BK12, Is it really better steel?

[Bladite]

H Higgs Particle steel
Here is a good start.
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/some-old-becker-history.1510086/

i just realized that guy has been copying my archives and reposting them. stupidly not cool.

take down notice issued.

 

[Higgs Particle steel]

H Higgs Particle steel
Here is a good start.
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/some-old-becker-history.1510086/

This has a ton of great info in one place thanks for linking it. The thing that caught me as odd was that bit in the warranty vs the robust build of the Becker Knives and I wasnt even thinking about the Tac Tool, lol. Oh well, screw that warranty jazz.

 

[Critter]

the BK12...

well, no. it's not the BK12. that's super cool honorary.

i hate numbers.

it's the Perseverance. it's Doug's knife. with Ethan' handles. true wuv.

Not exactly. It really WAS the BK12. When that collaboration first came into being, Camillus was still in business and it was envisioned as a Camillus produced product and was given the designation BK12. That's what was on the drawings. Phil Gibbs did the design on the BK12 and it went through numerous iterations. We were just at the point of ordering special Ritter/Becker logo stamps when Phil and Camillus "separated" and then Camillus went under. The project was resurrected when KA-BAR's John Stitt graciously agreed I could buy "surplus" old style Becker handles and Shon Rowen agreed to produce the knives for me. I came up with "Perseverance" because that's what it took to over a number of years to get it done.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

Critter Thank you for sharing. And Thank you for a Great knife. I have #369

 

[Bladite]

from the man himself

i definitely have one, maybe two? should make sure to get another.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

I want #384 if anybody has it.

 

[Bladite]

I want #384 if anybody has it.

why?