My idea behind the Nomad was to be a good all around folder. The combination of the sweeping belly with the the straight section of the blade as you get to the handle gives you options on how to handle a cutting task. The Nomad will definitely fill the roll of a self defense tool. If you look at the blade it doesn't follow a continuous arc from handle to Blade. The blade actually drops down a bit. This, in my opinion, gives the blade better cutting ability in a slashing cut.
I am quite pleased with how Kizer executed this design. I dont think you will be disappointed.