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Help! I got to fondle Beckers at the local store!! (plural!)

Crewdawg

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This past weekend I took the kiddo to the local hunt shop to practice launching pointy sticks, and on the way out noticed that they now sell KaBars and Beckers!! They had a BK-11 (already own and love), a 15, and a 7. I LOVE the 15, although I'm not certain about that epoxy finish-it seemed kind of rough compared to the finish on my 11 and on the 7.

The 7 was much bigger than I had imagined from the photos, not too large, but it could definitely replace my shovel and axe when camping, and I have a hard time imagining carrying it while on the job nor while on a long distance hike. It seems like it would be more at home in my truck's center console or tool box.

SOoo, as I get ready to deploy overseas (again!), I am thinking the 7 would be a good welcome home present to myself later, and am trying to decide if I NEED :rolleyes: the 15 prior to leaving...it's not a need, I already carry about 7-8 blades of various size and type (Becker Necker, CRKT, SAK, leatherman, Tekna boot, rescue tool, etc) on me when on the job, but dang that 15 is nice! :thumbup:

Talk me out of it, please! :(

Also: What do you carry in the outisde pocket of the sheath? It was too small for my Altoid box, but it looks too big for a sharpening stone...suggestions?

Sorry for the long rambling post, thanks for the help!
 
The 15 is a phenomenal knife. It doesn't seem small, by any means, but I probably wouldn't dig or chop with it.

I like my 7 a lot, but if I were to choose a large Becker to replace a shovel and axe, it'd be the BK9 for sure.
 
Help? What, you need a hand carrying all of 'em out to your car? :D
 
Talk you out of it? Sorry my friend. You've come to the wrong place for that.
Buy both. Problem solved. You won't have to worry about it after that.
I like my new BK-7. But that 5 and 15 have really been calling my name lately. Yep I need a 5.
 
Crewdawg said:
The 7 was much bigger than I had imagined from the photos, not too large, but it could definitely replace my shovel and axe when camping, and I have a hard time imagining carrying it while on the job nor while on a long distance hike. It seems like it would be more at home in my truck's center console or tool box.
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I would not recommend using it as a shovel, keep a shovel around for that. We just had a member snap their blade using it for digging and prying. I'm not going to link the thread because I believe it got locked and I don't want to resurrect an old ghost. It is also not covered by the warranty, though they may or may not replace it anyways.
 
RogueBowie said:
I would not recommend using it as a shovel, keep a shovel around for that. We just had a member snap their blade using it for digging and prying. I'm not going to link the thread because I believe it got locked and I don't want to resurrect an old ghost. It is also not covered by the warranty, though they may or may not replace it anyways.
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I saw that thread - took me a few days to recover from the sight of a snapped-in-two Becker. :nightmare:

i was thinking in terms of a survival situation, being applied as a shovel/prybar, certinly not around the house nor when I am within reach of my truck, which would have all of the above tools stowed and included in my kit. The 7 is definitely hefty, and I am convinced it would take a great amount of force to break that substantial blade.

That said, I like mrn8's suggestion to go even bigger, with the BK9...after all, if yer gonna go big...

Having slept on it, I think the 15 has my name on it and needs to go with me the next time I "happen" to be going by that store (tomorrow). ;)

Thanks for the link to tweener pouch contents, Thrillbilly, that has me thinking...:thumbup:
 
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