Beckerhead #150 - Checking in! Talk me into a new Becker!

Wood Splitter

Wood Splitter

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It's been a while since last posting here... I can't believe how many Beckerheads there are now! Awesome!

For anyone who knows me from back in the day, or from other forums, my name is Reno (aka Wood Splitter). I'm Beckerhead #150. Have been for nearly 6 years (WOW! Time flies!:eek:).

I've been busy with school and Ground Search and Rescue, lots of courses, certifications etc. I've gained a lot of very valuable experience in the past couple years, and hopefully I can share some of it in the time to come.

I hope to be able to hang around here more regularly, it's a cool place with awesome folks!



Now, onto business... :D

I'm considering a purchase. Either a 7 or a 10, and a Spec Ops Combat Master sheath to compliment one or the other.

I own both already, but both are modded, and I'd like to keep a new one pretty much stock (perhaps strip the coating, add micarta, but that's it).

Which would you go for, and why? I'm leaning towards the 10 for it's easier to carry size, and because it's easier to carve with (feather sticks, bow drill set etc), while still having enough heft to chop down and limb saplings.
 
DunkEm said:
Have you considered the 12 if for no other reason than for variety?
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I have indeed, but factoring in the current exchange rate, shipping, and the very likely import fees, it pushes the price far past what I'm comfortable with.
 
Wood Splitter said:
I have indeed, but factoring in the current exchange rate, shipping, and the very likely import fees, it pushes the price far past what I'm comfortable with.
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I hear you about the current exchange rate, shipping, etc., but there shouldn't be any import fees if you mean duty. They can't charge duty on items manufactured in the U.S.A. Anyway, I've owned the 7, sold it - wasn't a favourite. Seen the 10, didn't really appeal to me, but I bought the 12 and it is a fine knife and while it may require some extra bread, when you consider how long you'll own it, it's peanuts. Good luck on whatever you choose.
 
Welcome back!!!

What uses do you have in mind for the knife?

You mentioned carving perhaps a bk 16 or 14 would work

You also mentioned chopping 7, 9, or4 would be great options...

If your looking for more of a 1 tool item that would fit both rules and only a 7 or a 10 I'd go with the 7.....
 
I have both, and the one I've kept stock is the 10. Since you already have modded versions of each, I vote for the 10.

Where on The Island are you?
 
Welcome back Wood Splitter. I remember you.:thumbup:

I vote for a BK10.


I have at least one of every Kabar Becker. The BK10 was the last one I got and wow I'm loving it. I put off the 10 until last because I thought since I have 7 and a 2 there wouldn't be much difference but this 10 really works great.


I am going to put away my BK16 and 17 for a while. See if I miss them. I plan to use the BK 10 for everything I previously used them for.

My main knives for 2017 will be the BK9, BK10 and the Reinhardt. BK 10 on the belt and one of the others on my pack.


Let us know what you decide on. :)
 
BK7 over the 10, without hesitation.
I actually did buy a 10; but only because I found a Camillus for a decent price, and I felt I should at least check it out - haven't touched it since.
 
I have a 12 so I haven't really considered a 10 although I have one heavily modified.
As for a stock 10, I can't help but feel that I'd have to take down that swedge and other mods so a stock 10 just cant get my vote.
On the same note, having a 12, I also didn't consider the 7 until I got a Cam7 in a trade. I really fell for it fast and it lives on my bigger EDC bag that stays in the truck. The only mod I've done is smooth out the spine near the clip so it's rounded off instead of the sharp angle where the clip drops. Therefore the stock 7 gets my vote.
 
Welcome back man! I remember you too. I used to be MWTIC but life changed and now I'm more business on here because I couldn't think of a better name hahaha.

Anyhow, I vote for the 10.

Regardless of how you go I could bring it up to you next time I go to Vancouver B.C. or if you come down this way. I mean if you want to try to get away from all the import fees and taxes and what knots.
 
Thanks for all the input gents! Glad to see some familiar names!

Sorry it took me this long to get back on here, I've been out on task (SAR) almost constantly since posting originally.

I had to make a different purchase which was unseen at the time of creating this thread, so I will be unable to afford a new Becker. At least for the foreseeable future.

I am currently leaning towards the 10 for when I do though. Having them both in house (albeit modded) certainly makes decisions easier.
 
Welcome back!

You've got to limber up your Beckehead muscles because a true Beckerhead would not need to be talked into a new knife and ... the Beckerhead answer to your question as to which one would be, both - in fact, two of each!

All of that being said, I like the 10 better than the 7 but see the 7 as a more versatile knife. It is the Jack of All in the Becker line-up and therefore a good all-arounder. However, you already have users and seem to want to pretty your next acquisition up just a bit and have it as a keeper. In that regard, you woudl have to get the one that smiles back at you when you look at it. For me, that would be the 10, but it has to smile back at you.
 
Welcome back WoodSplitter. My vote goes to both. They are both fantastic blades. The BK-10 is the reason I got my BeckerHead #103 number, to get a BK-10. The BK-7 is also a great blade, overlooked by many. Get you 1 of each. You will thank me later.
 
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