It seems like you've done a good job of narrowing it down to IHMO a really solid choice for you. At this point just do it. Don't over think it too much. I'm in year 5 on my cross check as a daily commuter (custom build, and seasonal changes) I love it dearly. It's not super repsonsive or flashy. But as a daily rider its just plain awesome every day, day after day. I think you'll find the LHT will be that way too. I know several LHT owners and they love them.