I have to admit, I am really fascinated by this whole discussion as to why the 711 was so much more popular than the 911 in these various circles. I say this because I feel like the 911 is the ultimate "if I could have only one main foundation knife" to have a system to build around but I am not in the military and this is based only on my own field tests in the sticks. Yes my 1311 is brutal on brush BUT the 911 still does a great job and is much more nimble and easy to wield for lesser tasks.

I would really enjoy hearing from any of our boys in harms way as to why the 711 is preferred, but I guess this will not be possible and that is a shame.