ESEE 6 or BK 2

Like many others have stated before me in this thread, get the ESEE 6. I've had both as well. The 6 is a much more versatile blade in general than the BK2. Plus, if you're worried about breaking the 6, ESEE's warranty will cover that if it was to ever happen....no questions asked.

Good luck in your decision!
 
I've got to say OP - jump on over to the Bladeforums Fixed Blade Exchange & pick something up there, or find a maker you like & approach him about making precisely what you want. BTW - I'm a leather sheath all the way guy myself, great taste! And I'm not only mentioning the custom route because you mentioned that $$ isn't really a concern - you can get the exact knife you want, usually with a nice leather sheath, for the cost of an esee 6 & sheath....or even less...or more. And you get what you want, it's a one of a kind, yadayadayada....that's my advice - best of luck brother!!
 
Bakhouse said:
ESEE 6 it is! Gonna buy it today. Thanks guys for your help
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And hey, come on back and post some pictures. In use even! Or at least let us know what you think. And when you get a leather sheath for it? Gotta come back and update on that!
 
I'm still more of a fan of the 6 but either will likely do just fine and the MK 2 is far more comparable than the BK2. You will need to add cost to swap the handles though.
 
I'm more of a fan of the 6 as well. They are both made by Rowen so the quality should be equal between them but, I prefer the design of the 6. A FFG blade works a bit better for slicing and general knife tasks imo. Having the finger choil allows you to get right next to the blade edge for fine work as well(which is nice on a larger knife like this imo). Another thing to consider is aftermarket scale compatibility. The MK2 isnt as compatible with aftermarket scales. To install most scales you have to at least remove the brass weights and the TKC G10 scales(some of the best imo) dont work at all unless you are prepared to modify(drill/grind) the tang.

Let us know what you decide and post some pics when you get if you can:thumbup:
 
I have both... Someone mentioned different uses. All around? The Esee. Think of this. are you going to be cleaning fish a lot? Going to be skinning deer a lot? Going to be buschcrafting a lot? Sort it out first...then choose. Can't go wrong with either. The knock on the BK2 is the ability of it. I had had one for a couple of years and have not found a weakness yet...skinned a copperhead with it.....chopped wood with it... Is it heavy? Yes. It is durable. Can't have both. But if you carry the BK2 on your waist, you will never know....weight isn't that much of an issue... I can't tell a few ounces on my waist. if so, I would be in trouble....
 
markpolchlopek said:
I have both... Someone mentioned different uses. All around? The Esee. Think of this. are you going to be cleaning fish a lot? Going to be skinning deer a lot? Going to be buschcrafting a lot? Sort it out first...then choose. Can't go wrong with either. The knock on the BK2 is the ability of it. I had had one for a couple of years and have not found a weakness yet...skinned a copperhead with it.....chopped wood with it... Is it heavy? Yes. It is durable. Can't have both. But if you carry the BK2 on your waist, you will never know....weight isn't that much of an issue... I can't tell a few ounces on my waist. if so, I would be in trouble....
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I had to Google the MK2...personally, YIKES!! I think the knife is hideous myself, but I just despise ramps and overly bulbous handles. The Esee 6 is the far superior knife, IMNHO.

So, you say in your comment above that you can't have both, meaning a durable knife that isn't also heavy. I get what you're saying, & I'm sure you know what I'm about to say...sure you can. I hate to keep beating the custom fixed drum (no I don't, I love that drum!), but all of my customs are both durable & relatively light & well balanced. Most of my knives are made with higher end steels, but really, any decent modern steel is so far superior, so much cleaner, than steels were not so long ago...HT processes are so dialed in now, there just isn't a need for steel stocks to be over 1/8" - 5/32" for med-large fixed blades. Now, there's an argument for wanting a heavier knife so it creates momentum for chopping....I guess that factor just never enters into my equations as I don't do a lot of chopping with knives. Just my 3-cents gents.
 
I think a person needs to hold a couple of full sized Beckers and I feel the same about the ESEE line.
 
KingMC said:
The ESEE will be a better chopper, as it would be longer.

The Becker will have a much more comfortable handle, especially for smaller hands, and be all but impossible to break.

They will both cut about the same due to having similar edge geometry while the ESEE will technically be a better slicer due to having thinner blade stock.

They both have warranties that will cover any normal damage, and both have also covered gross misuse too.

I've held both, I carry neither, I think the Becker handles are MUCH more comfortable than the ESEE handles and when you're using the knife a lot I think that's worth not having Micarta. The Becker is also cheaper, so another bonus.
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Weird, I find ESEE handles comfortable, and Becker handles painful to both my index finger and pinky. Such a cramped handle, that only a very small adult, or child would find it serviceable.

Ill admit, I am 6'5" but even my 16 year old hates Becker handles.

He is 6'4 though.

I'm sure Donald Trump would think they are really great though.
 
Bakhouse said:
ESEE 6 it is! Gonna buy it today. Thanks guys for your help
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Great choice. Even if you were comparing the ESEE 6 to the BK7 it is the ESEE by a mile. You will pay more for the 7 than the ESEE once you realize you have to replace the terrible scales and sheath. 80-100 bucks for micarta scales and a Spec Ops Sheath. You get a much better product out of the bag with the ESEE, at a better price, all told.
 
As stated, the ESSE 6 and the BK2 is not the most equal comparison, the ESSE 6 against the Becker BK 10 or 12 or even the BK7 (great all-arounder) would likely be a better comparison. I say that because the BK 2 is in a category or even class of its own. It's not really the best at anything except being very stout, forgiving, heavy-duty and, in large part because of the forgoing, a blast to own, use and abuse. It's the knife in my bag that I will loan on a camping trip ... and I'm not generally a knife loaner.

If the dimensions of the ESSE 6 are attractive to you and the intended mission profile of your next knife purchase than the ESSE 6 will certainly serve you well but it does not have the comfy handles of the full size Beckers. So, if longer use sessions without hot spots or discomfort are important to you and your hands are medium to large or larger then you should seriously consider a Becker BK7, 10 or 12.

Happy Hunting!
 
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