Becker bk9 in the mail

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Bigdumplings

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just got a bk9 with credit card points....

really not my style as I usually rock a small neck knife a 4 in knife and a small forest axe.


Any recent converts to choppers?

This is my first chopper, with the exception of a bolo i bought in utah made out of a car spring.

What should i expect?



i guess i should add my usual setup is any combination of one of each of the following

small knife rat izula/wood jewel carving knife
medium knife fallkniven f1/spyderco bushcraft/ koster nessmuk/ mora 2000
chopper wildlife hatchet/small forest axe
tool vic farmer/ leatherman wave
I also was really surprised that they offer alot of spydercos and beckers with the citibank credit card rewards program
 
It's a great chopper

Either the handle fits you or it does not(most people either love them or hate them)

I love mine and I think you will as well
 
One thing that's pretty cool about the BK9 is that it comes with a thin edge. The final bevel is normal but with an unusual (for a production chopper) thinness right behind the edge, it will chop very well for its weight and if you want to lower the edge angle you won't have to remove much metal to do so.
It's a good performer. The handle scales are too slick in my opinion but you can remedy that in a number of ways from stippling/grooving the scales to adding grip tape to replacing them with micarta. Adding a lanyard is a good idea also.
 
I only carry a chopper now and again...maybe a little more in my pack. But, when I'm just fooling around with them and some smaller blades- I think they are pretty fun and it's amazing how well they chop and work.

I'm very happy with my battle rat and kukri and have a big 'un coming from Koyote soon too....
 
You should expect a very well designed rough use tool. Big knives have 'sweet spots', or a few inches of blade where chopping performance is highest. Finding that immediately is going to help long-term. Kabar's 1095 CroVan is SUPERB for rough use. Its' edge retention is unparalleled with anything I have used, and is very easy to maintain with a hardstone. Takes a hairsplitting edge and does a good job of resisting corrosion. Versus a wood handled hatchet or field axe, there will be slightly more shock to the wrists and elbows, but durability I'd say is on par with all but the most extreme cold hard woods. Very proficient battoning/splitting, and long straight blade can also be used for draw knifing. You have yourself a quality high performance tool. Take good care of it and it will take good care of you!
 
The Bk9 is an outstanding knife. I'm beating on mine hard with no issues. After owning and using it a while , I've found it's kinda shrunk :D What I mean is that it doesn't seem like a very huge knife to me anymore , just a very good "sizeable" user. After you swing it around and get used to it , you'll find it's a very fast handling knife. I feel very confident with it in the bush.:thumbup:
You'll be happy with it.
 
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