esee 4 vs becker bk2

The ESEE 5, or, in my older model's case, the RC-5, compares more closely with the BK2:

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My BK2 has the aftermarket Micarta grips - pretty rough - the OEM grip is fine for rough outdoor use - save the money. In fact, the site better known for it's books/e-books, still has the BK2 for $63 delivered - pretty tough to beat!

Now, if the question is which is a better woods knife, the RC/ESEE 4 or the BK2, I'd answer, like others, that it depends on the planned use. If you need to make a serious shelter and chop/split small logs, get the BK2 - or bring a camp hatchet/axe. If you just need a fire - perhaps some tent stakes - some lighter bushcraft use - or food prep - the ESEE 4 is perfect. I love mine! BTW, my RC-5 doesn't show it's use - it had some significant splitting and chopping duties prior to the photo. The finish drags more than the BK2's during splitting, too. I hope this helps.

Stainz

PS BTW, my BK2 was bought locally on a sale for $79 inc those Micarta grips... check local stores!
 
Just a bit more input.

The BK2 literally feels like a large knife that was shrunk down and condensed into "almost" small-ish knife size. It does the work of larger knives without the extra size, and although it is still fairly hefty, its easier to carry around. Also, I don't think I could ever break it with even repeated abuse.

I haven't used the ESEE 4, but I spent the weekend with a preproduction BK17. Its a great knife that I feel like I could wail on if I needed to, but it doesn't feel near as "large" as the BK2 does, and I wouldn't expect it to do the same things that the BK2 does. The handle on it (BK17) is great, although I'll throw liners on mine when I get it to fill out my hand a bit more. The knife is light enough to easily carry around, yet sturdy enough to give me some confidence in it. I plan on picking up either a BK16 or BK17, throwing a SAK Farmer in the pocket, and keeping a BK9 on the pack and then being good to go :D.

Good luck man.
 
To the OP, you got some choices to make. I have found it VERY easy to carry a large &/or heavy blade, all day long with no fatigue---IF & i mean IF you have the right sheath setup. Your legs are about the strongest muscle you have. If you have a sheath that puts most of the weight on your leg, then you will not even know it is there, until you bump it on something or need it. These are my customs for my BK7 & BK9 & Gerber Metolius. The leg strap you see is 1.5" thick & is made entirely from HD elastic web, the entire thing stretches. It moves with you & with your muscles. I had the same issues with my large knifes, until i got these custom sheaths.

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On the other side of the coin, the new Becker BK16 has an awesome sheath from the factory. All i would add is a D-ring & belt keeper for the drop leg & swivel & some elastic cord for the leg tie & call it done.

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Could anyone tell me where I could find a belt dangler for Kydex sheaths like in the picture above?
 
If you have large hands, the esee grip may not feel right to you. I have the esee 3 and handle is smaller than advertised because they measure from the edge of the micarta not where the pointer finger sits on the handle. Just fyi
 
4 for all the reasons mentioned except I DO like the looks of the Beckers and own a 9. I leave the 9 in base camp and the 4 is my hunting knife.
 
2.5 yr old thread, resurrected...
I suspect the OP has long since made a decision; but there are always newcomers facing the same dilemmas. The simple answer - get what you like. (in other words, BUY THEM BOTH!! It's going to happen eventually, anyway; so just get it done.)
 
Yeah, I brought it back to life to ask about the dangler. I figured it was better than starting a new thread.
 
The BK2 is more like the Esee 5....
I'd pick the Esee 4 as a more alround knife.


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Love my Esee 5 though...

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Fuori said:
Yeah, I brought it back to life to ask about the dangler. I figured it was better than starting a new thread.
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EDIT: Google "dangler attachment" or something along those lines, there are a few results.

Otherwise you can make your own for pretty each with a belt keeper and a keychain ring.
 
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craytab said:
Nope. Don't buy from him. He has been banned from bladeforums for screwing people over. I mean, you could buy from him but don't expect to get your stuff....
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Oh really? Didn't know that. I personally haven't dealt with him, it was just what turned up with a Google search. I've edited the link out, I'd appreciate if you did the same in your quote of my post.

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Plus, this is a 2 year old necro thread.
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So? You commented in it before I did. And now twice. So maybe you should be taking your own advice?

Also, I was responding to someone's recent question, trying to help. Not the OP's. So calm down.
 
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calc said:
Oh really? Didn't know that. I personally haven't dealt with him, it was just what turned up with a Google search. I've edited the link out, I'd appreciate if you did the same in your quote of my post.



So? You commented in it before I did. And now twice. So maybe you should be taking your own advice?

Also, I was responding to someone's recent question, trying to help. Not the OP's. So calm down.
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Who's not calm?

Necrothreads aren't good for just this reason. I mean, look what is happening.

I jumped in the second time to correct bad information provided by you. My advice is dont recommend folks you haven't dealt with or know anything about and without doing the least bit of research. Go check the GBU sub forum. Lots of great information there on what not to do and who not to deal with.

I wont be removing the bad link you provided. If mods want to that is their choice. It is best to be sure of what you post before you post it.
 
craytab said:
I jumped in the second time to correct bad information provided by you. My advice is dont recommend folks you haven't dealt with or know anything about and without doing the least bit of research. Go check the GBU sub forum. Lots of great information there on what not to do and who not to deal with.

I wont be removing the bad link you provided. If mods want to that is their choice. It is best to be sure of what you post before you post it.
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I'm not asking you to remove the link because I'm somehow embarrassed by it. I'm not - someone asked where to find a product, and I found a listing from someone whose name I've seen many, many times on BladeForums. I happened to miss the banning drama, sure, but his work has been mentioned favorably before.

In fact, searching through BladeForums is why I knew of that maker in the first place. So much for your advice.

It's unreasonable to expect every person to know every piece of information. What is reasonable is for someone to come along and correct bad information. Which you did, so thank you. But part of that correction, in this case, is to remove that bad information so nobody stumbles across it.

If you think you're punishing me in some way, all you're doing is allowing that link to send people to that page. So if you think proving a point is worth advertising for a bad maker, fine... pretty immature, but that's your choice.
 
My advice is solid. Before any member here comisions work from a maker they should do a quick search in the Good, the bad, and the ugly sub forum. This will provide basic information on if the service provider is good, bad, or ugly. You obviously didn't search there when you provided the bad info. That's okay. People make mistakes. Now you know different. As long as you learn from it some good has come from this mess. Again, necrothreads are never good.
 
craytab said:
My advice is solid. Before any member here comisions work from a maker they should do a quick search in the Good, the bad, and the ugly sub forum. This will provide basic information on if the service provider is good, bad, or ugly. You obviously didn't search there when you provided the bad info. That's okay. People make mistakes. Now you know different. As long as you learn from it some good has come from this mess. Again, necrothreads are never good.
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And again, I've seen their work recommended many times on BladeForums, which is why I didn't think twice. Your advice to check GBU every time I mention (mention, not recommend) a maker, a dealer, or anything else is just not practical. There's really no reason to be so condescending about things - inform rather than criticize.

And this still has nothing to do with being a necrothread - this exchange has nothing to do with the OP and everything to do with a recent question about something as generic as a dangler attachment. But seeing as how I've apparently sinned against BladeForums by trying to help another member, I'll leave this thread now before it gets even more derailed.
 
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