The Snarl is a fairly close copy of the original Brous without the finger tang. Brous uses D2 and the SOG uses 9CR18MoV. The SOG steel is much more economical but isn't a terrible choice. One major difference is that the Brous has a beveled transition between the blade edge and the body and the SOG has a T transition with a lot less meat offering a possible weak point. But, being a wharncliffe blade it is unlikely to be used for prying action that would stress the weak point.
Yesterday I took delivery of an actual Brous that I am giving as a gift. Darn nice knife. D2 steel with a black Cerakote coating. The finger tang is a great addition. This one has a drop point blade that will offer more diverse use (although I like wharncliffe blades). I was considering picking up another Snarl but instead will snag a real Brous. That said the Snarl is a heck of a value.
Yesterday I took delivery of an actual Brous that I am giving as a gift. Darn nice knife. D2 steel with a black Cerakote coating. The finger tang is a great addition. This one has a drop point blade that will offer more diverse use (although I like wharncliffe blades). I was considering picking up another Snarl but instead will snag a real Brous. That said the Snarl is a heck of a value.