When I get my chance in the sandbox, I can tell you right now I wouldn't trust my life to the Gerber LMF II when I have the option of one of my SYKCOs. not that it's not a solid blade, I just can't see myself prying open doors with it if I had to, and one never knows when the SHTF what you'll need to put your equipment through. A bit more money may pay dividends down the road.