I got to fondle a BK-9

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KennyB

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Hey there everyone, I'm not a Beckerhead but I was just visiting my sister for Thanksgiving and her boyfriend has a BK-9 that he keeps in his truck as part of a survival kit and everything. He's a really cool guy, didn't even know he had it until we got started talking about knives.

Anyway, it was a lot nicer than I had thought it would be in hand than from seeing pictures of it. The blade is much thinner than I expected, much lighter than I thought, and the width of the blade was quite impressive in person. The handle was also A LOT nicer and more comfortable in hand than it looked.

I still can't see myself ever really needing a BK-9 for anything though. I have a Buck 119 and it's the biggest knife I own, and I basically never use it. But I kinda of want to check out something from the Becker line that I might like and have more use for. Been wanting to get a BK-14 for a while since I love my Izula. The BK-2 looks pretty cool, but as I have barely any use for the Buck 119 I doubt I would ever really need it AND it's 1/4" blade :P

Anyway, just thought I'd post about that. It's a lot different actually getting to hold and see a blade in hand than juts seeing pictures of it.
 
you should get a becker i just recently got the bk2 and its nearly replaced my other fixed blades though i still like too take my kabar mk1 out too the woods for a bit of foundling as well!!:eek:
 
For overall usefulness and ease of carry it's hard to beat the 14. I've been edc-ing mine for a few months now and it has pretty much replaced all of my folders.
 
I know that the bk-2 gets the "too thick" wrap quite often but like you said you really need to fondel one and try it out before making the assumption because it may be thick but its pretty much limitless on what it can do in capeable hands. Next to the BK-9 the 2 is my favorite go to blade. But thats just my 2 cents!
 
Surprising what you can do with a 1/4" blade:

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I really don't NEED a BK9 but I use mine all the time. It makes some chores very enjoyable and fun. I haven't picked up a hatchet or axe for months....

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My point exactly warrior! Those pics are exactly what i was talking about when i made that post!
 
For a guy that doesn't use big knives the BK11/14 or BK16/17 would probably suit you well. Next year the BK10 is supposed to come out, roughly the same size as a BK2 but thinner like the 9 or 7. Probably bigger than you're looking for but it will be the smallest of the fullsize beckers.

Personally I love the BK9. I think it's one of the most versatile tools you can have in the woods. I like the BK2 for a just-in-case (aka a :rolleyes: "survival" :barf: knife). I keep one on my pistol belt when I go up into the mountains.
 
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