I didn't think of that. Maybe y'all are right. Personally, I'd take the DFLE over the Rat Mastiff. Will the Mastiff have a satin blade? I like Res C in big choppers. Micarta Handles like the Fusion Blister Maker are more for show than performance. The smooth, but not as pretty, micarta handles on the RTAK II makes more sense to me. I hope the DFLE is < $200.