I think Tolly or maybe Vic mentioned the pants. Lil help guys ? Check the thread where Tolly sharpened that tram- thing looks like an LE !! Brutal <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />. Maybe talk one of these pros into setting an edge on the trams ($$$$$) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> and then ya have something worth making a rig with maybe MPLE or ? and a mora and maybe a firesteel- deadly combo I would think. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

If you think any combo will be more "efficient" dollar wise than a Tramontina and a Mora, you will be disappointed. The blade speed of a 14" trumps the weight of the choppers (except maybe that new NMFBM). And a good sharp Mora will out slice most any knife.

I agree horn Dog

I did fail to mention that during my test I brought out my carbon steel mora. It is pretty effective with batan work if the wood is small diameter. It can not chop very well as expected, but when it came to the wood working skills....all the big knives had to sit back and watch the champ work. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

AI

I will serach for a BK9 to try to kill in this deadly contest. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> I think I know what will win- but we shall see <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />-Thanks

Hey ordawg, I might know a guy in Texas who can find you that BK9, and one of the old original Camillus BK9s made from 0170-6C at that <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />! The new Beckers are the same in design as the old Beckers, and the 1095 CroVan steel that KaBar is using to make them is no doubt a fine steel, but I like my Beckers in 0170-6C!

I have decided to do a comparison to actually be fair to the new Beckers though, so I just ordered a new KaBar built BK9, and BK11. I'll sharpen them both the exact same way as my 0170-6C BK9 & BK11 Beckers and then I will do the same tasks with both. I will then post pictures with results. Oh, I will also include my DFLE and Swamp Warden in the test just to make it valid for posting here in the Yard <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />!

And YES, when it comes to bang for the buck, it would be near impossible to beat a 14"Tramontina/Mora combo. Tramontinas might be very inexpensive, but they are excellent tools. The 1070 steel they use to make their machetes is in my opinion just about perfect for a machete.

Sounds great !! I was wondering if there was a differance in edge retention between the old Beckers and the new ones. Does the 1095 hold up as well as the 0170-6C ? Or is there other qualities that are different/better/ worse ? Thanks

I bet the 1095 CroVan is close to the 0170-6C. That was a "modified" 1095 anyway.

They both are. But 1095 with Cr and V added is not ordinary 1095. I'm saying that both 50100B (by any name) and 1095 Cro Van are enhanced 1095.

Carbon V ? Now I am a bit confused <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />