Just bought this.............

ichor · Apr 18, 2015

..........when it gets here, can I play with the big kids? ;')

http://s874.photobucket.com/user/Wizardhaunt/media/2015-04-18 11.29.30_zpsrywewmlq.jpg.html

CM_Rick · Apr 18, 2015

Nice. It'll get you into the crowd, and usually to the front of all lines.

SALTY · Apr 18, 2015

Nice catch. As someone once said, "You can't not have a nine."

ichor · Apr 18, 2015

SALTY said:
Nice catch. As someone once said, "You can't not have a nine."

Well I've been hem/hawing for a long time, while in the meantime they went from around 70 bucks to around 90. And this "You can't not have a nine." rattling around in what I amusingly call a brain, was kind of the final push (thx for reminding me). When I saw this one with the extra sheath, although not the bargain from hell, a decent/fair price, considering I don't have to bother with finding a hard sheath.....I said...screw it....take the plunge you indecisive coward. Waiting has already cost you bucks. I just hope I can find a way to like the handle, which is part of what held me back ( I have small/med. hands) Time will tell.

Semper Praesidio · Apr 18, 2015

Nice, dude. This will probably be my next one unless someone talks me into a 16 before I get it.

TravisH · Apr 18, 2015

Snagged it off the Exchange, eh? Nice.

Don't worry about the handle; it's not that bulky.

You can sand the scales, either on the outside to improve the contours to better match your grip and/or on the handle side to reduce their width.

And there are plenty of DIY scale customizers here to copy from and get assistance.

Arkanian · Apr 18, 2015

SALTY said:
Nice catch. As someone once said, "You can't not have a nine."

But apparently buying the BK91, you get made fun of for having a nipple pink King.

ichor · Apr 18, 2015

Arkanian said:
But apparently buying the BK91, you get made fun of for having a nipple pink King.

Ummm...OK. I have no clue what you mean. shrug

cold one · Apr 18, 2015

The bk9 is a great knife, probably my most used becker. Congrats on the purchase, hope it serves you well.

FAL'ER · Apr 20, 2015

ichor said:
Ummm...OK. I have no clue what you mean. shrug

He's talking about the color of those desert series knives, as I recall Ark got teased pretty good for buying the Tan/Pink one. Ethan calls them "Titty pink". Yours is black so no worries.

Silver Needle · Apr 20, 2015

I have small hands and love the handle on the 9. The 2 is fine, but the extra fraction of an inch in stock thickness is noticeable. The 9 is perfect for me, I hope it is for you as well.

ichor · Apr 20, 2015

FAL'ER said:
He's talking about the color of those desert series knives, as I recall Ark got teased pretty good for buying the Tan/Pink one. Ethan calls them "Titty pink". Yours is black so no worries.

All righty then. LOL And thx all for comments on the handle.

NCSlice · Apr 21, 2015

Arkanian said:
But apparently buying the BK91, you get made fun of for having a nipple pink King.

I gotta see that. Got any pics?

NCSlice · Apr 21, 2015

Congrats man! Looking forward to seeing what you think when it arrives.
You can't not LOVE a 9!

ichor · Apr 22, 2015

NCSlice said:
Congrats man! Looking forward to seeing what you think when it arrives.
You can't not LOVE a 9!

Well, my BK9 came in the mail today folks, and it rocks! Can't believe I put it off for so long because, somehow, I'd gotten the impression that the handle was really better for larger hands. Thanks for setting me straight guys, cause it fits like it was made for me personally. Now just have to go down to the river and find something to chop! LOL

ichor · Apr 27, 2015

ichor said:
Well, my BK9 came in the mail today folks, and it rocks! Can't believe I put it off for so long because, somehow, I'd gotten the impression that the handle was really better for larger hands. Thanks for setting me straight guys, cause it fits like it was made for me personally. Now just have to go down to the river and find something to chop! LOL

Well, the BK9 chops like a mofo. The Cro-van takes and holds a great edge. But, I guess I'm preaching to the choir here. lol Now I only must decide which BK, 2 or 15, will be my second Becker.

TravisH · Apr 27, 2015

ichor said:
Well, the BK9 chops like a mofo. The Cro-van takes and holds a great edge. But, I guess I'm preaching to the choir here. lol Now I only must decide which BK, 2 or 15, will be my second Becker.

Well, you've already got a 'large' so I would recommend the 15 for the 'medium' role followed by a 11/14/24 for the 'small'.

The 15 is my fav Tweener. And its on sale! Jump while you can.

And, again, congrats on getting the 'King'.

ichor · Apr 27, 2015

TravisH said:
Well, you've already got a 'large' so I would recommend the 15 for the 'medium' role followed by a 11/14/24 for the 'small'.

The 15 is my fav Tweener. And its on sale! Jump while you can.

And, again, congrats on getting the 'King'.

15 is on sale where? I don't know what you mean by "11/14/24".

hhmoore · Apr 27, 2015

3 BKs with the same size blade. The 14 and 24 are the same, except the 24 is different.

hhmoore · Apr 27, 2015

(The BK24 is D2 steel, and not coated)