I don't think of the Ratmandeux as a pure fighter, like a Gerber Mk II. It's more of a combat/utility, like the Ka-Bar. I am quite confident it can do a lot of camp and survival chores with that convex grind. The double guard doesn't bother me. Granted, it is a bit shiny for military use, but that could easily be corrected. 52100 takes to bluing and patina well.