Hypothetical BK-16LE Steel Type

[vittorioe89]

Just thought I would get the general consensus on type of steel for the hypothetical bk16.

 

[jarodmichael]

1095cv

 

[trailbum]

1095cv

Same here.

 

[vittorioe89]

Man, a lot of people happy with more of the same. Surprising but speaks to the quality of 1095.

 

[SoldMyHat]

1095 would keep it affordable.

Also, it could be done in a custom color with the BeckerHead logo on it in place of the BK16 etch.

And if you don't already have a BH# then you could get an honorary one for the purchase.

 

[vittorioe89]

I like the honorary beckerhead number idea... seeing as how I don't yet have one You think D2 would make it much more expensive?

 

[SoldMyHat]

D2 is harder. So it's harder to manufacture a knife from it. So I hear anyway. Manufacturing costs go up. I am sure the raw material cost is higher too. So more pricey.

 

[ac700wildcat]

Kabar already does D2, so it wouldn't be as expensive as trying to do it in any of the other steels. I'm under the impression that this would be a Bladeforums knife not a Beckerhead or Becker forums knife, so why the talk of Beckerhead logos and such?

 

[vittorioe89]

i just dont see what would be the point of having a LE in the same steel type (as much as i love the quality and affordability of 1095). Why not just buy a standard production run, strip and add micarta? I could see an affordable stainless over D2 though.

 

[SoldMyHat]

Just think it would be cool. Can't really be a beckerhead without bladeforums. So not like they aren't tied together.

 

[EK20]

1095 would keep it affordable.

Also, it could be done in a custom color with the BeckerHead logo on it in place of the BK16 etch.

And if you don't already have a BH# then you could get an honorary one for the purchase.

I really like this idea. :thumbup:

 

[Wolf_1989]

1095 is one of my favorite steels. I have more knives in 1095 than anything else.

 

[vittorioe89]

I just want a Becker in something different

 

[The Warrior]

I just want a Becker in something different

Why is that?

 

[Bladite]

154cm would best

s30v might be desirable, but probably won't happen

D2 is very possible, but doesn't thrill me

 

[vittorioe89]

Almost all of my knives and all 3 of my Beckers are in 1095. I'd like to see something different. Curiosity mainly, also the tweeners are already to be made in 1095. Seems redundant.

 

[vittorioe89]

154cm would best

s30v might be desirable, but probably won't happen

D2 is very possible, but doesn't thrill me

I can get down with stainless but why do you favor the 154cm? Would it be more cost effective or just personal preference? I don't have much experience with the quality stainless types.

 

[bchan77]

My choice of steel is not on the list --- M4.

 

[FAL'ER]

I don't see the point of going 1095 on a special run. This is a golden opportunity to get a stainless one built up.

 

[TriviaMonster]

Oh man a Becker in 3V or M4 would be just unbelievably cool. My pants just got smaller.