When i first saw the Wardog i did not think much of it but after getting my hands on one i had to have it and the shorter blade tan numbered 1 of 12 just fits me right.
I think I personally would like the shorter blade as well. Mine is the regular size bead blasted tan handled 1 of 13.
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