BK39 A Becker Believer Initial Baton

TinyDog

TinyDog

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All righty Then,

Sorry all, Boys with toys... I couldn't resist just a couple. A few 5" and the larger piece in these pics a full 7" across center. Worse yet these are cut from a tree that fell eight days ago, so it was wet:eek:. But as a quick test why not, I do not like to play and knew the knife would have to take a beating to get through this but that is what it is all about. So I am a believer!!!! Generally I would never split or baton anything over 5 1/2" preferred. But wanted to try a bigger one. I put the scales right up against the piece and nearly perfect through center. Bombs away! The knife did like most dive tip first while beating on. But the nice flat Butt works well, just beat it back in. I did not think the scales were slippery at all. However, and hard rubber like scale for me would be nice to remover some of the shock that can be felt with hollow scales. It would IMO help with the back end weight just a bit. The scales did come loose in my 30 minutes of play but fully understandable, since I had to beat on the back end of the knife without regards to damaging the scales, Yes Hollow But Tough.

PS: Last photo illustrates the breath of the 7" timber down the middle

This was a mini test, after a couple of camping outings I will give another review.......











 
Looks nice this model of the 9. You pics look like a great stress relief chopping all the wood!
 
I wonder how the clear coat finish compares to the standard black. Does it hold up better? I love my Bk9 and am thinking of picking up one of these beauties. Thanks for the pics!!
 
Very cool! Those chunks of wood are way bigger than anything I've batoned. Great test.

I like the idea if a clear coat, but I don't like how they do the huge logo. Just personal preference. I think clear coat plus micarta handles would be pretty sexy.
 
DJC72 said:
I wonder how the clear coat finish compares to the standard black. Does it hold up better? I love my Bk9 and am thinking of picking up one of these beauties. Thanks for the pics!!
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DJC72,

I really have nothing to compare it too since this is my first BKT I have done a lot of research and it was mentioned that it is the same coating as the Black without dyes?
 
TinyDog said:
DJC72,

I really have nothing to compare it too since this is my first BKT I have done a lot of research and it was mentioned that it is the same coating as the Black without dyes?
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What's the texture like? Smooth or rough (similar to a lemon)?
 
I keep telling you people that you need a BK9. You can't not have a 9. You drag your feet and mull it over but every time someone breaks down and buys one they tell you all I was right. So stop thinking about it and assimilate already. Conform.
 
Also very interested in the finish, figure I will follow along if that's OK. Any signs of it flaking off?
 
I saw a video interview with Ethan Becker himself and he said that the clear coating they use is the exact same stuff they use on the black models but without the black dye or texture. It's smooth and could even reduce friction and aid in the knife's cutting performance.
 
KaBat should start a rumor that the coating contains the same stuff the paint military jets with to reduce drag in flight.
 
The idea of the clear coat is intriguing to me. But all the photos I've seen show a darker blade than a stripped blade. Almost like it has a patina to it. If it's the same stuff as the black coating but without dye added it should be a lot tougher finish than I thought it would be. I was thinking car clear coat for some reason. Which would obviously not last long on a user. Nice to see you putting it to work.
 
bigghoss said:
I keep telling you people that you need a BK9. You can't not have a 9. You drag your feet and mull it over but every time someone breaks down and buys one they tell you all I was right. So stop thinking about it and assimilate already. Conform.
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Yes, I am a victim of your harassing ways! And, couldn't be more thankful that I conformed.

Listen to bigghoss! Repent and be set free!!
 
SALTY said:
KaBat should start a rumor that the coating contains the same stuff the paint military jets with to reduce drag in flight.
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Yes, I totally heard that. Saw a vid of a guy chopping at supersonic speed!
 
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