Becker Bk7 vs Ontario RD7 bush..

[trailbum]

I wanted to try out a couple of knives that were in the same price range.
I chose the Becker BK7 and the Ontario RD7 bush.

First off the BK7.
Alot of knife for the money.
This is not my favorite Becker knife, so I wanted to try it out, and compare it to other knives of similar size.

1095 Cro-Van Steel, '''Proudly made in the USA''' and ''12.75 inch overall length, 7.0 inch length blade, .188? inch thick blade'''

o KaBar era
oo Shape: clip point
oo Edge Angle: 20 degrees
oo Grind: flat
oo Steel: 0170-6
oo Rc hardness: 58-59
oo Blade length: 7 inches
oo Overall length: 12.75 inches
oo Blade thickness: 0.21 inches
oo Knife Weight: 13.6 ounces
oo Handle: Esta-Loc or Grivory-GV-6H
oo Sheath: Kydex
oo Origins: knife made in USA, sheath made in china
oo MSRP: US$116




This knife performed well at many tasks (chopping,batoning).
It was not the greatest slicer. This is where the RD7 outperformed the BK7.
Like all Becker knives the handles are outstanding.
Unlike the BK2 it feels really quick in the hand, but not as lite and agile as the BK5.

As soon as it was out of the wood it went back to true.

Next we have the RD7 BUSH.
Micarta scales included.

Knife Type: Fixed Blade
Series: Ranger
Blade Type: Clip Point
Blade Thickness: .187"
Tang: Full
Origin: USA
Total Length: 13.324"
Blade Length: 7"
Weight: 14.1 OZ
Handle Material: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade-Steel: Grey Powder Coated 5160 Carbon Steel
Rockwell Hardness: 57-58 rc




The RD7 bush did well.
Other than the handles, I really liked this knife.
It held an edge better than the BK7.
Really excelled at making shavings( great slicer).

Both knives performed well and I could get by with either one.

If I had to pick.

I sold both of them for a BK5 and a BK5.

Thanks.

Where is the MACHAX.

 

[AfghanWarrior]

Excellent pics and post. I have outdoor school to teach in April. I am going to try my new KaBar BK7 and Ontario RD7 (1/4" blade). Again, thanks for posting.

 

[s7brad]

Yes, great pst and pics buddy! Love me some BK7. Thanks for taking the time to make this, always wondered about those ranger knives, handles always put me off.

 

[Pa_Slasher]

The deflection of these blades kills me. I can't believe how far they bend and always go back to true. Its amazing. Thats why I started buying these suckers. Have the Bk7 and it's big brother the 9 and can't wait to get me some of that batoning action this summer.

 

[trailbum]

Excellent pics and post. I have outdoor school to teach in April. I am going to try my new KaBar BK7 and Ontario RD7 (1/4" blade). Again, thanks for posting.

Tell us what you think.

Yes, great pst and pics buddy! Love me some BK7. Thanks for taking the time to make this, always wondered about those ranger knives, handles always put me off.

The handles on the ontario were the only complaint I had.

The deflection of these blades kills me. I can't believe how far they bend and always go back to true. Its amazing. Thats why I started buying these suckers. Have the Bk7 and it's big brother the 9 and can't wait to get me some of that batoning action this summer.

Why wait til summer, get out now and have some fun.

 

[ocnLogan]

Great review man .

Which one do you think was better at chopping, and also at batoning?

 

[CCMI]

Thanks for the review. Those Afghan blades are kinda ugly, but there's something about them that draws me to them also.

How would you compare the handles to ESEE?

 

[Lonewolf01]

Thanks for the review, I was thinking of getting the 4.5" model, but decided against it because of the choil and that the BK-16 is so close to being released.

 

[trailbum]

Thanks for the review. Those Afghan blades are kinda ugly, but there's something about them that draws me to them also.

How would you compare the handles to ESEE?

The Esee handles are better. No comparison.

Great review man .

Which one do you think was better at chopping, and also at batoning?

I thought they were about the same. Not worth argueing over.

 

[tradewater]

Good review man, thanks. Now grind that thumbramp off....

 

[Bladite]

nice review. you should probably get most of your money back on that Ontario

 

[trailbum]

Good review man, thanks. Now grind that thumbramp off....

I did and then it didn't fit in my spec-ops sheath.

nice review. you should probably get most of your money back on that Ontario

Do you know something I don't. Yes I did, it was a great deal.

 

[bdmicarta]

The deflection of these blades kills me. I can't believe how far they bend and always go back to true. Its amazing.

I always thought the carbon steel was similar to the material used in leaf springs for cars and trucks, which would explain its behavior.

 

[scouter27]

I always thought the carbon steel was similar to the material used in leaf springs for cars and trucks, which would explain its behavior.

I believe many car springs are now 5160 steel. I'd step over my own mother for a BK9 in 5160