Becker BK7

SpookyPistolero

SpookyPistolero

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This is just a few photos of a new toy! A gent on this forum answered my want ad with a great deal on a like-new BK7. It arrived today, and I'm pretty darn pleased!

Historically, I use a standard bushcraft trio (hatchet, 4" blade, SAK). But lately I've been considering a change, if only to try new things! But I've found some limitations of my normal setup that may merit improvement. I'm hoping the BK7 will meet those needs and simplify things.

This afternoon was hardly a full test (I've had this blade in my hands for less than two hours now), but it's been a good start! A distal 'three finger' grip allows for great little snap cuts on 1/2" wood, or decent chops into thicker wood. It's also still pretty nimble for carving (relatively speaking). It's definitely the most comfortable, versatile, and well though out ~7" fixed blade that I've ever used.

I stashed an SAK, some fatwood, and a LMF firesteel in the pocket, which makes for a pretty formidable arrangement.

I took a few pics, just for those who'd enjoy seeing a comparison to two other Beckers. (Not like folks haven't seen these before, haha). Shown are the BK7, '9, and '10.

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Thanks for peeking! More pics when I get time for an overnight.
 
Eric at onscene tactical makes a killer BK2 kydex sheath for not a lot of money, for those who care. Thats how I ride.
 
Oh, of note, the last pic illustrates a point that I recently made a thread on.

The scales on the BK9 (stripped, right-most) are noticeably thicker. Those scales are Camillus made. Both of the other two (middle and left) are KaBar made. Interesting difference in size, no? For the record, I have a great preference for the KaBar scales.
 
Good stuff there Spooky.. Great minds think alike....Glad you are liking it so far..
It will never chop like a gransfors..it will never whittle like a mora...but it does everything Good enough..and when the chips are down... No one's gonna count the curls on a feather stick as long as it gets the fire going....Keep us posted on your progress... and pics pics pics...

also living the Jebidiah Springfield quote
 
I love my BK-7 !!!. I put Micarta scales from Tomars Kabars on it and carry it in a kydex sheath from On Scene Tactical
 
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