Ishi I agree, with your thinking about the handle change. What with the Wardog handle just coming out, but I think this one does look better on this blade. Who knows, Dan might have tried the Mudder, Wardog AND this handle. Personally I think this one just flows better with the blade. But that is just my personal opinion and is only important to me.

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