OT-Cross Breeding

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Since Jeff came over to the Becker Forum and Pissed in our campfire. It seems only natural to return the favor.

It is amazing though to see how many folks own both brands. Everyone has their favorite. But most also appreciate the quality and virtues of both.

Me, I like my Brute and my BK-7. But I also own at least five Rat/ESEE knives. I would be more than happy if the world ended and all I had was my RC-3 teamed up with my RC-6. And maybe some beer. I'm betting TEOTWAWKI will be a thirsty place. I think the RC-6 is an amazing tool. So much for starting a range war between the tools.

Maybe it's the other "Tools" that we should focus on. Sure Jeff and Mike can kill Crocodile with their bare hands. But can they clarify butter and make a bearnaise sauce for said Croc???

Isn't Ethan's Cook book the ultimate survival tool. It's loaded with knowledge, could be used as a weapon, works well as a fire starter & toilet paper just for starters. He makes a pretty good pack too.

Perhaps instead of them getting us end users to do battle, we should band together and use our knives to build a primitive Colosseum. Pit Ethan and Tooj against Jeff and Mike. Or perhaps for fun team them up and pit the against the Busse or tthe Fehrman guys. The scary part is I came up with this sober!
 
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Great thread. I have found that everyone has something to offer to the world (well, most everyone). Some more than others. While I make a lot of jokes about Ethan, he is truly one of my heros in this industry and I am just as satisfied with one of his knives as I am our own. There are some great people/companies in this industry: KaBar, Ethan, Al Mar (Gary Fadden), Shon Rowen, Ken Onion, etc. And I'm not just talking about the knives they make, since the honor behind the company means more to me than the product. Any man in this industry that is only loyal to one brand is a fool, plain and simple.
 
Great thread. I have found that everyone has something to offer to the world (well, most everyone). Some more than others. While I make a lot of jokes about Ethan, he is truly one of my heros in this industry and I am just as satisfied with one of his knives as I am our own. There are some great people/companies in this industry: KaBar, Ethan, Al Mar (Gary Fadden), Shon Rowen, Ken Onion, etc. And I'm not just talking about the knives they make, since the honor behind the company means more to me than the product. Any man in this industry that is only loyal to one brand is a fool, plain and simple.

Now that's Sig quote worthy, right there. Hope your feeling better, Alabama.

Moose
 
I think the similarity is that we've found two companies that make rugged knives that we aren't afraid to use, at a price point most people can afford. It was only a matter of time before lots of us bump in to both companies.

There are more expensive knives for sure but when it comes to knives that get used ESEE and Becker are good options.
 
Great thread. I have found that everyone has something to offer to the world (well, most everyone). Some more than others. While I make a lot of jokes about Ethan, he is truly one of my heros in this industry and I am just as satisfied with one of his knives as I am our own. There are some great people/companies in this industry: KaBar, Ethan, Al Mar (Gary Fadden), Shon Rowen, Ken Onion, etc. And I'm not just talking about the knives they make, since the honor behind the company means more to me than the product. Any man in this industry that is only loyal to one brand is a fool, plain and simple.

I love the BK2, but how can you pick up a RC6 and not know it is a great design, I'll never know. Thanks for the great knives.
 
to be honest, i see the competition between esee and becker like the competition between different military branches, just good natured ribbing, cause everyone really gets along great. ( since i brought that up i just have to say semper fi)
 
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