. This is a versatile knife. I'm quite sure I could skin animals with it as well. I like the thinner stock and superior edge holding of the SR101 steel. I prefer this knife to my YK or Mutts, and I like those. The mudder handles work for me, and the 5" blade is one of my favorite sizes for EDC.
I agree with ALL that and more. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
The S5 is a GREAT knife! In some ways I might prefer the S5 to my RMD. There are some compromises and they are BOTH GREAT. But, the lighter weight and general "Handy" size, shape, weight, design of the S5 is HARD to beat. And there just really isn't ANYTHING the RMD can do that the S5 can't.
If I could skeletonize the handle of my RMD to remove some handle weight (and drop the point on my RMD a bit - which I will probably do), then the RMD vs. S5 would even be harder to choose.
Still.... Both right at the top of the list. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
