EXTREME picture ... New Becker in the House

Guyon

Guyon

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Finally picked up one of the Becker BK-77's from Tom at Chestnut Ridge Knife Shop.

Though the standard, carbon-steel BK-7 was the first Becker I bought, it hasn't been my favorite of the line. However, for reasons I can't quite put my finger on, I appreciate the Extreme S30V version more than the carbon-steel version. This one feels good in the hand, and it came nice and sharp out of the box. Of course, I like the micarta scales; I put them on every Becker model I own. The Extreme also came with a Spec-Ops sheath that is heads above the typical Camillus nylon offering. Looking forward to giving this rig a try.

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Congrats, Guyon. She's a beaut, and you may as well get 'em while the gettings good! :thumbup:
 
She's a beaute! Curious as to how she holds up to some punishment. S30V in a big blade, may be something special.
 
Hey Guyon, now you definately have a "Full House"!

I am EXTREMELY interested in your observations comparing the BK77 to the BK7 for edge retention & performance.

Please keep us posted.
 
sweet! i'll ask for one for my birthday :)

and a pony :}

bladite
 
I'm not sure about the pony but I know where you can get a BK77, but shhhhhh, its a secret.;)

Dead men tell no tales, Dealer don't tell about good deals:mad:

Tom
Chestnut Ridge Knife Shop
 
This is really a great knife that was designed to compete with the Yarborough and Strider offerings at a reduced price and general availability. Ethan's desire was to offer a stainless knife for users around a marine or tropical environment and stainless fills a need there. His clip point design and edge geometry is better than 90% of the combat knives on the market. It is a shame that they are hard to come by because of the Camillus debacle.
I prefer carbon steel knives but this knife wasn't designed for me, it was designed for people who wanted stainless!
 
Were do you guys get all of the cool avatar's? I tried to make one it turned out so small I couldn't see it.

Tom
Chestnut Ridge Knife Shop
 
Anthony Lombardo said:
Ethan's desire was to offer a stainless knife for users around a marine or tropical environment and stainless fills a need there.
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The weak point in this regard, to me at least, is the regular carbon steel in the bolts and screws. Over time, in a highly corrosive environment, the bolts would go before anything else. Tom was good enough to sell me some stainless bolts along with the knife. If you pick up a BK-77 from him, ask and see if he has any more stainless bolts left. Mine need a little grinding to fit, but that's no big deal.
 
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