Out of knives I own, and knives I've actually handled, I'd have to say the 711 is the first one I'd grab for a 7 inch blade. I loved it as soon as I pulled it out of the box. I got mine 2nd hand (like new, unsharpened, etc.), with a leather sheath. I would post a pic, but I haven't figured it out, yet. Not quite sure about the leather sheath, and still might get a kydex. That would make it a bit faster to deploy. I also like my 511, but think a 311 is in order for a perfect combo. Right now the Scrapivore will have to do.