SP1 vs 498?

afishhunter

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Other than the handle, guard, and price, is there any difference between the 498 and SP1?

I will presume either would make a good general purpose woods/camp knife ... sans batoning ... I do not baton.
 
The SP1 is a little thicker than the 498 and it also has a powder coat finish, the 498 has a zinc phosphate finish.

I think either one would make a good general purpose woods/camp knife, there's a lot of history in that blade profile.

There is difference in the handle profile though, the 498 is round compared to the square shape of the SP1... something to consider.
 
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