Bark River has had this model almost since the very begtinning. It is one of the Backbone Models of their line.The Montana Guide is the Guardless Brother of the Gameskeeper. Those who prefer the "Closer to Centerline" feel of this Classic Style will really get the full effect on this Large Knife.If you have Extra Large Hands--This is the model for You. The Elimination of the Guard gives you almost a Full Extra inch of handle on the lower area of the knife.The Montana Guide shares the Heavy Spine and Extended Ricasso of the Gameskeeper. It also has the Quick Taper Point.Jobs from Fine Scalpel like Cutting to Heavy Joint Splitting work are a natural for the Montana Guide.Like the Gameskeeper--The Montana Guide is a Compact--but Heavy Powerhouse for Off the Trail Trips.Specs: