Inner tube users (BK2 & stock sheath content)

[whopper]

I ran across something with my new BK2 I thought I would share........

I planned on using an inner tube on the handle of my BK2 to make it grip better. Yesterday I picked up some tubes and cut one up and put it on. Well it felt good but I decided to put another one on top, i.e. two layers of inner tube. It felt perfect!:thumbup:

I tried to snap the handle to my sheath and it wouldn't snap.

With two layers of inner tube on the handle the sheath would not snap at all. With one inner tube it would snap but takes a lot of effort. Also I noticed that if the inner tube is too close to the blade end of the handle it will interfere with the fit into the sheath as well.

For me it's not a big deal as I have ordered a Spec-Ops Sheath but thought it maybe would be useful information to others who may be thinking of using this handle modification.

whopper aka Bill

 

[PayetteRucker]

Phooey, I don't have any mountain tubes handy or I'd try it myself. I can't get a road tube to stretch far enough to fit around a Becker handle...

 

[whopper]

Phooey, I don't have any mountain tubes handy or I'd try it myself. I can't get a road tube to stretch far enough to fit around a Becker handle...

The inner tube I used was a Schwinn 24" Basic Tube, (fits sizes 24" x 1.75" - 2.125"). It went on rather easily even the second layer.

 

[tman038]

I agree. I currently have an inner tube on my 2 to help with the grip. I can barely get it snapped with one. I did recently buy some Bolivian Rosewood to attempt to make some scales for it. It will be my first attempt so i am hoping it comes out ok. we shall see.... lol