BOSS Street vs. Bravo 1... it's on!

Moloko Plus said:
While a RAT 4 may be more similar to a BOSS, similarity isn't the point here. The Bravo 1 is the best bushcraft/survival knife I own and I want to see if I can one-up it. The RAT 4 and Fallkniven F1 and S1 already lost in previous field tests, so this is just a one-on-one competition.
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RAT 4 isnt the same as the rc 4 just to clear that up. In anycase, I agree the RC4 isnt as good at bushcraft as the bravo. That is why I am sure that the boss will lose compared to the bravo in bushcraft tasks. Doesnt mean it aint an awesome knife though. I think lots of people will be very happy with it. I love bushcraft stuff, thats where I use my fixed blades, so it aint a knife for me. My rc4 is enough of the same=P
 
Thalestin said:
RAT 4 isnt the same as the rc 4 just to clear that up. In anycase, I agree the RC4 isnt as good at bushcraft as the bravo. That is why I am sure that the boss will lose compared to the bravo in bushcraft tasks. Doesnt mean it aint an awesome knife though. I think lots of people will be very happy with it. I love bushcraft stuff, thats where I use my fixed blades, so it aint a knife for me. My rc4 is enough of the same=P
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You're right, I meant the RC4.
 
RC4 is what I've been carrying as my current EDC blade. Great knife, handy. Problem lies in the handle is just a tad bit thin in my grip.

So I ordered the Boss Street.

Another test suggestion: Point drilling such as you would use if you needed to make a bowdrill fireboard etc.
 
That is good news bld522! Truth be told the handle is just a tad bit short or just on the cusp of being too short. Still works well and will remain my EDC till the Boss gets here.
 
Featherstick making, point drilling... check.

What about carving? As the two have different blade shapes and geometries, I'm sure I'd get quite different results if I tried carving a spoon or something similar.
 
Carving is a great idea. How else ya gonna make camp knicknacks.

Might try it out on proccessing some game as well.
 
I'm interested in seeing how the A2 that Bark River is using and tempering holds up against INFI. I think that A2 is a great tool steel and sometimes gets under sold. But, that said...if the heat treat ain't done right I don't care what steel you use, seeing how I'm not familar with Bark River's method of tempering, therefore not familar with their A2 knives but am familar with INFI...it'll be cool to see how one compares to the other.:thumbup:
 
I own a few Bark Rivers, and to be honest, I think they define the A2 heat treat.
I've beat the hell out of my Aurora outdoors -- cutting fuzz sticks, whittling traps, batoning through some very hard wood, etc and never had to give it more than a stropping to get it shaving hair again.

I don't think you'll see a big difference between INFI and any other mid-to high- grade steel until you get to the driving it through metal, prying doors off their hinges, etc.

Me, I buy INFi because I know that if I have to, I can push it way beyond where I should, not because I notice a difference in day-to-day use.
 
I've got the Bravo-1 as well and I cant be happier with it. Since I didn't get out hunting this year I did a leather cutting test, slicing thin strips in a fuzz stick like method. Leather normally dulls out a fine edge very quickly, alarmingly fast. I am very impressed!

One caviat, I have to learn how to strop more effectively, but luckily this knife is very hard to dull.
 
I have intended to order a BOSS Street for a week or two, but I keep waiting to hear more from those whio have actually handled one like the one shown on the Busse Combat site. What's the latest on this BOSS Street/Bravo 1 comparison? Has anyone actually received a BOSS Street yet (not one of the prototypes, but the black CG from Busse Combat? Impressions? Comments? Opinions?
Cheers - and thanks for your inputs!
"Bloody Bill"
 
Cpl Punishment said:
I own a few Bark Rivers, and to be honest, I think they define the A2 heat treat.
I've beat the hell out of my Aurora outdoors -- cutting fuzz sticks, whittling traps, batoning through some very hard wood, etc and never had to give it more than a stropping to get it shaving hair again.

I don't think you'll see a big difference between INFI and any other mid-to high- grade steel until you get to the driving it through metal, prying doors off their hinges, etc.

Me, I buy INFi because I know that if I have to, I can push it way beyond where I should, not because I notice a difference in day-to-day use.
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Very well stated from start to finish Cpl P, and I agree 100% A2 by Bark River is great stuff but INFI kind of reminds me of 3rd gear on my '93 Cobra, it's there when you need it!
 
A2 VS INFI, INFI WINS. By a huge margin.

Bravo1 has a convex edge which is strong but is not as good cutting geometry as a full flat (Boss Street). So while if both knives where made of the same steel the Bravo1 would be tougher but actually the Boss Street not only has better cutting geometry the steel makes it tougher than the Bravo1 EVEN though the Bravo1 has a tougher grind.

Furthermore, that little thumb ramp thing on the Bravo1 looks uncomfortable. And the Bravo1 is not coated, so its more susceptible to rust than the Boss Street which is coated. And even if you removed the coating from the Boss, INFI is STILL more rust resistant.

Moloko, I am looking forward to your review!!
 
Mr.WTF! said:
Bravo1 has a convex edge which is strong but is not as good cutting geometry as a full flat (Boss Street).
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You're comparing edge geometry and blade geometry - not the same thing. A fully convexed zero edge, if kept shallow enough, can be every bit as good of a cutting geometry as a full flat.


The first thing I would have done with my BOSS Street, if I had kept it, would have been to put a nice convex edge on it.
 
Cpl Punishment said:
I buy INFi because I know that if I have to, I can push it way beyond where I should, not because I notice a difference in day-to-day use.
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I feel the same, and have actually pushed mine a few times just because I wanted/needed to know, first hand, and I have yet to be disappointed.
 
Noss will be testing a Bravo 1 shortly, within a week or so.
 
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