Hi - I too am adicted to the SOG bowies. I started with the S2K, Tigershark, Tech I, S1 and the new Tech Bowie. With this last purchase I thought things couldn't get any better. It is the perfect knive. But I received my new SOG Super Bowie (SB1T). I hate using that over used word, but this knife is totally awesome. The extra inch makes all the difference in the world. Just wish the Tech Bowie was that little bit longer. Now, if only SOG would smarten up and get ride of those rediculous and useless serations !!!