The border patrol is a very comfortable handle for sure, however I find that if your hands gets wet or muddy it gets pretty slippery, I like the finger grips for that reason, it's not coming out for you hand. Really it's what you like, and how and where you intend to use your knife. Just my two cents.

Thanks to those who have replied so far. Chief, your comment about rotating knife is particularly pertinent, as yes, this is something I do a lot when clearing track in Jungle. I know a machete or Cane knife would be "better" but if travelling by Sea Kayak, not really practical. A lot of thinner scrub responds to cutting more efficiently by using a upswing as gravity pushes stalk down against blade. The downside (!) is that it is very easy to rotate blade and slash Achilles tendon if not concentrating. Haven't done it, but am always aware of consequences of doing this in isolated area days away from help.

One for you to check out:

A real treat to see that one Crutch.

Very sexy knife Joe!
Got a picture of that in a 12-9?

Good time for custom knife collecting

Bad time to be a Walrus.....

Very nice grouping. Great find TTB! I can’t tell but is he wearing the knife in the pic?

Love the History, if it could only talk, the stories it could tell. That group should always be together, Thanks for sharing Bill.