Very True P/K <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> And on that basis I think I will try and settle for the good "affordable" ones I already have... I just cancelled my HG55 LE order and will put the money to a Zilla....after seeing the MOAB prices the Zilla will not be cheap <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/footinmouth.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> and I do want an Infi Khukri!!

As far as users go, the HG55LE is mostly a combat knife. It can slice, though not as well as thinner blades.






As you might expect, the BDLE rules the apple slicing combat knife event.

Nice pics H/D.. How did the Muk do?

The Muk is a good slicer. In slicing, all other things being equal, thinner is better, so the Bird Dog is just a bit better at this critical combat test.

Those BDLE's are a real "asset"....you hardly ever see one up for sale on the secondary market...but "all round" the RMD still has top slot for me so far...although I think I could have missed out badly on not getting a BDLE...I would have jumped on one if I were a fisherman...but as a potential "piggy back" food prep knife they take some beating...

Nice set of comparison pic's Vic...many thanks...

I use the BDLE as a carry knife for hikes. It is just a sweet slicer with a wicked point.

I was thinking it would make a nice companion to a DFLE...I fancied an inside the waistband sheath for my DFLE on a rear slant carry and a rear flat sheath on the belt loop for the BDLE similar to the Bear Gryllis sheath but slimmer and more of a scandi type pouch design...just sketching it out now on a pad...

There is a BDLE on the exchange but it is a bit of a steep price....too steep really...

well lets see it

Well I would need to adapt to using a horizontal carry on the loop for an existing knife I own....might do a horizontal one for a RMD....or maybe a Leatherman/SAK type option....I have a few sheath patterns in the mix at present but will post when they are done.

Cool pics there HD. I still love the looks and possible use of the BD.