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rat-3 all the way unless you want to wait like a year untill the neckers comeback out under the kabar name, or are willing to pay over the top prices for it.

i have a rat-3 and would highly(i mean highly) recomend it!

also, the necker has a skeletonized handle which means no grips and a big hole in the middle, whereas the rat has great micarta handles
 
You could have handles made for the Becker. At one time Sheath Mechanic made kydex scales for Beckers. I had one and later sold it. I don't think he's in business anymore but I'm sure someone can make them for you.

I also owned a RAT-3 and it was a good knife but does have a lot of handle. I feel the same about my TAK-1.

However, of the 2, I'd chose a RAT primarily for availability and the over inflated Becker prices. I cant see spending upwards of a hundred dollars for a blade that was 30 bucks a year ago. I paid a total of 50 bucks for a new BK-11 with the kydex scales.

I also prefer the thinner cutting edge on the RAT.
 
I don't really see the comparison. The Becker's a neck knife, although on the large end, & you want a neck knife to be thin. The nice thing about the Becker is its longer handle (For a neck knife), affording one a full or near full grip.

The RAT3's not really a neck knife & personally, I don't find it "over-handled." I can't quite get a full grip with the RAT3, unless I do you the choil. I also find the choil useful for more intricate/specialized cuts.

If I had to stick with just one, I go with the RAT3 & preferable the D2 model, since you're going to do cutting, with a knife this size, not so much chopping (Which I think 1095's better suited for).

The RAT3 makes a great IWB knife, IMHO.
 
CL01 said:
I don't really see the comparison. The Becker's a neck knife, although on the large end, & you want a neck knife to be thin. The nice thing about the Becker is its longer handle (For a neck knife), affording one a full or near full grip.
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I agree, plus the flatness of the Becker makes it great for carry in front or rear pocket. Also, for a skeletonized handle the Becker is surprisingly comfortable and ergonomic. Though I might be a bit prejudiced, owning three of 'em. :)
 
I had a BK11 and now have a Rat-3. The Becker was a nice knife but I did not like the skeleton handle. I wrapped but I want to use this knife as deer hunting knife. The cord would be a pita to clean. I wanted to add scales to the grip and figured the Rat-3 was basically a BK11 with a grip. I am very happy with my switch. I loved the Becker, just too big for me to neck carry.

tjg
 
heh how about a gussied up necker ........

and yea its my take along deer knife.

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Troop said:
Let me guess? Plasti-dip, right? :thumbup:
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Great idea and execution. I'll keep that idea on a back burner when the Ka-Bar Becker Neckers come out. That really solves an issue that I had with those knives.:thumbup:
 
Like to know the process as to doing that to a scale-less blade; ie, cleaning and prep, number of dips, time between dips, etc. thanks.

I am wondering if the Rat3 being discussed is the Ontario Rat 3? The D2 is much harder to find at dealers than the 1095. I agree that 1095 steel would be more useful in the larger Ontarios, vs the sustained edge keeping ability of the D2. Handling the Rat 3 it feels right as far as fit in the hand concerned me; but I was skeptical that the micarta scales would'nt be abrasive to the hand if used with force or for a long period of time, as in camp work or tool making.
 
1Tracker said:
Like to know the process as to doing that to a scale-less blade; ie, cleaning and prep, number of dips, time between dips, etc. thanks.

I am wondering if the Rat3 being discussed is the Ontario Rat 3? The D2 is much harder to find at dealers than the 1095. I agree that 1095 steel would be more useful in the larger Ontarios, vs the sustained edge keeping ability of the D2. Handling the Rat 3 it feels right as far as fit in the hand concerned me; but I was skeptical that the micarta scales would'nt be abrasive to the hand if used with force or for a long period of time, as in camp work or tool making.
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i just used the paint stripper and sanded the steel for a smooth finish and diped the handle until it was thick enuff for my taste.....
 
Hey bkkd,

How did you get it so smooth on teh skelaton handle. I was trying to do the same for a CRKT Dogfish and it would just fill in the holes on the handle.

Any tips, and i would be highly grateful, as i'm in the market for a new neck knife-- my dogfish is going to hold me over until i can find exactly what i want.

Thanks!!
 
I'm wondering if there'd be a way to dip it without filling in the bottle opener notch on the butt, either by filling it with wax beforehand or just cutting it out afterwards.
 
Follow the directions on the can. Go slow, In slow, Out slow. A good cord wrap before the dipping would make for a very good hold. The nice thing about doing this is it is easy to undo if you don't like it. I have a Rat 3 on the way if it ever gets here. I left my BK-11 stock...for now.
 
I reground my Necker (way higher, thinner, sharper) and it's a fine little knife.

I'd tool dip it, but I really like the (beer) bottle opener:)

John
 
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the necker is neat looking...but give me the rat anyday. *prepares for the shitstorm* personally, myself...I don't much care for the bk7, either. Hopefully one of these days I'm gonna get me a Busse.
 
i have both and find myself using the 3 much much more. I have wide hands and the necker doesnt fill them. I found the RAT-3 in D2 to be a great slicer and outperforms the necker imo.
 
What's this about a Ka-Bar Becker Necker? I haven't heard of that yet. I knew Ka-Bar and Becker made a deal, but can you give me an ETA on this knife? I love Becker Neckers!
 
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