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I just wrote an online review of my BK9 after using it for the past month. I use a different user name than here, and don't want to mention the site where I got it as I don't think it's a BF approved seller, but I could be wrong. Anyway, just thought I'd share here.
The King!
I purchased this knife as an alternative to using an ax for splitting and chopping smaller logs for use in my fire pit and smoker box for the grill.
In my yard at any given time there are either kids or dogs running around playing, so swinging an ax is not always safe. The kids know better than to be near me while processing wood, when they are paying attention. The dogs, well, not so much.
I purchased the BK9 in the beginning of April 2014 and have been using it on a regular basis 2-3 times a week for the entire month. I baton the BK9 using a thick tree branch into the logs I want split as I need them to keep the fire going and have used it to chop down several small shrubs/trees into oblivion. It has been used to create fire sticks and I mentioned earlier, cuts down wood to smaller sizes for my smoker. It has gone through very hard woods such as decorative Bradford pear and hickory with ease and I doubt there is much that can slow it down. Splitting and cutting soft woods like pine is a joke, it's like a hot knife through butter. Never an issue.
The heat treat and steel on this knife is tremendous as it holds an edge for an incredibly long amount of time even with the abuse I've put it though.
It is a very well balanced knife and comfortable in the hands even with the stock handles. At some point I may end up getting micarta or wood handles, but for now, I don't believe it's necessary. Customizing it would only be for my enjoyment and overall aesthetics.
The coating is nice, but it does have a tendency to bind just a bit, so stripping the blade to it's raw steel may be something I do in the near future. So far the coating has held up well, but is naturally wearing which gives a used look, which I like very much.
This knife will accompany me on my next camping trip. I could bring an ax, as I car camp, but the BK9 is just so much fun to use, I don't think I would miss my ax at all.
If your in the market for a large fixed blade that will be intended to chop, baton and slice, look no further, this King needs to be in your court.
The King!
I purchased this knife as an alternative to using an ax for splitting and chopping smaller logs for use in my fire pit and smoker box for the grill.
In my yard at any given time there are either kids or dogs running around playing, so swinging an ax is not always safe. The kids know better than to be near me while processing wood, when they are paying attention. The dogs, well, not so much.
I purchased the BK9 in the beginning of April 2014 and have been using it on a regular basis 2-3 times a week for the entire month. I baton the BK9 using a thick tree branch into the logs I want split as I need them to keep the fire going and have used it to chop down several small shrubs/trees into oblivion. It has been used to create fire sticks and I mentioned earlier, cuts down wood to smaller sizes for my smoker. It has gone through very hard woods such as decorative Bradford pear and hickory with ease and I doubt there is much that can slow it down. Splitting and cutting soft woods like pine is a joke, it's like a hot knife through butter. Never an issue.
The heat treat and steel on this knife is tremendous as it holds an edge for an incredibly long amount of time even with the abuse I've put it though.
It is a very well balanced knife and comfortable in the hands even with the stock handles. At some point I may end up getting micarta or wood handles, but for now, I don't believe it's necessary. Customizing it would only be for my enjoyment and overall aesthetics.
The coating is nice, but it does have a tendency to bind just a bit, so stripping the blade to it's raw steel may be something I do in the near future. So far the coating has held up well, but is naturally wearing which gives a used look, which I like very much.
This knife will accompany me on my next camping trip. I could bring an ax, as I car camp, but the BK9 is just so much fun to use, I don't think I would miss my ax at all.
If your in the market for a large fixed blade that will be intended to chop, baton and slice, look no further, this King needs to be in your court.
