Becker Knife & Tool Nessmuk

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About a year ago i bought a BK-14 off of a friend. He had really abused the little blade by taking a hammer and batoning it across the grain on some very old oak boards. I immediately took it to the dremmel and removed some of the spine.
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I've used it that way since then. But a couple days ago, i got the urge to look into a BHK Muk, and will probably sill get one, but decided to mod a little farther on my 14, to hold me over til i get the funds.

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Of course, its just my interpretation of a Muk, but i really like the outcome.
 
it definitely looks unique. I was just reading the other day that there's a debate regarding the original Nessmuk knife. Some argue it was his design and some say it was just the shape of his knife after years of hard use and sharpening????:confused:
 
Different. I understand why it started, with the damage and all. What seems unclear is why the further mod, besides cosmetically. Just seems pointless. Interesting, though.
 
Thanks guys, I'm gonna set in on making some nice wood scales for it, maybe a little longer and more ergo.
BigBill5953 said:
Looks great! :thumbup: How does it handle/use compare to the 11?
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I've not used it any since i modded it, but i imagine it'll handle just like a 14 really.
It could possibly make skinning a little better.
jimh0220 said:
Different. I understand why it started, with the damage and all. What seems unclear is why the further mod, besides cosmetically. Just seems pointless. Interesting, though.
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Just to satisfy an urge really. I'm a guy that has to have something to tinker with, and i wanted Nessmuk, so i decided to grind one out.
 
I'm one of the few that doesn't seem to see the utility in the nesmuk design. Not saying it doesn't fit a niche or need, but I can't see how it could do so any differently than a regularly shaped knife. Part of that is my philosophy on knives. More people need to learn to adapt to the tool rather than try to force the tool to adapt to them (IMO). There is some gray area there though, I see that, and I do try to make my knives fit me a little better in certain ways (kydex sheaths, handle scale liners, stripped blade and sharpened spine, etc...) but I never really wanted to change the overall blade shape on one. You did a good job of changing it, and when I first saw the shape I thought "nesmuk" but personally I just don't get it, which is applied to all nesmuks, not just this one. Is there something it does better now having that shape? Tell me why this is so appealing to you people ("you people" being those that are fans of the nesmuk). Not trashing on it, I just literally do not understand it.
 
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That's a very good post Derek, i wish i could hit the like button for it.
A far as you're question is concerned though, i don't really have an answer for you? The only thing i can really tell you is that the blade shape and design appeal to me. The curves are sexy in my eyes lol. I wish i could explain it better brother, but i can't?
 
DerekH said:
I'm one of the few that doesn't seem to see the utility in the nesmuk design. Not saying it doesn't fit a niche or need, but I can't see how it could do so any differently than a regularly shaped knife. Part of that is my philosophy on knives. More people need to learn to adapt to the tool rather than try to force the tool to adapt to them (IMO). There is some gray area there though, I see that, and I do try to make my knives fit me a little better in certain ways (kydex sheaths, handle scale liners, stripped blade and sharpened spine, etc...) but I never really wanted to change the overall blade shape on one. You did a good job of changing it, and when I first saw the shape I thought "nesmuk" but personally I just don't get it, which is applied to all nesmuks, not just this one. Is there something it does better now having that shape? Tell me why this is so appealing to you people ("you people" being those that are fans of the nesmuk). Not trashing on it, I just literally do not understand it.
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Very good post. Really all knives are sharpened steel (or stone, if you go back far enough) with something to hold on to and serve the same basic purpose - cut stuff! I understand different blade sizes, shapes and geometries may alter their effectiveness for different tasks, but all else is just beauty in the eye of the beholder or, in this case, the hand of the knife holder. I, for one, lust after (but don't own) some rather dangerous "fighting" blades that just look to me dead sexy. But not being much of a fighter, they'd just be safe queens. I have a hard enough time trying to explain to people why I carry a 9 - even though it is a most useful tool for all kinds of non-lethal purposes.
I don't care much for the nessmuk shape, but cool mod just the same - if it floats your boat B, then by all means sail it!
 
Great job on the muk. :thumbup:


The Warrior: REALLY liking the first & the last one. If the last one had a grind exactly like the first one, they would be an AWESOME pair of Muks !!! :thumbup::thumbup: :D

Ethan should sit up & take notice. I think they would sell like hotcakes. Large one for moose & such. Small one for smaller game. :D I'm just sayin'. LOL :D
 
TwinStick said:
Great job on the muk. :thumbup:


The Warrior: REALLY liking the first & the last one. If the last one had a grind exactly like the first one, they would be an AWESOME pair of Muks !!! :thumbup::thumbup: :D

Ethan should sit up & take notice. I think they would sell like hotcakes. Large one for moose & such. Small one for smaller game. :D I'm just sayin'. LOL :D
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Thanks man. Ethan did respond on that thread: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...k-Tweener-(New-Stuff)?p=10518355#post10518355
 
Thanks Warrior. Forgot about that. (CRS !) That would be TOTALLY AWESOME if he did produce those two. They would fit perfectly with the BK&T theme of: highly functional, heavy duty, Made in America, reasonably priced tools !!! I"m just sayin'. :D
 
I'm not sure what advantages/disadvantages it has over a standard BK14, but I like the looks of it.
 
DerekH said:
I'm one of the few that doesn't seem to see the utility in the nesmuk design. Not saying it doesn't fit a niche or need, but I can't see how it could do so any differently than a regularly shaped knife. Part of that is my philosophy on knives. More people need to learn to adapt to the tool rather than try to force the tool to adapt to them (IMO). There is some gray area there though, I see that, and I do try to make my knives fit me a little better in certain ways (kydex sheaths, handle scale liners, stripped blade and sharpened spine, etc...) but I never really wanted to change the overall blade shape on one. You did a good job of changing it, and when I first saw the shape I thought "nesmuk" but personally I just don't get it, which is applied to all nesmuks, not just this one. Is there something it does better now having that shape? Tell me why this is so appealing to you people ("you people" being those that are fans of the nesmuk). Not trashing on it, I just literally do not understand it.
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The thing to keep in mind is Sears was trekking in the 1880's and living off the land. The Nessmuk was designed as part of a three tool system. The belt axe, a sheath knife and a folder. The "Nessmuk trio". He wrote that his knife was ".. thin in the blade, and handy for skinning, cutting meat, or eating with." There is no evidence in his writings of using it for woodwork or general bushcraft. That's what the folder was for. I can see the utility of the blade for the intended use.
 
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