Looking for a new chopper.

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heavyfoldersarebest

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Hey guys I'm in the mood for a new chopper.

Requirements
1/4 inch thick
9+ inch blade
$120 or less

Already own a Becker BK4 & BK9 and Ontario SP10, just looking for some more.
 
Rtak II or Junglas. If you can find one or spring extra dough, the Sykco 911 or 1311 are great.

Unfortunately, all of the above are 3/16" thick.
 
Kershaw camp 10. It's not a 1/4 but it's an awesome chopper and only $40! It's pretty thick just not 1/4
 
when it comes to choppers, I thought the Ontarios and Beckers were your best bang for the buck, and then I found the Junglas.
 
If you have kabars, you gotta get the KA-Bar 1277 Large Heavy Bowie, ex-rival step-cousin of the Bk9 and i suspect sibling of the SP-10.
 
The Browning, Crowell/Barker competition cutting bowie is a great chopper right in that price range. I have one and can say it really is a sweet knife.
 
Condor HD kukri.

It's my go to chopper. It needed to be sharpened (and that was a pain), but for the price I paid for it I don't think I can beat it. Leather sheath is good as well.

I'd buy it again, if I was given the choice.
 
Ontario Kukri is 1/4" thick and about $60. Lighter than I expected and I still have very good control over it.

There several more offerings from Ontario like the SP50 and the RD9 but I hear they don't chop as well as the BK9. Condor has some cool stuff too but they tend to ship with a very thick edge. Expect to spend some time with a belt sander thinning it out.
 
You REALLY owe it to yourself to ALSO get an Ontario 12" machete & modify it the way you want, in addition to what ever knife you choose. IMHO, it is fun to use it as a guide for all your other choppers. Mine now chops better than you could possibly imagine. I did in fact, out chop-or at least equaled, someone who had a $300 chopper. He was not too happy that i only paid $21 for it & had a blast modifying it.







My modified Ontario SP-8.



Ontario SP-51 & SP-53. I like the SP-53 better for chopping & wood processing. The SP-51 better for any type of kitchen duty/wood processing.



Cold Steel Trail Master.



Ontario SP-KUKRI.



7", 8", & 9" Dexter-Russell 1/4" thick Heavy Duty Cleavers.

But i think you are selling yourself short by ONLY going with 1/4" thick. MANY other GREAT options in 3/16" thick & i have not broke one yet.



Condor Boomslang in 3/16". After I thinned the blade :thumbup::thumbup: .



KaBar #1249 Kukri machete :thumbup::thumbup:, KaBar #1248 Cutlas machete :thumbup::thumbup:, KaBar #1279 Grass machete :thumbup::thumbup:.



Condor Lochnessmuk (top) & Pack Golok Knife. After i thinned the blades :thumbup::thumbup:.


BigHoss was dead accurate in his description: There several more offerings from Ontario like the SP50 and the RD9 but I hear they don't chop as well as the BK9. Condor has some cool stuff too but they tend to ship with a very thick edge. Expect to spend some time with a belt sander thinning it out.

:thumbup: Condor is working on their QC issues but blade grind is a personal preference/what are you doing with it, specific kinda thing. Different grinds for different chores. Thin for vegetation, wide & thick for chopping wood.

Hopes this helps you out some. :D
 
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TwinStick said:
. Condor has some cool stuff too but they tend to ship with a very thick edge. Expect to spend some time with a belt sander thinning it out. [/U]
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Or just order from Baryonyx and get them Special Grade, let 42Blades do the work for you and I guarantee you'll be happy.
 
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