Balance, feel, weight, good blade shape/design for MOST tasks = VERY versatile. Will skin and process game well - even if not the best.

SAR5 is good, but would be better with a bit smaller and lighter handle.

SAR4 is too thick, too chunky, has a USELESS sharpening choil, too long and heavy a handle, likely has poor balance (IMO). Personally, I don't really like the jimping. I haven't handled it, but I don't think I like the cut-out or they way it is done. But, it looks like a tank of a knife that might give you a good urge to grunt like Tim Allen when you hold. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> ... But, I think I would find lesser satisfaction in use. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbdn.gif" alt="" />

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