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You can expect to receive a first quality knife and excellent customer service. Do a search for "Becker" here, in the reviews forum and in the main discussion forum for more information.
glockman99
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spiderken,
If you haven't yet handled a BK-7, I think that you will be in for a nice suprise when you receive yours. I have a few Camillus/Beckers including a BK-10, BK-7 and BK-9 (small, medium, and large), and I really can't find anything wrong with ANY of them...They are well-made, solid knives.
Also, don't worry about the (excellent lifetime) guarentee...You won't need it!.
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If you haven't yet handled a BK-7, I think that you will be in for a nice suprise when you receive yours. I have a few Camillus/Beckers including a BK-10, BK-7 and BK-9 (small, medium, and large), and I really can't find anything wrong with ANY of them...They are well-made, solid knives.
Also, don't worry about the (excellent lifetime) guarentee...You won't need it!.
.How do the BK10 and BK7 compare Glockman? I have decided that I want one of the two but I'm not sure which!
I'm wondering if the BK7 is small enough to do lighter tasks like sharpening sticks, feathering sticks for firestarting, and other finer tasks that need good control.
On the other hand if I go for the BK10 control should be easier but will it have enough weight and length to do a bit of very light chopping. Where is the balancing point of the blade - is the blade or handle heavier?
I'd be interested to know your thoughts on the two knives since you have the full trio.
I'm wondering if the BK7 is small enough to do lighter tasks like sharpening sticks, feathering sticks for firestarting, and other finer tasks that need good control.
On the other hand if I go for the BK10 control should be easier but will it have enough weight and length to do a bit of very light chopping. Where is the balancing point of the blade - is the blade or handle heavier?
I'd be interested to know your thoughts on the two knives since you have the full trio.
glockman99
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I have my BK-7 and BK-10 right here in front of me. The BK-7 IS the "better" chopper due to its' longer blade, but it is still pretty controllable for "fine work" as you can choke-up on the blade. The blades are pretty much the same thickness, so since the BK-7 blade is 1&1/2 inches longer, it is slightly more blade-forward balanced, but not by much. It's interesting to note that the blade of the BK-10 has the exact same profile (stubby tip) as the BK-9, rather than that of the BK-7.
If I HAD to choose between the two, I'd have to go with the BK-7, as it just "feels better" to me, and might prove to be more "useful"...(But then, the BK-10 is sooooooo "cute"
.).Well, one might want to consider what the most likely or the most frequent application(s) would be for the item in question. Yes, the shorter Crewman lends itself to finer work than does the BK7. However, as you pointed out, the BK7 is more suitable for heavier chopping, etc. So if you expect to do more of either than the other, seemingly therein lies your criteria as to which one to choose. Frankly, the prices of mr. Becker's creations are so reasonable that if deemed to be financially prudent to do so, you may want to look at acquiring both. I'm a musician, fercrissake, and even I was able to pull it off.
I currently own both a BK9 and a BK10 (no BK7 as of yet, i'm afraid, Glockman99) and get plenty of use out of both in the situations suitable to each. As for the quality, it's just plain unnatural that something as well made as the BKT's should cost as little as they do.
Just my own $.02.
I currently own both a BK9 and a BK10 (no BK7 as of yet, i'm afraid, Glockman99) and get plenty of use out of both in the situations suitable to each. As for the quality, it's just plain unnatural that something as well made as the BKT's should cost as little as they do.
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I've given my .02 a few times on the BK7 recently. I've never used or handled any of the 'legendary' hard use bush knives like Busse etc. But they would want to be bloody good to to beat the BK7 on cost benefit ratio.
I've used mine hard for 9 months now and the way it's going I reckon it will stand up to another 20-30 years.
Feels a bit like a sharpened baseball bat when you first handle it. But pretty soon your brain and nervous system realise that to perform fine delicate work you don't necessarily need a fine delicate handle to grip.
For me it is a bush camping multitool. I walk and kayak light so don't have room for 2-3 blades, a machete, small shovel etc. The BK7 does all of these things or can be used to fashion something that will.
Slipperyness? This is a criticism of these handles that I've never understood. They feel as if they should be slippery. But when I've got them wet or sweaty - this has not been an issue.
As far as I can tell the BK7 is not available by retail in Oz. This is a mistake because I reckon it's the knife best suited to the aussie bush that I have seen.
I've used mine hard for 9 months now and the way it's going I reckon it will stand up to another 20-30 years.
Feels a bit like a sharpened baseball bat when you first handle it. But pretty soon your brain and nervous system realise that to perform fine delicate work you don't necessarily need a fine delicate handle to grip.
For me it is a bush camping multitool. I walk and kayak light so don't have room for 2-3 blades, a machete, small shovel etc. The BK7 does all of these things or can be used to fashion something that will.
Slipperyness? This is a criticism of these handles that I've never understood. They feel as if they should be slippery. But when I've got them wet or sweaty - this has not been an issue.
As far as I can tell the BK7 is not available by retail in Oz. This is a mistake because I reckon it's the knife best suited to the aussie bush that I have seen.
I bought the BK7 to complement my camp gear. Within a week, I got the BK9 because the value is incredible, and I needed it. At first I thought I prefered the 7, but then I figured out their differences and strengths. The 9 is suprisingly nifty 
If I didn't have dozens of knives under 6", I'd have the BK10 already as well. If I had to pick only one of those three, it'd be the BK7.
If I didn't have dozens of knives under 6", I'd have the BK10 already as well. If I had to pick only one of those three, it'd be the BK7.Just got the BK71 in the mail today. All I can say is WOW! I am impressed with the quality and finish of the knife. This will go real well with my hiking gear. It will be a very nice compliment to my Martindale Golok #2 13 inch machete. (Love my machete!) It gets used on darn near everything, including watermelons. I think I jus tbit the bullet with this Becker though. I don't think one will be enuff for me.