Becker C/U 7 Compact.........

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New user here, but I saw a thread on another forum and it mentioned something about a Campanion in 3/16ths. Those thoughts paralleled some of mine (right size, less weight), but with one exception. Wondered if Camillus has ever considered a compact version of the Becker C/U 7? Same basic design and specs, but with a shorter 5" blade for those times when you need a tough, lightweight knife in a smaller package.

Maybe it was just me, but when I served years ago (has it really been that long? Gettin older....!....)one knife that a lot of folks seemed to have hanging off their web gear was the Camillus Pilot's Knife. No matter what the MOS or mission was, that particular knife seemed to be everywhere. Yeah, I saw a few others, but the Pilot's Knife had to be one of the more common. Like the MKII, another design that has stood the test of time for some reason. Must be something there.

The C/U 7 has been a welcome upgrade to the MKII and is an outstanding knife in it's own right. I bought mine early and have never looked back. To hold is to appreciate. To Ethan Becker, Will Fennell and the staff at Camillus, job well done! I just wondered if Camillus has ever thought about an upgrade to the Pilot's Knife along the lines of the C/U 7?

Just some thoughts, thanks!
 
I'm in on that!!! I love everything about the Becker C/U 7, except the size. A five inch version would definitely end up on my belt.
 
My very thought! An update of the pilot survival along the lines of the C/U7 would be a winner. How about it will?!?!
BTW, Will, you started this feeding frenzy by feeding the knifeaholics with a plethora of way cool designs. Keep up the Terrific work.
 
Definately - I've been clamoring for a 3/16" Companion. A slightly shorter version of the CU7 would fit the bill perfectly.
Camillus - JUST DO IT - NOW!
Such a knife would clearly enjoy the same level of success as the CU7. Perhaps even sell better given the handier size.
And please gentlemen, let us not stop here. A 9 - 10" version is called for also.
The CU7 ROCKS.
I envision 3 knives in this series. The COMPACT, STANDARD, and GRANDE.
Gentleman let us not be complacent. We must demand Camillus manufacture these NOW. NOW DA** IT.:)
 
I'd love to see an updated pilot's survival knife. Neither my C/U7 nor my campanion will fit in my vest.
 
Will?
Sorry to be a PITA, but this seems like too good an idea to let go.
 
Yeah, I just picked mine up this weekend, but I would have bought it a lot sooner if it were a bit shorter.
 
have sold me all the bk&t line...although i havent bought all of them yet... thanks 2 cu/7--and i want 3 more cu/7's add to it boyz!!!
 
Folks,
Trust me, we read the posts....the suggestions. We have SEVERAL new model BK&T's that we are thinking about. But keep in mind, we JUST INTRODUCED this one. Give us a litte time for planning and R&D.

Personally, I like the idea of a thinner CAMPANION, but the single most common complement we get on that model is customers mentioning that they LIKE the thickness and heft.

We are looking at a couple of new ideas for BK&T now. Keep in mind that we usually introduce new knives at SHOTSHOW and BLADESHOW. I wouldn't expect to see anything new at least until June[Bladeshow], and maybe not until 2003[SHOTSHOW].

If we do decide on a new model, and its decided to announce it early, trust me, I'll spill the beans here first;)
 
Originally posted by Will Fennell
Personally, I like the idea of a thinner CAMPANION, but the single most common complement we get on that model is customers mentioning that they LIKE the thickness and heft.
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My first thought when I saw the Campanion was that I would love a thinner model. I do like the shape of the Campanion a little better than the Combat/Utility, but I like flat grind of the C/U better. I ended up buying the C/U because of the price difference. That brings up my next question...I was just curious as to why the C/U is cheaper. It seems to be the same basic materials, but the C/U is around twenty bucks cheaper--what attributes to the difference?

ps...they are both great knives the way they are...I just have different preferences...
 
Zenghost,
Its a matter of the sheath. The fully molded kydex sheath of the CAMPANION is MUCH more costly than the C/U7's nylon with kydex insert. Also, the tooling bill to make the molded Kydex sheaths is quite a bit steeper.

Thanks for the interest, and most importantly, thanks for being a customer!
 
Perhaps the Cold Steel Master Hunter could be considered to be sort of a smaller, 3/16" Campanion.

Also, I have an older Campanion, with an Eagle Industries nylon sheath with plastic insert, probably similar to the sheath that comes with the CU/7, and I prefer that nylon sheath to a kydex sheath, price aside. When you factor in the higher cost of kydex, then a nylon/plastic-insert sheath really makes sense. I wish that the Becker knives that come with kydex sheaths gave buyers a choice between a kydex sheath, or a nylon sheath at a lower price. A few knife companies, Falkniven comes to mind, and there are a few others I believe, give buyers such a choice on some of their knives. If they can do it, why not Camillus?
 
Still a newbie here, but thanks for the replies y'all! I have to admit that I've kind of been lurking and watching my first post to see if anyone was interested and I appreciate the responses.

And for Mr. Fennell and everyone at Camillus, I realize that any new design has got to be a pretty large undertaking (and that's probably a great understatement!) from idea to design, cost, review, prototype, testing, redesign, production, delay, introduction and maybe somewhere in there, final delivery. And all of that without really knowing how knife buyers are going to react to the end product. I don't know if things like that cause gray hair, but........!............

Anyway, I still think there's some good ideas floating around out there and I'm glad we've got a place to communicate to the makers. Thanks again and I still love my C/U 7!
 
And one other thing. I've noticed some reviews of the C/U 7 cropping up here and there and for the most part, everything I've read has been positive. Nothing is perfect and anything can be improved upon, but I still think the C/U 7 is a good, solid, practical design and an excellent value.

In the end, I go back to the knife chest, handle the C/U 7 for a while and then put it up. Yep, still feels good in the hand. A reaffirmation of faith! B.D.N.T :D
 
Sounds good to me. :D

Now do you keep the same size handles on a shorter knife? I imagine there are some design considerations, not to mention tooling.
 
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