Becker Micarta Scales

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Bowie Mike

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Is anyone selling the micarta scales for the BK&T knives. They are available on the Ka-bar site, but I was hoping to find them for a lot less than the MSRP. I need several sets.

Thanks
 
Sorry to whine, but I wish they could bring the price down a little - or just put the micarta scales on from the start.

I would pay an extra $20 or so - wouldn't all of you?
 
I think offering them separate makes more sense. Not everyone wants them. The knives without the scales are such incredible bargains.
But if you want the best, buy the scales.
Does RAT offer something that competes with the BK-7 and BK-9? I don't think so. Looking forward to the RAT Junglas but I bet it will cost much more than a BK-9 with micarta scales.
 
rmc85 said:
Have you looked at RAT Cutlery?
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I just looked at their site, but didn't find anything related to the Beckers. The RAT scales don't look quite like the same profile as the Beckers, but maybe I just didn't find the right link.

I did find some custom scales on other sites that looked great and have me thinking that I could make my own from hard woods. May have to give it a try.
 
AF said:
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Does RAT offer something that competes with the BK-7 and BK-9? I don't think so. Looking forward to the RAT Junglas but I bet it will cost much more than a BK-9 with micarta scales.
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Well the RC-6 (6.5" blade) and the Junglas like you said. You also have to consider that Rowen doesnt have the same manufacturing capabilities that KaBar does (whos been around for many, many, many years). Also, most people will argue that RAT has a higher QC among other things.
 
Personally, I like the grivory scales. True, I can't afford the micarta ones right now, but I'm just fine with the Grivory. That's mostly because the Becker grips are the most comfortable, secure grips on any knife I've ever used.

Micarta's good, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with the stock Grivory, either.
 
I owned a RAT RC-3 and the sheath was definitely superior to the sheaths for my BK7 and 9.
Personally I think that the popularity of RAT knives on bladeforums has a lot to do with the culture, warranty, etc. They are great products no doubt. But the forum presence and community does a lot for the brand, in my opinion.
 
I bought 2 sets of micarta scales from Tomars.Yeah, they're a little spendy,but worth it.My BK2 and BK9 feel and look much better.
 
dawsonbob said:
Personally, I like the grivory scales. True, I can't afford the micarta ones right now, but I'm just fine with the Grivory. That's mostly because the Becker grips are the most comfortable, secure grips on any knife I've ever used.

Micarta's good, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with the stock Grivory, either.
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There is no dought in my mind that you can't get a better knife for the money than a Becker.:thumbup: The grivory scales aren't bad, but they could use a little more texture, or something to ruff up the grip a little. I find them just a little too smooth. But, like I said, you can't beat them for the price.
 
Bowie Mike said:
There is no dought in my mind that you can't get a better knife for the money than a Becker.:thumbup: The grivory scales aren't bad, but they could use a little more texture, or something to ruff up the grip a little. I find them just a little too smooth. But, like I said, you can't beat them for the price.
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You're absolutely right: there is no better value in a knife than a Becker. You could easily pay five or six times more (and many do) and still not get a better knife.

If you want a little more texture on the scales, but don't want to pay for the micarta, look for a thread from a week or two ago where someone used a hot soldering iron to give their grips some texture. Not only did it improve the grip for them, but it looked pretty darn good, too.
 
dawsonbob said:
You're absolutely right: there is no better value in a knife than a Becker. You could easily pay five or six times more (and many do) and still not get a better knife.

If you want a little more texture on the scales, but don't want to pay for the micarta, look for a thread from a week or two ago where someone used a hot soldering iron to give their grips some texture. Not only did it improve the grip for them, but it looked pretty darn good, too.
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Agreed:thumbup:

Sounds like an interesting thread, I couldn't find it though. Anybody have a quick link - thanks.
 
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