I would go with the Hawk as it gives you a wider range of application paired with a 511.

these days any sharp object is frowned on by park rangers.

I say get both but agree that the hawk would probably prove more useful. The rucki can work as a "machete" I guess. I'm not sure how it would go over with the park ranger though.

I think if you are going to be around people you have to worry about perception. For that the hawk is going to be a better bet because it is seen as a tool.

I'd also bet for someone that is not trained in bladed combat such as myself the hawk would be easier to wield in self-defense and easier to defend those actions in court. Unless they find out it is a kill devil <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

Saying that just made me said about society. Good think the yard is around to remind me that intelligent people are still out there <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />