I have had experience with both the Project II and the Shadow IV. For camping purposes, the shadow IV, Mountaineer II, and the Mark VI are ideal. The Projects I & II in my opinion have too long of a blade to be practical camping tools. When I camp ect., I bring my Firestone belt ax to do bigger jobs. Anything the 5 1/2" blades can't do, my camp hatchet will (and there is not much the 5 1/2" CRK can't do). I chopped through a live 3 1/4" branch with my Shadow IV in no time, and with no problem. My Shadow IV saw a lot of action, while my Project II collected dust. I recently skinned a raccoon, and the Shadow performed perfect, where the Project would have been to big and awkword. Maybe if I was in a cobat situation I would choose a Project, but camping, hiking, fishing or hunting the 5 1/2" does fine. I think the spear point blade (P1 and SH4) is aimed
more for military purposes and the clip points are aimed for camping purposes. I oil my knives on a regular basis, and have not had any problems with rust. I love my CR one piece knives! Lets keep our ears open because I'm sure there are more people out there that have more experience and knowledge on the subject than I.
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"Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves." Matt. 10:16