Large chopper

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WoodsMonkey

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Hey guys looking for a large camp knife/chopper between 9 and 11 inches blade length and under $200

I've been looking at the....

Ontario sp51
Ontario sp53
Kabar bk9
Bark river golok
Esee junglas
And to go a little bigger than what I said...
Tops machete .230

Which would you recommend/prefer? I'm open to any other ones you have...

Thanks in advance!
 
AG Russell is currently producing a copy of the Lairson competition cutting knives. I don't have the copy, but I have an actual Lairson, and it's one of the best balanced, most ergonomic (for me) choppers ever built.
 
I don't have field-use experience with the Ontarios, the BRKT is going to be over-budget for you, so that leaves the Junglas and the BK-9. Both are excellent choppers, but in my medium-large hands, the BK-9 is more comfortable with prolonged use. Hope that helps.
 
link2derek said:
I don't have field-use experience with the Ontarios, the BRKT is going to be over-budget for you, so that leaves the Junglas and the BK-9. Both are excellent choppers, but in my medium-large hands, the BK-9 is more comfortable with prolonged use. Hope that helps.
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I found a bark river glolok for under $200 and I've heard great things from it.
 
I always recommend this one on this type of thread

Browning Crowell/Barker Competition Cutter;


15" overall. 10" blade of 1/4" thick 1085 steel with a satin finish. Full tang. Micarta handles with lanyard. Leather sheath of good quality.

The AG Russell Lairson Utility Camp Knife is one I have not tried but would like to have. I'll never process wood again, but I may be able to get out and do some chopping for fun and I would really like to try the Lairson, especially with the built in sweet spot tuning fork! My Browning always chopped fine for me, but I just like the blade shape on AG's. From AG's website
 
Another point in the Lairson design's favor is the continuous curve, which, pound for pound, will always cleave better than a straight edge. That's why felling axes have curved bits, and carving axes have straight bits. I have big Beckers, Rangers, Swamp Rats, Busses...and they're all well made knives, but there is a reason I recommended the Lairson pattern.
 
I hate for this to be my second post. CURSE YOU t1mpani. I also have the knives you mention and more. I have/had no need of more, especially a large chopper type. You just cost me $150 for a Lairson. A pox upon you and THANKS (I hope).:D To the OP, first choice, scrap yard 911 (but you have to add the $ for a sheath) so second choice -Junglas. Unless my newly ordered Lairson ends up #1 :eek:
 
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Dagnabbit---I hate poxes!
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Do please let us know what you think of that Lairson copy, I was doing some limbing on dead stuff around my house with my original this past winter and was surprised with its abilities all over again--one of my all time favorites. At least going by the pictures, it looks like AG and company got pretty close!
 
I love the Larison copy! Looks like a great blade!

Sorry for the delay in the reply....
Due to some issues... The budget is now $100 any suggestions other than the bk9, sp51/50 and the sp53?

I've seen that condor has a new 9 in blade called the moon stalker.... Anyone know if it's any good?
 
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