Future Becker knives

[jbass]

Well, you better answer the call. You won't be disappointed.

What's that old saying...Give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach him to fish and he eats for a lifetime. Same logic applies. I like my ESEE, and it's good for a days use, but but when i grab my 12, I never want to put it down. But that applies to all my BK's, the only limitation is how i can think to put them to use.

Answer that call brother!!!

I answered the call, Munzer.

 

[PatrickKnight]

I answered the call, Munzer.

Honestly the BK12 with micarta and the ESEE 6 with TKC G10 are about as good as it gets from a production mid sized knife. I have likes and dislikes of both, I love the grind of the 12 but the over all shape of the 6. You would be hard pressed to go wrong with either, but for my medium sized hands I find the ESEE to be more comfortable.

The 12 is my favorite of the entire Becker line and will likely stay that way (unless a miracle happens and Rowen starts making the 16).

 

[Munzer]

I answered the call, Munzer.

Congratulations jbass - I don't think you will have any buyers remorse with the purchase. It's a very handy knife; the blade length, handle comfort, fit and finish are top notch. I'm not a collector, all my knives are users, some are used more than others, and I know you will be well served with the BK12. Keep us posted on your thoughts once you've had a chance to put the knife to good use.

 

[Ausseknifeknut]

I lied , I caved and bought a 15

 

[dizrack420]

Well I was thinking what my ideal future Becker would be so I drew one. I call it the bk25 ( as long as there isn't a bk25 already, don't think there is) because it borrows from the bk2 and bk5.

Specs (my ideal, I carry a hatchet or hawk and bahco Laplander):
Length: 10 3/8" (264mm)
Blade Length: 5" (127mm)
Blade Height: 1 9/16" (40mm)
Width: 1/8" (3mm)
Full convex grind from spine to edge

Specs (production version):
Length: 10 3/8" (264mm)
Blade Length: 5" (127mm)
Blade height: 1 9/16" (40mm)
Width: 3/16” (4.5mm ish)
Full flat grind

BK25

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[Semper Praesidio]

Well I was thinking what my ideal future Becker would be so I drew one. I call it the bk25 ( as long as there isn't a bk25 already, don't think there is) because it borrows from the bk2 and bk5.

Specs (my ideal, I carry a hatchet or hawk and bahco Laplander):
Length: 10 3/8" (264mm)
Blade Length: 5" (127mm)
Blade Height: 1 9/16" (40mm)
Width: 1/8" (3mm)
Full convex grind from spine to edge

Specs (production version):
Length: 10 3/8" (264mm)
Blade Length: 5" (127mm)
Blade height: 1 9/16" (40mm)
Width: 3/16” (4.5mm ish)
Full flat grind

BK25

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I'm digging it. I can see a few different practical applications. Any particular reason why you didn't do an exposed pommel?

 

[SilentJohn]

you should check out the Becker knife ideas thread

 

[dizrack420]

No exposed pommel because I've never used it for anything on my bk2 and it is just extra handle weight, I always carry a hatchet or hawk that I can hammer with anyways.

 

[Dexwithers]

Actually the pommel is not made for hammering. It's designed to use with a baton to force the tip of the knife into a piece of wood. Pretty handy in some circumstances.
The cutouts in the tang are to reduce handle weight.

 

[dizrack420]

Either way is fine, I prefer no pommel though.

 

[dopenerd]

I would like a bk1 and bk6... this kukri sounds interesting and so does a revised 6.

 

[Dexwithers]

Either way is fine, I prefer no pommel though.

I hear ya. I wish a couple of my Beckers didn't have them either. Probably gonna take the pommel of of my BK5.

 

[mountainmist]

I hear ya. I wish a couple of my Beckers didn't have them either. Probably gonna take the pommel of of my BK5.

I'm listening! Post up some pics when you're done, will ya?

 

[Dexwithers]

I'm listening! Post up some pics when you're done, will ya?

Sure thing, might be a while tho. Got lot's of other projects ahead of that one! lol