4 pages of speculation on the NAME of the thing, but not one mention of the actual history? lol
see:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/542155-The-Bonecutter-Files
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/897379-The-Super-CAK-and-Bonecutter
basically, once upon a time, we had a dozen "GK Bonecutters". a butchers knife. it could chop light bone easily. it's not meant to dismember dinosaurs, or cows, or ...
they certainly can chop *small* bones. there's no such thing as "cuts all"...
"redwood cutter one swipe". no.
wanna cut a chicken in half? one chop? no problem. rabbit? should be no problem.
deer legs? moose legs? don't think about it. that's just dumb.
it's a great knife. personally, i'm in love with it...
some have noted in this thread it's "full-tang"; that is by my request. there are other considerations. i asked for Sgt. Khadka, imho the master of masters, to make them, and he (and/or assistants did). i was amazed beyond expectations. it's a difficult design. it cannot be made imho as easily as a CGRS or CAK. the wide, strong, thin edge bevel, the overall shape, and grace.
it's very special. i am always reverent when i handle mine.
the 16 inch chops like a 18-19 inch blade. the 18 inch is like a beast that exceeds any concept of chopping.
just don't abuse them. seriously. there are certain tasks, imho, that are abuse. don't do those.