I like the S2 laminate handle and also the # 2 Mora regular carbon steel handles. That little bit of extra size makes a big difference in feel for me (usually wear 'XL' size gloves). - - I also have a Mora # 2 1/2 which has a 5" blade and an even larger handle. I find it just a little large for the general bushcraft chores that I like to do with the wood handle style Moras. Love these knives. One of these days I'll have to get a black kydex sheath for them. (Wouldn't take much for the belt loop to tear away from the flimsy plastic factory sheath.) Regards, - - -
P.S. - - I've also found that a single wrap of cloth red athletic tape works great to give me extra grip with the Mora wood handled knives. And, it keeps the traditional look of the knife.