You guys are both right about the BattleRat, as it is a great knife. Paul, you are also right in that this is Dan's chance to improve upon the BattleRat and other big knives. BOWIES Rock !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />