I was billeted to Kodiak Airstation right out of Bootcamp in 1973 into early 1975. I think a big knife test willl need group participation. The sheer number out there is overwhelming. We had such good fun and insights from the GREAT CONDOM TEST. As for symmetrical handles? I was just up feeding the horses. My utility Mora slipped into the baling twine. Instead of the quick "twang" of parted string the lousy bale lifted up and fell on me. I had the knife upside down ( actually, right side up out of habit, but upside down for my reverse stroke):O( I pulled out my gift spyderco from Ron and taught that alfalfa who was boss!