Just ordered two. I agree with Thrill - these are a really good deal (through hardened included).

The closet offering since I've been buying "factory direct" (ie - not on the secondary market) has been the Mil Reg. I suspect I'll like the 711 more than the Reg. I love the Reg's handle, but have never been a fan of clip-point blades.

Although, I must confess - I should have broken the tip off my user MilReg by now, but that dang thing isn't going anywhere!!!!

Bring on the 711 - should be an great "general purpose" blade.

JYD #123 The great one formerly known as Architect.

I am now a fictional British television police officer (currently a Detective Sgt) at Thames Valley Station. My governor is Detective Inspector Fred Thursday and it’s 1969.