Has anyone tested their Argonne Attack to see how well it functions as a chopper? While I realize that it was designed as a fighting knife, It seems likely that it would or could be a chopper, given that the Becker BK-9 seems to have a good reputation as a chopper. The AAt has a longer, heaver and thicker blade and the weight is forward. Not to mention, of course, that it is a Busse.
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Argonne Attack Chopper?
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The LB AA was not that great of a chopper compared to the other choppers.
I have not tried the cali leagal one yet.
Most knuckle knives have not been great choppers in my experience.
I have not tried the cali leagal one yet.
Most knuckle knives have not been great choppers in my experience.
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The BK9 has a thinner stock thickness, shorter handle and larger blade height which greatly impacts (pun intended) chopping performance.
Thinner stock usually allows for deeper penetration into the media you are cutting and also plays a major factor in weight/balance and the sweet spot for chopping.
The longer handle of Busse's AA means there is more steel (weight) in the handle, reducing its affectiveness in chopping. Combined with a thicker stock, it's actually a lot of steel (weight)!
The BK9 also has a larger blade height that doesn't taper (width not thickness) which means it has more blade mass. This equates to a larger area for the primary grinds which leads to a finer edge (which will cut/chop more efficiently).
Overall, the BK9 has more things going for it that lend itself towards being a much better chopper over the AA.
On the other hand, the AA has more things going for it that lend itself to being a much better fighter than the BK9.
Two completely different knives, designed for different things! Only similarities are the blade length and that they are pointy pieces of steel!
Hope this helps and was comprehendable. I just woke up..
Cheers!
Thinner stock usually allows for deeper penetration into the media you are cutting and also plays a major factor in weight/balance and the sweet spot for chopping.
The longer handle of Busse's AA means there is more steel (weight) in the handle, reducing its affectiveness in chopping. Combined with a thicker stock, it's actually a lot of steel (weight)!
The BK9 also has a larger blade height that doesn't taper (width not thickness) which means it has more blade mass. This equates to a larger area for the primary grinds which leads to a finer edge (which will cut/chop more efficiently).
Overall, the BK9 has more things going for it that lend itself towards being a much better chopper over the AA.
On the other hand, the AA has more things going for it that lend itself to being a much better fighter than the BK9.
Two completely different knives, designed for different things! Only similarities are the blade length and that they are pointy pieces of steel!
Hope this helps and was comprehendable. I just woke up..
Cheers!
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It chops but it's not the best. It chopped some 3/4" live branches pretty easily. Took one decent hit to cut clean through. If you're worried more about defense/offense and want a knife that can still be used to beat on in the woods this is probably your best bet. Most special purpose knives aren't made this tough. It took awhile to get through a 2x4. The balance of the knife is right about the center of the choil where the plunge line starts. Definitely not a dedicated chopper. I'll have to try it on some bone too.