I dont want to start a big controversy here but I thought I would offer my take on my new ATAK.Let me start by saying I had never been a fan of MAD DOG due to my observations in this and the other forums.This said,the ATAK seems to be some knife.Well balanced,a great handle and mine was shaving sharp.I plan to hack up some 2x4's this weekend to see how it fares.Maybe controversy is good advertising,I really had no desire to buy one until all this started.