Used both TGLB and 711 in one session to baton and chop some wood for a fireplace.
If you were after do it all blade, I'd go with TGLB. Might come as surprise, but the top guard does not get in the way at all.
711 has an edge in chopping, the Res-C just makes vibration disappear. But TGLB bites deeper, cuts better, can be used to 'chisel', is more aggressive in stabbing, and better balanced.
I'd say that you'd have to thin the grind on 711 and reprofile the microbevel to get similar cutting ability to TGLB.
Chopweiler with a regrind of microbevel will be there with TGLB, and it is one of the most appreciated do it all blades form the compound of all time!
Can't comment on Ratweiler as I never used one, feels good in hand though; and had never seen Taliwhacker in person so no comments here.
One thing for sure, TGLB is worth having, great balance and cutting geometry, light and comfy in hand. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />


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