I see this as one great knife. It is a bit of a negative that there will be more out there, but as far as a user I see it as one of the best the yard has produced. The name War Dog suggests fighting knife and I see that purpose but I see it also as a great bushcrafter and or hunting knife as well. I think that I prefer the mudder handle a bit better, but it is close and the more I handle the War Dog the more I like it. It will be on my side this deer season.