How to fit ESEE micarta to the Becker BK14 & BK24

B.Mauser

B.Mauser

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So we have all heard that the ESEE micarta will fit on the BK14 & BK24 knives with a little fitting. But I have never seen what you actually have to do. So I took some pictures while fitting mine.

I am not real happy with how they fit the Becker. There is a big gap at the bottom that I dont like. I am still trying them out, trying to decide if I will keep them on my 24 or not. I do really like the color and texture of this micarta. The nicely recessed hardware is great too.


Its a very simple process. The only thing you need besides the Allen wrench is a piece of sandpaper. I used 320 grit.

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So you want to sand this plastic piece down until it goes all the way in but fits nice and tight.

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It will look like this.

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Finished

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Fantastic! Easy enough of a quick touch up that anyone can do it with some sand paper and a garbage can, House, condo, apartment, you name it...

Thanks for this, I was curious what held the slabs centered.
 
Yea, I like these scales for my 24. When I installed them though I had a bit of difficulty actually tightening the screws. It seemed that the screws weren't quite long enough or the scales were just a fraction too thick for the screws to actually catch inside the channel. I had to really wrench down on the screws/scales and they finally tightened up. When that happened, I don't think I can ever take them off now. Lol no worries.

 
Very nice! I might have to think about doing something like that.
 
I just noticed something about both 24s pictured in the thread (mine and B Mauser's), the logos are switched. When my 24 is pointed to the left, the BK&T logo is up, however, on Mauser's when his knife is pointed to the left the ESSE logo is up. I'm wondering if KA-BAR switched sides at some point.
 
I've always thought they look nice but never thought they'd feel good enough in hand. If Sh@rp was still around I'd say get some of his. Best I've ever had.
 
NJBillK said:
Fantastic! Easy enough of a quick touch up that anyone can do it with some sand paper and a garbage can, House, condo, apartment, you name it...

Thanks for this, I was curious what held the slabs centered.
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You're welcome. I've been curious too. I agree anyone can do this mod.

Hopefully this will help someone thinking about giving this a try.





Ferahgo said:
Very nice! I might have to think about doing something like that.
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I dont think they are quite as comfortable to use as the KaBar zytel. I sure think they look great though. I am going to give these a try for a while and see if I can get used to them.



NixKustoms said:
I've always thought they look nice but never thought they'd feel good enough in hand. If Sh@rp was still around I'd say get some of his. Best I've ever had.
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Yeah I only had a few Beckers when Sh@rp was selling his handles. I had a BK14 but decided I would rather spend the money on more Beckers. Sure regret that decision now. :D

Tdhurl1103 said:
I just noticed something about both 24s pictured in the thread (mine and B Mauser's), the logos are switched. When my 24 is pointed to the left, the BK&T logo is up, however, on Mauser's when his knife is pointed to the left the ESSE logo is up. I'm wondering if KA-BAR switched sides at some point.
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Wow, that is strange. I never noticed that before. On first inspection of my 24 I noticed the markings were on the opposite side from the stamped BK14's. Weird to see that they were the same on some 24's. I wonder what would make them do that? We used to be able to ask Tooj about stuff like this. I sure miss that.
 
They may be fakes...send them to me immediately for inspection. Real ones will be returned, fakes will be disposed of...
 
NCSlice said:
They may be fakes...send them to me immediately for inspection. Real ones will be returned, fakes will be disposed of...
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Boxing up all my Becker's right now. I decided I better be safe and send them all. Sure appreciate you doing this for me. I owe you big time. :D
 
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