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Phil Gibbs

Phil Gibbs

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For Immediate Release

2 October 2007

Becker Knife and Tool Joins KA-BAR Knives

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Olean, NY

It is with pleasure that I can announce that Ethan Becker of Becker Knife & Tool (BK & T) has joined KA-BAR Knives. BK & T was founded in 1986 by Ethan Becker, an avid outdoorsman of 45 years. Ethan spent 25 years searching for an ideal “big knife” and finally combined his two favorites, the Kukri and a WWII Survival “Bolo,” to make the Machax. Becker is the former president of the mountain climbing equipment company Colorado Mountain Industries (CMI) where he developed the CMI Figure 8 Descender and Hexachoks. His innovative concepts began the development of CMI’s 5000 Ascender, Rescue Pulley, the CMI cup, and Eagle Industries’ Becker Patrol Pack.

Ethan makes his home in Tennessee with his wife, artist and author Susan. Besides dreaming of big sharp things to make, Ethan spends time practicing and studying a wide array of survival techniques. He teaches weaponcraft, law enforcement mountaineering and survival skills. As co-author of the landmark cookbook, Joy of Cooking, Ethan wields a chef’s knife teaching cooking classes and researching new recipes.

Ethan brings great experience, designs, and enthusiasm to the table for a new era of BK & T. Our two companies have many similarities that will only enhance each others strengths.

We warmly welcome Ethan to our team and look forward to making “Knives That Work For A Living.”

John F. Stitt

Vice President – Sales and Marketing

KA-BAR Knives, Inc.
 
Well said Esav!

It is sad it took Ethan so long to to be free from the Camillus Nightmare.

But now we get to look forward to a new & probably better chapter of the Becker Experience.
 
Glad to hear this. Ethan called the other day and told me that an announcement was just around the corner. It's about time his knives got back out in the market. He's truly one of the good guys in this industry and he designs a great knife. I know KaBar will live up to every expectation as well. Good folks - I couldn't think of a better "marriage." Now, if Ethan could just learn how to cook then he would really be squared away. ;)

Jeff
 
Outstanding.

Ethan, which of your designs will be offered first?

Sorry about the way things worked out with Camillus, but glad to see you associated with Ka Bar.
 
"co-authored the Joy of Cooking..." ????

I didn't see that coming.


I didn't know that.
 
Glad to see!!! Great news. Was hoping BK&T wouldn't die off. Now maybe my three others will have brothers soon.!!

Stan
 
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