Koster Bush Master

I had an opportunity to participate in a pass-around on the new Koster Knives Bush Master.

Some statistics of the two knives before I get started with some testing, pictures, and final analysis.

Bushmaster:

• Natural Canvas Micarta Handles


• Full tang


• 221 g / 7.8 oz.


• 9 7/8" OAL


• 5" Handle


• 4 7/8" Front of scale to tip


• 188" thick at front of scale


• .727" thick at butt end

Bushmaster T(apered):

• Desert Ironwood Handles


• Tapered Tang


• 199 g / 7 oz.


• 9 7/8" OAL


• 4 7/8" Handle


• 5" Front of scale to tip


• .184" thick at front of scale


• .822" thick at butt end

First impression:
These knives are totally awesome. Not just an upsized Bushcraft knife but a whole new animal.

The balance point on the Bushmaster T is right at the forward lanyard hole and on the Bushmaster is at the forward pin about .5" further back.

Both knives have the forged finish on the flats and polished bevels with nicely etched logos on one side and the word "PROTOTYPE" on the other.

I'll try to get a few in-hand pictures taken and posted still tonight and tomorrow I hope to get out for a bit of testing. I'll also make sure to get a few pictures next to the Bushcraft so you can have a better idea of the scale on this knife.

Final first thought:
I'd order one of the natural canvas micarta full-tang versions right now if Dan were to offer it. That's without using it.

See you in a bit,


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