Becker BK2 Sheath

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Al Whitney

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Hello Everybody. I am new here, so please take it easy with me. I know there is a lot already on this forum about BK2 sheath, but there is a lot of it, spread over a lot of time. Hoping somebody can give me a few sentence answer on this. How can you tell the difference between a BK2 gen 2 sheath that is glass filled or not glass filled? Do the non-glass filled ones not dull the blade? Thanks.
 
Last I checked, both KA-BAR BK2 sheaths were glass filled. The Gen 2 sheath will look more like a Kydex sheath, by that I mean it will conform to the contours of the knife a lot more. A Gen 2 BK2 will have the extended pommel for hammering it into wood. Also, if you just got your knife, you are way more likely to have been handed a Gen 2, based solely on remaining stock of Gen 1 Vs Gen 2. There was another thread about this less than 24 hours ago... Heck, maybe less than 12 hours ago.

Also, welcome to the forum, stick around, mod some knives, stick around a while longer, you'll get used to us nut jobs.
 
He didn't ask the difference between a Gen 1, and Gen 2 sheath, he asked how to tell if the new sheaths were glass filled or not. I read the newer ones had less glass, but I'm not sure how you would tell the difference.

BTW, welcome to the forum, good to see you here.
 
Ohh... Sorry, my bad, I wasn't looking at what I was reading.... Maybe if you melted each one down and counted the glass shards in the pile of melted nylon.... Ok I'll shut up now...
 
There was a side by side done. I think my onclogan. He called Kabar about the sheath dulling and was sent one that came labeled "no glass" on the packing slip. However next to each other there wasn't any difference. Only way to tell is to see if the sheath dulls the knife. Then you know. But its an easy enough fix if it does.
 
Thanks for all the replies everybody

Clich, what is the fix if it does dull the blade? Is it the stuff cardboard done in the sheath?

Again, I am sorry this has been all covered on this forum before, thanks for your patience.
 
No, take a file to the edge side of the sheath until the sheath no longer makes contact with the edge. On the inside of course.
 
Al, some say that the high glass sheaths make a different sound when tapped than the low glass, but that will probably not help you unless you have one of each type to compare.

I recommend just using the sheath regularly. If you notice dulling, there are several ways to fix it. Even before the glass content change, many people never had any issues. The dulling problem is really not as big a deal as the internet says it is.

oXide said:
You're off topic. :D

Now I'm off topic too! :foot:
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Fixed that for you.
 
Al Whitney said:
Thanks for all the replies everybody

Clich, what is the fix if it does dull the blade? Is it the stuff cardboard done in the sheath?

Again, I am sorry this has been all covered on this forum before, thanks for your patience.
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As oXide pointed out, a small file does work nicely, or you can contact some of the kydex benders on here. Excellent quality sheaths for seriously reasonable prices!
By the way, no need to apologize...you're new here and there is a lot of info to go through. Asking questions seems a logical place to start (to me anyway), but I would suggest doing a few searches, and giving yourself a few hours to read through everything.

oXide said:
Your off topic. :D

Now I'm off topic to! :foot:
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You're and too. Sheesh! :D All in fun, my good man!
 
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SaturatedShadow said:
Al, some say that the high glass sheaths make a different sound when tapped than the low glass, but that will probably not help you unless you have one of each type to compare.

I recommend using the sheath as you normally would. If you notice dulling, there are several ways to fix it. Even before the change in levels of glass content, many people never had issues with dulling of their BK2. The dulling problem is really not as big of a deal as the internet makes it appear to be.



Fixed that for you.
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Correction, I fixed THAT for you. Grammar Police to the rescue! :p

SS is correct in the message he was trying to transmit though, not everyone has issues with stock sheaths dulling their knives.

Edit: You too?!

MikeyJ said:
As oXide pointed out, a small file does work nicely, or you can contact some of the Kydex benders on here. Excellent quality sheaths for exceptional prices!
By the way, there is no need for you to apologize... You're new here and there is a lot of information to go through. Asking questions seems a logical place to start (to me anyway), but I would suggest doing a few searches, and giving yourself a few hours to read through everything.



You're and too. Sheesh! :D All in fun, my good man!
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All in fun, my good man! :D
 
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Don't let these hooligans bring ya down. Also you can try an emery board as well but it may take a little longer. A file is the best course. Or you can pop a movie in, and spend that time sheathing and unsheathing. Then sharpen after a bit and see if it dulls. If it does just repeat until there is clearance and your knife no longer dulls.
 
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