First forum post for me, hi everyone!
I'm a Swedish guy in my early 20's with an interest in knives and fishing.
My current goto knife is a Soldier 08 by Victorinox wich I've been carrying for some years now, it's in bad shape now, after going through so much fish brain and the occasional swim.
In my search for a less bulky replacement knife I came across the TR-5 and the Bugout.
I've noticed that there's a big discussion around copies but I haven't seen the Bugout being brought up. Is it different enough to not be a problem for anyone or is there something else I've missed?
I would like to read peoples thoughts on the issue and where to cast the line between copies and inspiration. I hope I'm not opening a can of worms here.
Sorry for the unecessarily long post.
PS. Both of these knives are probably a bit too luxurious for intentions, I'm open for suggestions!
I'm a Swedish guy in my early 20's with an interest in knives and fishing.
My current goto knife is a Soldier 08 by Victorinox wich I've been carrying for some years now, it's in bad shape now, after going through so much fish brain and the occasional swim.

In my search for a less bulky replacement knife I came across the TR-5 and the Bugout.
I've noticed that there's a big discussion around copies but I haven't seen the Bugout being brought up. Is it different enough to not be a problem for anyone or is there something else I've missed?
I would like to read peoples thoughts on the issue and where to cast the line between copies and inspiration. I hope I'm not opening a can of worms here.

Sorry for the unecessarily long post.
PS. Both of these knives are probably a bit too luxurious for intentions, I'm open for suggestions!