Becker Tac Tool

Col Defender

Col Defender

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Just saw a Becker Tac Tool in a pawn shop. Looked new/unused. Price $179. Huh??

Tomars has them for under $100. Are there any rare varieties or anything.? This one included a "Camillus" marking.

CD
 
BK-03 - TacTul / TacTool / DivTul / DivTool



ooo Pre-Blackjack?, and variants



oooo From literature


ooo Blackjack, and variants

oooo Left and Right most knives in top picture


ooo Camillus

oooo Center knife in top picture

From the Camillus literature: '''Exclusive high carbon steel (0170-6C) flat ground blade, 58-59 RC blade hardness, black epoxy coating, Becker trademark GV6H ergonomic handles, Kydex multi-carry sheath system, Proudly made in the USA''' and '''12.5 inch overall length, 7.0 inch length blade, .230 inch thick blade'''


ooo KaBar



https://www.kabar.com/product/produc...ductNumber=BK3

o KaBar Era Generation
oo Shape: chisel
oo Edge Angle: 15 degrees
oo Grind: flat
oo Steel: 1095 CroVan
oo Rc hardness: 56-58
oo Blade length: 7 inches
oo Overall length: 12.5 inches
oo Blade thickness: 0.25 inches
oo Knife Weight: 20.8 ounces
oo Handle: Grivory-GV-6H
oo Sheath: Black nylon with liner
oo Origins: knife made in USA, sheath made in Taiwan
oo MSRP: US$145

'''Note, there is also a serrated version of the Becker Tac Tool available exclusively for government NSN orders. Please call KA-BAR customer service and reference NSN: 1095-01-493-1802 KNIFE-COMBAT (KA-BAR #BK3SG)'''

o Camillus Era Generation
oo Shape: chisel
oo Edge Angle: 15 degrees
oo Grind: flat
oo Steel: 0170-6C
oo Rc hardness: 56-58
oo Blade length: 7 inches
oo Overall length: 12.5 inches
oo Blade thickness: 0.25 inches
oo Knife Weight: 20.8 ounces
oo Handle: Grivory-GV-6H
oo Sheath: Black nylon with liner
oo Origins: knife made in USA, sheath made in ?
oo MSRP: US$

o Blackjack Era Generation
oo Shape: chisel
oo Edge Angle: 15 degrees
oo Grind: flat
oo Steel: 440A
oo Rc hardness: 56
oo Blade length: 6 inches
oo Overall length: 11 3/8 inches
oo Blade thickness: 0.25 inches
oo Knife Weight: 20.0 ounces
oo Handle: Estaloc?
oo Sheath: Black nylon with "leather" liner, very heavy duty
oo Origins: knife made in USA, sheath made in USA by Eagle Industries
oo MSRP: US$130

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Very cool old stuff:

http://www.fightingknives.info/Colle...6/Default.aspx

RESQ Prototypes:

http://www.fightingknives.info/Default.aspx?tabid=729

http://www.fightingknives.info/Default.aspx?tabid=730

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sh...10#post9931710
Here is some interesting info:
The BK-3 was designed by John Benner 30 plus years ago. He gave the design to Ethan. John was the Cincinnati PD SWAT leader and Ethan was living in Cincinnati starting BK & T. They were and still are good friends. (although the insults make it hard to tell)
Fast forward: John is retired and owns TDI (Tactical Defense Institute). Both TDI and Becker Knife and Tool are under the KA-BAR family roof. Small world.
The BK-3 was designed as a lightweight, personal carry, entry tool for SWAT, Fire and Military use. It takes a tremendous amount of abuse. See Moose's video on the Marysville's FD dismanteling a Dodge Omni with a BK-3.
I'm biased but I think you will do fine with the BK-3.
Hope this helps.

Best Regards,

Paul Tsujimoto

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Status: Currently in production, possible new sheath coming later in 2010/2011
 
While the Camillus ones are rare, sounds like that one is already marked up to about what anyone would be able to get for it (personally I wouldn't pay that much for one, but I guess some might). So if you were thinking about buying it to make a buck, I would pass. But if you really like that model compared to the Ka-Bar one then I guess go for it.
 
Personally, I wouldn't buy any Camillus product - had a BK-7 Camillus and I sold it. Of course, YMMV.

The reason I posted, though, is to pass along a BK-3 comment or two. As you know it's not the first choice for a chopper but I'm finding it more and more useful as an all-around, beater blade for woods bumming as time passes. It can be used for chopping, digging, cutting, prying, hammering, etc. In other words, just about everything you may want to do outdoors without having to worry too much, about damage to the knife, (to be used in conjunction with a smaller knife, or several, of course :D ). It's also a very convenient length (it just fits into my day bag and no more - my BK-4s and 9 are just a bit too long.)

I have previously read that it's not a good bush blade and I may have agreed, at one point, but I've since changed my mind. Just thought I'd 'fess up.

Doc
 
there's nothing special about the Camillus model compared to the KaBar version... no warranty either.

now, there's a few Camillus items that would be handy, as they are also out of production, eh? but the same-as in production stuff, barring the BK9 (it's thicker if you like that kinda thing), well...
 
I'd leave that for a collector and order from Tomar's if you really want one.
 
1066vik said:
I'd leave that for a collector and order from Tomar's if you really want one.
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Or me. :D

I like em. Tougher, more compact and easy to transport tool, you'd be hard pressed to find.

Moose
 
Thanks everyone..I really did not "want"one and certainly was not looking for one but there it was! :-) Maybe I'll go back to the store with a copy of Tomars website and see if they will let it go for Tomar's price?? Might be useful in Tennessee in a bit over one month? Just thinking out loud here!

CD
 
Col Defender said:
Thanks everyone..I really did not "want"one and certainly was not looking for one but there it was! :-) Maybe I'll go back to the store with a copy of Tomars website and see if they will let it go for Tomar's price?? Might be useful in Tennessee in a bit over one month? Just thinking out loud here!

CD
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I didn't know pawn shops have a price match guarantee...
 
go for it - worst that happens is the guy tells you no -- or maybe yes, and then you're "stuck" with it.
 
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