as far as comparing quality....i am no expert knife reviewer but i will try to point out some differences i have noticed. neither of the knives i own have cut anything worth reviewing so i will just comment on the 'knife in hand' evaluation. on overall fit and finish, i have to give it to the real mccoy, i mean lightfoot. both rate equal in action and lock up for their size. the mt feels stronger because it is much larger and thicker in every respect. the carbon fiber slab on the liner side of the mt does not fit precisely, slightly offset leaving a raised corner of bolster exposed. the clip on the mt is designed to be recessed in the carbon fiber. on mine, one side of clip is flush where recessed and the other side is raised (more cf needs to be removed under clip). i would prefer the clip to 'curve' in the opposite direction on the mt but that's just me. all that said, those items are very 'nit' picky, the knife is very well made and worth every penny, an excellent value. the only 'flaw' i can find in the lightfoot is the blade finish. it is a satin finish that is uneven in appearance, i can still see some very minor grind lines in the finish. for max value/quality and extreme use, i say get the mt. for quality, collectibility and general daily duty, the lightfoot may be the choice for those who enjoy a handmade knife and can spend the bucks. because of the size difference in the two knives, a better head to head comparison may be one of greg's 'full size' knives vs the mt lcc..dmc
