I have owned a Recon Scout for years. It is a little big for every day use, at least for me, but it does chop pretty well, and just has a nice shape to it. I didn't like the sheath that came with it, so I had one made out of kydex. It rides high, the guard just about even with the top of the GI pistol belt I used to carry it on. After years of use, the black "baked on" finish is looking pretty sad, but the blade still works...