Introducing the Knives by Nuge Bruin. The idea for this design came from necessity while hunting in 2023. I was using my Wicket XL to process a deer and found myself looking for just a little more reach and narrow profile for those deeper cuts. I wanted to ensure that I could get into some of those hard-to-reach places while maintaining the ability to efficiently skin the deer.
When I sat down at the drawing board two of my older models came to mind. The blade shape of EDB with its long blade and slicing belly is exactly what I needed. Combining that with a narrowed version of the bushcrafter handle would create a comfortable and functional hunting knife.
I originally designed the Bruin with a saber grind, but while testing prototypes with some trusted outdoor professionals, they unanimously said that making the Bruin in a scandi grind would result in an excellent all-purpose field knife.
Ultimately, I decided to produce the Bruin in both scandi and saber grind options. If you’re looking for a dedicated hunting knife the saber grind may be up your alley, but if you are looking for an all-purpose field knife the scandi version may be the way to go.
The Bruin will be available in a variety of steel options including AEB-L, Nitro-V, and CPM-3V. All these options are incredibly tough and will hold up to the rigors of outdoor use.
All Bruin models are currently shipped with an ambidextrous kydex pocket sheath. Despite the overall length of the knife, its slim profile allows it to comfortably sit in your pocket, allowing you to still use the pocket for other items.
Like all Nuge Knives, the Bruin is 100% made in the USA