Big Knives, Big Fun -- An Appetizer

[Chad Ward]

Okay, I meant to finish up my comparison/review today, but realized I'd left my laptop (with most of the photos) at work. It'll have to wait until tomorrow. In the meantime, here are some mediocre pictures I took today with my new digicam. It's a spectacular camera, but I haven't mastered the features and intricacies yet, so bear with me.

Chad

Here's a Busse Battle Mistress E, Becker BK9, Fehrman Final Judgement and Livesay RTAK on my deck.

 

[Chad Ward]

Hmm, let's try that again.

BM-E, BK9, Fehrman & RTAK on my deck

 

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And in their natural habitat in the wilds of suburban Kansas

 

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How 'bout a Becker BK7, a Swamp Rat Camp Tramp and a Busse Basic 7?

 

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Handle comparisons -- this one underexposed (and yes, those are my bedroom slippers propping the knives up )

 

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With the file attached this time. L to R: Becker BK9, Livesay RTAK, Busse Battle Mistress E and Fehrman Final Judgement.

 

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Another one. Overexposed this time (f'ing flash) but closer and with a little more detail

 

[Chad Ward]

Tip comparison. Clockwise from top: Swamp Rat Camp Tramp with Penetrator tip, Becker BK7 and a well loved Busse Basic 7.

I have to say, the Penetrator tip is amazing -- a real plus for the Swamp Rat.

 

[Andrew Lynch]

Cool knives--great pics

That seven looks fantastic!!

 

[Logan1]

It appears that the Basic 7 has been used a little . Thanks for the photos. Looking forward to the review.

 

[Batrachian]

That Fehrman is certainly, shall we say, influenced by the Busse BM-E.

 

[FEATHERSTONE]

:footinmou

Trust me,Two totally diffrent monsters.

 

[Chad Ward]

Originally posted by Batrachian
That Fehrman is certainly, shall we say, influenced by the Busse BM-E.

Only in the sense that they're big knives made out of 1/4" steel. Other than that, they're quite different.

You might check here http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=244576 for a more extensive review.

Take care,
Chad