BK-7 Kit photo

Ajcz,

Here's a shot I took at the same time as the first photo I posted. It shows my Altoids tin open with the my compass, LED light, ACR whistle, and Starflash mirror set up on the same braded neck cord. These normally ride in the tin.

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I do it that way to keep all my signals handy in case I ever had to signal for help. I don't wear them like this normally, but feel it is best to have them at hand if needed.

I like to keep a supply of salt in the PSK because it is hot here and I sweat alot. I alwys have a needle and thread because I tend to rip my clothes.

One item I carry that you won't be able to find is a five liter water bag. These are sold here in Brazil to transport gasoline back to your stranded car. That is insane:eek: . I use them for emergency water carriers. I have one of these rolled up under the ranger bands.
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My fire group is pretty simple: Sparklite and tinder, pj treated cotton, six strike anywhere matches. I carry a mini-bic in my canteen pouch as my go-to firelighter.

My shelter supplies are pretty basic, space blanket for warmth/waterproofing, duct tape to repair rips or keep it closed, paracord for rigging a shelter.

I try to keep my PSK simple and limited to the items I really will need, not just nifty small stuff of doubtful utility.

I consider my canteen, cup and stove as part of my basic kit. If I have my BK-7 on my belt I will also have my canteen right behind it.

Here's a shot of the camp where I took the first shot. Ponchos, bivy sacks, big rock, grass bed. I like to keep it simple.

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Mac
 
Here's a breakdown of the Becker sheath kit.

1ea. 1 gallon freezer grade ziploc
1ea. band-aid
1ea. antimicrobial wipe
2ea. Spark-lite tinder
6ea. strike anywhere matches
2ea. trick candles
1ea. BSA Hotspark
1ea. Potable Aqua
1ea. Ink pen refill
1ea. Sewing needle
1ea. LED light
1ea. Vic SAK
6ea. Safety pins
1ea. Paperclip
1ea. 40 ft. 12# Spiderwire
1ea. 20 ft. 3# leader line
1ea. 20 ft. SS wire
2ea. Dry flies
4ea. hooks
4ea. split shot

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My EDC is worn on the belt in an Maxpedition M2 pouch.

M2 pouch
1ea. Dorcy Super 1 watt Luxeon LED flashlight
1ea. Duracell CR123 lithium battery
1ea. Starflash mirror
1ea. Victorinox Bundeswehr issue utility knife
1ea. BSA Hotspark
1ea. Spark-lite firestarting kit
6ea. coffee filters
1ea. bandana
1ea. compass topped match safe
10 ft. duct tape
20 ft. 550# 7 strand parachute shroud line

I carry a small shoulder bag that contains a FAK, USGI poncho, cordage, bandana, additional coffee filters, a couple more 1 gallon ziploc bags, socks and some personal items. A USGI canteen rides on my belt with cup and additional water purification. Neither of these items are in photo.

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sd550 said:
tnmike, I think I paid $20-$22 per set plus S&H for the micarta scales.
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How do you get them? I can't find them on their web site. Do you have to call on the telephone?
 
Oops, they are (4) Advil gel caps and (3) Benedryl. There would normally be (2) immodium AD, but they've expired and I havn't been able to pick a new pack up yet.
 
You can email them about the scales as well. From memory they were about 20 bucks plus 7 for shipping.
 
Guys, have to agree can you detail what's in your small packs and what environment do you use them in?
 
Like those set-ups! I will post a picture of my BK7 kit later when I'm at home and have my camera (although I dont have my BK7 kit whit me either:grumpy: )
 
Hey Ia sk you, where did you get your Victorinox Bundeswehr issue utility knife?
Wad model is it in Victorinox's range?
 
All this talk of Becker kits inspired me to post a few pictures of my own kit setup. It could still use a bit of work, but I’m taking it out for a serious field test over the next two weeks (on a backpacking / canoeing trip). The main design is based around the BK9 sheath, with a secondary pouch (a Night Ize) attached to the bottom portion with a combination of heavy gauge string and epoxy. The back of the Night Ize pouch has a belt clip to which I have attached a nylon leg strap. I like my sheaths with leg straps, as it allows for more controlled motion when changing positions (particularly when canoeing). This kit is supplemented by my EDC, which consists of a cord-wrapped Becker Necker in a neck rig, accompanied by a Fox 40 whistle. I also have a bandana and lighter on me regularly (the lighter in a zip pocket).

Here’s a shot of the kit when it’s packed.

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Here’s a view of the unpacked kit, with a few items missing (absent is a pencil and a signalling mirror)

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Here’s a breakdown of the contents:

1. About 60 ft. of wound paracord, attached with a carabineer-type clip
2. Sheath system (Night Ize pouch + BK9 sheath)
3. Leatherman Wave
4. Waterproof match container with a mix of strike anywhere and weather / waterproof matches (with striking surfaces attached to the side and top)
5. Allen key for BK9 handle, with small paracord lanyard.
6. Trusty BK9. Inside the handle scales are a few emergency items, including a good length of fishing line, lures and hooks, two Ziploc bags and a few band-aids.
7. A length of duct tape, wrapped around a piece of cardboard (which has some fine sandpaper epoxied to it to act as an emergency sharpening surface – the cardboard is sealed in a Ziploc bag)
8. As no. 7, but with bright orange surveyor-style tape.
9. Altoids first aid kit, containing a length of bandage, a box of waterproof matches, 4 large paperclips, 5 band-aids (various sizes), some adhesive sutures, a Ziploc bag containing Tylenol and Gravol pills, and a large condom.

The way I see it, this kit is pretty reasonable, although it’s lacking in some areas. I haven’t included a magnesium striker (though there are a fair few matches), which I’d like to add. I’d also like to add some floss, and perhaps a length of tubing. A flashlight is noticeably absent, as I usually have my head lamp on me or at least within close reach. Nevertheless, I’m entertaining thoughts of putting the Wave in its pouch on my belt and adding a small flashlight in its place.

I’m open to any thoughts or recommendations.

Cheers,

- Mike
 
Mike,

You say ''Trusty BK9''. It’s a very good knife but the blade looks new. How can you say that its trusty in your hands, if you don’t have any experience whit it. If you already have worked whit a BK9 or other Becker I will take that back.
 
Pietje010 - right you are. This particular knife has only been out on two excursions to date. Its predicessor, also a BK9, has seen a lot more action. I chose to use this one as I am certain that it will get wet on the trip and it has more coating intact than the other, which should mean better rust resistance.

On the subject of the handle, I completely agree. This one has been roughed up with sandpaper, but it's still slippery (particularly with paddling gloves on). I would like to wrap the scales in grip tape / skateboard tape before I head out.

Cheers,

- Mike
 
Btw:

Why don’t I see some modifications on the handle of the Beckers of you all? I used 150 sandpaper to make the lower-end of the handle must rounder and more ergonomic. It also looks les bulky now. My BK7 chops a lot better for longer periods of time now!
 
Hey guys, May I ask a question?

When you all first abought your Becker knive, they come with a layer of oil at the blade. When you want to use it in the forest or wherever, do you remove the layer of oil first or just use it with the oil on it? And is it necessary to put back a layer of oil on the blade after use?


I got another question, How do I customise my BK 1? I just bought it and is yet to coustomise it!
 
I am looking at a new one in the box and there is very little oil on the blade from the factory. I would wipe it down with WD40 periodically to clean an protect it..
 
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