I really can't say as I have not handled the RH. I did get one of the ganza KDSH's and wrapped the handle last night. I am glad I did. I have been wanting a Crash Axe since I first held a friends and I finally gave up on finding one. When the RH was first announced I thought YES, but after looking at it in the pics I realized that I would end up hurting myself with it unless I was in a hand to hand combat situation--and that is what the 12 ga and the .45 acp is for. I wanted something that I could put on my pack and carry, use, and enjoy; with perspective I don't see how anyone can go wrong with the KDSH. Just my 2 cents worth.