I have folders and fixed blade woodcraft knives, but have been reading about the virtues of a bigger knife like the apparently now defunct Becker Brute. I have worked with a few machetes and kukris (sp?) and would like to own something decent but not super expensive in a larger fixed blade.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

I too was looking for one but I ended up with the Kershaw Outcast.

Here is a link to compare the two.

http://www.m4040.com/Knifemaking/REVIEWS/FieldBladeReview-KershawOutcast.htm

Possibly the Ka-Bar 1244 Camp Knife. Both use 1095 high carbon steel and have a Bolo type shape.

I second the Kabar Camp Knife. Also, Becker just came out with their 7 and 9" knives. I think KnifeCenter (et al) has them for about $80.

Ontario has some carbon blades in their spec plus line that are robust and in your price range.

Will Kabar resurrect the Becker Brute? I own the Kabar camp knife, but would like to own a brute too.

I think it will be a baby steps kind of thing.

Well, it's not exactly the same thing, but pretty close.... maybe better. Ka-Bar has introduced the Becker BK-7 and BK-9, for about $65 and $75 respectively. The steel is 1095-Cro Van and the knife is made in the USA. Knifecenter.com has them. There might be some others too, but I haven't been looking.

I'm just guessing..... the sale of these knives may influence their decision whether or not to bring back the Brute, IF they've even considered it. I think I might rather have the BK-9.

I spoke to Ka-Bar today. They have chosen not to manufacture the Becker Brute. The BK9 is their choice for a knife of that caliber. The BK9, BK7, BK2 and BK3 are now shipping. Regrettably, there are no current plans for the BK10.

Yet. Ethan has been asking for input on another forum, and we've been hammering for the Brute, but he's also leaning towards the Camp Knife. We can always hope...