I can just see the Regulator riding in a Spec-Ops sheath strapped to the leg of some marine or paratrooper. It is a combat knife, pure and uncompromised. While I have absolutely no need of such a knife at my age, I may get one just for the heck of it. The SOD is more of general purpose camp knife. The Regulator is a fighter.
I agree; it is a fighter pure and simple and Jim would be proud of it.
While several other Dogs have expressed an interest in having the handle in orange, I would love to see it in Crye's Multicam. Now, stick that in a Spec-Ops sheath and I'm in Heaven.
Inside each knife is a new adventure waiting to be had...maybe some blood and probably some suture.