Hello Joe. I have been a little hesitant to post in this thread but hope you will understand that my question is not intended to be critical in any way. I appreciated your description of the "bushcraft" style knife and definitely learned from it. My reaction, however, is that there are a number of makers, such as ESEE and Busse who, if I am understanding what you are describing, make quality knives in the bushcraft style. Randall, on the other hand, does not as far as I can tell make a bushcraft style knife as you describe it. So, why not look to another maker for such a knife rather than modify a Randall? You really seem to enjoy what you're doing so maybe that's the answer and if so that's wonderful. Just curious. Thanks.