BK9: An inexpensive improvement to the scales

[Midnight Scout]

I have a Becker 9 and the scales are slippery when wet and not very comfortable when it is dry. I had a 3" roll of self gripping tape (in black) that I have for my first aid kit. I wrapped the Becker scales with a few inches of the tape and it makes the scales a lot more comfortable and they are no longer slippery. I don't believe that the tape will hold up for long term use, but for a quick fix, it is not a bad. I am likely not the first one to figure this out, but I'm posting this just in case there is another poor soul out there trying to think of a way to improve the grip on the scales.

 

[The Warrior]

Not the first, but still a good solution. The niner is a hell of a blade, eh?

 

[Midnight Scout]

I used to think that there was no real reason to have such a large knife, but I finally got one and now I love them!

 

[The Warrior]

I used to think that there was no real reason to have such a large knife, but I finally got one and now I love them!

It really is a good all rounder.

 

[The Warrior]

This thread needs a 9 photo:

 

[Kentwood33]

This thread needs a 9 photo:

Nice pic[emoji41]
'Cause u can't not have a bk9.

 

[YellowSwiss]

Love my 9! I slipped a bicycle inner tube over my scales. Works great.

 

[Kentwood33]

Upgraded mine with black micarta and red liners.

 

[The Warrior]

Nice pic[emoji41]
'Cause u can't not have a bk9.

Tanks mon.