About that BK2 stock sheath

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Long time listener, first time caller...thought I kick off my debut post with a newbie question...

After deep consideration and evaluation, I decided that my very first fixed blade ever is going to be a BK2. It showed up in the mail today. At first I was scared of the box - seemed to have an extra few inches on the length - then I opened it up, voila, just a lot of dead air, and the BK2 is a beauty. It's a work of art. It's a beast. I pull it out of it's cardboard handler, admire it's lines, and use it to rip off the plastic covering on the sheath. I test the edge, rip some paper, and pop the blade into the sheath.

And then, um, I can't get it out. Seriously. I'm working all of these angles, and I can't get the danged thing out of the sheath. Finally, after much finger power, it comes out. Is this de riguer among virgin sheath usage, and will it get better over time? As much as I appreciate sheath safety, I'm more concerned getting sliced up just taking it out of the case...I'm going to need additional protection!

Thanks gang.
 
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It does get better with use. There's a jimped thumb ramp on the sheath, use it to push off with. Many drill out the top eyelet out, to make it easier. I didn't like it when I first got it, but I love it now. Congrats on the new blade, btw. Welcome to the forum.
 
Congrats! There 3 schools of thought on the bk2 sheath.
1. use it and it will loosen up
2. drill out the top rivet on the blade side
3. use a hairdryer to remold/loosen the top

I drilled the rivet and it works great, I figure i cn always rivet it back or put in a chicago screw if it gets too loose.

Welcome to the forum!
 
Nah - you're just weak. Heh - just messing with you. Mine was fine out of the box but there have been several threads lately where people complain of absurdly tight sheaths on their BK2s. Seems like their may have been a goofy batch of them or something. It's worth it to get it sorted out though - as you noticed, that knife rocks out loud.

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Beckerhead #42
 
I pulled the knife out just to the point where the knife handle pushed the sheath open without popping out and left it like that, now it's permanently spaced out and easy to handle.
 
Arkanian said:
I pulled the knife out just to the point where the knife handle pushed the sheath open without popping out and left it like that, now it's permanently spaced out and easy to handle.
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Nice idea. I just now wedged a County Comm widgy pry bar into the sheath gap on the edge side. We'll see how it snaps in a few days.

Welcome to the board, Chrome Bandit. The BK-2 was my first fixed-blade, too. Solid choice.
 
Arkanian said:
I pulled the knife out just to the point where the knife handle pushed the sheath open without popping out and left it like that, now it's permanently spaced out and easy to handle.
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I did that too, and placed it on the heater duct, and it worked well, but then it was loose in the sheath. So, I tied 550 cord around it, placed in back on the heater vent, to close it back up. Worked well. I don't think anything of pulling it out of the sheath now. Comes naturally.
 
Good call on your purchase, bud. It's a nice sheath, but was a little tight when I got mine, too. I ended slicing my fuggin finger open the first time I unsheathed it. Nice sharp knife with a good sheath is ok in my book :D. It will loosen up over time.

-Nadz


Edit: Welcome, by the way! Stick around, it's a great place to be :thumbup:
 
Welcome to the forum and the world of Becker knife ownership. Seems like your question has been already answered by those above me.
 
The Warrior said:
I did that too, and placed it on the heater duct, and it worked well, but then it was loose in the sheath. So, I tied 550 cord around it, placed in back on the heater vent, to close it back up. Worked well. I don't think anything of pulling it out of the sheath now. Comes naturally.
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It's a little loose at the top but there's enough friction for me that it will stay sheathed even upside down without rattle. I needed it to be loose enough that my wife can use it easily.
 
Welcome to the Becker Forums, glad you posted up with us.

There is a new maker making the sheaths, I recall, Toooj will have to give us the definitive answer though, but they are much tighter. All the better I think. They are IMP (injection molded plastic) and it will loosen up over time. My newest BK2 (gift for an hombre of mine) was TIGHT. Made my thumbs sore after day 2. By day 3, it was better, but it still was a bear.

Give it some time, or drill the rivet, or follow anyone of the suggestions here, the Beckerheads are full of great advice, and much BKT knowledge. Stick around and hang out with us, we're glad you're here.

Moose
 
Park the truck in the yard and come on in. Mine was a tighty too, but loosened up quite nicely. It's a great sheath.
 
All,

Moose is correct. The old Camillus stock was finally used up and we went to a newer sheath. It is tight when it is new. I think slapper hit on the three methods. The hair dryer works very well if you don't feel like waiting for the sheath to wear in.
As with all sheaths; If they start out loose, it will get worse as time goes on. So much so, that the knife may fall out.
If the sheath starts out tight. It will loosen so the knife can be pulled out yet still hold it securely when carrying.
Hope this helps.


Best Regards,


Paul Tsujimoto
Sr Eng
Prod Dev and Qual
KA-BAR Knives
 
Thanks Toooj, you are tha man.

We all appreciate ya, tons.

Moose
 
To make the sheath carry the knife like it's not even there, go to the hardware store & buy the appropriate width split D-ring & put it on the belt loop, then get a belt keeper (with 2 snaps) from a police supply store, for a quick connect & a dropdown. The weight is then carried on your leg & you won't even know it's there. You can then carry it when working/squating/entering/exiting vehicles as well. The swivel action works really well.
 
Sweet; another Seattle-ish guy!! Where in the ish are you???

I love my BK2, and I had the same issue when I first got mine. I just removed the top blade side rivet and it was good to go.

PS
Welcome to the sickness! :D
 
Chiming back in after radio silence...thanks for the tips and welcomes.

Randomly in no particular order...
  • my thumbs are sore from repeated ejections. it's loosening up gradually, the actual moment of ejection still has potential for a surprise finger slice.
  • good tips on heater vents, hair dryers, and rivet popping. I'll start slow on the heater approach. I want it tight, just not injury inducing.
  • the beast claimed it's first victim, a downed alder stem, about 1 inch diameter, poof in 3 hacks. this will not be a toolbox queen.
  • I'm actually a biker, taking it to Alaska in July as a campanion (sic) along the way to beat up firewood, slice onions, and assorted outdoors housekeeping. No leg strapping required. I was going to mount it next to the motorcycle headlight, blade out, for that aggressive Ben Hur look to scare off the mooses and bears, then, hm, didn't want to give my teenagers any ideas.
  • Seattle-ish locale...on the eastside in sammamamamamamish. I have a large yard, the BK2 will serve as mini-machete-hack until I expand budget or move to sunnier climes.

In any case, glad the beast is onboard, I feel nominally prepared for this weekend's rapture when the zombies come out.

:eek:
 
The bad news? It takes some breaking in. Consider it hand-strength exercises (and use the thumb ramp!).
The good news? Your knife isn't going anywhere. :D

Believe me, the Kabar sheaths are heads and above the older Camillus versions.
 
I just bought a BK2 a little while ago and at first it was a bitch to unsheath, I thought I was doing something wrong. One day I had it in my car while I was at work, it was hot out, therefore hot in the car, and when I got in the car I tried the knife and it came out nice and easy(relatively speaking that is)...

Anyway, my only problem with that style of sheath is with the tight gripping sheath, it might be difficult to use at your side on your belt. Ill get enough usage soon enough, but do you guys find it difficult to unsheath with one hand when its on your belt
 
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