Concerning the Magnum Bear Cub, I bought two when they came out, and sold them immediately because I really didn't like the feel of it. I think if it had a more pronounced front guard, I would've liked it, but my fingers would constantly slip over the guard. I am a big fan of my HBC because my pinky rests on the pommel, arresting any forward movement of my hand. Ironically, I think the HBC works better for larger hands as a 3 finger knife.