Finally / BK3 on order

CamH_16 · May 17, 2012

ozgooner said:
I'll join in the fun. I just picked up a Camillus era 3 from the Exchange section of the Aussie version of this forum so should have it next week and really interested to see how it performs, so any tests you can suggest I will try to emulate here.

How active is the Australian bladeforums anyway? Thought about signing up for it...

ozgooner · May 17, 2012

CamH_16 said:
How active is the Australian bladeforums anyway? Thought about signing up for it...

Plenty active without going overboard. Well worth checking out. Good discussion, some outstanding custom knife makers, and the odd bargain to be had on the Exchange as well. Definitely recommended. http://www.australianbladeforums.com

CamH_16 · May 18, 2012

ozgooner said:
Plenty active without going overboard. Well worth checking out. Good discussion, some outstanding custom knife makers, and the odd bargain to be had on the Exchange as well. Definitely recommended. http://www.australianbladeforums.com

Cheers.

oXide · May 18, 2012

CamH_16 said:
Heard of a store named after a large south american river? Maybe there?

That doesn't give me the chance to just fondle it before I buy. Neither do Tomars or Moosez. That's the only problem with buying online, no pre-fondling.

iahunter3 · May 18, 2012

Just read through this post and thought some of you may not have seen this. It is what the BK3 was made for and how it performs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSuZxLT8_iY

Definitely very well thought out tool!

Buck&Balls · May 18, 2012

iahunter3 said:
Just read through this post and thought some of you may not have seen this. It is what the BK3 was made for and how it performs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSuZxLT8_iY

Definitely very well thought out tool!

Nice find, exactly what i try to explain on the first side.

DOC-CANADA · May 18, 2012

Awhile ago, my buddy Phil and I took my BK-3 to play in the woods. For those of you who might not have seen the thread.

Doc

iahunter3 · May 18, 2012

DOC-CANADA said:
Awhile ago, my buddy Phil and I took my BK-3 to play in the woods. For those of you who might not have seen the thread.

Doc

I remember reading that thread, its a good one that shows how versatile the BK3 can be. Great thread. Thanks DOC!

jwh · May 18, 2012

DOC-CANADA said:
Awhile ago, my buddy Phil and I took my BK-3 to play in the woods. For those of you who might not have seen the thread.

Doc

Excellent post Doc.

DOC-CANADA · May 18, 2012

iahunter3 said:
I remember reading that thread, its a good one that shows how versatile the BK3 can be. Great thread. Thanks DOC!

jwh said:
Excellent post Doc.

Thanks guys - glad you liked it.

Doc

jwh · May 22, 2012

We were out scouting for a campsite for my son and friends for the weekend. It just so happens that the new BK3 made the trip. I wanted to get her dirty before she thought she was a safe queen. This was tested without touching up any of the edges.

remove bark / no problem
chopping / OK but not a BK9
batoning / no problems
delimbing / not as good as BK9 or BK2

I have a friend who hauls junk cars for crushing. I plan to hook up with him and try a little rescue/demolition/salvage when time permits. This will reside in my truck and do all task when needed I'm quite sure. More to come. BTW I am satisfied with this purchase and would think most would be happy with it.

Chameleonbear · May 22, 2012

Guineaman said:
I too have several Beckers I use consistently , but the 3 just kinda hangs out in the emergency box. Let us know how you test this blade and I too will (test )this blade and post pics. pm me if interested in co- reviewing this very under talk about Becker. You do a test and then I'll do the same and maybe up the test a tad and we could post pics and have a unique thread for a change! Let me know if interested.

Hell let's make it3 for 3 and I'll throw mine in the testing too.

Kabarcamper · May 22, 2012

Chameleonbear said:
Hell let's make it3 for 3 and I'll throw mine in the testing too.

Oh goody, can't wait....