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I Bought a BK2

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Bakojohn

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I had been searching for a camp/survival knife for a few months. I was looking for something with at least a 5" blade. The knives I settled on were, the Becker BK2, the Ontario Afghan, and the ESEE 5. The Afghan quickly fell out of the running because it lacked and extended pommel and lanyard hole. I was able to handle both the BK2 and the ESEE 5 side by side and compare the two. The ESEE is a fine knife the fit and finish is excellent, awesome Kydex sheath and no questions asked warrantee. Now for the BK2 fit and finish is excellent, awesome composite/glass filled nylon sheath and from my research KA-BAR will replace it as long as you didn't blow it up with dynamite. Now I had to look at price, ESEE 5 $150.00 +- and the BK2 $60.00 +-. In this economy and on my limited budget I went with the BK2. I don't want anyone to think that I made a compromise, rather what i made IMO was and informed decision. I thought the BK2 felt a little better in my hand and I fell in love.

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A little cord wrap, about 12'
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The sheath was a little to tight for my taste, so I loosened it up a bit. Retention is still just as good and my thumb thanks me.
 
Congratulations on the purchase! I think it really is a great choice for a first Becker knife. I love mine a lot. Planning to do any mods?
 
Welcome to the Becker Forum and Bladeforums, glad you stopped in.

Hang your hat up on the closest branch, and grab a spot by the fire, Warrior is gonna do a belly dance soon. We'll probably throw up, but hey, that's entertainement. :D

Made a great purchase for you first BKT, solid, rugged, dependable, and it carries a level of confidence in your equipment that most knives will never match.

Good job.

Once again welcome, and keep an eye out for the The Warrior Belly Dance, it will help you lose weight.:D

Moose
 
Thanks all for the warm Welcome. I was in the service a while back, 85-88. My old woodland pancho liner wore out and I bought a new acu one for my get out in the woods gear. I cant wait to get out there and show the BK2 some outdoor lovin.
 
Bakojohn said:
Thanks all for the warm Welcome. I was in the service a while back, 85-88. My old woodland pancho liner wore out and I bought a new acu one for my get out in the woods gear. I cant wait to get out there and show the BK2 some outdoor lovin.
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Check your local laws and statutes.

Outdoor lovin' and Beckers can sometimes be illegal.

Don't ask, its a long story.

And it doesn't involve The Warrior, either.

Perverts. :D

Moose
 
moosez45 said:
Welcome to the Becker Forum and Bladeforums, glad you stopped in.

Hang your hat up on the closest branch, and grab a spot by the fire, Warrior is gonna do a belly dance soon. We'll probably throw up, but hey, that's entertainement. :D

Made a great purchase for you first BKT, solid, rugged, dependable, and it carries a level of confidence in your equipment that most knives will never match.

Good job.

Once again welcome, and keep an eye out for the The Warrior Belly Dance, it will help you lose weight.:D

Moose
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He's just jealous of my sexay self. Hater's gonna hate. :D

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i am gonna be gettin a few of the becker knives here pretty soon and i am going to put carbon fiber handles on it. anyone know the costs on the new knives
 
Welcome to the World of Becker, You have your pretty picture, now all you need to do is start building it's character by putting it to use. I have had mine for about 5 months and can say it's a workhorse! I love mine!IMG_7047.jpg
 
Excellent choice!!
The BK-2 is my first Becker, I added the IPE handles and I really like the way it looks, Haven't gotten out to use it yet but I will.

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I don't want to steal this thread, but I just wanted to ask a Newbie question. Is it worth getting the BK 10 at $150 + or simply the BK 2 at around $65. Does the BK 10 have anything over the BK 2. Oh, and I know one of the answers. "Buy both".
 
JAFHR said:
I don't want to steal this thread, but I just wanted to ask a Newbie question. Is it worth getting the BK 10 at $150 + or simply the BK 2 at around $65. Does the BK 10 have anything over the BK 2. Oh, and I know one of the answers. "Buy both".
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BK10 isn't made anymore so it depends on your budget I guess.
 
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