Get a Test Team Regulator and don't look back. I prefer the differentially treated Sr101 to INFI. The Regulator handle can't be beat for comfort.
I just did some serious wood processing with the 1311 and I will say it is a great chopper and I like the added length for battoning but may hand got "the stinging bees" from it. I also did some food prep and the 1311 did well too.
For in hand feel you can't beat ResC and the Regulator handle is tops. I love a full flat grind too.
I have owned INFI and sold it all. I have also owned micarta and g10 and sold that too (although I love my Vex). Dan the Hack has done a great job and from a utility standpoint his blades are bar none.
Nice thing about Bussekin is you can try and resell and not loose a thing.
Good thoughts. I had the Mil Reg, and could not get used it. LOVED the handles, but I'm just not much a fan of bowies. This may take the Ratweiler out of the mix....
I've been all over the map. I don't mind Micarta for a 7" knife, since it's not primarily a chopper. My first Busse was a Tankbuster...sold it long ago because I needed the money for other assets.
Hiking / camping...weight matters. This is where the hidden tangs / res-c really shine. Hrmmm...
