The 'modified' version's sheath is made in China, although the knife itself is made in the US. I understand that in some areas this makes the milspec knife an illegal 'double-edged' knife. I realize the milspec version is designed to be used as a fighting knife if necessary. Still, there must be a reason the milspec version has the upper blade edge sharpened.
I could see that the modified might have a sturdier blade if you need to use it for chopping wood by whacking the top with another piece of wood. The knife comes in milspec or 'modified,' although I have found that most retail outlets carry the modified.
