Quick! Browning Competition or Junglas?!

[uyotg]

I need something to chop down big hunks of wood, but kind of want to go with a crazy big knife rather than a hatchet or axe. (Don't worry, doesn't mean I won't respect and baby it.)

The Browning appeals to me more aesthetically. Which one do you recommend, why, and hurry while my credit card is still outside my wallet!

Thanks!

 

[TxSxB]

I'd say Junglas :thumbup: DO IT!!

 

[foxx]

Lots of competition choppers have thin edges, great for a short session, but might not be durable in the field. I don't own the Browning, but it does look well made.
The Junglas, on the other hand, is awesome. One of my favorites, great sheath, and handle.

 

[Tsujigiri]

Junglas! You get a handmade, high quality knife with an excellent heat treat and no questions asked warranty, plus an excellent sheath.

 

[uyotg]

ORDERED! Thanks! Wish it came without the powder coat, though.

 

[Translash]

I have both, and for some reason, the browning looks better in picture than in real life. Weird but thats how I look at it. It is a great knife though and comes insanely sharp. Junglas, also a great knife. Wouldnt be wrong with choosing either.

 

[Tsujigiri]

ORDERED! Thanks! Wish it came without the powder coat, though.

No reason why you have to keep it. Apparently, you can do some pretty neat customizations with this knife: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/862339-Modded-my-Junglas-lots-O-pics-n-how-to

 

[uyotg]

No reason why you have to keep it. Apparently, you can do some pretty neat customizations with this knife: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/862339-Modded-my-Junglas-lots-O-pics-n-how-to

You were the one who mentioned ESEE's no-questions-asked warranty earlier... I wonder if this voids that

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

Carbon rules, go for the Junglass.

 

[cramsey3006]

Uh, the Browning IS carbon.

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

Uh, the Browning IS carbon.

If that's true, then it's on my must buy list now..

 

[Tsujigiri]

You were the one who mentioned ESEE's no-questions-asked warranty earlier... I wonder if this voids that

Haha, funny thing is, it doesn't. Although I don't know why you'd want to send the knife back after putting that much work into it.

 

[ArchAngel]

I don't own the Junglas, but will likely get one after looking at that link.
I do own the Browning and it is a fine blade also. It easily chops as well as my BRKT Golok. It is also carbon steel. 1084 or 1085 if I remember the info in the pamphlet that came with it. It came with a strong and sharp convex edge. It is a chopping demon and for the price is hard to beat. It comes with a great sheath also.

 

[cramsey3006]

Such a great looking blade. I may end up with one sometime.

 

[Stubai]

To me, the Browning feels faster in the hand...perhaps it fits my hand better than the Junglas. Both are decent choppers for their sizes, both have well tempered metal. I think the Browning looks better but I doubt it really offers much more in the field. If I were doing a rope cutting test, I would favor the Browning. Yet, when I think of chopping 'big hunks of wood', these two would not be my top selections. If you must use a big knife, try a properly tuned machete or something with some reach to generate greater speed and power. That being said, both the Junglas and Browning would make significant multi-purpose survival blades. Leave the tough stuff to a keen, five pound Plumb.