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BK-9 thoughts

u812

u812

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Well I finally got around to trying out a Becker,after a few misses I snagged one on the exchange.
When looking over the knife I did make myself remember that I gave 65.00 shipped for it so I can't be to hard on it for things I might not like.First thing I notice is that it is lighter than I thought it would be.I would have liked 1/4in stock better,increase in cost though so its good.Second was the grips and hardware but remember the price,what I might have liked to see for grips could very well cost more than the whole package and they are very easy to upgrade if I want.Third is the sheath but wait the sheath I would like to have would be over 100.00 alone and that is very easy to upgrade also if I want to drop the cash on it not to mention the original sheath works fine.I also got the free China made BK 13 with it,if nothing else it will make a great striker for a fero rod.
While I may have liked more that more would have put this knife into the 300.00 plus range so for the price these are going for IMO a person just could not do any better.Thanks for the great product and for the easy upgradeable design.
I think the only things I will end up changing is to strip the coating and sand the finish,make a kydex sheath and get some micarta grips.
 
Great buy. It is a great knife. The micarta scales can be found almost anywhere and turn it into a whole new knife IMO. If you want ot upgrade the sheath the ESEE Junglas sheath fits it like a glove. Congrats
 
Nice score. Get it out and put it to work, you'll be impressed. :thumbup:
 
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HHHUUUMM stripping one is not as easy as it sounds.I could not find my can of paint stripper so I figured I would go ahead and clean off the spine and edges around the handles.I thought there would be cutting-tool marks there and there was.It has taken about an hour and a half to get the edges done using a small belt sander and finishing with 400 grit paper by hand.Looking good right now.Hoping the flats will be smoother.
 
Sanding would be a giant pain, imo.

I've used Klean-Strip KS3 (paint, epoxy, and polyurethane stripper) and it works like a champ.

Not sure what's "klean' about it since it's toxic as all heck. I used gloves intended for use with paint stripper and by the second knife my hands started getting cold then burning sensation :eek:.

Eye protection is probably an investment in your future too.
 
Mod away! Beckers are great by themselves but are a lot of fun to customize and make your own. The 9 is a great knife and will do all you ask of it.
 
I stripped my 9 with a product called "dads paint remover and stripper" brushed it on , 20 mins later scraped right off and looks cool " ghetto satin"!
 
Planning on doing the rest with stripper,then sanding with 400 grit paper.
 
u812 said:
Well I finally got around to trying out a Becker,after a few misses I snagged one on the exchange.
When looking over the knife I did make myself remember that I gave 65.00 shipped for it so I can't be to hard on it for things I might not like.First thing I notice is that it is lighter than I thought it would be.I would have liked 1/4in stock better,increase in cost though so its good.Second was the grips and hardware but remember the price,what I might have liked to see for grips could very well cost more than the whole package and they are very easy to upgrade if I want.Third is the sheath but wait the sheath I would like to have would be over 100.00 alone and that is very easy to upgrade also if I want to drop the cash on it not to mention the original sheath works fine.I also got the free China made BK 13 with it,if nothing else it will make a great striker for a fero rod.
While I may have liked more that more would have put this knife into the 300.00 plus range so for the price these are going for IMO a person just could not do any better.Thanks for the great product and for the easy upgradeable design.
I think the only things I will end up changing is to strip the coating and sand the finish,make a kydex sheath and get some micarta grips.
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The Camillus version was actually a little thicker, but I've slowly grown to the lighter, faster feel of the Ka-Bar version.

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Guyon said:
The Camillus version was actually a little thicker, but I've slowly grown to the lighter, faster feel of the Ka-Bar version.

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Interesting....... How does the weight of the new 9 feel against the old Cam. Brute ? I've been around long enough now to know that a broken 9 is quite rare, so there is little justification in not getting one or two.
 
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I got it stripped and sanded down.
The pics do not show it well but the flats and more shinny with a rustic look the grinds are just stripped,lightly sanded with 400 grit paper and polished with flitz.I think this is as far as I am going to take it.
Now to make it some kydex pants if I get around to ordering some foam for my press.
 
Got the foam for my press and a couple more sheets of kydex.
This is the second kydex sheath I have made.May not be up to the pros but I am really liking them.
Only used one layer of duct tape on the blade for this one and it fit very snug with a strong snap at the opening.Got to order a couple tech locks.
Got to say the sheath makes the knife feel better,much more easy for carry and more compact.
I think I am calling it done when I get some micarta scales.
 
MrKnifekid said:
You guys just love bumping old threads...
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Umm, he started it, and is updating it. Not really bumping old threads, but continuing one he started.


Good lookin' sheath there UB. One layer of tape? I just bareback mine in the press. :D

Moose
 
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