First, the "little" knife is just about identical, except for the lack of the laser-engraved logo. I suspect Camillus was the OEM for this project, which may have been some sort of failed attempt, so the knives were unmarked when they were closed out. The two knives are identical, right down to the vibra-honed finish, except for size.
Well, the big knife has a cast metal handle, rather than molded plastic. This is a downcheck in my book. Ever grab a hunk of metal after it's been in 120 degree (or -20 degree) tempreature for a day? That's my only gripe for what is an otherwise vey impressive piece of hardware.
The sheaths of both knives are identical, and identically lame, as I mentioned yesterday. The sheath is a VEY important part of a fixed-blade knife. I'd rate the little knife as an "A", and the big one as "B+". The sheath gets a "D" grade from me.
All is not lost, however. I think there are third-party knife sheaths out there that can save the day. They will be on my online hunt tonight. Even if I have to spend a bit more, these knives WILL be in great shape before I send them off, with Hobbit Hole engraving, to deserving troops.
I won't be buying more of either size, but I'll make sure they meet my impossibly high standards before we give them away.