Becker handles???

[thebladeguy]

HI I was just wondering about the BK&T handles. How tough are they? How resistant are they to chemicals? How impact resistant? How well do they withstand heat? How tough are they compared to something like micarta? I tried finding info on them but no luck. So if anybody could tell me that would be great.

TBG

 

[Stormdrane]

This link is a review of th Becker Machax, but the handles are mentioned as well.

http://www.physics.mun.ca/~sstamp/knives/machax.html

 

[scfishr]

I filled the cavities on my companion and brute with devcon,

Harder than supermans belt buckle

 

[averageguy]

Probably the toughest scales out there - and they're hollow.

 

[Cliff Stamp]

Probably the toughest scales out there - and they're hollow.

Solid Micarta and G10 is far more durable, but this is taking it to an extreme level, like being cold (sub zero) and hitting the handle with something hard. You can shatter the Becker grips easily then, and do nothing to G10 and Micarta.

-Cliff

 

[averageguy]

"micarta and G10 is far more durable"

It's interesting to note that none other than Chris Reeves suggested the use of zytel handles for knives some years ago because it is so tough and that, per Camillus, this material is tougher than zytel.
Moreover, just guessing here - these are probably more resistant to both chemicals and high temperatures.