Thought I would bring this back to the top with a couple of pics from Labor Day. The 911 and KDH had both been reprofiled a bit. The 911 chopped suprisingly well and the handle feels just great. When you tire a bit you find yourself holding further back on the handle for more momentum, but it is still secure. The KDH was easier to chop with but the handle gets a little rough on bare hands after a while. May try a cord wrap to see how it feels.