I have a Brute and a BK-9. The Brute is thicker and heavier with a recurve blade. I like the BK-9 better. Camillus offered replacement textured micarta scales direct from the factory (same as the ones on the "Extreme" model). I put them on my BK-7 and BK-9. I may get a Necker if they make them again. Its the only neck knife that appeals to me.