TOPS wanted revamp it with a thicker, more rounded handle, a slightly thicker blade stock and of course a Kydex sheath instead of the nylon that the original comes with. The bullnose drop-point tip on this blade is strong and will be great for prepping fire boards for friction fires. It’s also not too pointy, which is great for skinning game so that you don’t puncture through the hide of the animal. The Wilderness Guide ’23 provides a robust, versatile knife for multiple use cases.