Broken Kabar Bk9's

[knife chop]

Hello,

I've been researching the web regarding BK9's breaking. i know every company can slip lemons once in a while and based on my research, BK9's that were stamped are the only ones i found that had some failures. now my question is has there anyone badly chipped or broken a a BK9 with a lasered logo? BTW can anyone post a BK9 picture with TKC scales?

thanks

 

[The Warrior]

It seems that most 9's that break are the Camillus models, that were also stamped. Perhaps I'm wrong.

 

[Quillan]

WTH does someone need to do to break a BK9????????

 

[knife chop]

WTH does someone need to do to break a BK9????????

That's not what i asked.

 

[GSO1962]

These are the TKC Mil-Spec Camo G10 scales.

 

[spydercobenchmadekai]

Knifechop:



On topic: I've only seen the Camillius era BKs break, except for one Ka-Bar BK2 that some moron beat on with an axe. Most (Camillius era) BK9s break when batoning, IIRC.

 

[The Warrior]

except for one Ka-Bar BK2 that someone moron beat on with an axe.

At least they had correct word usage, haha.

 

[spydercobenchmadekai]

At least they had correct word usage, haha.

I had just written, "someone beat on," but then I decided to add "moron," so I forgot to change the "someone"...

Spelling/gramar/word usage freaks be gone!

 

[billygoat162]

I think the consensus was that the stamped Camillus BK9's were breaking primarily due to crack propagation from micro-fractures that result from the stamping process, combined with a lesser heat treatment than Ka-Bar's. I have yet to see anything about the recent BK9's breaking, but I would love to see a destruction test if someone cares to try.

 

[mountainmist]

Spelling/gramar/word usage freaks be gone!

Tell me about it! Us kids are being closely watched, especially us Home schoolers.....

 

[spydercobenchmadekai]

Tell me about it! Us kids are being closely watched, especially us Home schoolers.....

We...

 

[mountainmist]

We...

:foot:
This comes to mind

 

[knife chop]

Oh man! That's a sweet bk9. Thanks for the comments! I'm purchasing a bk9.

 

[spydercobenchmadekai]

It's a good idea to buy a BK9. Because thar ain't not so many reasons what that you couldn't not own not no BK9. (Grammar freaks: in your face!)

Reasons that you need and can't not have a BK9: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...thead-concerning-why-YOU-need-a-BK9-right-now

Very in-depth and persuasive review: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/886722-Brief-review-of-BK-9

 

[GSO1962]

Another shot with some perspective. I'm a big guy - 6'2", 275 lbs, and have hands (along with other stuff) to match. Not as big as some on the forum, but big enough.

 

[tfields]

ahhh I see the old saying is true big feet big hands equals big shoes and big gloves!!

 

[JoberSeven]

speaking of hand size, i got skinny lil' fingers (i know what you're thinking. mind your business.). anyway, the handle on my bk3 is just about perfect size. what do you big fellers think about them?

as for the stamped 9s breaking, i can picture stamping leaving sharper edges than etching. maybe? sharp corners concentrate stresses?

 

[Galeocerdoshark]

The 9 is an awesome blade. You'll love it for sure.

(Gramar freaks: in your face!)

Oh...

 

[daizee]

as for the stamped 9s breaking, i can picture stamping leaving sharper edges than etching. maybe? sharp corners concentrate stresses?

Yes, and stamping IS stress too. It takes quite a lot of concentrated pressure to push that die so far into the steel.

 

[Chameleonbear]

The other option is to buy 2 BK-9s. That way IF you do manage to break one, you still have a back up.