I own both the Field 1 and 2; the 1 is a full on utility, chore, get stuff done in the middle of nowhere knife, you could basically use it if you don't have an axe at camp almost, that's how beefy it is. The 2 is definitely more of an EDC-ish knife, you mount it horizontally or vertically on your belt and you'd forget it's there. That been said, it still has that heft and do-it-all design DNA of the 1. Love it. Get 'em both if you're unsure.