Beckers and Wood Handles!

Auraria

Auraria

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Hello all, I just got my Indian Wood handles today for my BK9!
The picture does NOT due it justice, the maker really out did himself.
This is my first thread and what better than it to be about Beckers in sexy wood!
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I was looking around on Ebay and I was like, well they look pretty good from the pictures, and when they arrived I had the biggest grin.
I will buy from him again if I get another Becker(which might be sooin *sigh* my poor wallet).

Thinking of stripping the coating and using blueing kit on it.
Want to do some more research and watch/learn more about it first.

Would you recommend it?
 
I'd definitely strip it. I am not a fan of the coating though so I'm biased. I've tried my hand at blueing a few of my knives and usually scrap the result and just force a patina.
 
Looking good. I'd like to get some for my 2, and strip it. Maybe even a leather sheath.
 
Why'd you end up scrapping it? Didn't like the way it turned out?
I was also looking into patinas, but I honestly don't know yet.
Definitely am NOT a fan of the thick and textured coating, especially when battoning and splitting. I can definitely feel the grip on it.
I do like the coating on my ESEE 3 however, can't complain much about it.
 
I highly recommend it, they look just breathtaking for the price.
Leather sheath would look sweet with it!
I'm thinking of getting a BK2/5 next.
I feel like it'll compliment my ESEE 3 and my BK9.
Of course I'd get wood handles for it also. Maybe a matching pair.
 
Thanks Pirate!
Have any Beckers with wood handles?
If not I recommend it! Ha!
This is easily the best 145 bucks I've spent.
Without a doubt I can rely my life on this blade. The handles just adds that touch to make it mine.
 
I just didnt enjoy how they turned out so I sanded down the blue and started over. BK2 and BK5 are awesome choices. I just did some customization on my 2 and 5 today. I'll put pictures in the What did you do/with your becker today thread.
 
I'll look forward to seeing it!
And thanks for the heads up, I'll be careful and look into it more.
Excited to see how the patina turned out, might change whether or not I do a patina or blueing.
 
Auraria said:
Thanks Pirate!
Have any Beckers with wood handles?
If not I recommend it! Ha!
This is easily the best 145 bucks I've spent.
Without a doubt I can rely my life on this blade. The handles just adds that touch to make it mine.
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I don't at the moment, but in time I think I'll come over to the dark side. I can only hold out for so long...
In all honesty, I was looking at different beckers to see which would best wooden handled project for me right before I say your post.:rolleyes:

If you do decide to blue it, then Oxpho-Blue seems to be a great option. I looked into reblueing for my SKS a while back and that stuff seemed to be the best bet.
Here's a link:
 
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pirate223 said:
I don't at the moment, but in time I think I'll come over to the dark side. I can only hold out for so long...
In all honesty, I was looking at different beckers to see which would best wooden handled project for me right before I say your post.:rolleyes:

If you do decide to blue it, then Oxpho-Blue seems to be a great option. I looked into reblueing for my SKS a while back and that stuff seemed to be the best bet.
Here's a link:
http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...luing-chemicals/oxpho-blue-reg--prod1072.aspx
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Oh wow it's pretty cheap thanks for the link!
And I was always an ESEE fan and finally bought my first Becker about a month and a half ago.
I will never look back to any other companies besides ESEE and Ka-Bar to be honest, unless a custom.

The BK9 is one HELL of a blade, easily the largest knife I have ever owned but is also one of the most highest of quality.
Better than my Benchmade that's for sure.

The BK2 is supposedly and excellent mid length knife and will probably be my next purchase.

The Becker side is the best side! :D
 
Auraria said:
Oh wow it's pretty cheap thanks for the link!
And I was always an ESEE fan and finally bought my first Becker about a month and a half ago.
I will never look back to any other companies besides ESEE and Ka-Bar to be honest, unless a custom.

The BK9 is one HELL of a blade, easily the largest knife I have ever owned but is also one of the most highest of quality.
Better than my Benchmade that's for sure.

The BK2 is supposedly and excellent mid length knife and will probably be my next purchase.

The Becker side is the best side! :D
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Thanks for the suggestions, I'll have to think on it for a while.
No problem for the link. I think that a blued blade can look nice with wooden handles if the shade of the wood doesn't throw it off.
 
pirate223 said:
Thanks for the suggestions, I'll have to think on it for a while.
No problem for the link. I think that a blued blade can look nice with wooden handles if the shade of the wood doesn't throw it off.
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I'm a fan of really dark wood handles and furniture so I feel like a dark blueing would be perfect.
I also saw these and I will pick up these if I do get a BK2.
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Love the pattern on them.

Take your time, 'buy one blade that you won't regret, and your grandchildren will enjoy it also.'
I always wait a month before buying a blade to make sure it's what I truly want.
And I don't regret it, just don't watch all the countless BK9/BK2 videos, you might fall in love too quickly!!
 
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For the record, you're not supposed to link to other stores, unless they're a supporter here.
 
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Here you go...got a couple in the jeep at all time
 
Auraria said:
I'm a fan of really dark wood handles and furniture so I feel like a dark blueing would be perfect.
I also saw these and I will pick up these if I do get a BK2.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Becker-Kniv...665?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4ad4c15029
Love the pattern on them.

Take your time, 'buy one blade that you won't regret, and your grandchildren will enjoy it also.'
I always wait a month before buying a blade to make sure it's what I truly want.
And I don't regret it, just don't watch all the countless BK9/BK2 videos, you might fall in love too quickly!!
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I think the blueing will look pretty nice. If you do end up blueing it, then I'd be interested to see some pics. It's a rout I'm possibly interested in taking with a knife sometime.

I like to wait as well. Nothing is worse than dumping a ton of money on something then realizing you would have preferred a different knife.
Unfortunately for me, I live in Connecticut. So I can't take any knife with a blade of 4" + off my property. Meaning that the BK11, BK14, and Remora are the only BK knives I'll really end up using. Everything else will just sit around waiting for me to play with it periodically.


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Thanks Warrior. I remember reading that a while back but it slipped my mind.
 
pirate223 said:
I think the blueing will look pretty nice. If you do end up blueing it, then I'd be interested to see some pics. It's a rout I'm possibly interested in taking with a knife sometime.

I like to wait as well. Nothing is worse than dumping a ton of money on something then realizing you would have preferred a different knife.
Unfortunately for me, I live in Connecticut. So I can't take any knife with a blade of 4" + off my property. Meaning that the BK11, BK14, and Remora are the only BK knives I'll really end up using. Everything else will just sit around waiting for me to play with it periodically.


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Thanks Warrior. I remember reading that a while back but it slipped my mind.
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Even if it's for Camping/Hiking?
 
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