I don't know what the NMFMB is, but I have one of those monster NMF"B"M's <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />... It is a "Beast".... I don't know what is so "reassuring" about it (when did "I" say that???), but it is a beast. and very heavy.

Sounds like you have a bit of that "Big thick "Massive" knives feel "Awesome" in an: "Aunold" hold in the hand/show for the camera to drool on" thing going on. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Sure, a big massive chopper like the NMFBM will take nice big chunks out of wood (once sharpened with a good edge) compared to most lighter and smaller 10" blades. But, that power comes at a price - figuratively (compromises in weight carry) and LITERALLY! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

But, I will never carry the NMFBM. It is just way too heavy. I don't even have a sheath for it. And it still doesn't compare to a good camp axe of similar size for chopping if just looking for a chopping tool for around camp or the house.

NMFBM weighs about 30 ounces. Most good 16" camp axe/hatchets typically weigh less.



But, the advantages of a thinner longer blade are it's versatility, ability to slash, chop, control AND carry if needed.

If not going to "Carry", the advantages of an axe: axe chops better.

Your call. Again, I don't really have ANY problems with Dan making such a knife - especially if enough people want such a knife. And again, to each their own.

I couldn't even swear I wouldn't buy. I was dead set on not buying the NMFBM. I thought the price and size were crazy then. But, then I caved (sucker addiction <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />) on one of the Ganzaaa's and bought the Bama Clay. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/loopy.gif" alt="" />

The NMFBM "IS" cool to gawk at.... like the MOAB. ($2100 worth of gawk! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />) And sure, both chop well for a knife. But, I still just don't care to actually use or carry such big knives. And I dang sure didn't fall for the $2100 "offer". <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Power is great for chopping. But, for a knife, I don't want to sacrifice control or manipulation just to gain power. If that happens, I might as well use an axe.

Truthfully, I still feel the NMFBM is too expensive for what it is and will probably end up selling my NMFBM some day (don't contact me at this time <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />), but good chance some day.

I still like my DFLE and Battle Rat for chopping knives.... and I would take EITHER over the NMFBM as a versatile user and especially for carrying.

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