I don't have much to add to what's been said already, but I thought I'd chime in anyway.....

After some mild testing with one of my Mil Reg's it is my conclusion that the design is an "in between". By this I mean, it has the profile of a fighter; thickness of a massive chopper; is too long for "camp chores" and too short of concerted chopping. As such, if you're the sort of person that likes compromise (not a negative term - more of a "multi purpose" jack of all trades master of none meaning) survival gear then I would wholeheartedly recommend the Mil Reg. Its a screaming good deal!!!

While I fully plan on using one of my Mil Regs EXTENSIVELY this hiking / camping season, my "big" survival blade is and will remain a DogFather.

I'm an advocate of the "blade trinity" for survival, but I'm also a "gear geek"....

SAK or Multi-Tool
4-5" Fixed Blade Full Tang
10+" Chopper

Last edited by Architect; 04/24/10 02:03 AM.
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