Another great tool in anyone’s arsenal. The full size KA-BAR knife feels great in my hand. It’s well balanced, the stacked leather handle feels great in the hand. I got the half-serrated version on a whim, but it may serve some purpose in the future. Some people say that the leather handle gets slippery when wet, and may rot in humid climates. Let’s face it, I am not going to be in those extreme climates to see the handle rot and fall of the knife. My buddy has a full size KA-BAR, with the rubber/nylon handle, and it just does not feel the same in my hand. KA-BAR and Ontario knife company were the two original knife makers for soldiers in WW2 and after, so you can’t go wrong with either one. The 1095 steel is pretty standard for cutlery. It has .95% carbon, and holds the edge very well. It’s not as tough as 1055 steel, which is tougher, but does not hold it’s edge as well. The Cold Steel GI Tanto on my belt BOB has 1055 carbon steel for better durability.