Becker 15 seems a little thin to be an all-purpose blade.
I'm suggesting to him the Junglas, the ESEE 6, the RMD, or look for a deal on a Taliwhacker.
I've beat on mine like I'm mad at it and it's shrugged off abuse. Pushed the tip hard too and it managed fine. It is too light to chop with, but that's fine.
I'm impressed with the ESEE 6 too...great all around blade.