BK-7 arrived

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alrany187

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It was a day late, but my BK-7 arrived from Tomars. It was like Christmas as I opened it. This is my very first Becker and now I understand why everyone is so impressed with them. I could feel the strength of the knife the second I held it. I have had plenty of knives in my time, but never one that felt like that.

I was extremely disappointed with the sheath and as mentioned, there was no Remora with it. I don't think I am going to get a Remora as I don't think I am keeping the sheath. I am viewing the many sheath threads here and on other forums and have a pretty good idea of what I want to do.

So because last time I posted someone said no pics, no knife, here they are.

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The grivory handles were a bit slick and I have Osage Orange slabs enroute. I paracorded the handles for the time being.
 
The BK7 is one of my favs, just a damn excellent all-around blade....

IMHO I don't think the sheath is to bad with a little upgrades
 
Flexxx said:
The BK7 is one of my favs, just a damn excellent all-around blade....
IMHO I don't think the sheath is to bad with a little upgrades
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I am overwhelmed by the strength of this knife and cannot wait to go and try it out. I am not pleased with the sheath and as I prefer leather anyway, have ordered some leather from Texas Knifemakers Supply. I have looked at many of the outstanding ideas that have been displayed on this forum and have some ideas of my own. Actually looking forward to making a sheath for this one.
 
You gonna do your own Osage scales or is someone making them for Beckers? Love osage orange
 
alrany187 said:
I am overwhelmed by the strength of this knife and cannot wait to go and try it out. I am not pleased with the sheath and as I prefer leather anyway, have ordered some leather from Texas Knifemakers Supply. I have looked at many of the outstanding ideas that have been displayed on this forum and have some ideas of my own. Actually looking forward to making a sheath for this one.
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Show some pics of the sheath when your finished....
 
alrany187 said:
Make my own. You inspired me.
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Well then, pic's please. and if you've never done it before use scrap wood the first time. I started right out the first time with wenge and osage orange. screwed em both up, multiple times. Osage looks bitchen with bee's wax melted into it. I gave that set away before I took a pic of it.
 
Congrats on the BK7. :thumbup: I maintain that it represents one of, if not the best value in heavy duty fixed blades. Put that baby through some hard use and have fun with it!

- Mark
 
Congrats on the new blade. That's the way to do it. Take a brand new blade and rip it apart and mod it up. :thumbup:

Some good advise from Oregon on the handles too. He's done a bunch. I did a couple,
take your time - carpenters rule: measure and fit a gazillion times ... cut/drill once. (LOL)

Keep the pics coming.
 
Cobra281 said:
Some good advise from Oregon on the handles too. He's done a bunch. I did a couple,
take your time - carpenters rule: measure and fit a gazillion times ... cut/drill once. (LOL)

Keep the pics coming.
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I know the advise is good and valid. I FUBARed a good set of curly maple slabs by not using due care. I will be doubly careful on the Osage Orange slabs (which I am hoping to receive in today's mail.).

Pictures will definitely be forthcoming for both scales and sheath.
 
GRRRRRRRRRR!!! The Osage Orange slabs were too short and narrow for the BK-7 grips. Have to wait on the leather now and devote myself to the sheath for the time being. I may go with micarta, but wanted to make some extra special scales.
 
That sucks. Save 'em though. You'll use them for another blade ;)

Any custom wood shops/lumber yards in your area ? Get some pretty cool stock at those places.

Around here, craigslist has a "materials" sub section that has some nice stuff too.

Just a couple ideas.

Or just order some more from a materials provider, etc.

Good luck.

edit. Check out the "custom and handmade" forum here on Blade Forums - Some REAL nice stuff.
 
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