at what point is a Becker not enough?

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flivver

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We've had threads where people talk about what they've used their Beckers for, including one (the gentleman with the awesome metal grips) that discussed using a BK9 for about eight hours straight, to clear storm debris. As I sit holding the small hatchet I bought last weekend (prior to getting my first Becker in the mail), I got to wondering what I'd use a Becker for, going forward, vs. what I might not (for whatever reason). As it stands, the BK9 that's arriving on Friday sounds like it could go a long way toward tackling most small to medium clearing tasks. Given that y'all are big fans of Beckers, and likely use them in situations where other tools may be more appropriate :-), I'm curious where the dividing line is, for you, between "let me grab the Becker and get to this" and "I need to grab something else".
 
flivver said:
We've had threads where people talk about what they've used their Beckers for, including one (the gentleman with the awesome metal grips) that discussed using a BK9 for about eight hours straight, to clear storm debris. As I sit holding the small hatchet I bought last weekend (prior to getting my first Becker in the mail), I got to wondering what I'd use a Becker for, going forward, vs. what I might not (for whatever reason). As it stands, the BK9 that's arriving on Friday sounds like it could go a long way toward tackling most small to medium clearing tasks. Given that y'all are big fans of Beckers, and likely use them in situations where other tools may be more appropriate :-), I'm curious where the dividing line is, for you, between "let me grab the Becker and get to this" and "I need to grab something else".
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I say, its a matter of skill, experience, and knowledge. I don't have to fell any large trees when I'm out and about, but if I did, it would be Stihl first, Wetterlings second, BKT last.

After that, BKT's can handle most any small to medium/large task that a person would need.

There are many things that work better, axes being one of them, at say chopping alot of wood, saws for making quick clean cuts, and so on, but unless you are prepared to carry alot of things, we all are looking for something that may not be the BEST, but will do the work.

I say, felling large trees, BKT's have no business there.

Moose
 
this is just a tad large for a bk2 so i think i may just get a chainsaw if i had other things to do that day....
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and of course its time to grab a chainsaw when....
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short of these two instances a becker is always the best choice
 
I say when you run upon an Abrams that needs dismantling with extreme prejudice, then you go find appropriate tools. Those appropriate tools being a BK2 and a BK3. Maybe an 8 lb sledge to get them good and wedged in there. :D

Other than that, a BK9 is going to do the job, and well.
 
I really think Becker knives are more of a "what could they do" type of knife. No one plans on getting lost in the woods...No one plans on natural disasters...I just want something that I can carry with me that can do almost anything in an emergency, frankly Beckers just fit the bill. I feel confident that if I needed to get a job done it's in a Becker to do so, may take some hard work but that's what these knives are made for.
 
when i want to break rocks, i get a chisel and sledge...

when i want to split logs, i get the right kind of splitting axe :>

when i want to haul water, i use a bucket :)

and so on ... :D
 
Don't forget not all things are considered "work." Afterall, I've found sharpening/oiling/stropping my knives very therapeutic... You might find it oddly relaxing just hacking up some wood with a BK9.
 
I don't use my Beckers to clean Durians. Just don't like it. I always grab something else.
 
The line covers the small to big tasks pretty well, even though there's a slight gap between the Neckers and the 10 (soon to be filled by the Tweeners) and a huge gaping hole where a Becker folder needs to be :). I'd think with a MachAx/Brute/9 plus a Tweener/Necker and you're pretty much set for the woods (camping or backpacking), Necker for EDC, Necker and 2/7/9 for hunting, Necker or Tweener or 5 for food prep, 10/7/9 for combat/SD/mall ninjary, Necker or Tweener or maybe 10 for day hiking.... um, what other tasks are out there?

I think it depends on what Beckers you've got, too. I've got an 11 and a 2 and only bought other knives 'cause they so pretty :)
 
The BK line lacks knives for delicate work. Now you CAN do delicate work with some of them if you practice (see Moose, don't watch ME).

Isn't the BK-9 the hammer that turns the world into a nail?

-Daizee
 
I used to cross-country where thick brush and thorns were a major obstacle. At the time I used a Camillus Pilot's Knife. A BK-7 or 9 would have been ideal. I was not into taking down trees. The dryads would not have approved.
 
I once tried to fire a bk2 from a crossbow. But I just used the bolt instead.:D

In all seriousness a Beckers merit is in it's ability to do what a knife needs to do, even against what it was built to do. I've never used a pry bar to split wood, but I've used a BK2 to wedge off sub floor. My tomahawk chops better but my Beckers get used more often because they are more able to adapt to the task at hand. The limit on a Becker is one you place upon it.
 
If you have enough of "the one thing that you can not speed up-or slow down", then there is not much a Becker BK can not do.
 
One of the glaring truths is that in most any "survival" situation (Larger bamboo excepted) you need to think wrist sized and smaller......Anything much larger and you should have brought the Stihl Saw....If you are shelter building with green stuff -- saplings make a lot more sense than twelve inch trees.....With seasoned stuff try and break it first.....

All Best....

ethan
 
One of the glaring truths is that in most any "survival" situation (Larger bamboo excepted) you need to think wrist sized and smaller......Anything much larger and you should have brought the Stihl Saw....If you are shelter building with green stuff -- saplings make a lot more sense than twelve inch trees.....With seasoned stuff try and break it first.....

All Best....

ethan
 
Esav Benyamin said:
I used to cross-country where thick brush and thorns were a major obstacle. At the time I used a Camillus Pilot's Knife. A BK-7 or 9 would have been ideal. I was not into taking down trees. The dryads would not have approved.
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True.

There are situations where a nice machete is valuable. Of course, isn't there a BK that can do that job?
 
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