I agree. I got my 2 mud mutts a week or so ago and was doing a little testing last night and have come to the conclusion that I am not a huge fan of the mudder grip as this was my first mudder. I prefer the 711 or standard size grip much more.

Like Chiral said above the swell is too far back and limits some of what could be great handling characteristics in my opinion as well.

Having said the that, the Mudd mutt is sick and penetrated over a half inch of phone book when doing a "gentle" penetration test and sliced the phone book like butter as well. Needs a better handle on such a fine blade.