First Run of BK62's to Be Released

[Makael]

Finally got here. The knife that showed up Wednesday which I thought was the 62 turned out to be the Yellowjacket.Y I had the shipping reversed.

 

[91bravo]

Excellent looking knife! Can't wait to get mine from JJ Colt! I'm gonna get my buddy to put some permanent brass pins in for me.

 

[Pàdruig]

Congrats man. Is the logo etched in? That's the first photo I've seen where it looks etched.

It is a very light etching. I suspect it will become virtually invisible once some patina occurs.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

Well the mail just came ... and the knives showed up! ... It's snowing and we are making supper but I snapped a few quick pictures of one ... it is simple but comfortable ... think it will make a great slicer and camp knife ... I'll get better pictures tomorrow ...

 

[Mike McCarter]

Mine arrived today!

My first impression is this knife is everything Ethan promised it would be. Having handled the original, the balance and feel of the 62 is very close ... it even weighs 5.5 oz. and has a tapered tang. I had to leave for work shortly after it arrived this morning so I haven't cut much yet. I whittled a bit of maple and found it to be light, nimble and slicy but hearty enough to do some work. Although the knife is well finished, the stonewashed blade and the natural walnut give it a somewhat aged and rustic character. Thank you Ethan and Ka-Bar for making this a reality.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

I will try to get better pictures tomorrow and I'll get yours sent out Monday morning 91bravo ... the handle isn't uncomfortable with the shape it feels fairly good ... it may get liners to fill out my hand a bit more ...

but I like the knife ... it will be a very good slicer and will shave wood well ... it reminds me of my dad's old hickory knife he carry hunting or most anytime we were in the woods.

 

[FAL'ER]

These handles already have linseed oil on/in them. You can smell it. The handle is tiny.

 

[The Warrior]

The handle is tiny.

I was afraid of that.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

Brass screw time. They only had 3/8 and 5/8 so I cut the 5/8 down to 1/2
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[Tanker 1/66]

Once they tarnish

 

[GeofS]

Once they tarnish

Yeah, they’re going to look sick when they patina.

 

[Pàdruig]

The handle is tiny.

I was afraid of that.

I really think that if you add liners, it will fill the hands a lot better.

That said, I have big hands and it still feels pretty good as is. I think once I put it to some work, I will know whether or not to add liners of a sort.

 

[YellowSwiss]

Oh man..when that patina reaches the level that makes it look like the original...gonna be saweeeet!

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Just in case anyone was wondering...

I was gonna post this pic!

First thing I did.
And sanded....
And Danish oil finish.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

Brass screw time. They only had 3/8 and 5/8 so I cut the 5/8 down to 1/2

those look pretty sweet on there

 

[JJ_Colt45]

I really think that if you add liners, it will fill the hands a lot better.

That said, I have big hands and it still feels pretty good as is. I think once I put it to some work, I will know whether or not to add liners of a sort.

I was about to type ... I wouldn't say the handle is tiny ... the handle is thin ... but there is just enough I can get a good full grip and it's fairly comfortable ... a liner might make it a bit better for less hand fatigue if you are using it to carve alot or shave alot of wood for tinder ... but it really doesn't feel bad at all.

 

[FAL'ER]

Tiny is or isn't ,depending on hand size.

 

[The Warrior]

Tiny is or isn't ,depending on hand size.

This.

 

[1066vik]

I ordered mine today -- a 3rd vendor (a certain iconic knife mecca a LOT closer to Mike & Ethan) has them up on their website.
no idea when it will arrive.

 

[The Warrior]

I ordered mine today -- a 3rd vendor (a certain iconic knife mecca a LOT closer to Mike & Ethan) has them up on their website.
no idea when it will arrive.

Hopefully it doesn't get stuck in St Louis hell like mine has, haha.