Hmm, I wonder why it is that with all the issue KA-BARs, the SRKs were hot potatoing off the shelves at the PX in Baghdad and Taji so fast. Could it be that the GIs discovered something important about the difference between the two?

Well, whatever you choose, just remember that there is no knife that is ideal for all situations, but the one you have with you at any given time will get the job done usually if you do your part.

I've two SRKs, and they were with me all the time in Iraq. I had my reasons. I don't have them with me all the time now, yet I have to admit that I've been packing a Swamp Rat Desert Battle Rat, which is twice as big as the SRK, in my shoulder bag with me for the past 3 weeks. I also tend to carry a large folder when in Manhattan, the KA-BAR desert Mule to be specific. Of course, I also keep a SAK classic in my pocket every day, and have been known to regularly carry a Leatherman Wave on my belt back in the day when I did a lot more tech work and spent a lot less time at the desk. Variety is the spice of life I guess, or something like that.