Becker Necker, Carbon San mai

Crap, I was hoping these would be affordable. The originals were more like forty bucks street price; these will be twice that. Okay, they weren't san mai steel, but that doesn't seem necessary, either. Maybe they'll make a plain carbon steel version later. More likely I'll get a custom and forget about these.
 
Made in Japan. Interesting. I don't get the use of san mai on this blade...I wouldn't buy one.
 
AF said:
Made in Japan. Interesting. I don't get the use of san mai on this blade...I wouldn't buy one.
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Probably so it won't rust as easily, being around one's neck (Becker Necker) and all.;) I love the idea! Finally, a laminated knife with a carbon steel core and stainless steel outer layers!:thumbup::thumbup:

Regards,
3G
 
I would have preferred a Becker more like the original. One of its most endearing features was its affordability.
 
At least it fills the market in dire need for some good neckers. Its a pretty good idea of laminating carbon steel with a stainless cladding for a necker that is to be worn close to the body. Of course the cheapest route would be to have the carbon blade epoxy coated which will function the same but is much cheeper to make, therefore selling for a cheaper price. Seems my favourite dealer has them in store with his very attractive pricing. I hope that the carbon steel used is the Hitachi White or the even better Blue.

1 thing they should have retained is the thermo formed kydex necker sheath. The glass filled nylon sheath supplied is fugly with a capital 'F'.
 
When I first saw it I thought composite D2, I might pick one up once some reviews are out but for now I will hold off. I never got a chance to get any of the previous beckers..... that just makes it all the more tempting.:D
 
Having used the Carter Muteki Laminated Hitachi White steel, I must say that the carbon core is easier to maintain while retaining the stainless sides. Another advantage of laminating is that the carbon core can be taken to a higher HrC without worrying that you will break the blade with moderate lateral force. Having experienced the snapping of a dropped flat cutoff blade of a lathe in HSS, its heartbreaking - not the least being expensive.
 
Hmm, while the idea of a laminated blade makes sense (A coated carbon blade does do the same thing for less $), I don't care for the bulky looking "glass filled nylon" sheath.

I think I'll stick with using/carrying my original Becker Necker.
 
being around one's neck (Becker Necker)
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The coating would prevent rust (along with proper maintnance).

I was hoping these would be priced between $30 and $50. $125 MSRP is high for that type of knife. You can still buy originals for less- and I thought those were getting overpriced.

Hopefully RAT's Izula will be a more affordable competetive model.
 
I mentioned in another post that knifeworks has them...i think there's a limited run on the san mai and then the more cheaper ones to come.

Looks pretty sweet actually, except for the bulky sheath which i'd rather carry on a mercharness or IWB static carry.
 
Hmmm..... expensive, unknown steel with a known laminate and, cool "hamon" look. I did not care for the original too much on the model I played with, makes it too expensive for me to try out this time around.
 
Notice that the sheath is made for a different blade shape. They are going to be using the same sheath for a "micro Tac Tool" they plan to release later. This sheath can have a kabar clip put on, to use as a belt or molle carry. It would be nice if they included the clip for the kind of $$ they are getting for this.
 
Yeah, considering you can get a CPM 3V, Fehrman Thru-Hiker for 112+ shipping.
 
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