Becker BK9 bowie (ka-bar) question

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I noticed the pictures of the new ka-bar bk9 shows a different grind and was wondering if it is in fact correct examples of the final product and if so is the spine thickness left the same? I know the grind was changed on the neckers to a full flat with a slight increase in thickness but if the photo's of the 9 are correct and the spine is still at least as thick as the old Camillus beckers it shoud have some added strength. Thanks for any info, Scott
 
Hey Scott......

A sharp eye........

There was a slight change in the grind heigh tand if you have a Camillus made one I think you will like the Olean made one better.........

All Best....

ethan
 
Ethan, great to see you hear answering our questions. :thumbup:


It also great to see some of your classic designs back in production. :cool:


Any change of a modern version of the Magnum Camper?


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"If you're not living on the edge, …you're taking up too much space."

Big Mike
 
Hey Big Mike....

The MAGNUM CAMP was is a personal fav and one of the best ...Fisk is a brilliant designer !!!.... It did NOT sell...Soooo the chances are mighty slim.....I congratulate you on your good taste and hope your disappointment is short lived...

All Best

ethan
 
Hey Ethan, thanks for the quick reply. :D

I too love the Magnum Camp Knife; I paid a pretty penny for mine and have been a bit hesitant to beat on it like I do most of my big blades.

It seems the market for knives with high points has waned quite a bit; I guess it’s the age of the drop point. :(




"If you're not living on the edge, …you're taking up too much space."

Big Mike
 
I saw a picture of a cool survival knife that Doug Ritter was working on, looked like a spear point with about a six inch blade, will that be produced?


RickJ
 
Thanks for the reply Mr B. I have at one time or another owned most of the Camillus line and have been waiting to get my hands on the Ka-bar line starting with the two neckers and the combat bowie. I use a necker daily (Camillus) and although i don't like stainless steel much i imagine that Japanese laminated necker is darn near indestructible! ...Scott
 
Hey Mike, Rick & Scott......

Most people look at a picture of the MAGNUM CAMP and see a butchers steak slicer and,of course, can not feel the incredible combo of weight and balance that Jerry put into this knife......It is one of the fastest blades I have ever held and I have had the privilege of holding more than a few good blades.....

Doug's knife is still in the "I hope so stage" for 2010....Sooo let your breath out.....

I think you will like the san-mai NECKER......That Hitachi carbon white steel takes a scary edge.....Try your final strop on newspaper.....Then watch out....

All Best...

ethan
 
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