Doug Ritter RSK MK2/Becker BK12 vs ESEE 6

Skystorm said:
Not really debating or being unfriendly, But making blanket statements that X knife doesn't even compare to Y knife when you haven't got either one to compare with really makes no sense. Compare how? Looks, price, steel, quality?

BBB's are overkill? Not really, It means I don't need to carry a hatchet too, one tool lots of jobs. The 9 is actually slightly bigger overall than the Brute.

Between the 12 and the E6, for me it seems the larger the Esee's go the less comfortable they are with the flat slabs they call handles whereas the Becker handles are comfy for just about anyone who picks them up except for maybe really small handed individuals from what I have noticed so I would go for the 12. I haven't quite figured why the 12 costs significantly more than the rest of its brothers though low production I would guess.
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Of course, not every application is the same there are 1000s of variables. I didn't think I would have to qualify every other word. I've handled of lot of big knives that were just a lot of extra weight, whereas my BK9 weighs very little and does everything I need it to. I don't consider the BK9 what I'd call a BBB. It's a large knife for sure. I'm not going to list every knife Ive ever picked up, because I shouldn't have to.

I'm not even going to explain the EESE-4 comment because the more I type, the more irritated I am becoming.
 
I am in a little bit of the same boat as the OP. have an ESEE 6 and I like it a lot. I don't really love the BK10 blade design but I really like its handle. I think I am going to really like the Ritter as an overall package. I have not looked at the Ritter sheath though so can't comment on whether it is a s good as the ESEE 6 sheath which I think is great.

The customizing of Beckers can't be underestemated. By the time I put micarta grips and an Azwelke sheath to my BK9 I was aproaching what I had in my Junglas. That was okay though becasue I wanted one that was a little bit lighter to try. BTW I really like the handles of the Junglas too. Can't wait to see the "Tweeners" as the handles on the small ESEEs are too small for me.

We are in the Becker forum so I will say by the Becker first.......until you can buy the ESEE 6 too.
 
Have em both. The BK12 is my favorite Becker of all. The Esee 6 and the BK12 are the same steel and simular size, I just really prefer the Becker grips. Can't go wrong with either though.
 
UCPOPO said:
Have em both. The BK12 is my favorite Becker of all. The Esee 6 and the BK12 are the same steel and simular size, I just really prefer the Becker grips. Can't go wrong with either though.
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I just heard that the BK12's scales are different than the standard grivory scales (one place said it was a different material and another said that they were lighter).

Is that true? If so is it a good or bad kind a different?
 
Different. They are slightly larger (feel slightly more blocky to me) and have a little bit different texture.
 
I was debating between to the two for a long time (ended up getting a Scrapyard 711, go figure), so I came up with a few points that might be of use:
  • They may be around the same price initially, but you should probably factor in the cost of Micarta for the BK12 (around $40) and possibly a better sheath, that seems to be the weakest point
  • The ESEE 6 will also probably need a better mounting option than just the clip plate and plastic sheath, so that's another roughly $40 for the MOLLE back (if you can find it) or a Spec Ops sheath
  • The BK12 lacks a choil, which to me is a boon. My 711 has a pretty massive choil and it's the only thing I don't like, if you really need to do super-fine tasks, just use a smaller knife. I dislike the look of choils and question their necessity (not function).
  • The BK12 is definitely more exclusive/rare, if that's your thing. Even among Beckerheads it is rarely talked about.
  • The ESEE 6 now comes in Venom Green with Orange G10 if that's your thing, which it may be.

I probably left some points out, but it's definitely a hard decision. In terms of something more subjective like aesthetics, I think the ESEE 6 looks better from the factory, but a BK12 stripped with micarta or wood scales definitely overtakes it there. I'm very happy with my 711, but something makes me think I will end up with either of those two some day as well.
 
ADDICTEDD said:
I just heard that the BK12's scales are different than the standard grivory scales (one place said it was a different material and another said that they were lighter).

Is that true? If so is it a good or bad kind a different?
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Its true. Its the older camillus grivory. Yank em off and put the Ka-bar version on. A much better feel. If you get one and need some Ka-bar grivory hit me up. We all have loads of them lying around in here ;)
 
BTW...My apologies for getting short in this thread. I was a wee bit irritated already last night, and getting on the internet when you are already in a pissy mood is about the same as drinking and driving.
 
Don't have a MK2 so I can't comment on it except that it feels great in the hand. I did wind up with an ESEE 6 in a trade and it's a damn fine knife. Fills the "only one knife" slot nicely and the handles are larger than the 3 or 4. Good solid blade.
 
Hi,
I have the ESEE-6 and the Ritter Mk2 and I am using both of them for making firewood. The Ritter is a bit heavier and with its "semi" saber grind it has a bit more of splitting power. But on the other hand (my personal mind) the grip of the ESEE appeals more to me, it's just a personal feeling. I did some reworking on the Ritter scales and it feels now better. I can't say anything about the edge, both are very good and to a certain degree it depends on the individual sharpening and requirement.
So far I am very happy with both of the knives. Although a major cause for buying the Becker/Ritter was its design which appealed me from the first sight.
 
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