BK9, proving large blades can tackle small tasks

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I've always had a love affair with large fixed blade knives, and I got this one for Christmas and had a chance to try her out

I think we have all heard that you can't do small detail type chores with a big blade, so I decided to see for myself and carve my first spoon.

The start
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Well, I may not be pretty but it's my first attempt so take it easy on me
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The shape didn't come out how I wanted it, it's too long and narrow. But once cleaned up a bit it should work fine
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I was able to get the bowl deep enough to function as a spoon, it was surprisingly easy to do with an ulu type hold on the front portion of the blade
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So, to all the big blade nay Sayers. Here ya go! If I can do it with a big ole blade the Becker Combat Bowie, it can be done with just about anything
 
I LOVE THE BK9, I thought the BK7 was versitile and it is but so is the BK9.

Spool looks great
 
Moose loves him some spoonin'.

Nice work. :thumbup:
 
took my new 9 out today and did some whittling and chopping with it.my new favorite blade.
 
The BK9 is one of the most awesome knives out there, for 2 reasons I see, the size lends it to be a VERY effective chopper, but the blade design and edge geometry really make it an all around taskers knife. It does get a little cumbersome to do fine work holding the handle, but I have never been afraid to chokeup on the blade tip to carve me out some trout bones. I like it, I have it, I use it. My name's Moose, and I'm a Beckerhead.

Moose
 
We need a picture of all ten fingers top and bottom to verify the success.

Video to indicate full tendon function might be good, but excessive for this qualification.
 
gruntinhusaybah said:
You know, I haven't got the hang of those fuzzies yet, I alwYs end up lopping them all off..
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With big knives, it can be a pain in the butt. I recommend putting the spine of the blade against your shin/knee, with a chunk of the knife exposed past the edge of your shin. Then keep the knife static and manipulate the wood instead of the blade. Just keep the knife in place, and drag the wood backwards toward you. Very easy, and no loss of control due to blade size.
 
SpookyPistolero said:
With big knives, it can be a pain in the butt. I recommend putting the spine of the blade against your shin/knee, with a chunk of the knife exposed past the edge of your shin. Then keep the knife static and manipulate the wood instead of the blade. Just keep the knife in place, and drag the wood backwards toward you. Very easy, and no loss of control due to blade size.
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Good call. You can do the same thing by driving it point first into a stump or a piece of wood and manipulating the wood, instead of the knife in the same manner.

Moose
 
good stuff :thumbup: that's why i always prefer to go with a bigger blade rather than a smaller one if i can only carry one. it's all about the user's skills.
 
As an update, I think I finally started to get the hang of this fuzz stick thing. What do you think?
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After some sparks
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Burned pretty well
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Looks like it to me, nice work, brother.

Moose
 
I like the thread! It kind of reminds me of the thick/thin or convex/v/scandi grind debates. Most people are surprised by what a sharpknife will do. Thin sure is good for some things. Scandi sure is predictable.
 
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