BK2 Vs. Shrade SCHF9!!

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Ok went outside tooday but only had limited time too play with the bk2. i chopped down a small sappling with the bk2 then chopped it too length it was around 2 inches in diameter then i batoned it down too firewood with the bk2. i then tried some fine work with the bk2 i wanted too do fuzz sticks but my wood was way too green still. the bk2 was whittling the bark and wood off like no ones bussiness and fine control was easy even for a wide heavy blade, it also chopped and batoned with ease and kept the sharp factory edge!!!


The two blades are not too far apart in the stats department, you get an inch more blade with the schf9 both weigh a pound, the schf9 is 12 inches long as the grip is a bit longer than the bk2 as well. both are from 1095 steel. the sheath on the schf9 i think is pretty cool with the molle attacment and the storage pouch on the front. i keep a firesteel and pocket sharpener in mine, and have a pouch on order for the bk2.

As for the grip i'd have too say i like the kraton like scales on the schrade as they are a bit grippier than those on the bk2. both knives are .25 inches in thickness and both chop and baton like monsters. the schrade has a choil for choking up the grip for fine work but i didnt have any trouble with the bk2 i think because the edge comes back nearly too the handle.

I would be hard pressed too pick a favorite or the one that is best. both the bk2 and the schf9 preform well for me. i didnt baton hudge logs if anyone wonders why its because here where i live theres tons of dry dead stuff on the ground already and a two inch piece will make fine firewood and shelter poles without wearing you out. its nice too know that either blade is capable of alot more but i think the whole mind set should be the most work for the least amount of energy out put lol!! also theres no way in hell you are ever gonna damage either knife with two or three inche wood.

So that what i have short too the point i hope? if anyone has any questions please ask as i know i didnt cover everything about these fine knives. in conclusion i would say that at around 40. 00 dollars for the schf9 and 60.00 dollars for the bk2 you cant go wrong with either knife. heck take a 100.00 dollar bill buy both i bet you cant find two knives like these for that money anywhere and you would have enough knife too last till the end of time or dec. 21 wich ever comes first lol!!

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Good review. I've always been a bit intrigued by that SCHF9. I haven't bought it yet really... because the price is so low... I figured there was something I wasn't seeing about it.... Looks like a solid blade though...
 
the overseas production is why its a bit cheaper but so far it seems tuff enough at least too me and the price like everything is edging up a bit 43 bucks atm i paid 36 a year ago if ya watch the big online seller it waries like most items.
 
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Hmm. So just from what I have seen from both of them, if you had to stick something, the Schrade would be better at that right? :D
 
Uncle Malice said:
Good review. I've always been a bit intrigued by that SCHF9. I haven't bought it yet really... because the price is so low... I figured there was something I wasn't seeing about it.... Looks like a solid blade though...
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same here! I have been waiting for a bad review on it...But i think it is time to pull the trigger.
 
it has a thick tip like the becker but a narrower blade so yeah it would stick something but good. also would split a zombie skull wide open you can move you're hand back on the grip and get a massive snap cut going with the schf9.
 
Nice! Man..I think I gotta grab one, you got me convinced :D What do you think about custom scales for it?
 
If I get one of these soon, I plan on making some scales and stripping it, if my scales turn out nice, i will try to send you a set if you want 'em?
 
I have been waiting for a bad review on it...
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The only thing I've found is some reports that the heat treating sucks and the metal is too soft and doesn't hold an edge nearly as well as US 1095. Being made in Taiwan, I wouldn't expect it to be of the same quality as KABAR/ROWEN/Other quality 1095 manufacturers.

Really, the made in Taiwan part is the only reason I haven't bought it yet. I'll pay the little extra to get a US made blade.
 
Uncle Malice said:
The only thing I've found is some reports that the heat treating sucks and the metal is too soft and doesn't hold an edge nearly as well as US 1095. Being made in Taiwan, I wouldn't expect it to be of the same quality as KABAR/ROWEN/Other quality 1095 manufacturers.

Really, the made in Taiwan part is the only reason I haven't bought it yet. I'll pay the little extra to get a US made blade.
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Same here, but people also told me the Zk warsword heat treat sucked because it was made in taiwan, and it isn't even 1095, but it exceeded my expectations.
 
I kinda wanna get a whole collection going of .25" blades...You guys know of any other good ones? Besides the ESEE's? I plan on getting the 5 someday...but costs too much now :P
 
i've heard that the heat treat is not as good as say kabars but it seems too hold up pretty well and sharpens easly i saw one review where someone had a schfp break behind the blade while batoning as for why it did i dunno i guess it could happen to any knife. i would have too say that the 1095 cv drom kabar most likely is a step or two above the schrade 1095 but that too is purley conjecter on my part or an educated guess lol. there are alot of youtube vids out there that cover it way better than i can, i must admit i'm really loving my bk2.
 
Yeah, the BK2 will always be the golden child :D And I uderstand that, you can't have a perfect blade for 40 bucks, ya know? But a quarter inch 1095, even with a fairly good heat treat is pretty damn good. I had a bk2 once, but I gave it to a friend on here. I miss it :( Haha, But I plan on getting one when i get more cash.
 
I have the BK2 and ESEE 5... I very rarely even take out the ESEE 5. The BK2 works much better for me. It's easier to choke back on with the little bird head... 2 finger grip will let you chop really well. The E-5 is nice... but for the money, I'll gladly take another BK2 w/ micarta... and have some money left over. The E-5 does have a killer sheath though.

The ESEE Laser Strike is a spectacular blade though. Not .25" thick... and it doesn't need to be either. Comes with an excellent sheath, but I actually got a leather dangler from Skystorm for mine. One of my favorite bushcraft blades.
 
Uncle Malice said:
I have the BK2 and ESEE 5... I very rarely even take out the ESEE 5. The BK2 works much better for me. It's easier to choke back on with the little bird head... 2 finger grip will let you chop really well. The E-5 is nice... but for the money, I'll gladly take another BK2 w/ micarta... and have some money left over. The E-5 does have a killer sheath though.

The ESEE Laser Strike is a spectacular blade though. Not .25" thick... and it doesn't need to be either. Comes with an excellent sheath, but I actually got a leather dangler from Skystorm for mine. One of my favorite bushcraft blades.
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oh yeah esee knives are very nice indeed!
 
Heck yeah! I think the becker always wins combining value and performance, whether it's one or the other that wins you over.
 
I do like my schf9. I gave it a good sharpening with a bit of higher profile when it began to lose bite and it has kept up pretty good. It also looks great after I clich'd it, and the rubber handle ain't too bad, with the screws going right thru the tang with tapped holes. I do like the sheath too. It's a pretty close match, the edge (pun) given to the becker for all the reasons mentioned already, but nevertheless an excellent bang-for-the-buck knife.

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