Congrats, on both the waki and the 9 days till home <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I had both, I like the feel of the wrap but feel like it could unwrap. It never has, probably just in my head. I love the heavy feel of the micarta. It adds weight which could be good or bad depending on your use, clearing light brush, cleaving zombie skull, etc. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I agree with the negative about the SW two prongs on the pommel, If you practice Martial arts it is a common technique o use your weak hand to pommel push the blade. Kinda like a skull crusher on a knife if you do it you will stick yourself.

Both are great swords. The blades are very similar in weight and thickness. Even length. I could try and post picks of the two if you need.

Once again thanks for the service to your country
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We owe our military.

Sar5