Got a Brute!

Orion

Orion

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Well... actually, I got 2 of them (one for myself and one as a gift for a friend).
Unbelieveble. I am most impressed with the handle. When chopping with those wimpy handles on other kukri type blades, the handle moves too much in my hand and leaves blisters. The BK&T handles fit my hands like a glove!
Haven't had a chance to really do some hard work yet so I don't have any info on edge retention, etc. but I feel like it will match the quality of the handle and the overall fit & finish of the knife. The sheath is awesome, too.
I am now patiently (not really.... more like anxiously) waiting for the machaxes to ship!!! I think before it's all over I will have the entire Camillus BK&T line.
Will, can we pry any info out of you about future models?

Peace-
Orion
 
Went out and did some hard core testing...
Went through a couple of 10" sweet gums.
Handle was VERY comfortable while chopping. No blisters at all.
Slight scuff marks on the blade coating (after cleaning) but nothing really noticable and no scratches at all.
Edge still shaved with no problem. No chipping. Edge looked as if it was slightly "rolled" in one spot but I can't decide if that was a trick that the lighting was playing or not... still shaved in that spot.
Didn't chop quite as efficiently as a kukri style blade (waiting on that machax!!) but still did a hell of a job (went through the 10" sweetgum in less than 5 minutes) and offers more overall utility than a kukri IMO due to blade shape and geometry so the trade-off is worthwhile.
Excellent knife. I will definitely be getting the entire BK&T line.

Peace-
Orion
 
I got one last week. I am very impressed. one of the sharpest out of the box knives I have seen. Very ergonomic. If I had to grab one knife before going into the woods, this would be it. I also have a Tac Tool that I have in my patrol car. The Becker line is awesome for sure.

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Dennis Bible
 
Orion :

When chopping with those wimpy handles on other kukri type blades, the handle moves too much in my hand and leaves blisters.
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Which khukuris would these be?

-Cliff
 
Cliff-

Those would be the traditional horn/wood type handles on the HI or GH models. I own a few of these and I have had to modify the handles with "Quicksteel" epoxy putty to make them more robust. I also wrap them with tennis racqet grip tape. I love the way they feel in my hand, but they are just too small (as is) for my large hands to work with.
As far as the CS models and my Ontario Kuk, I just wrap them with the tape and they are fine. The Ontario handle is rather comfortable (I know a lot of people do not like the Spec-Plus handles but they fit my hand well).

Peace-
Orion
 
Orion, the size of the handles on the traditional khukuris is a commonly described problem. I have found that the minimum size for me are the 18" OAL models, any smaller and the handle is a bit cramped. The 20"+ models have really nice full grips.

-Cliff
 
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