BRKT Bravo-1 vs New Becker bk2 w/ FFG

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Hi, I'm looking to buy a knife for general purpose/bushcraft/survival with the blade under 5" I already got 2 on my mind one is the Bark River Bravo 1 the other is the Becker bk2. Any recommendations between the 2? Also wanna hear about A-2 vs 1095, Convex vs. Full flat grind

Sorry for the wrong info, there's a no bk2 w/FFG my apologies.
It would be great though right ?
 
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Are you sure they are making the BK2 FFG? I've never heard that but if they do sign me up.
 
The BK2's a better value IMO, while the BR will probably be of slightly higher quality, assuming you don't get a lemon. A2 will probably hold an edge a bit longer than 1095, assuming you don't get a lemon. The convex grind will probably cut better, assuming you don't get a lemon. Customer service will probably be about the same, unless it's the second Friday of an even-numbered month, a full moon, or Mike Stewart happens to be PMSing. You better pray to God that you don't get a lemon.
I'd go with the Becker.
 
...and the Bravo's not a bushcraft knife. It's a "hard use" knife...whatever that means (I suspect it means nothing anymore...about the same as "survival"). If you insist on going with BRK for a general/bushcraft knife (Dan57's advice is pretty sound), then at least go with one of the BRKs that are designed for it, like the Aurora, North Star, Canadian Special, or Fox River.
 
My vote is for Bravo 1 - that is the knife you can depend on. Convex is a better geometry for bushcraft, general camp uses, game processing and it is easy to maintain in the field with a small leather strop or even leather belt with some compound on it. Bravo comes in verity of steels A2, 3V, S35VN all of which are better than 1095

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I like the Bravo-1 much better, better steel, more options in steel, uncoated blade makes it go through wood easier, and even though the Bravo-1 is really thick the convex blade goes through super easily, the handle is very comfortable. Of course for all this you're going to be paying 3-4x the price of the Becker.
 
For me they are two totally different knives. The BK2 is much more robust and does well with a small folder or multi tool. The Bravo 1 can stand alone giving up
some chopping power but you can always batton against the grain and pound through. The B1 definitely holds an edge longer but is harder to sharpen. They both
feel great in hand to me.
Good luck with your decision, this is a though one.

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The BK2 is larger, thicker, heavier, "no frills", 1/3rd the cost, was designed as a "git-er-done" knife by a mand who used his tools hard and depended on them to work without breaking. He's also a man of honor and integrity -- as gravy, it's backed up by a company with a good reputation for flawless customer service.

The BRKT is prettier, smaller, lighter, made with more "premium" (costly) materials and costs 3 times as much.

If you want something as or more pretty, made with premuim materials, and hand made by someone with integrity, I can think of several custom makers here on the forum who could make you a knife to your specs for a similar price as the BRKT.
 
There's not a FFG BK2 coming out AFAIK. I made mine FFG, but I don't think they've got a production one in the works. Moose or Bladite or Guyon might know better.

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BK2 is a great buy, and much less expensive. It's also more customizable. That being said, I'd probably get the blade that calls to you the most. Or go custom.
 
I'm going to weigh in to support the BRKT Bravo 1.

It is a terrific knife for all-round use. Whilst it is a little thick for my typical uses, it still manages to be wickedly sharp and it hangs onto that edge for longer than seems reasonable (to me). Mine is in A2 and I couldn't be happier with it...

Ben
 
1066vik said:
If you want something as or more pretty, made with premuim materials, and hand made by someone with integrity, I can think of several custom makers here on the forum who could make you a knife to your specs for a similar price as the BRKT.
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This is also a very good route, I have just barely started getting into customs, and their is a Bravo-1 in 3V calling my name, but for the $240 price tag I know I could get a custom in the same style with (4.5in and .2 thick fixed blade) in 3V or Elmax or M390, with improvements (IMO of course) such as a full height convex grind, slightly thinner blade, maybe a little wider blade as well, slightly different blade shape, thicker handle or thinner handle, the exact handle color/material I want, and as mentioned before instead of being limited to 1095, A2, 3V, and S35VN I can choose whatever interesting steel I want.
 
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