Koster Bushcrafter vs BRKT Liten Bror

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ndicicco

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I been trying to research a new bushcraft style knife. Due to being prior service I've always gravitated toward thick (1/4"+) tactical style knives of the 4-6" variety. Although some of these are good to great field knives I find myself wanting something with a thinner profile (both width and thickness) for more detailed work but tough enough to survive as a stand alone if I happen to be caught w/ my axe down.
So ... I think I've narrowed it down to the two listed above (BRKT Liten Bror and Koster Bushcrafter). What I would like from you guys is imput comparing the finer (or lesser) qualities of these 2 knives. (Pics welcomed ..)
 
Well, I've never touched a Koster Bushcrafter. But the Liten Bror that just showed up in my mailbox today seems pretty damn awesome. One of the most impressive of all of the Bark Rivers I've had pass through my possession (which is up to about a dozen different models now).
 
I've always been a big time Bark River fan but between the two I'd go with the Koster. I prefer the Koster aesthetically and would love a brushcrafter in cpm-154cm.
 
I've never had a chance to handle a Koster but I can tell you that the Liten Bror is great knife. I found the Aurora to have slightly too long of a handle and the LB is a great answer to that. It's a little smaller but it's very stout. The handle could be a little thicker but it's a minor gripe. The contours are quite comfy. Like all Barkies it comes very, very sharp.

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Thanks guys for your responses ..! .."a pearing knife on steroids .." was a great visual.

Currently I'm using a RAT-4. Although its a stud for tough work the width of the belly makes it a little difficult for detail work. I've always liked the look on the Koster and appreciate how he uses customer feedback to "tweak" his design (Not to say Mike doesn't prior to releasing a new design) they're just so hard for me to find (if you don't want to wait on the list.
I've also never really heard anything I would consider truely negative about the Barkies.
1 more questions before I "charge the card" ... 1) With steels being equal, Should I have concerns with the flat grind of the Koster being more proned to "chipping" over the convexed edge of the Liten Bror?
 
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