You are welcome, TAH. And again, this is a very welcoming place.

TAH,
No compass. IMO, if there was a way to isolate the compass against shock, I would consider having one. But, eventually using the knife hard, it will give up the ghost. Then its just a non-functional item taking up space. In addition, I like to pound with it when seperating strands for cordage and use the handle cap for a bearing point when doing the Bow Drill method of firemaking. For me this seems to be one of the most time consuming items to find and make for the components needed in that process.

I is my opinion that the Model #18 with a 5.5 inch (O1 carbon for me only) blade is a superb outdoors/survival/take everywhere knife. Perfect tool size knife that is very versitile in the field. Remember; a survival knife in the sock drawer does you no good when it's needed.