I have the 7" Green Beret and absolutely love it. I use mine as the all around outdoor cutting tool it was designed to be. I take care of it, but I don't need to baby it, and it has handled every camp cutting chore I have given it without a hitch. With the blade steel and the heat treatment that CRK gives the Green Beret there is no concern that it might be "brittle" in any way. The knife is a workhorse that gives good service and is well worth its price in my opinion. I have a lot of fun using mine and I'm glad I got it. The blade shape is well designed for a general purpose knife and the handle is comfortable and controlable no matter how I hold the knife in a variety of positions. I have a large hand so I "customized" my handle a bit by wrapping it with paracord which gives me additional comfort and control. The Pacific would be an excellent choice as well. Just a matter of personal preference.