Izula/Becker Necker Question

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Since I'm new to this world of knives, I've seen alot of these neck knives (Izula/Becker Necker/etc). What is the benefit of not having a handle or handle scales?
 
The knives are lighter and thinner for carry. They allow the end-line user to customize them to suit, such as with paracord wrap or after-market scales. Not having scales also makes them somewhat cheaper: Note here that the original model Izulas are $10 cheaper than the Izula IIs, which include scales (the handles on the IIs are also slightly longer).
 
AG is totally correct.

There are a few designers and hand;e makers who will make the scales for the BK11, usually out of wood. KA-BAR offers the scales made out of micarta as an after market mod. My wife has some on her BK11, and she likes them a lot.

Being completely candid here, I think the 11 is a better knife with the scales, but many people opt for no scales at all. Ethan Becker himself carries an 11 when camping with no scales or paracord on the handle.

I don't know anything much about the ESSE Izula knives, I don't own any of them. But their scales are awesome.

Crappy Zombie Apocalypse Paracord wrap


KA-BAR Micarta Scales. This is a pic when the scales were brand new. Now they are darker in color, and looks really great.


KA-BAR Becker BK24 with the ESSE Izula micarta scales attached. Love these scales!!
 
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If you want to be as discreet as possible then you can leave the handle plain, or cord wrap it. This gives a smaller foot print. Also, a plain handle is easier to clean. However, the black G10 scales for the Izula and the micarta scales for the Izula II make a huge difference when actually using the knife. Get the scales. You can take them off if you should so desire.
 
I don't know guys. When I use knives it gets messy and how would I get mango pulp out of the paracord wrap without making it wet? And then how would I dry it fast so it doesn't rust?
I like me no scales or wrap unless somebody smarter can help me out. Same reason I'm always hesitant with with wet stuff and folders. Don't want any stuff creeping into the handle pivot etc.
 
Jens Schuetz said:
I don't know guys. When I use knives it gets messy and how would I get mango pulp out of the paracord wrap without making it wet? And then how would I dry it fast so it doesn't rust?
I like me no scales or wrap unless somebody smarter can help me out. Same reason I'm always hesitant with with wet stuff and folders. Don't want any stuff creeping into the handle pivot etc.
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Two ideas I forgot to mention earlier: Tool Dip (won't hold up long term but easy to repair), or truck bed liner.
 
I done a couple of Becker Necker handles with the plasti-dip and it worked great until I got some gas on them one day and the stuff became a big, red, gooey mess. One good thing about it, you can clean it off and redo it if you like.
 
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