BRKT Aurora vs. Bravo 1

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Anyone have photos of these two knives next to each other? Any thoughts on one vs. the other?
 
Sorry, no photos as I don't have an Aurora. I do have a Bravo 1 and it is a beast of a knife for its size...similar blade length (the Bravo 1 is .25 of an inch shorter at 4.25 inches compared to the Aurora's 4.5), but the Bravo 1 is .215 of an inch thick compared to .170 for the Aurora, and 7.375 ounces in weight compared to 6 ounces for the Aurora. Both are made from A2 steel with a Rockwell hardness around 59...

Thoughts automatically follow from the size comparison...the Bravo 1 would seem to be capable of standing up to heavier use.

Ray :)
 
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Cliff
 
They have rather different intended uses so their designs aren't all that comparable. The Aurora is designed as a woods knife with finesse and care in it's use, the Bravo as a military brute. Certainly there is overlap in their uses, but they're really quite different from each other.
 
I love the Aurora! Don't own one yet, but one day I will. For now, my Canadian Special fills the bill, but the Aurora is just my style.
 
Awesome.

Special thanks to Cliff Nieporte!! I think I'll be going with the Aurora. If I need to do heavy work, I'll stick with my HI khukuri or a cheaper blade like the CS Bushman. Aurora is just about perfect for me.
 
The bravo-1 looks about the same size as the aurora, thats how I like my knives, small but feels big.
 
Aurora is on the way! Look forward to an in-depth review within a couple of weeks!

Say, Cliff, what are the scales on your Aurora?
 
CanDo said:
Aurora is on the way! Look forward to an in-depth review within a couple of weeks!

Say, Cliff, what are the scales on your Aurora?
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You should like that Aurora !!! Good choice.
The handle scales on mine are Black Canvas Micarta...Which scales did you get?
Cliff
 
phatch said:
They have rather different intended uses so their designs aren't all that comparable. The Aurora is designed as a woods knife with finesse and care in it's use, the Bravo as a military brute. Certainly there is overlap in their uses, but they're really quite different from each other.
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Good assessment ... If I was military I'd take the Bravo ... but I'm just a camper ... gimme an Aurora
 
Im a camper and I went for the bravo. I just love how the thing fits my hand:)

Different strokes for different folks:)
 
CanDo said:
Awesome.

Special thanks to Cliff Nieporte!! I think I'll be going with the Aurora. If I need to do heavy work, I'll stick with my HI khukuri or a cheaper blade like the CS Bushman. Aurora is just about perfect for me.
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I have a wet envire recon and an aurora,I like the aurora better with a full tang.Just wish they would do tapered tangs as I love them SO much more.I got a kydex sheath for the aurora so I can wear it in a Mercharness upside down and its a good enough beast for me.
 
Great Pics Cliff! Also, nice work on the firesteel retainers and scraper, and good refurb on that Aurora sheath!
 
I really love my Aurora.It's my unquestioned carry knife when I go into the woods.I carry my Bravo-1 when I go 4X4ing.It's a tank of a knife.Stout and strong.
I love both of them for different reasons but they are both awesome designs.
 
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