Man, I thought it was just me! I've been going through the blahs lately, but I have a number of hobbies that wane. I told Classified00 that my theory was that the original Emerson CQC-6 created the tactical knife trend and really changed the market. Now, everyone makes a high-carbon macho knife with a black handle. True, the LCC caught my interest, but I disagree with the 'Compact Combat' name. With its simple, yet useable sweep of a belly, I think its more of a 'hunter' model. It's a good daily carry where a Tanto can be too extreme. And I'm over serrated models. I bought a pair of those 'cuts anything' scissors. 'Nuff said.--OKG