How many Beckers do you have?

Béma · Jun 20, 2015

I got one 15 and one of them beer openers with the sharp handle.. the 11 I believe.

Battleship · Jun 20, 2015

I have a 4,5,9,15

Anthony_UK · Jun 20, 2015

Cody4x4 said:
Ok guys so realizing that I've gone beyond the point of general interest and am well into the obsession level of liking Beckers, I'm curious to see into my future a bit and see what others have amounted to.

Right now I have:

BK 2
BK 11 with micarta scales
BK 11 Serrated with the tan sheath
BK 14 older roll stamped version (was cord wrapped, waiting on scales in the mail)
BK 17

Most have been modded a little in various ways, but with the exception of the serrated BK 11, all of them get the spines ground for use with a ferro rod.

and I'm currently in the process of working towards owning one of each model (have been looking for a Brute at the right price for a while now)

I currently have 4
BK 7
BK 9
BK 16
BK 2-2

I will no doubt be buying more at some later date...

It's all Chris Tanner's fault! ($&@&!!!!)

Yeah, good blades (but to be honest not too wild on the o'l BK 2-2, thick blade but skeletonized tang? And 2 inches short of epic,)

granitestateofmind · Jun 20, 2015

Anthony_UK said:
I currently have 4
BK 7
BK 9
BK 16
BK 2-2

I will no doubt be buying more at some later date...

It's all Chris Tanner's fault! ($&@&!!!!)

Yeah, good blades (but to be honest not too wild on the o'l BK 2-2, thick blade but skeletonized tang? And 2 inches short of epic,)

The BK2 is epic in it's own way....and a little easier to carry than the 3 pound knife it would be if it were bigger. Skeletonized tang? Still is pretty indestructible most of the time. If you don't do anything....ill-advised, let's say, it will still last a lifetime. If you need something longer, you can use your 7 or your 9. Personally, while I don't care much for the 7, I still own one....though it's modded heavily. Now, I love it.

zzyzzogeton · Jun 20, 2015

More than I need, fewer than I will have and not as many as I want.

Never specifically counted before. Had to check my inventory lists. I've given away 9 more than are listed here.

Cincinnati - 1 DivTul
Blackjack - 2 RBK, 2 BK2, 2 BK4, 1 BK5
Camillus - 4 BK2 (3 SG), 4 BK3, 1 BK4, 2 BK6, 2 BK7, 1 BK71, 1 BK77, 4 BK9 (1 sterile), 1 BK11
Kabar - 5 BK2, 1 BK2 MilSpec SG, 2 BK3, 2 BK4, 4 BK5, 3 BK7, 8 BK9, 4 BK11, 1 BK14, 2 BK14SG, 3 BK15, 2 BK16, 2 BK17, 1 BK24

Camillus/Kabar - 1 BK10LE

Becker/Esee Kitchen Knives - 2 sets - user set and backup set

Non-BK&T Becker - 1

So the count right now is (always subject to change) - 83

omenwolf · Jun 20, 2015

Bladite said:
if i were you, i'd keep that parang

May I ask why prey tell?

knifejunkie1928 · Jun 20, 2015

zzyzzogeton said:
More than I need, fewer than I will have and not as many as I want. Never specifically counted before. Had to check my inventory lists. I've given away 9 more than are listed here.

Cincinnati - 1 DivTul
Blackjack - 2 RBK, 2 BK2, 2 BK4, 1 BK5
Camillus - 4 BK2 (3 SG), 4 BK3, 1 BK4, 2 BK6, 2 BK7, 1 BK71, 1 BK77, 4 BK9 (1 sterile), 1 BK11
Kabar - 5 BK2, 1 BK2 MilSpec SG, 2 BK3, 2 BK4, 4 BK5, 3 BK7, 8 BK9, 4 BK11, 1 BK14, 2 BK14SG, 3 BK15, 2 BK16, 2 BK17, 1 BK24

Camillus/Kabar - 1 BK10LE

Becker/Esee Kitchen Knives - 2 sets - user set and backup set

Non-BK&T Becker - 1

So the count right now is (always subject to change) - 83

I think zzyzzogeton wins.

zzyzzogeton · Jun 20, 2015

knifejunkie1928 said:
I think zzyzzogeton wins.

Oh, no. bladite, guyon, ethan and several others have way more than I do.

Cody4x4 · Jun 20, 2015

zzyzzogeton said:
Oh, no. bladite, guyon, ethan and several others have way more than I do.

Now that I think of it, I can't recall any pics of Ethan's collection - that has got to be sweet (not to mention some very cool prototypes and preproductions I would assume)

eon blue apocalypse · Jun 21, 2015

Just one: a BK-5, it arrived yesterday, and I'm in love.

Not sure what's next...but There Will Be Many.

Cody4x4 · Jun 21, 2015

eon blue apocalypse said:
Just one: a BK-5, it arrived yesterday, and I'm in love.

Not sure what's next...but There Will Be Many.

Don't worry once the obsession hits you don't stop... Let's put it this way, today I used a bk11 to open a box from Amazon that contained my new bk4, bk5, and bk15 haha

Anthony_UK · Jun 21, 2015

granitestateofmind said:
The BK2 is epic in it's own way....and a little easier to carry than the 3 pound knife it would be if it were bigger. Skeletonized tang? Still is pretty indestructible most of the time. If you don't do anything....ill-advised, let's say, it will still last a lifetime. If you need something longer, you can use your 7 or your 9. Personally, while I don't care much for the 7, I still own one....though it's modded heavily. Now, I love it.

