Brkt tusk?

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dtownknifekid

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My birthday is coming up and after getting my K.A. Swearingen bird and trout knife I decided I want to get a BRKT TUSk. Does anybody have one and want to chime in on how they are?
I am also open to suggestions but here are my requirements
  • EDCable size so blade <4 inches prefferably around 3ish
  • carbon steel or tool steel that will take a patina
  • natural handle material, or i can deal with a polished micarta
  • fixed blade
  • preferably convex edge
  • Custom or semicustom like ESEE or BRKT
  • must come with a sheath leather or kydex not cordura
  • <$200 but I can go as high as $220

Any help will be greatly appreciated thanks.
 
This link is for the TUSK in A2. http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/770651/ I don't own that knife.

I do own the Custom TUSK in CPMS35VN. http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/886279/

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I got the last one from The Knife Connection. I love the contoured handle. The convex edge is excellent
 
I believe that is the steel Marbles used on their last Gladstone, MI runs - good carbon steel. My T.U.S.K. is an earlier A2 run with a Micarta handle. It is a handy macro-carver blade - decent for clearing larger areas in chip & relief carving. That convex edge does wonders in the kitchen, too. I wanted a slightly larger Wharncliffe-style fixed blade - my wife thought I would like the Benchmade 171...

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Obviously, the TUSK makes a great smaller utility knife, while it's bigger brother above is thus far a conversation piece. Of my seven Barkies, it gets the most use.

Stainz
 
I've had a TUSK for quite a while now, and have used it hard in many applications. Mine is an older model with A2 steel and green canvas micarta handle. I love this little tank of a knife. The only thing I didn't like about it was the handle, which was too slick and too thick and wide at the butt. The handle felt like it was pushing the hand towards the blade. I took the handle to my belt grinder and thinned it down at the butt, reducing the taper and roughing it up to get rid of the slickness.

Much better, now.

Andy
 
BRK's mini-Fox River fits every one of your requirements and makes a very good EDC knife. It also comes in a wide variety of handle materials, including natural ones. I'm really gettin' fond of A2 and finding that it performs very well. The Sharpshooter sheath is a plus for me because it works equally well for weak-side crossdraw or vertical strong-side carry.

And most of them are under $200
 
Thanks I'm going to have to try that out. I like carrying my bravo necker crossdraw.

Edited to add:
I saw some very nice ones, and i must say I like the shape of the fox river better, but yet something about the tusk calls to me. I need more money so I can get both.
 
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Another similar option is the IMP. I have one in A2, and it's a great pocket-sized fixed blade. It's one of my most-carried knives, especially at work in the winter when I'm outside on the water with cold hands and gloves.
 
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