BK10 vs Esee 5? Noticeable difference?

HotRodColt · May 3, 2015

Looking for something a little bigger than my Esee 4 SS to pack around in the woods. The 5 seems like the natural choice, but I have always wanted a Becker and the BK10 is similar in size and quite a bit cheaper.

What are your guys' experiences with the 2?

Revolverrodger · May 3, 2015

BK2 is more like the ESEE 5
BK10 is a bit thinner and Is my preferred choice of these 3 knives.

TravisH · May 3, 2015

Revolverrodger said:
BK2 is more like the ESEE 5
BK10 is a bit thinner and Is my preferred choice of these 3 knives.

:thumbup:

I also went with the BK10. Lighter and more nimble.

BUT ... if you're willing to pay for an ESEE5 you might consider the ESEE6 or ...

BK12 Doug Ritter RSK Mk2 Perseverance - http://www.knifeworks.com/dougritterrskmk2perseverance.aspx#.VUZsR_lVhBc

I'm beginning to like mine better than my BK10.

Tdhurl1103 · May 3, 2015

The BK2 is a beast and is my choice here. It never stays home when I venture to the woods. Some people don't like the thicker blade, but I cannot find fault with it on any level....so far.

Look, I'm a die hard Beckerhead which means I'm partially biased. I love all the Beckers, but to be completely honest, I have held off buying the 10 because....as long as I have the 2, the 10 is just a safe queen. It would never get used, and I really like to use everything I buy.

I can't recommend the ESSE because I have very little experience with it.

NOLIKEIT · May 3, 2015

ESEE all day, everyday for fixed blades.

I love my 3, it has never let me down.

Rappy · May 3, 2015

Buck 102 Woodsman, Classic look, and Made in USA.
Weight 2.5 oz / 7-3/4 overall length.

HotRodColt · May 3, 2015

TravisH said:
:thumbup:

BK12 Doug Ritter RSK Mk2 Perseverance - http://www.knifeworks.com/dougritterrskmk2perseverance.aspx#.VUZsR_lVhBc

I'm beginning to like mine better than my BK10.

Wow, so that's a Becker design built by Rowen?

ETA found the whole write up on it. Doug Ritter RSK® Mk2 Perseverance interesting, that's another one to ponder for sure!

LG&M · May 3, 2015

Tdhurl1103 said:
The BK2 is a beast and is my choice here. It never stays home when I venture to the woods. Some people don't like the thicker blade, but I cannot find fault with it on any level....so far.

Look, I'm a die hard Beckerhead which means I'm partially biased. I love all the Beckers, but to be completely honest, I have held off buying the 10 because....as long as I have the 2, the 10 is just a safe queen. It would never get used, and I really like to use everything I buy.

I can't recommend the ESSE because I have very little experience with it.

This But the other way around, for me as long as I have the 10 I don't need the 2.

devieduran · May 3, 2015

Rappy said:
Buck 102 Woodsman, Classic look, and Made in USA.
Weight 2.5 oz / 7-3/4 overall length.

cool knive