A Lament For a Fallen King (Lets see you 9s)

TheDandyLion

TheDandyLion

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About this time last year I decided to bit the bullet and buy a knife that I didn't need. I had an Ontario RTAK-II and a Becker BK7 so there was no need for any other large knife but alas, I was not immune to the hype. After hearing everyone rant and rave about the Becker BK9 I just had to have one for myself. So I bought one, and when I received it I fell in love with The King. I hated the coating so I stripped it, the handles were lame so I ditched them and replaced them with some factory micarta handles, this lovely package needed something better than the nylon envelope that it came with for a sheath. I had JD from 710 Kydex make me a KILLER sheath, fitting of a king. And then it was complete, my favorite knife. A knife that went with me everywhere and could compete with any tool of it's sort. I happily swung that beast up until one day I came home and I was going to go take the king out into the back forty to help breakdown a big tree branch that had fallen in a big spring storm. I go to the big toolbox where I keep my knives and it's not there. No panic, I remembered I left it in the carport/overhang next to my house when I was hacking up some kindling so I go out there and its missing. I knew exactly where I left it and it was gone. I searched my whole property up and down for over a week. No BK9. The knife has been missing for months but the wound still fresh from my stolen BK9.

I wish nothing but bad luck on a person with so little respect to take a mans knife from his own property. I do hope that the knife is still living a good hard working life.

Just a rant about a knife I miss more than any other of the hundreds of physical possessions I've lost over time. Thanks for listening and mourning the loss of an amazing knife.


I'd love to see your guys's 9s that HAVEN'T been stolen, and better still any stories where your 9 came through for you
 
I can't stand a thief. If you want something then work for it. Lazy sob's that take something just because you have it and they want it pisses me off. Maybe the king will bite them and teach them a lesson. I'd post a picture of mine but not sure how yet. I'm like my parents were with the vcr. Need to have my kids show me. The nine was my first Becker. Needed a new knife and after researching I found a good following of Ethan's knifes. Someone said you can't not have one and I now agree. I didn't realize it was a gateway knife to this addiction. Not to persuade you but there's some good pricing on the 4 and 5 right now. Might as well throw in a 15. My nine has been very handy on the farm and camping trips. It even carved our thanksgiving turkey and ham. Hell it peeled the taters too. ( wife actually has pictures of this. Need to figure out the posting thing) I know I'd be heartbroken if mine was taken.
 
I electro-etched my name and address into the 9 I use on a near-daily basis. If any north end of a southbound mule takes it, anyone they show it to will know the axx stole it.
 
Sucks that your 9 is gone, sounds like you were invested in it, more than just monetarily.


This weekend I plan on spending 24 hours with my BK9 as my only tool and I will be posting a video on youtube when it's all done. Planning to make it a recurring series on my channel; 24 hours with _____ .
 
I feel the same way about a stinking thief. The etch idea is a good one, for the return of a lost blade by an honest person. But a thief would just grind it out. They just don't care.
 
Sorry to hear about your 9 man, nothing worse than a thief. Sucks even more when its something you've worked to make your own.
Here's a pic of my 9 though I feel bad for posting it.
 
I've been there man...except in my case the a hole decided to take a screwdriver and sledge hammer to the tailgate of my truck (suv)... Over a grand in damage to my truck and over 2 grand worth of stuff stollen out of it... That was not a fun day
 
bigghoss said:
Sucks that your 9 is gone, sounds like you were invested in it, more than just monetarily.


This weekend I plan on spending 24 hours with my BK9 as my only tool and I will be posting a video on youtube when it's all done. Planning to make it a recurring series on my channel; 24 hours with _____ .
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Not going to lie that seems really cool
 
kenash said:
I feel the same way about a stinking thief. The etch idea is a good one, for the return of a lost blade by an honest person. But a thief would just grind it out. They just don't care.
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That's my concern. Really no way to mark steel permanently
 
So sorry to hear this. You really put a lot into your 9.

Will you be getting more pieces of your lost kit (knife, micarta, sheath) again over time in the future? I'd love to see pics of a happy ending some day.
 
Gah man, that sucks! I hope the guy chops a finger off! Chances are, it ended up at a pawn shop...
Also, check the freezer, it may be next to the banana guacamole...
 
TheDandyLion said:
I'd love to see your guys's 9s that HAVEN'T been stolen, and better still any stories where your 9 came through for you
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So far there has been only One pic! Help a fellow Beckerhead out and Show some BK9 luvins (but no pics of That act, please...)

If I had a 9, I would post it. When I get home from work, I can do a few others though.
 
I was looking for a couple tools lately.... Im recalling that a neighbor that moved IIRC borrowed them and kept them. More like borrowed with no intention of returning them.... arse hole :mad:
 
Someone like that should be beheaded with the 9 he stole! I lost a 14 that I put some blood, sweat n tears into. Was hiking in Arkansas and I guess a tree yanked it out of the sheath. That broke my heart. Now, if I had lost my 9, which I have put waaaaay more blood (lots of blood, and stitches), sweat n tears into, I would've been ridiculously upset. But, to make it worse, yours wasn't lost, it was stolen. That adds anger to broken-heartedness. That, my friend is a finely mixed cocktail of pure vengeance! I hope......no I pray that you see some punk with your Becker on his hip and you get to unleash said cocktail on his ass!!!

My condolences,
Dan
 
Sorry to hear that man, I hope you can get a new one soon. I have 2 just in case something happens to one I have a back up.



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