BK13 Steel?

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chewbacca

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Ethan,

I just ordered a BK9, which Tomars assured me will come with the bonus BK13, and I was wondering if you had some info for us on the BK13. I understand it is made in China, but I was wondering is it typical "Made In China" quality, or is it more like Becker/Kabar quality.

Don't get me wrong I am not expecting much, especially for free:D, but was just wondering if I can really abuse it, or it I should keep this potential collectors item away from the woods and in the box.
 
Morales,

Thanks for the link. That post answered my question in another post as to whether Kabar plans to offer micarta scales for the BK&T knives too!

Glad to see someones lookin' out for me:)
 
chewbacca said:
Ethan,

I just ordered a BK9, which Tomars assured me will come with the bonus BK13, and I was wondering if you had some info for us on the BK13. I understand it is made in China, but I was wondering is it typical "Made In China" quality, or is it more like Becker/Kabar quality.

Don't get me wrong I am not expecting much, especially for free:D, but was just wondering if I can really abuse it, or it I should keep this potential collectors item away from the woods and in the box.
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Chebacca

I ordered one from Tomar's today as well, is he sending the BK13 out with every BK9, or did you have to ask, or do something special to get that offer? When I ordered, I did not know anything about the BK13. I sure would like to get it.
AI
 
Hey Chewbacca, Morales, and AI.....

There is supposed to be a BK13 REMORA with each BK7 & BK9 ...The steel is as Morales wrote 3Cr13 which is, indeed, a close relative of 420HC...Not my all time favorite steel but I have some kitchen knife protos made from 3Cr13 and it gets sharp easy, is a moderately aggressive cutter, and holds an edge better than my SAK Rucksack......I use at least one of them everyday and have for 2 years and I am pretty picky about my kitchen cutlery.....Mind you--think Henckels or Wustoff, NOT Murray Carter or the Shun blades...I think you will find it useful if for no other purpose than cutting your food up in the field....There are a whole lot of blades out there made from this steel or clones of it that do a workman-like job....

All Best...

ethan
 
I only asked because I was afraid it was a VERY limited time offer, and I was going to shop around if he had already shipped out all of the knives with the BK13 included. I cannot wait to test out the BK9.

I think Ethan said in the thread posted by Morales, that there were quite a few made, so they should be included for a while.

By the way, I am digging the big knife small knife combo, a lot. When I was a teen, I had a really cheap bowie/skinner combo that I thought was the best thing ever...even though it would barely take or keep an edge.
 
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Looks like a nice little blade to bad I've already got a BK9, BK7, BK5, BK10, and BK11 from camillus and really aint in the financial position to be buying another BK9 or BK7. Hope these come out soon by themselves I'd love to add it to my collection.
 
Ethan Becker said:
There is supposed to be a BK13 REMORA with each BK7 & BK9 ...
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Have just purchased a SanMai Necker (BK11CSM), Carbon Neck (BK11), and conditionally a Combat Bowie (BK9) that is SUPPOSED to come with the BK13 Remora (a new one for the database) - that's half of the Becker/BK lineup + 1 :> My little present to myself for getting layed off :) hah.

Was told that not all of the BK7s and BK9s are coming in with BK13s, but they would look and make SURE I got one (thanks Tomar!) or would not ship at all. I THINK I'm getting one. Hope hope. The price on the BK9 is outstanding too for a big knife. I suspect THAT one will go into the safe, and one of the spare Camillus BK9s will come back out as a user. Need me a big knife for the vehicle :) Other than the Brute (BK1) or MachAx (BK4), the Combat Bowie (BK9) is by far one of my favorite Big Knives (tm).

The neckers (BK11 CSM and C) are going to be a lovely additions. Same thing. Hoard, I mean archive the carbon one, pull out a Camillus model for the EDC/backpack. The San Mai will be ogled and used a teensy bit. Considering it's a flash run, and limited number (and RARE ;>), well, yah. I might have to buy a second.


Bladite
 
It seems like I'm replying to all your questions right away I'm not a stalker don't worry lol :D

It's 1095 cv according to Kabar website
 
Yup almost all Becker knives are 1095 CV unless it's a deskabar which has d2 steel

1095cv is very capable steal
 
The BK13 is no longer offered with anything, it's only available as a stand alone.

Big Lee...just post all of your questions in your introduction thread instead of responding to 8 year old threads. You'll most likely get more replies as many folks pass over old threads.
 
It's just that a lot of peeps here don't appreciate bringing up an 8 year old thread and will pass it over without answering your question
 
That, and newer threads with current info and such that pertain to modern times get buried and pushed to the edge of the abyss of page 2.

It helps this subforum to stay up to date and lively with the most active and current threads being the most prominent. It's really not a big deal, more of an etiquette thing. But when it's one after another, and it's mentioned over and over again...you can see it building up.

We're just trying to help the new guy so don't take it the wrong way. Ive done the same and folks told me what's what.

Also, your intro thread is a great start for others to check in on your questions or comments and get to know you and give you some feedback.

Hang in there bud, you'll learn the ropes.
I hope you're not easily offended, we're nice guys so far...
The real snarkers have yet to chime in lol
 
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