I too wanted a Brute - that was what I looked and looked for - no dice, and got an RTAK II instead.

I don't regret that decision at all - but I really want a Brute - and hope that he brings them out again in the new line.

Is this what ye guys are lookin for? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Thanks greens <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> At least go out and use it!!

I see my last post in the background there... thanks for rubbing it in.

Yeah, I think I should too I mean it's a Brute. I hope Ethan makes doesn't abandon this model, it's got terrific ballance.

I'm with you there - I wanna get one of those and a necker as well.

Do you know who it was that was offering/making micarta grips for the Beckers?

I like the Necker a lot and I love the bottle opener feature at the butt. Camillus were selling the micarta scales before they went under. I bought a few sets from Chestnutridge a few months ago and those were the last ones they were able to get. I also heard R. Linger was making scales specifically for the Beckers but I don't know if he does anymore.

Thanks - hopefully Kabar will do the same when they start production!

I wanted a Brute for a long time. Then I got one. I didn't care for the handle and I think a moment of weakness happened and I sold it.

I have been wanting another for a while now. I can fix the handle - strip the coating, etc. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

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.

Way cool! I can't wait to see the line! This is great news!

Hmm according to Ethan Becker 1095 and the old 50100/CarbonV/01670 are about the same performance wise, so the move to Kabar could end up being a positive all around.

I see some of you dogs are sniffing around for a becker brute. Wonder where I ever saw one of those? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I can't wait for more Beckers! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I've got a couple, but once I heard of the Camillus collapse, I wish I'd gotten a couple others. I'll be real glad to see them offered again... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />