I've never been in a knife fight or taken any combat training so be nice....but I find it hard to believe that the thumb ramp on a BK10 is used when stabbing or slashing. It sounds like a good way to get the knife knocked out of your hand. Anybody????
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BK2 vs BK10, which would you choose and why?
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I'm not exactly a knife fighting expert, but while doing MCMAP(Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, not Scottish orienteering) I was taught it was natural to brace the thumb against the bayonet loop on the Ontario fighting/utility knife. It actually aided the thrust, as for slashing I have no idea.
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Look pal, we've all heard the talk about the "skull crusher pommel" but can be fairly certain that a Becker knife hasn't caved in a single skull ever 
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As to the ramp for fighting use, if only there was a forum full of big-city mall ninjas conveniently close by...
.As to the ramp for fighting use, if only there was a forum full of big-city mall ninjas conveniently close by...
It just seems like I have a better/stronger "grip" on the handle with my thumb wrapped around it rather than on top. But again I have had NO training in this and I'm quite sure your instructors knew there shyt. thanks for the reply Murph.
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Look pal, we've all heard the talk about the "skull crusher pommel" but can be fairly certain that a Becker knife hasn't caved in a single skull ever
As to the ramp for fighting use, if only there was a forum full of big-city mall ninjas conveniently close by...
Never trained with mall ninjas. Like I said I'm no expert, just relaying how I was taught.
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many military series knives have ramps on them now...
because someone in the govt made that a requirement
so, the BK7s, BK9s, and BK10s got them... other Beckers don't...
there are other companies with ramps. lots of people remove those too
as for stabbing, Beckers, and thumb-ramps... there's the classic Becker test: soaking a hand and handle in oil (mineral/transmission fluid?), then stabbing a BK2 into a steel drum. no slipping. don't need no ramp. perhaps for control, or something, perhaps there's a special military reason.
because someone in the govt made that a requirement
so, the BK7s, BK9s, and BK10s got them... other Beckers don't...
there are other companies with ramps. lots of people remove those too
as for stabbing, Beckers, and thumb-ramps... there's the classic Becker test: soaking a hand and handle in oil (mineral/transmission fluid?), then stabbing a BK2 into a steel drum. no slipping. don't need no ramp. perhaps for control, or something, perhaps there's a special military reason.
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I would think in the case of a ramp, why not provide one it if it's easier to grind it off vs. add one on after the fact?
As for special military reason, maybe in the past but our modern day military doesn't really need a reason... i.e. not testing any of the Interceptor Body Armor plates.
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Look pal, we've all heard the talk about the "skull crusher pommel" but can be fairly certain that a Becker knife hasn't caved in a single skull ever
Sorry B, but I call that false, a BKT has done its duty for a soldier. Funny thing, it wasn't the one your would expect. I have that on good authority as well.
The thumb ramp is considered a "slide" stopper. To keep your hand from sliding up if a thrust is fouled. See the USMC old knife combat manual. All "official" military service knives have a "stopper" both top and bottom, quillions on some (1217), enlarged width on others. It was/is? a consideration for contract when they were designed, according to Ethan. Nothing special, other than it had to be, and there was SOME use to it. That's all.
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just sharpened both using the sharpmaker - the bk-10 is easier to sharpen due to the longer straight edge/smaller belly vs. the bk-2's big belly. i like the bk-10's lighter weight, better balance, and now the ease of sharpening...it's the tipping point for me. all my knives are users and the easier it is for me to sharpen them the more i'll use them...i'll take the bk-10 over the bk-2 hands down.
...now, a 1/4" thick bk-10 is a whole other ball of fur
...now, a 1/4" thick bk-10 is a whole other ball of fur