Jeff, I sorta wish I had went ahead and gotten the .17HMR seeins how The HS didn't cost me any cash. But I was struggling with what I would use it for. Guess I am getting more selective in my old age. PLUS by NOT spending the money for the rifle I MIGHT be able to buy a blade from Blade, IF anybody gets some to sell and they have what I want. I think now I am ready for a MP size blade but I WISH the handle was shorter. I am wanting an OAL of 7 1/2 to 7 3/4 with not more than a 3 1/2 blade and not less than 3 1/4. Oh well, I got one ALMOST like that that I like a lot but it's got a not fantastic 420HC steel and a rubber handle.