First Becker: BK14

[keroscene]

I did enjoy it last weekend when I wore it on my belt all weekend. I unfortunately haven't worn it this week with school starting back up.

Keroscene, Thanks for the comment about the wrap. Glad I could help make up your mind. I have to say I originally wanted blue as I saw a picture (I believe on here) of a bk14 wrapped with blue paracord, and it looked amazing. When I went to order the cord I was not sure what color blue would produce the color I was looking for. So I decided to go with the red and call it good. It turned out amazing I think, and I really like the overall look of the knife.

I totally agree! Oh, and get a 9 ASAP! My first was a 7 and bigghoss and spidercobenchmadekai harassed me into getting the 9. AND, they were totally right! Best decision I've made thus far

 

[tfields]

congrats on the bk14 mine has been my edc knife for sometime now.

 

[anbrumm]

So are you going to fully strip? I did my 11. Dont see any reasons why you wouldnt. The only issue was that since there wasnt any coating, some rust did start to form in the small holes and bottle opener part where it was hard to clean but the 14 and 24 dont have that design so you shouldnt have a problem keeping it rust free.

Also if you strip it are you going to force patina?

I honestly haven't made up my mind as to if I will or not yet. I plan on keeping the coating on until it starts getting to a point where I am ready to take it off.
When I do strip it I will do a forced patina. I was watching a video, and I kind of liked the results that you can get from forcing with a grapefruit. It has all of the little veins of the grapefruit on the blade. The video I saw of it made the knife look really cool IMO.

 

[tman038]

congrats on the 14. its a great knife... (as you know). welcome!

 

[Chalet]

Exactly. You NEED a 9. And you also need a 16 or if you can handle the awesomeness, a 17.

You just can't not have a 9. A certain shop in the woods gives free apple fritters to owners of a BK9. A BK9 will decrease your chances of a meteor killing you. You will have no enemies and there will be nothing in your way. Why? Why you say? BECAUSE THE 9 IS KING!!



'Grats on the 14, though. It was my first Becker, too.

That is just a really cool picture.