So I sold my Entrek Bison on the forums earlier this week, and I'm looking for another large blade knife. Something in the 7-9 in. range. I know this is where a lot of people will scream Becker, and I guess I can't blame them... everything I have heard is good. Well except for the handle and possibly the sheaths. I am wondering what else is out there that can hold up to the Beckers. I am eying the junglas but I think the blade is over 10 in. This knife would be used as a chopper and heavy duty camp chores. My price max is around 100 +/- 20. Something with a 3/16 blade would be nice... I don't think that I would need the 1/4. I saw a busse kurki that looked pretty sweet ... I don't have the funds for that . Boris be interested in something similar
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I recomment a Cold Steel Trail Master. Fits in your budget and from my experience it outperforms the BK 9 by far. Also the USRSOG cadre recommends this knife and these guys are my reference.
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You can buy the Junglas without a sheath for about that price. You can pick up a cheaper sheath or later on get the nice Kydex one they sell it with. I think it's worth the extra cash myself.
It's hard to beat the Junglas for the money. The heat treat, grind, quality control, ergonomics, performance and warranty - well, it's just really hard to find a home run like that these days.
My Junglas is the one knife I won't get rid of. I've had several and regretted ever getting rid of any of them. I won't let the one I have now go. I can't say that about any other knife.
It's hard to beat the Junglas for the money. The heat treat, grind, quality control, ergonomics, performance and warranty - well, it's just really hard to find a home run like that these days.
My Junglas is the one knife I won't get rid of. I've had several and regretted ever getting rid of any of them. I won't let the one I have now go. I can't say that about any other knife.
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After looking at this video the Ka-Bar War sword is worth a look if you like the Hoodlum !
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Dead horse, pitdog. Don't bring that ancient and solved issue up again.
Besides, it's a good knife. I haven't used a becker ever so I don't know how it performs in comparison but the trailmaster is a good knife. The handle has a comfortable texture, though it may be a bit slim for some people.
Besides, it's a good knife. I haven't used a becker ever so I don't know how it performs in comparison but the trailmaster is a good knife. The handle has a comfortable texture, though it may be a bit slim for some people.
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Sorry buds is that an old vid ? I don't have any experience with Cold Steel and so when the OP asked about them I did a quick search and found that !
Scrapyard 711 is still avail at the shop at factory prices, and is a nice carry knife.
The esee junglas is an awesome knife and comes with a top notch sheath. I would go with it over the hoodlum, and I'm a long time fan of the man, Ron hood. But I like the junglas more.
Let us know what you get
The esee junglas is an awesome knife and comes with a top notch sheath. I would go with it over the hoodlum, and I'm a long time fan of the man, Ron hood. But I like the junglas more.
Let us know what you get
Looks like a decent knife 2 things kill it though ... it's atleast 2 in. short of what I'm looking for and it's made in China
I like the looks of the scrapyard ...what does the resoprene handle feel like it? Is it like a hard plastic or rubbery? Also I just got into making my own kydex sheaths... with the junglas is the one that comes with it on worth it, should I just make my own?
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