Monster Chopper that I can take to Hell and Back Knife

For the best compromise of efficiency, weight and comfort , Busse B11. Also squarely in your price range with a nice sheath.

Since the B10 release there are a bunch of B11's popping up on the exchange.
 
Another great choice is Bill Siegle. You'll have a hard time finding better choppers.
 
I'm waiting on a Busse NMFBM and this may just the thing you're looking for. From everything I've heard and the pictures it should be just the ticket for going to "hell and back".
 
May I also ask if you're the sort to use and abuse an expensive blade? Or is it more just to get the best possible knife and not use it all that much? Because I'd venture to say that if you're looking for a user, but wouldn't actually use a Busse or custom to full advantage, it might be worth your while to get a knife you don't care as much about.
 
crimsonfalcon07 said:
May I also ask if you're the sort to use and abuse an expensive blade? Or is it more just to get the best possible knife and not use it all that much? Because I'd venture to say that if you're looking for a user, but wouldn't actually use a Busse or custom to full advantage, it might be worth your while to get a knife you don't care as much about.
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Yeah, I wouldn't dig holes with an expensive blade. Get a Becker, they can take a beating, and be replaced if need be. Unless, you want the best, just in case you actually go to hell, and get to come back.
I have a Culberson 12" chopper, he can make a smaller blade, and they are affordable, built very well, keep their edges, and have great sheaths.
 
You need a Battle Mistress! Any flavor. The Junglas is an awesome knife as well and much, much cheaper but it has a thin tip and 1095 just can't handle some of the stuff INFI can. For 150 bucks the Junglas can't be beat but if you are willing to spend the money I think a Battle Mistress is the way to go. I have a NMFBM and it impresses me more every time I use it. INFI's edge retention when chopping is unreal and it is a really comfortable knife if you go with the fusion handle.
 
crimsonfalcon07 said:
May I also ask if you're the sort to use and abuse an expensive blade? Or is it more just to get the best possible knife and not use it all that much? Because I'd venture to say that if you're looking for a user, but wouldn't actually use a Busse or custom to full advantage, it might be worth your while to get a knife you don't care as much about.
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Don't know why not, it's doesn't really matter what one does to them, they can take it.

And in the end if one wants them to look new again all they have to do is send it in to the SPA.
 
Save a crapload of money and get a Becker BK9. Dress it up with a custom sheath and still have tons left over.

See it chop!
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Marvel as it snap cuts!
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Cringe as it goes all tactical on your backside!
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Salivate as it prepares snacks!
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Rest your buns on the ad hoc outdoor furniture it prepares!
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Hear the angels sing as it pops its Excalibur pose!
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Heck yeah you want one. :D

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foxx said:
Yeah, I wouldn't dig holes with an expensive blade. Get a Becker, they can take a beating, and be replaced if need be. Unless, you want the best, just in case you actually go to hell, and get to come back.
I have a Culberson 12" chopper, he can make a smaller blade, and they are affordable, built very well, keep their edges, and have great sheaths.
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Great Points and thanks for your expertise. Just wanted to state the type of knife that I would like to get my hands on. I know that there is no one tool for any job, but when called on, this knife could mean the difference of getting out of a bad situation or not. Want to know that I can depend on it when the time calls for it. I am actually looking for the best knife I can get in case I have to go to hell and back.
 
Heh, agreed. Whenever I think about spending hundreds of dollars on a knife, I always think about something I read here from another forum member: "My $30 axe can chop better than your $500 dollar knife, and my $10 crowbar can pry better than it, too." That statement always puts things into perspective for me.
 
If you really want a knife that won't fail you , I'd say a Scrap Yard Dogfather or a Busse Basic 10 or 11 or the Battle Mistress . They're the knives that hacked out the trail to hell and back ;)


HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS !
 
Gen 2 or Gen1 Ontario(if you can find a gen 1 I like the sp5). Gen 1's are cheap and US made Gen 2's are pretty reasonable as well. I want to try a Condor Boomslang for some odd reason just can't make myself pay that for one.

I'm pretty thrifty on knife purchases though....
 
i think aestehetics may play a big role for you so in order of price:

first up for about 50 bucks is the kabar zombie line war sword, ten inches of chopping goodness

that doesnt float your boat?

well then feast your eyes on the zombie tools lineup: http://zombietools.net/tools/

F@#$ yeah!!!

if its full on performance your looking for id get a busse and call it a day :)
 
I have a Gossman Tusker and I swear it's tougher than an Applebee's steak. You can't go wrong with Scott Gossman!
 
moogoogaidan said:
Heh, agreed. Whenever I think about spending hundreds of dollars on a knife, I always think about something I read here from another forum member: "My $30 axe can chop better than your $500 dollar knife, and my $10 crowbar can pry better than it, too." That statement always puts things into perspective for me.
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This has lots of merit. I do love knives, they are fun to chop with, but a decent hatchet or tomahawk can be your hard use chopper. That leaves your knife for actual cutting tasks.
Even a $25 Ontario machete is tough as nails, the 12" Cutlass machete is 1/8" thick and will out chop the Junglas. Have you seen the Ontario Survival Machete? That thing has a very stout grind, the saw tooth spine is stupid, but I can't imagine breaking it. It's 1/4" thick for most of it's height, only the last inch is ground towards the fat edge. At some point everything will break, and proper technique will go a long way towards keeping any knife in one piece.
There's lots of ways to do the same job, a big expensive knife is just one way.
 
Fehrman Extreme Judgement in CPM3V gets my vote. For the price you're looking at, customs are also a viable option.
 
Give the Graymans a call! They make knives that you can take to hell and back. Tell them I sent ya!
 
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