Becker popularity?

[LastXJ]

Just happened to notice that there are more active viewers on the BK&T forum right now than any other manufacturer, by quite a few. Not the first time I've noticed that. How is it that Becker isn't more popularly known? Everybody has heard of Kershaw and Spyderco, but they have fewer viewers on here. Of course, that's comparing apples to oranges as they're primarily folders.

Is it that Mr. Becker and KaBar like the niche they've carved, don't need more popularity and don't play the hype game like some other companies?

Of course, I have a feeling Becker may very well become better known upon the release of the 'tweeners. Not until I get mine, hopefully.

Just a random question. I figured there are some here that could enlighten me.

 

[Guineaman]

I think people like shiny. Beckers are substance not surface.

 

[ol_sc]

Beckers get shit done, other brands sit there looking pretty. Although Beckers can do that too.

 

[jim62]

Just happened to notice that there are more active viewers on the BK&T forum right now than any other manufacturer, by quite a few. Not the first time I've noticed that. How is it that Becker isn't more popularly known? Everybody has heard of Kershaw and Spyderco, but they have fewer viewers on here. Of course, that's comparing apples to oranges as they're primarily folders.

Is it that Mr. Becker and KaBar like the niche they've carved, don't need more popularity and don't play the hype game like some other companies?

Of course, I have a feeling Becker may very well become better known upon the release of the 'tweeners. Not until I get mine, hopefully.

Just a random question. I figured there are some here that could enlighten me.

First of all, they are a SOLID line of knives desgined by a great person (Ethan Becker) and now made by a great American Cutlery company- Kabar. A marriage made in heaven.

The combination of Ethans' cost effective designs that do not require a lot of hand fitting along with Kabar's manufacturing efficiency make for a VERY competitively priced line of US made knives.

For my money, they are the absolute BEST buy in a large American made fixed blade knife- period. They also perform JUST as well as knives costing 2- 3 times more.

And yes, both KABAR and Mr Becker are too honest to try to sell anyone HYPE. They leave that to the other guys. They just concentrate on making the very best US made knives for the money that they can.


As to the relative popularity of the Becker forum, the knife industry and by extension this entire website has taken a big hit since 2008. The Beckers are a shinning light here in terms of interest because of the great value they represent in a tough economy. I also think because of the exposure Mr Becker and his line of knives have gotten through his recent interviews on You Tube and various pod casts by Equip2 Endure, Woods monkey etc. The BECKER STORY has been finally getting out to a larger audience. IMHO, those interviews have been some of the best advertising he could have had in the last few years.

Also, this is a well run forum, with a good group of folks. Kind of makes a guy want to buy all the Beckers he can afford..

 

[Flexxx]

Beckers are just as popular as any other blade IMO......

well any hard used knife that is

 

[stifa]

I personally think it's because a lot of BK&T members are more physically attractive .

 

[tradewater]

I personally think it's because a lot of BK&T members are more physically attractive .

Thank you. Thank you very much.

 

[Psyop]

Its because we have more fun here.

 

[MrKnifekid]

Its because we have more fun here.

You know how to spell Becker Forum?

F-U-N

 

[clich]

I personally think it's because a lot of BK&T members are more physically attractive .

 

[rkmoore]

I think its because for the most part people interested enough to come to this site are looking to get educated about knives and all manner of sharp objects. Once they get here they find that Becker makes the best production knives and still keeps the prices within reason.
I know that when I first found this forum I'd never heard of Becker. But within a few months (I'm a little slow ok) I was thoroughly convinced that this was something special.
On top of that, moose, bladeite, clich, flexxx and everybody else really make this the place to be.
Just my 2¢

 

[vittorioe89]

They do have kind a cult appeal to them. I feel like it's because they cater to a niche group, mainly value oriented campers/bushcrafters and military to an extent, whereas spyderco and kershaw have broader appeal being utility folders for the most part. I think that the members on the BKT forum have more in common and more brand loyalty because they have a passion for the activities that these knives are invaluable for. There's also the modification bug that many people get with respect to their Beckers. Modifying my kershaw skyline... HA.

