Becker BK15 vs BK2

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Appalachia

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Hey guys :D,


I currently use my Becker BK2 as a camp knife when I am backpacking. What I usually do with this knife is basically splitting mid-sized logs (3.5-6.5 inches) , making kindling, and occasional chopping. I know my BK2 will handle anything I'll throw at it (albeit fine detail work) but it is just so dang heavy I sometimes struggle to remember while I'm hauling it 15-20 miles daily.

So I'm looking to maybe replace the BK2 with the BK15 for backpacking, since it's so much smaller, and I'm wondering what the tradeoffs would be to use the 15, such as splitting proficiency, hacking ability, overall toughness, ergonomics, and any other information that might be helpful to my application.

Thanks bunches!

Appalachia
 
You're going to lose a good 75% of your splitting ability (there is no way you're going to split anything wider can a womans forearm) and 90% of your chopping/ hacking ability. It certainly isn't as tough but the ergos aren't too shabby- I prefer the Esee 4 for a knife that size though.

The BK2's weight it what makes it so amazing, and I wouldn't consider trading it for a smaller knife myself.
 
Forgive me if I missed something, but I'm confused. Yesterday you posted a link here listing the BK2 as a possible knife purchase, but now you have one and split mid-sized logs and hike mile after mile with it? Or did I completely read that wrong? :confused:

Either way, the BK15 and the BK2 are different beasts altogether. Both are capable, but if you're really after a blade that can split, hack, chop, baton, etc... stick with the BK2 you have (or the BK2 you are considering). The 15 would excel at a lot of things, but massive wood prep might leave you wanting more.
 
Excuse me for causing confusion. I own/owned an old BK2 model circa 2006 (on loan to a "friend" in Tanzania, that's another story lol...) and I was inquiring in the seperate post about the new 2nd gen model.

Thanks for the reply!
 
Appalachia said:
Excuse me for causing confusion. I own/owned an old BK2 model circa 2006 (on loan to a "friend" in Tanzania, that's another story lol...) and I was inquiring in the seperate post about the new 2nd gen model.

Thanks for the reply!
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That clears it up just fine! Thank you for that...and my advise remains the same. For your needs, the 2 would be superior to the 15! Best of luck!
 
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