EsKabar Question

Jax718

Jax718

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So I am getting ready to place my first Becker order and here is this little knife called the EsKabar starring at me like I need to add it to my cart. I think this knife is cool beans but I just am not sure what I would do with it? I almost always have a 3-4 inch folder on me as well as a SAK Farmer or a multi-tool. Do theese little knives such as the EsKabar fill a role that the above folder and farmer wouldn't? What am I missing here?
 
Jax718 said:
So I am getting ready to place my first Becker order and here is this little knife called the EsKabar starring at me like I need to add it to my cart. I think this knife is cool beans but I just am not sure what I would do with it? I almost always have a 3-4 inch folder on me as well as a SAK Farmer or a multi-tool. Do theese little knives such as the EsKabar fill a role that the above folder and farmer wouldn't? What am I missing here?
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There's a vid I did on here, of Ethan destructing one, it bends 55 degrees before it breaks, and that was 6th time of being bent. I kept slipping out and tearing wood out of the test block. Damn tough knife, well worth the money.

Moose
 
if you are use to carrying folders and sak's I think you may find carrying a fixed blade as an edc a little trial-some, nonetheless very doable.. It's not quite as simple as clipping onto your pants or slipping into your pocket..

IMO a fixed blade for utility is a little cumbersome and draws a lot of attention from people when deploying, that's what I like most about them:D

You may enjoy it as a necker on the hip in the pocket, I've been known to carry 2 fixed and a folder, with a multi-tool just to try it out for a week.. with no problems..

but to answer your question directly, they fill no role as an urban edc that your farmer shouldn't fill.. but I say, check it out and see if its for you.
 
A fixed blade on your person for EDC is something that I will never be without.

JGON
 
I *could* field dress my deer with my SAK but bleah - what a pain to clean the knife afterward. My Becker Necker though - workes beautifully.

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I was carrying my SAK at the time as well, by the way. ... and my BK-2.

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Beckerhead #42
 
So I ordered the BK2 and went ahead and got the BK14 and the belt clip as well. I figured why not? I will try it out and if I dont like it as an EDC I will just piggy back it to a bigger blade with a sheath set up. I have purchased my first Beckers folks and I hope to like them as much as you all do. Thanks for all the input from you guys.:thumbup:
 
be sure to post pics and your thoughts on them when they come in..

congrats..You will be blown away by the BK2 and I know you'll love the Escabar as 2 of my favs collaborate.. I have to many small fixed blades at the moment, but someday I may get me a Becker:D
 
Wow you made that decision within 42 minutes of posting this thread. You should consider politics as a career choice.

Nice job on the Beckers!

JGON
 
Jax718 said:
So I ordered the BK2 and went ahead and got the BK14 and the belt clip as well. I figured why not? I will try it out and if I dont like it as an EDC I will just piggy back it to a bigger blade with a sheath set up. I have purchased my first Beckers folks and I hope to like them as much as you all do. Thanks for all the input from you guys.:thumbup:
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I've had mine on me since I got it. First to go on in the morning, last to come off at night. Stays on the nightstand, next to Mr. Series 70. I carry mine IWB strong side 4 o'clock, Mr. Series 70, rides 3 o'clock. Damn good combo.

You're gonna love it, I will be posting here in a day or two some pice, I finally stripped it squared the back, now, she's a real rider.

Moose
 
My babies, 1978, 1975, Ebony and Ivory

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Moose
 
you'll break your SAK long before you break a BK14 :)


Bladite
 
Jax718 said:
So I am getting ready to place my first Becker order and here is this little knife called the EsKabar starring at me like I need to add it to my cart. I think this knife is cool beans but I just am not sure what I would do with it? I almost always have a 3-4 inch folder on me as well as a SAK Farmer or a multi-tool. Do theese little knives such as the EsKabar fill a role that the above folder and farmer wouldn't? What am I missing here?
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I carry a SAK almost everywhere I go, but I also have a small fixed blade for rougher cutting. Never had a small fixed blade fail in the type of heavy whittling and cutting that has ruined some of my folders.
 
i love both my bk-11 and bk-14 for the price you cant go wrong im hopeing to get some scales for the two soon
i stoped beating my folders and went to these



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mmm, i'm pondering getting an EsKaBar, and finding a place (even on the internet) that can polish it up to smooth as mirror (without ruining the heat treat), and then COAT it in say, hard chrome :) mmm. fun? certainly blueing would be nice too.


Bladite
 
Hey Jax...

Thanks for buying Becker......You are going to find the 14 to be very useful when afield.....I carry a SAK rucksack every single day but, I try not to use it to baton anything or do even light prying with the blade.....Your new Fourteen will out skin, out baton, out pry, and I suspect when it comes time to cut a steak, slice salami, or whittle a fork to spear a sardine out of the can you will go for the little fixed blade first...

I LOVE SAKs........ I have carried them since I was fifteen years old(oh crap I just realized that was HALF A FRIGGING CENTURY AGO !!!!!) and I Love the fact that when I lose one I can replace it for peanuts (and I ALWAYS lose folders).......When I was doing electronic stuff in my ill spent youth I consumed (ruined) an SAK in about a year....Always money well spent..........

The Fourteen weighs about 2 1/2 ounces and is about as versatile a small knife as I own and I have had a really serious knife Jones for a VERY long time.....Enjoy....

Please share your experiences when you get a chance........

Again, thank you !!!....

ALL BEST...
ethan
 
Ethan Becker said:
Hey Jax...

Thanks for buying Becker......You are going to find the 14 to be very useful when afield.....I carry a SAK rucksack every single day but, I try not to use it to baton anything or do even light prying with the blade.....Your new Fourteen will out skin, out baton, out pry, and I suspect when it comes time to cut a steak, slice salami, or whittle a fork to spear a sardine out of the can you will go for the little fixed blade first...

I LOVE SAKs........ I have carried them since I was fifteen years old(oh crap I just realized that was HALF A FRIGGING CENTURY AGO !!!!!) and I Love the fact that when I lose one I can replace it for peanuts (and I ALWAYS lose folders).......When I was doing electronic stuff in my ill spent youth I consumed (ruined) an SAK in about a year....Always money well spent..........

The Fourteen weighs about 2 1/2 ounces and is about as versatile a small knife as I own and I have had a really serious knife Jones for a VERY long time.....Enjoy....

Please share your experiences when you get a chance........

Again, thank you !!!....


ALL BEST...
ethan
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Mr. Becker, First off thanks for taking the time to respond to my thread. I can not wait to get the EsKabar and put it through some use!! I will definitely take some pics and report back on what I think of the knives once I get them in hand.:thumbup:
 
Congrats on two very fine purchases:thumbup:.The 14 should serve you well for fine work,and the 2,ya never know when you might need to batan an elk in half!:D
 
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