Thanks! I hit it lightly with 220 but this blade has the faintest grind lines I've ever seen on a Kabar Becker. Maybe it's the disc grinder they used on this model?
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BK20 - Post 'Em Up When They Come In
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Thanks! I hit it lightly with 220 but this blade has the faintest grind lines I've ever seen on a Kabar Becker. Maybe it's the disc grinder they used on this model?
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My hat is off to both of you . Your Mod's look great and for doing them before the paint even dried .
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I really like your twine-wrapped BK16, gives it a very primal look that appeals to me quite a bit. :thumbup:
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Thanks for the compliment. I made a thread a couple years ago on how I did it. Feel free to ask any questions if there is anything I could answer. This was my first wrap, I've refined the process a little bit. Rick Marchand and David Farmer was where I drew my inspriration from for that knife.
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Got to do a bit chopping with the 20 today. Bites in deep, great wood killa. Very happy got this one. Will hopefully get to put it through more paces soon.
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Got mines today! Pictures will follow, maybe a new thread. I kinda wanna play. 
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TKC or Ka-bar... depends on which ones.
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My mum knows me so well
She came to me this morning and asked if I wanted to use my new big knife (yeah, I showed off the Bk20 last night) to take down a large branch in the backyard that was encroaching on the house. I couldn't say no, it was all too easy for her.
my BK20's first taste of wood was a good one.
I decided her first job was a test chop through the branch after it had been taken down with a pole saw. flawless victory.
Next up was filleting the branch for yard waste dumping. Needed to trim to <12in pieces, perfect. First was the trimming of the main trunk, it was a big branch... (BK20 for scale)
Next up was filleting the smaller branches. This was a fine piece of tree, would be a shame if something... happened to it...
...oops.
Final result: BK20 - 1 : Branch - 0
Looks even prettier dirty.
She came to me this morning and asked if I wanted to use my new big knife (yeah, I showed off the Bk20 last night) to take down a large branch in the backyard that was encroaching on the house. I couldn't say no, it was all too easy for her.
my BK20's first taste of wood was a good one.
I decided her first job was a test chop through the branch after it had been taken down with a pole saw. flawless victory.
Next up was filleting the branch for yard waste dumping. Needed to trim to <12in pieces, perfect. First was the trimming of the main trunk, it was a big branch... (BK20 for scale)
Next up was filleting the smaller branches. This was a fine piece of tree, would be a shame if something... happened to it...
...oops.
Final result: BK20 - 1 : Branch - 0
Looks even prettier dirty.
KingMC
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Impression after first use: It feels like the BK9 cheated on the BK2 with a Parangatang and gave birth to a hybrid chopping machine, this thing just doesn't stop chopping. Tip-heavy but not too heavy, means tip chops are just as easy as proper swings, and after a whole 45 minutes of fun I was no worse for wear.
I may have a new belt knife, my BK9 is jealous already and my Parangatang is nervous. Well done Ethan :thumbup:
I may have a new belt knife, my BK9 is jealous already and my Parangatang is nervous. Well done Ethan :thumbup:
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The scales I have coming still haven't arrived; so I haven't opened the box, yet.
On the lighter side of the news - I ended up with a surprise when UPS dropped off another one yesterday. I think it might have been a nicer surprise if the payment didn't come out of an account I fund; but it's the thought that counts, lol.
Having one for using and one for saving seemed to make sense, especially since there were only 450 made. Finding out I have 3 feels a little weird, honestly...and I'm not sure why. I'm sure I'll get over it, though.
On the lighter side of the news - I ended up with a surprise when UPS dropped off another one yesterday. I think it might have been a nicer surprise if the payment didn't come out of an account I fund; but it's the thought that counts, lol.
Having one for using and one for saving seemed to make sense, especially since there were only 450 made. Finding out I have 3 feels a little weird, honestly...and I'm not sure why. I'm sure I'll get over it, though.
