BRKT Bravo 2 or Fallkniven A2?

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Somebody help me choose! They're both a little expensive for me, and I want to make sure I choose the right one. I'm looking for a large bushcraft/survival knife that is good at most things, but maybe not great at anything in particular, probably a little more emphasis on chopping/batoning, but can be used for skinning/fileting too. I've done a lot of research, and am stuck between these two. Thanks for the help, all! :D
 
I have and use both, both are great knives.

The Fallkniven is stainless with a Kraton handle, the BRKT is carbon steel with various handle materials available, my user is black micarta.

The handle material is very much personal preference. I prefer the micarta handle during summer months, but find the grippy Kraton excellent in winter when wearing gloves.

They both perform well for chopping and batoning, but, in my opinion both are a bit large to excel at fileting and skinning, usable, but probably a bit awkward.

I know this doesn't help you choose one or the other, but both are excellent knives that will serve you well for many years.

I'll try to post some photo's later but have to run for now.

EDIT: Add photos. These have been posted previously, appologize for the repitition.

BRKT Bravo 2 Black Micarta
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BRKT Bravo 2 Purple Elder Burl
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Fallkniven A2
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Fallkniven A2 - Batoning
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BRKT Bravo 2 - Batoning
BRKTB2-Batoning.jpg


Bravo 2, A2 and RC-4
B2-A2-RC4-2.jpg


Bravo 2 and A2 side by side
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Kevin
 
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Bark River. I love my Barkie, their edge is great. Also, the ergos of the Bravo far outclass the straight, rubbery Fallkniven.
 
I have both too, in fact two of each and it depends on the environment you will use it and your sharpening skills. The A2 is stainless and needs alot less maintenance whereas the B2 steel although very good is prone to rust if you don't look after it. Also the edge of the B2 is convexed whereas the A2 is more V grind which makes it very easy to sharpen using the various tools such as Lansky, Smiths, etc. Many people love a convex edge, but I don't have the sharpening skills nor the desire, so I prefer to clamp my blade into a sharpening system and touch it up that way.

I guess the key word here is USE, because I have come to believe that there are more collectors than actual users.
Cheers
 
You've got good taste. Both knives are excellent and will serve you for a lifetime. However I would pair either with a smaller sheath knife for the delicate stuff, somethin with a 3 1/2-4 inch blade.
 
I have the Bravo 1 and 2 (and several other BRKT's) and use them both a lot when I get a chance to take my sons camping and as with all Bark Rivers I think that the Bravo 2 is a wonderful knife.

I've only heard good things about Fallkniven knives so I'm pretty sure that you can't go wrong with either.

Best of luck!
 
Bark River makes a beautiful and soulful knife that has life long meaning.
As mention before the BR ergos are pure perfection.

The A-2 is more like a good axe..More tool than companion. Does the same thing as the barkie, is rust resistant and if you are rough and neglectful of your blades its the better choice.

Depends how you view your knives I guess.
 
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