Evil Spock, I would expect the 711 to be a better chopper due to the blade profile. Meaning there is more "Meat" out toward the front of the blade thereby giving it the ability to Hit Harder. The TRASH1 Blade profile would seem to lend itself more to the "Bushcraft" aspect, carving, skinning and associated woodworking. I know it is large for a "Bushcraft" blade for traditional thinkers, but still I think it will be a GREAT all around blade.
Thanks Skunk! The main draw of Res-C to me is the shock absorbing ability it provides in chopping duties. If this is really more of a bushcraft-style knife, I don't think I can justify picking one up. Covered in the bushcraft dept with an RMD and Mud Mutt. Covered in the chopping dept with 911 and 1311.
Still...so tempting, why did Dan have to change it from 1095 to SR-101
