When I look at the specs of the Ontario TAK-1 it reminds me very much of the Becker Crewman BK10:

Blade Length:
TAK-1 - 4.25"
BK10 - 5.5"

Blade Width:
TAK-1 - 0.1875"
BK10 - 0.188"

Both have carbon steel coated blades. The TAK-1 has a micarta handle, but I guess I'm one of the oddballs that like the shape/feel of the Becker handle.

I have the BK10 and it is a nice knife, but now that I have the wonderfull RSK Mk3 the BK10 stays home. I think if I'm going to carry a thick-bladed chopper I'd go for a much longer blade to make battoning easier, but then again, that whole long & thick bladed knife package will be so heavy I simply won't carry it.

Ken K.