From my perspective SR77 only has one competitor, SR101. INFI is not competition because I cannot afford INFI, except when Dan can scavenge some when Jerry's back is turned.
Rich,
Exactly! While i'm sure an FBM could chop like no tomorrow.
Realistically.. Dog Father's combination of price point, res-c handle, steel, and warranty will make it the chopper User of choice for Many! It's basically the next Camp Tramp/Battle Rat.
there's tons of (new) cheaper choppers below it.. and couple choppers above it.. but there seems to be a void.. the Dog Father's alone at this level/price.
ONLY thing at this level i can think of is Ontario Rat7 D2 steel @ ~$115-$130.