Kabar Becker BK-2 Modification project

[shaving sharp]

I just got my BK-2 knife and I must say that it is an excellent heavy duty knife and at an excellent price.

What I plan to do here is make the knife into my ultimate survival package by doing some modifications and additions to the knife and sheath. I will post the progress here so you all can see what I have done and what you think.

First the sheath.
I think the sheath is excellent and the fit and finish is first rate. I think that the stock belt loop is too long and soft. I purchased an Esee RC-5 Molle back and PSK pouch and decided to change out the factory belt strap and add the pouch.
Now, it is not a perfect fit but with a little work here is what I came up with. A word of caution if you use the top hole on the sheath it makes the knife way too tight in the sheath and very difficult to remove so I used the second hole. I also had to zip tie thru the bottom holes to lock it together good put it under the strap so it would not rub on me.. I think it works pretty good and makes the package alot more useful.

Next will be knife modifications which I am going to keep to myself for now but will post step by step modifications as I do them.

 

[Bladite]

ooh, that's pretty awesome.

didn't know about the ESEE MOLLE... where's a good place to score those? MMM. nifty.

 

[shaving sharp]

eseeknives.com if you get them both there is a $5.00 discount. It took awhile for them to deliver because they are made for them. Took about two months for mine but they may have them in stock now.

 

[trailbum]

Nice setup.
Ready to do some exploring.

 

[dingobubba]

Very nice indeed! Just curious... You say the fit wasn't exact. What in particular wasn't exact?

 

[Battle Creek Knives]

ooh, that's pretty awesome.

didn't know about the ESEE MOLLE... where's a good place to score those? MMM. nifty.

Bladite, for your convenience.. http://www.the-knife-connection.com/esee-molle-sheath-b.html

 

[Bladite]

Bladite, for your convenience.. http://www.the-knife-connection.com/esee-molle-sheath-b.html

that looks different than: http://eseeknives.com/ESEE-5-Sheaths.htm which is two parts - front and back, with grommet/rivet holes. mmm.

look badass, now i'm wondering if that would adapt well to other models. size limits? mmm.

 

[Guyon]

Sweet rig. Since it's a BK-2, I think Moosez45 is passed out somewhere from the head rush.

 

[shaving sharp]

that looks different than: http://eseeknives.com/ESEE-5-Sheaths.htm which is two parts - front and back, with grommet/rivet holes. mmm.

look badass, now i'm wondering if that would adapt well to other models. size limits? mmm.

Same one pictured there.

 

[shaving sharp]

Very nice indeed! Just curious... You say the fit wasn't exact. What in particular wasn't exact?

Kabar sheath comes to a point and RC-5 is more rounded so the last two holes near the tip on the molle back did not line up with the screw holes so I had to zip tie them. I will try to post pics later tonight. It is a really solid rig once together.

 

[dingobubba]

Kabar sheath comes to a point and RC-5 is more rounded so the last two holes near the tip on the molle back did not line up with the screw holes so I had to zip tie them. i will try to post pics later tonight. It is a really solid rig once together.

Gotcha... thanks!

 

[DerekH]

Sweet rig. Since it's a BK-2, I think Moosez45 is passed out somewhere from the head rush.

He isn't passed out, he is on his way there to take it.

 

[Moosez45]

Sorry fellas, I been making sheaths all day. I like the looks of that setup, I wonder if they offer OD, I really don't like black so much, I'm more of an earthtones kinda guy.

I do like the front pouch option, and honestly, if my factory sheath didn't dull the hell outta my knife, I would build a platform for it, but damn, I make it uber sharp, sheath it a few times, and it won't take hair off.

YMMV

Moose

 

[DerekH]

Sorry fellas, I been making sheaths all day. I like the looks of that setup, I wonder if they offer OD, I really don't like black so much, I'm more of an earthtones kinda guy.

I do like the front pouch option, and honestly, if my factory sheath didn't dull the hell outta my knife, I would build a platform for it, but damn, I make it uber sharp, sheath it a few times, and it won't take hair off.

YMMV

Moose

Dang Moose, I figured you would just like yell at it or something and it would knock that crap off. Do like the one guy did, take a sawzall blade to it and give it a little room.

 

[Moosez45]

Actually, I use files, but even though I have removed some of the offending plastic, it still dulls it. I really want to like the stock sheath, but I just can't abide a sheath that dulls a knife.

I will try yelling at it and tell it to knock that crap off. Hold on.
















Nope, didn't listen, now, I will punish it, severely. Hold on.

















Nope didn't work either, this one tuff cookie. Oh well, until I get another leather sheath made, it will just continue to be dull.

By the way, my idea of dull is that it is not hair popping sharp. I can still push cut paper, but I likes ma blades scary sharp. Ask NothingCoherent, he just got one of my moras.

Moose

 

[JUST1MOR]

I think it works pretty good and makes the package alot more useful.

shaving sharp, this is an ideal set-up you have. Great looking knife with a minimum of items that will keep you safe in case you get a little bewildered for awhile out playing . . .
Nice package & nice knife.
Be safe.
(#14)

 

[Flexxx]

Thats awesome, I might have to copy this...Hope thats cool

 

[cody1]

Nicely done. Looks great.

 

[shaving sharp]

Thats awesome, I might have to copy this...Hope thats cool

Copy all you want that why it is posted here.

 

[bigasswiteboy]

nice setup