A few photos and thoughts. I actually thought I was going out for a good test and hike, but the skeeters weren't impressed with the amount of OFF I doused myself with. They ate me up! Anyhoo...here we have the Mud Puppy, Koyote EDC Convex and Izula 2...along with my lovely assistant- the Camp Tramp!



I rushed through some stake making, notching cross-batonning and batonning...




Tough and well made all! That was some hard wood folks and the MP hit a knot and I beat the heck out of it with zero problem. It's the big- little knife of this group. They all cut very well, but the Koyote is the real gem as a small woods knife. Goes through wood like nothing and the ergos are awesome. I've used it a lot and my hand never gets tired or finds hot spots. The Izula 2 is the smallest of the group and works big.

Tip strength? They got it!



A little size comparison with a folder I'm enjoying a lot- the Ritter Griptilian.



A little steak cutting here and again the Koyote takes it and the MP is a step behind. A Horn Dog sharpening job did give it an "edge" <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" /> over the izula. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />



The Mud Puppy still brings it out in me...I just want to beat the thing like I'm mad at it! Like I said, it's the big-little knife of this group and the one I would have the most faith in a bad situation. It's seems like the type of knife you want at work for the dirty/hard jobs. Or sitting in a bug out bag, because this knife will take care of you! The Koyote is just a sweet, sweet all around knife that does it all so well and treats your hand great. I haven't used the Izula 2 much but I carried a 1 all last summer. This little guy works bigger than it should. Comfy, good ergos and so easy to carry- what's not to like?! I did roll the edges on the izula 1 a few times, but nothing crazy and I was using it pretty hard.