BK-2 or BK-7?

[Kuke]

I am looking at either a Becker BK-2 or BK-7 for normal outdoors work. I am new here and love the outdoors, and get outside as much as possible.

I need a knife that will hold up to abuse and that will be fast in hand. It also needs great chopping ability and batoning ability.

So, which option will be better? 7 or 2?

Thanks so much, as I know all the replies will be helpful.

Kuke

 

[The Warrior]

I don't have the 7, so can only comment on the 2. It's a beast of a knife. Quarter inch thick, and not likely to break, unless you throw it, which it's not made for. Can chop and baton quite well. It also has a drop point, that makes the point harder to break. I think it's the best all rounder, but I'm sure others will disagree. Like I said, I don't have the 7 for comparison.

 

[Nsvens89]

I say go for the 2 but then again I don't have a 7. I am really happy with how well my 2 chops, especially after I convexed the edge. That thing is a tank and the .25 thick blade would probably let you batton through one!

now my Go to bk2 pic (you all are probably sick of seeing it but oh well)

 

[clich]

Bk5.

 

[MrKnifekid]

I vote BK-2.

Just so you know, me and Kuke here are best friends in real life.

We live about 10 mins away from each other.

Kuke, you WILL be borrowing my BK-2. I will make you.

PICS!!

and it tears through knots!!

and batons like a BK-2

Am I done torturing you yet?

NO!!

Okay, now I am done.


MKK

 

[Mountain Wildman]

You will probably end up with both but I think the BK-7 would be a better choice for wood processing since it provides the length to baton through larger pieces of wood.
I have the BK-2 and BK-77, I have not used either one yet but if I had to choose just one, It would be the 7.

 

[C_Tanner]

BK2....Everyday and twice on Sunday.

 

[trailbum]

I like the BK2.

The Bk7 is nice also.

 

[NixKustoms]

Bk5.

Yup!

 

[Kuke]

Thanks guy's but please stick to the question asked. I don't like the BK5's shape. So far I'm thinking about the BK2 for my go-to knife but the BK7 is longer providing better batonning ability as mentioned before.

 

[MrKnifekid]

thanks guy's but please stick to the question asked. I don't like the bk5's shape. So far i'm thinking about the bk2 for my go-to knife but the bk7 is longer providing better batonning ability as mentioned before.

the op has spoken!!!

 

[MrKnifekid]

bk2....everyday and twice on sunday.

sig worthy!!

 

[RescueRiley]

I used the BK7 for along time, It was a constant woods companion, and an outstanding survival blade, I thought it worked well when paired with a SAK type pocket knife

I used mine for fine carving such as trap parts

making shavings for tinder

Lots o battoning

SAdly I gave it to my camping buddy who was lacking for a good knife.. While I am glad it has a good home, I will be getting another once funds allow.
if there is one thing better than a bk7 its spreading the love.
I also owned a 2.. for me the 7 is while longer is more lively in the hand, Imo

 

[GingivitisKahn]

BK2 because...

It whittles tiny spoons and forks and things...

It chops seasoned oak for no good reason...

It cleans fish...

It batons...

It poses majestically...

It survives nuclear blasts...

What's not to love?

---

Beckerhead #42

 

[s7brad]

I will be in the minority here and say 7. Still my prefered BKT.

Great pics Rescueriley, btw. Still dig that hat.

 

[BRab]

Between the 2 and 7 I vote for the BK2 because it is a beast that can take everything you throw at it and more. both are great choices though...

 

[Sam Hell]

Get a 9 first...then get them all!!

 

[Skystorm]

Between the 2 and 7?
The 2 hands down, Heck you could baton through a 7, chop a cord of wood and still shave with it.

Throw some paracord on it and you can have the whirlycopter grappling hook of destruction.

 

[ozgooner]

Throw some paracord on it and you can have the whirlycopter grappling hook of destruction.

Just found the sig line I was looking for.

 

[Rockywolf]

I had a 7 but it didn't get used. My 2 is a beauty, gets used, takes whatever i throw at it, and won't ever be sold. I'll pass it on to my older son someday, it is certainly going to outlast me!