From owning both (I've not used either yet), I like the feel of the NMFBM better. The KZ is so blade heavy that it seems to want to jump out of your hand. The NMFBM is big, but has balance. The wide blade distributes the weight well. Overall, from my extremely limited experience, I prefer the NMFBM. I think that I would like the LE even more. I'd like to find out myself. Someday.