Most folks consider micarta handles to be superior to "rubber" ones. It matters more to me on big choppers, but the the steel is the same. The molded handles keep the costs lower, and work just fine. My new "Yard Knife" is the 1311. I have other SY, SW, and Busse choppers, but none tops my 1311 in performance. The bottom line is, get the best you can afford.
BTW: I love mudder handles.
Last edited by Horn Dog; 07/25/13 09:52 PM.