 

[clich]

It doesnt smell nearly as bad in this corner of the forums....

 

[GingivitisKahn]

You are comparing the popularity of a brand that includes only fixed blades to brands that include primarily folders. I suspect more people carry more folders more of the time.

Additionally, whatever marketing is done by Spyderco and Kershaw would direct the public specifically to well... Spydercos and Kershaws. Becker, on the other hand, is as far as I know marketed by Kabar and Kabar's marketing would direct the public to Kabars as well as Beckers, JAB, Doziers, etc. Same typically goes for display space in stores that sell knives in general. It's normal to find sections for Spydercos and Kershaws as well as Kabars - the Kabar section will typically include a subset of the brands Kabar manufactures. If there are twenty knives in the Kabar section, I'm used to seeing two or three Beckers in that group.

As to the popularity of this forum - we rock (well that and Gwenny pics).

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[ol_sc]

Thank you. Thank you very much.

He said a lot, not all.

 

[thatotherguy]

Well, in many cases a friend will introduce you to Beckers. F'rexample, my dad got a bk2 after his asking me (i'm the knife guy in the fam) what I thought about a Gerber LFK2 (I think) for survival. I told him that I would not recommend a Gerber of any kind to anyone, and that I thought Ka-Bar was the way to go. I fell in love with the ergonomics and functionality of his 2, discovered this forum, got a bk11 (MJ) and then got myself my lovely BK7 (Beth). The rest is history.

 

[Guineaman]

As stated in a previous post, the modification factor has alot to do with it. The knife pretty much comes a highly functional blank slate that you can do anything to and dial it in to your personal specs. Look at the mods thread and you can see you can do whatever your mind can conceive. Buy a bk2 and start on your journey today.

 

[stifa]

I agree with all of the above, and extremely honored by being quoted in clich's signature .

 

[Jonny1280]

How is it that Becker isn't more popularly known?

I had the same question when I joined the forum. Now that I own a couple, I've shown them to my friends, they've started becoming very interested, and inevitably they will share the Becker greatness with others. The popularity spiderwebs in a sense. I tell a friend, they tell a friend, and so on.

Since Ka-bar doesn't do alot of advertising on a national level, I think Becker owners are happy to do whatever they can to get the word out about these knives. I personally like the fact that the company hasn't over hyped these knives. They don't have to. The owners of these knives do it for them. I'll probably never recommend another fixed blade knife other than BK&T. Advertising is one thing, but a company can't buy loyalty. Becker owners seem loyal to the brand because its a great product at a great value that is made here in the States.

I agree that once the tweeners arrive it will open the door to a whole new group of consumers and the BK&T line will probably become more popular to the main stream.

This forum is popular because it's a fun place to be. There's cool people, smart asses, awesome "how to's", and alot of great knowledge floating around. I came in here to ask a question of the Beckerheads and before I knew it.............

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[Psyop]

I had the same question when I joined the forum. Now that I own a couple, I've shown them to my friends, they've started becoming very interested, and inevitably they will share the Becker greatness with others. The popularity spiderwebs in a sense. I tell a friend, they tell a friend, and so on.

Since Ka-bar doesn't do alot of advertising on a national level, I think Becker owners are happy to do whatever they can to get the word out about these knives. I personally like the fact that the company hasn't over hyped these knives. They don't have to. The owners of these knives do it for them. I'll probably never recommend another fixed blade knife other than BK&T. Advertising is one thing, but a company can't buy loyalty. Becker owners seem loyal to the brand because its a great product at a great value that is made here in the States.

I agree that once the tweeners arrive it will open the door to a whole new group of consumers and the BK&T line will probably become more popular to the main stream.

This forum is popular because it's a fun place to be. There's cool people, smart asses, awesome "how to's", and alot of great knowledge floating around. I came in here to ask a question of the Beckerheads and before I knew it.............

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Hey who are you calling a smartass