Do You Remember Your First?

MsNaughtyIrish said:
Camh....The handles are amazing. Did you do that all yourself?
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Yeah...But the handles (on the BK2) are actually kinda nnoying, not terrible but not the best. Currently only using a small dremel is a PITA and I'll be trying a different approach the next time I make a set of scales.
 
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First was a BK 2, followed a few months later by a 14, then a 17, then a 9. I can't decide what I want next? I have been looking at the 7, but what I really want is a becker folder...


Dax
 
Oh yes. When I first hefted the mighty steel of the BK2 I was in total shock. I had not before that time wrapped my hand around such large girthed metal. Shocked, awed, blown away, I felt like the Gods of carbon steel had blessed me and told be to go and cut and chop whatever was in my way, I had their blessing. This is photo soon after receiving my blessing showing my width off to my buds, they were mightily impressed.

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after stripping by painstakingly rubbing with paper impregnated with sand

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I now have more holy metal from KBAR. I feel very strong, I feel good when I go out to meet the common folk with my bk9, bk5, cutlass, and kukri dangling from every place that something can be dangled from by body. I stuff bk2, 14 and dozier somewhere in my underwear. My pants sag low, but I gain much respect with holy steel. I feel like I could just kill a bear.

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My first was an 11 as well. I was fascinated by the thought of a knife I could wear around my neck. a Becker necker you say? its been a whirlwind affair since. the bk5 is still my favorite even tho I lost her in the divorce
 
My First was a 2 given to me by my best friend...then the 11 came along and the 9 just had to follow me home one day...still have them all and am eyeballing the 5 and 15...so much metal...

Clark
 
Not only do I remember it, here is one of the first pics of it!

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Ahhhh, my BK-2, I love her so. After doing research on a good survival/bushcraft/everything knife I knew I had to have a BK-2, and I've been in love ever since. Since that pic she has been stripped, sanded, batonned through a POS made in china trinket knife, helped me cook some tasty meals, batonned through a forest worth of wood, etc, etc, etc. I still owe her some leather pants and micarta, I keep getting distracted by other knives but I eventually want to go back to her and really truss her up nice.

Thanks for bringing back fond memories!
 
getridone....What a nice collection you have. That first picture my goodness those blade are thick! They all look used and happy.

clich...I love how portable the 11 is. Think that is why I was so drawn to her. Sorry to hear about your 5 :( Custody should be awarded to the father.

RogueBowie...Love the first picture. It's almost like their first steps. Can't wait to see some pictures when you get her all dressed up. :)
 
Rogue Wow. Look at her. Just beautiful. Now a silly question. :) On a day to day use what do you use her for? (once again...silly noob)
 
MsNaughtyIrish said:
Rogue Wow. Look at her. Just beautiful. Now a silly question. :) On a day to day use what do you use her for? (once again...silly noob)
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Ask away, nothing wrong with questions, that's what this board is here for IMO. On a day to day, I use it to baton wood down in my backyard when I am getting fires started in my fire pit, I use it when I am gardening if I need to chop or pry something out of a confined space (roots, etc), I have even used it to cook (as seen in one of the above pics) and it has many many more uses in a survival/back country situation, those are just what an average day to day use is for me of my 2.
 
Here is my first. camillus BK11
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I know I need more light. It's called a man cave for a reason.
I also remember the one that got away. Way back when I almost got a cincinnati Machax. I Spoke to Eathan on the phone and was ready to order but I was young and money was tight.( still is) I had to pass. I wish I would have got it Who needs things like gas and food?
 
My first was my 2. I still have it but it does not get used much at all. I have mainly been using my 9 and some various other beckers. The Order I acquired mine in were 2,14,9,FPR1-6,15&11, then the normal 16 on Friday that I have yet to test out ;)

What she looked like new

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I had my girl out last night. You ever see a good looking branch and think....my that would make a great sword. Yep. Took off some leaves and smaller branches and made my son a sword. :)
 
my first was a Camillus made BK2 i bought in late '03, or early '04 at a gun show. i didnt know much about their products, but as soon as i held it i had to have it. its my favorite knife for many reasons and i will never let it go. you should have seen the looks on the faces of the guys i hunt with when i showed up with that beast at deer camp. LOL now they all respect that knfe and its capabilities and a couple of the younger guys have picked one up of their own. a truly great knife.
 
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