I compare the BK 2-2 to the British MOD knife, (the BK 2 looks like a shorter but better made version of the MOD) to me 7 inches is the sweet spot for heavy usage, I was hoping the 2 inch difference would not be an issue, but when it comes to batoning it is noticeable, as for the tang, I understand that earlier models of the BK 2 were in full tang?, I would have preferred that, and while a skeletonized tang is better than a stick tang (which could also last a life time) it's never going to have the durability of full tang, sure any tang could last a life time, (given optimal conditions) but a full tang will take more abuse,
(I'm currently messing with a Ontario RD Tanto, incredibly tough knife (5160 spring steel, 1/4 inch thick, full tang just under 7 inches, weighs a ton, really bad craftsmanship, which is a shame, but there is still a good knife in there)

I value durability in my knives, I want to know no matter how much abuse I put the knife through it will still be there, (within realistic, but extreme use and abuse)

The only advantage of the thickness of the BK 2 is in the extra weight in chopping,
Woulda scored more for durability for full tang, woulda scored more for a longer blade (but that could just be me)

With the options I have of other blades, the BK 2 is on early retirement, (not a bad knife, just not my knife)

I know it's a fan favorite, it just doesn't click with me, sorry LOL

Gassy · Jun 21, 2015

Anthony_UK said:
I compare the BK 2-2 to the British MOD knife, (the BK 2 looks like a shorter but better made version of the MOD) to me 7 inches is the sweet spot for heavy usage, I was hoping the 2 inch difference would not be an issue, but when it comes to batoning it is noticeable, as for the tang, I understand that earlier models of the BK 2 were in full tang?, I would have preferred that, and while a skeletonized tang is better than a stick tang (which could also last a life time) it's never going to have the durability of full tang, sure any tang could last a life time, (given optimal conditions) but a full tang will take more abuse,
(I'm currently messing with a Ontario RD Tanto, incredibly tough knife (5160 spring steel, 1/4 inch thick, full tang just under 7 inches, weighs a ton, really bad craftsmanship, which is a shame, but there is still a good knife in there)

I value durability in my knives, I want to know no matter how much abuse I put the knife through it will still be there, (within realistic, but extreme use and abuse)

The only advantage of the thickness of the BK 2 is in the extra weight in chopping,
Woulda scored more for durability for full tang, woulda scored more for a longer blade (but that could just be me)

With the options I have of other blades, the BK 2 is on early retirement, (not a bad knife, just not my knife)

I know it's a fan favorite, it just doesn't click with me, sorry LOL

What is your preferred knife?

Anthony_UK · Jun 21, 2015

Open to ideas, always looking, I prefer 7 inches, and thick stock, etc,

Still looking, every knife has it's con's and pro's,

Of the Beckers, I'd say the 7, (looks like a large type 40 scaple blade crossed with a shark)

Gassy · Jun 21, 2015

Anthony_UK said:
Open to ideas, always looking, I prefer 7 inches, and thick stock, etc,

Still looking, every knife has it's con's and pro's,

Of the Beckers, I'd say the 7, (looks like a large type 40 scaple blade crossed with a shark)

It is a great knife, it's often referred to as "The little black dress" of the Becker blades. My preference is the BK16.

Oh and welcome to the forum.

keroscene · Jun 21, 2015

My modest little fam...

Anthony_UK · Jun 21, 2015

Gassy said:
It is a great knife, it's often referred to as "The little black dress" of the Becker blades. My preference is the BK16.

Oh and welcome to the forum.

Yeah, the 16 is nice, thinking of buying another one,

Cheers for the welcome

jius · Jun 21, 2015

Anthony_UK said:
...The only advantage of the thickness of the BK 2 is in the extra weight in chopping,
Woulda scored more for durability for full tang,

I thought I would have liked a full solid tang too, but there is a mix of heat treatment at points on the blade so the part with skeletonised area will handle forces different than blade area, so it should balance out and be just as tough as the full tang version. I do prefer the new one for the pommel and BK2 does seem to attract the nay-sayers quoting the length as its let down, but unless you are trying to chop through the stump of a mighty thick tree, it packs great punch for its weight. I mainly use it for wood processing and camp workhorse stuff, so never have the need to process huge thick wood, as smaller stuff would be better and easier to get fires going. But each to their own, but there is food for thought in why after many years BK2 is still a top, if not the #1 top, seller in BK&T lineup

knifejunkie1928 · Jun 21, 2015

Cody4x4 said:
Now that I think of it, I can't recall any pics of Ethan's collection - that has got to be sweet (not to mention some very cool prototypes and preproductions I would assume)

I've don't think there are any photos of Ethan's collection. pretty sure everyone here would love to see it.

knifejunkie1928 · Jun 21, 2015

zzyzzogeton said:
More than I need, fewer than I will have and not as many as I want. Never specifically counted before. Had to check my inventory lists. I've given away 9 more than are listed here.

Cincinnati - 1 DivTul
Blackjack - 2 RBK, 2 BK2, 2 BK4, 1 BK5
Camillus - 4 BK2 (3 SG), 4 BK3, 1 BK4, 2 BK6, 2 BK7, 1 BK71, 1 BK77, 4 BK9 (1 sterile), 1 BK11
Kabar - 5 BK2, 1 BK2 MilSpec SG, 2 BK3, 2 BK4, 4 BK5, 3 BK7, 8 BK9, 4 BK11, 1 BK14, 2 BK14SG, 3 BK15, 2 BK16, 2 BK17, 1 BK24

Camillus/Kabar - 1 BK10LE

Becker/Esee Kitchen Knives - 2 sets - user set and backup set

Non-BK&T Becker - 1

So the count right now is (always subject to change) - 83

What does a milspec kabar bk2 look like?

I know camillus had the bk2SG, bk7SG, bk71, bk91, bk101.