I don't have a 1311 for an in the hand direct comparison. I sold mine because it felt like a thick machete. I have several machetes and for what I use them for in Ohio I did not think I wanted thicker/heavier. I don't think i will need more "reach" that the 1111. I am more of a medium thickness, long knife guy. I like the dogfather, 911, etc. over a machete. The best chopper I ever had in my tests was the Basic 11 but the handle was too small and of course the price of INFI was a lot more. The 1111 feels just right for me.