BK7 vs. BK9?

I'm not bothered about this 9 vs 7 debate, different knives for different people. But what stood out was seeing these big choils on them - just seems so wrong!. But as always each to their own, it's just great that Becker has such a variety to suit each individual's taste, style and technique.
 
Hawgsnawt said:
looks like he either used a wood burning tip or the narrow edge of a dremil cut off disk and just lightly scored a checker board pattern in it....might have even gone back over it when done with some sandpaper to smooth down any extra high flash left over from the cuts....

That's what it looks like to me anyway...
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Thanks for the answer Hawg.
 
Recently I was debating about purchasing the 7, 9, or customizing my BK2 handle or sheath. I tried to look at what I was going to be needing and using on a daily basis and what other tools I might be able to replace such my small fiskars axe and a small machete. I ended up getting the BK9 a few weeks ago and I've never been happier with a knife purchase. I figured if I was going to be using a bigger knife I might as well go all the way and get the 9 and just transport it around in the truck. I don't have the 7 but, at least for me, I find the 9 actually very easy to use on small tasks and not the least bit unwieldy, even for a skinny arm guy like me!
 
As for the 9 being unwieldy, I agree with you that such is not the case. I do not want to facilitate thread drift into a conversation about the BK4 but ...

That said, however, if going with a two-knife arrangement, the 7 and the 4 could make for a good team given that the 4 is a handy size/weight, a good lopper/chopper and, given to its thin height near the handle - surprisingly adept at close in work.
 
SALTY said:
As for the 9 being unwieldy, I agree with you that such is not the case. I do not want to facilitate thread drift into a conversation about the BK4 but ...

That said, however, if going with a two-knife arrangement, the 7 and the 4 could make for a good team given that the 4 is a handy size/weight, a good lopper/chopper and, given to its thin height near the handle - surprisingly adept at close in work.
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That's where I am. BK7 w/ remora and BK4. Since I'm not backpacking, a folding saw and a tomahawk are ideally handy as well. Just got the Beckers over the holidays and think they'll be the upgrade I've been looking for.
 
Ethan designed the BK 7 to be an awesome knife if you only had 1 knife. It is the modern replacement for the time proven KABAR Marine Combat Knife. The BK9 is a GREAT second knife....and since I usually have a small fixed blade or a full size folder on me....I generally chose the BK9 over the BK7.
 
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