BK&T Custom Shop???

SALTY

SALTY

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We all love our Becker knives. What's not to love? Quality, performance, ergonomics, value, Ka-Bar and, of course, Uncle E.

Mine do not get the tough love that they deserve as I (and they) need more dirt time.

Who among us does not like to view the pics of those scraped and scratched Beckers that have processed wood, opened canned goods and gosh knows what else? Then again, there is something to behold for those stripped and mirror polished Beckers that are nothing short of knife porn - particularly when festooned with nice handles and fancy sheaths. There are those here among us that have devoted the time and skill necessary to make their Becker knives quite literally shine. Whenever I see some shiny production fixed blade of a size and style similar to something in the Becker range, I say to myself, what can that knife do that one of my Beckers can't?

This got me to thinking, Ka-Bar itself could offer a Custom Shop treatment for Becker knives and offer a premium line so to speak. Then again, some enterprising hobbyist/enthusiast could probably keep himself in beer money stripping and polishing Becker knives.

All of the above may be heresy to those who want Beckers to work for a living and Uncle E may suspend or even strip me of my Beckerhead status for suggesting that work horses be dressed up as show horses but it's all meant in love and adoration for the product.
 
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SALTY said:
We all love our Becker knives. What's not to love? Quality, performance, ergonomics, value, Ka-Bar and, of course, Uncle E.

Mine do not get the tough love love that they deserve as I (and they) need more dirt time.

Who among us does not like to view the pics of those scraped and scratched Beckers that have processed wood, opened canned goods and gosh knows what else? Then again, there is something to behold for those stripped and mirror polished Beckers that are nothing short of knife porn - particularly when festooned with nice handles and fancy sheaths. There are those here among us that have devoted the time and skill necessary to make their Becker knives quite literally shine. Whenever I see some shiny production fixed blade of a size and style similar to something in the Becker range, I say to myself, what can that knife do that one of my Beckers can't?

This got me to thinking, Ka-Bar itself could offer a Custom Shop treatment for Becker knives and offer a premium line so to speak. Then again, some enterprising hobbyist/enthusiast could probably keep himself in beer money stripping and polishing Becker knives.

All of the above may be heresy to those who want Beckers to work for a living and Uncle E may suspend or even strip me of my Beckerhead status for suggesting that work horses be dressed up as show horses but it's all meant in love and adoration for the product.
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Xr6x Xr6x Makes Becker Porn!!!!! Downed pilots could use his blades to signal rescue craft.
 
I’m totally with you on this, brother. I would like to see some nice leather sheaths for my BK collection. Exotic hardwood scales would be cool too.:thumbsup:
 
well, i'm sure if KaBar didn't want to, there are people that would, and charge a pretty penny for the process :D
 
SALTY said:
This got me to thinking, Ka-Bar itself could offer a Custom Shop treatment for Becker knives and offer a premium line so to speak.
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Never gonna happen.

A) Becker fans (and yes, I'm pulling out the broad paintbrush now) are the types who want to do the mods themselves. "I make it my knife when I mod it into what I want." We don't want to pay extra to have it come from the factory like that.
B) I dont think there could practically be enough options to make it worth it. The only options would be coated/uncoated, and grivory/micarta/G10 scales. I can't imagine them setting up to do things like de-ramp, polish, add choils, square spine, etc... I just don't think it's practical.

I mean, Buck has their custom shop. But really they are just assembling the options onto the knife that is all standard spec. "You want bone scales with NS bolsters? Sure, we can do that" and they plug the components together.

I think the closest we could see to this is if the folks at TKC get on the stick and offer a "build a Becker" option the way they have with ESEE and now Ontario. We can pick a blank Becker blade, pick which scales and which sheath. I'd be all over that.
 
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What if the Custom shop were to offer “Out of Production” knifes in more exotic steels?
 
Boss1911 said:
What if the Custom shop were to offer “Out of Production” knifes in more exotic steels?
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Unfortunately, then you start getting into copyright infringement territory. Gotta remember, these knives are all Uncle E’s babies. All of them, in production or not. Gonna need to get his blessings. And Kabar’s. And some royalties exchanged somewhere. And, and, and...you get the idea. Won’t be worth the while for a very small run.
 
If kabar sold beckers blade only.... nowwe are talking!!! I dont know if its feasible (we are all already spoiled by their amazing value) but imagine. You could do the things you would do anyway (if you were inclined too), new sheath, new scales, at hopefuly a lower cost (maybe $60 instead of $80-$90?)
You would of course end up spending more than a stock model, but not as much as we are now. It would probably put the price point between a stock becker and an esee that already has upgrades (but you cant pick and choose THAT much with esee, even with tkc) which would probably tip sales in beckers favor, especially all of those people who are on the fence. Of course how decadent you go with the mods, that plays a part, but even then, you would end up paying less and wouldnt have the hassle of trying to sell off or trade your extra stock scales and sheath. Just an idea. Who knows, kabar probably gets such a good deal on the stock scales and sheath that it probably wouldnt drop the price that much.
Really, a made in the usa blade of this caliber could sell for more as is. I am grateful that such value exists!
 
Boss1911 said:
What if the Custom shop were to offer “Out of Production” knifes in more exotic steels?
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I like the idea but most of us probably wouldn't be willing to pay the price . It's great idea though :thumbsup: like Ethan has said in the past 1095 works and it truly dose. The only thing that could be a draw back that I can think of is possible rust. With very little care it has not been any issue with me as of yet and if by chance it ever happens than it would be my own fault :D. When I think of how good 1095 works I always ask myself would better Steel work any better and be as easy to up keep. I don't know. I do have some folders with the exotic steels and truly like em, I wish I knew someone who beats on S30v or 154cm Honestly I don't think I could get myself to spend a big price on a knife and use it like I would a Becker. If I was as good looking as Tanker it might be a different story though. When he gets his boss some new eyewear and his boss sees what a handsome guy he is , he should be getting a good raise or at least not have to work for a living :)
 
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