Convince Me to Keep My BK 2

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So as the title says I need to be convinced to keep my BK 2. I know that you all are probably going to say that it's just about the perfect Becker for and medium and large sized tasks but let me explain. I have a 16, 24, 9, 2, and a 13. I carry my 13 with me all the time and love it. The 16 and 24 ride in my EDC bag and sometimes the 24 is on me. I love the King and will never part with it because it's perfect for chopping and has taken everything I can through at it.

That leaves the 2. Besides sharping and a bit of carving my 2 has just hung on my pegboard. (I know that could be considered a sin in this community, please forgive me! :eek:) I just can't justify carrying the weight of it when my 9 will do everything the 2 will do plus have chopping power. On the smaller side my 16 takes care of all carving and small tasks that I need to take care of. Where does the BK 2 fall in? I really want to like it and use it but I can't find the niche for it. Thanks ahead of time for any and all advice!

 
I actually prefer the 10 over the 2. That said, if I were in a survival situation, the BK2 would be hard to beat. At least, there's less of a chance of it breaking.
 
The 2 is a one-knife solution. Clearly you have many knives and aren't looking for that one do-everything-during-the apocalypse belt knife. I'd trade it for a 10. :D
 
the 2 is a SHTF only knife type tool.
the 24 & 9 or 16 & 9 is a functional combo for just about anything you want/need to do.
 
The Warrior said:
I actually prefer the 10 over the 2. That said, if I were in a survival situation, the BK2 would be hard to beat. At least, there's less of a chance of it breaking.
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daizee said:
The 2 is a one-knife solution. Clearly you have many knives and aren't looking for that one do-everything-during-the apocalypse belt knife. I'd trade it for a 10. :D
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1066vik said:
the 2 is a SHTF only knife type tool.
the 24 & 9 or 16 & 9 is a functional combo for just about anything you want/need to do.
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I'm in this group as well. I think the BK2's niche is being a near indestructible knife that you can trust your life too without worry, at an affordable price. It would be something I would take with me if I wasn't really planning on needing a knife much, but was trying to be prepared in case of a survival situation because I know I would be hard pressed to break it even with some abuse.

I hear it's also great for prying open tree stumps to gather fatwood.

If I'm staying in familiar territory or on the trail and at a very low risk of getting lost than I'll grab a thinner blade. My Mora companion (standard thickness, not the high grade) see the most use when I'm outdoors.
 
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Keep it, or you'll wake up next to this man, and you'll feel violated.

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I can definitely see where the 2 would come in should I be in a SHTF scenario and I would need one knife to do it all. Right now I have my Ontario SP2-95 in my car kit so I might replace it with my 2. Thanks for the advise! Now to decide what to do...
 
Give the knife to someone without one. It's a great knife and definitely responsible for starting an addiction or two. Or do a giveaway. Lots of people here wouldn't mind getting one. Or sell it and buy something you want.
 
DerekH said:
Give the knife to someone without one. It's a great knife and definitely responsible for starting an addiction or two. Or do a giveaway. Lots of people here wouldn't mind getting one. Or sell it and buy something you want.
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Thanks Derek! This is the direction I'm leaning. I really want a 15 or a 10 so I'll probably end up selling it.
 
I just sold my 2 to fund a 16. I feel like it was a great decision.
Also, why does everybody seem to keep a 2 in the vehicle and nobody seems to have a 3?
I'd feel so much more comfortable in a vehicle emergency situation grabbing a 3 than a 2.
So I guess my conclusion is... sell the 2 and get a 3.
 
I personally never understood this knife. It short and weighs as much as a hatchet so I don't see why someone would carry it in the field when a better tool can be carried for the same weight penalty. Or a tool like a machete for less weight. I also don't see where someone would need a 1/4" thick knife in the woods. Thick knives are better for prying but what is it that you're prying in the woods? As far as urban emergencies I can't see how this would be any better then a SAK and an actual prybar or a small breaching tool. I have a Scrapyard 711(which is bigger AND weighs LESS) so I know how cool knives like this are but I really see no practical application for them when the weight of the tool is considered. YMMV but I would sell it if I were you.
 
Guyon said:
Keep it, or you'll wake up next to this man, and you'll feel violated.

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That was a rough morning.

Sell it, trade it, or give it away.

$20 says you'll wind up buying another one later on though.......been down this road too.

Moose
 
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