I distinguish between the 'fighter' and the 'camp' use of the Reg. IOW, if it was designed predominantly for fighting then Dan probably would have and should have made the blade much thinner than .33 inch.

Although the spine of a bowie is not ideal for a camp knife (i.e. batoning) I will mainly use the knife for its utility rather than it's fighter profile. That's why I think the Reg doesn't reach it's potential without the reinforcing guard.

That Reg is so unique that a bunch will sell, regardless!