Wow! So much good advice. Thanks everyone.

I didn't know the Ratmandu was still available, big thanks for the link DogTired. That's a nice looking knife. I think I'd like the RMD more than the R6.

Hooker, I have a cheap 7" blade and a 4" folder (from other companies), both have top guards and (now that I think about it...) I'm not crazy about them either.

I can see where a 911 and an RMD would be a very useful combo. For now, I'd like to get one knife that can do whatever I'd need it to. I'm planning to load up the sheath with a Leatherman and a fero rod so I can have one thing to grab when I need it. Currently, I don't see myself carrying a 911 anywhere, but that may change when I get some real knives (Bussekin).

I can definitely see myself getting a Scrapivore and an RMD in the future. If they're still available. I'll tell the wife the RMD is for her BOB. "Happy anniversary honey. Here's your new survival knife. We'll just keep it with mine... over here." <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Mike