Kabar Becker BK2 Modifications?

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I just purchased a bk2, and intend for it to be used as a camp knife. I'm still a bit new, so I'm not sure what I need to attach a fire starter, and some paracord and a smaller blade.

Also, I want to personalize it, so I intend to get micarta scales to replace the grivory and I want to strip the coating and force a patina. What do I use to strip the coating? And how do I force a patina? I've googled these questions all day, but I don't really trust the "knowledge" of forums that are specifically for blades. I plan on getting a tek lok belt clip to replace the annoying nylon part. But how do I attach the ferro rod and smaller knife?

Thanks in advance
 
Well there's a guy on here goes by The Warrior that attached a ferro rod to his BK2 sheath with some of the 3/8" plastic wire clamps you can usually find in the wiring department of a hardware store, and they provide a snug fit for it. Just get yourself some screws of the right size and make use of the eyelets supplied on the glass filled nylon sheath.

He also used screws and nuts to attach the sheath for a BK14 to his BK2 sheath. And then there was the ESEE 5/6 accessory pouch. And that's just some of the work he did.

Also others will tell you to scrape the finish off a section of the spine and square it for use with the ferro rod, rather than using the edge of the knife itself since it'll ruin the edge.
 
Go to the paint section of the hardware or department store and get some paint stripper like citristrip, may take a couple applications to get everything off. Anything mildly acidic should force a patina, mustard, lemon juice, anything like that. Something thick like mustard has the added benefit of being able to draw a pattern with.

You might want to browse the Becker subforum. There is a thread for both handle and sheath modifications.
 
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You should do what I did with my Mora, it is, in my opinion, the cleanest way to do a tiger-stripe pattern. It is durable and will protect your blade. Get Apple Cider Vinegar to near boiling, and completely submerse your blade in it (Make sure the coating on the blade is completely off). Leave it in the vinegar until the entire knife is pitch black, take it out and wipe it real good and run over cold water, make sure to dry it well. After that, spray it with alcohol and then wipe to make sure it's completely clean. Then, get some mustard, and squeeze stripes into it, I usually leave it for 15 to 20 minutes then remove the mustard by running it under water to get it off, do not try to wipe it off...You should get something like this.. You can do this without adding the mustard for a plain patina. You can also try other methods of adding a patina, but they usually come out really blotchy and unsightly.
Also, 1+ on the micarta handles, you'll love them
 
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This is what the patina looks like after some use and the blades natural reaction to moisture in the air, still looks awesome, and once it wears off, you can just take the patina off with Brasso and re-apply
 
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Here s a couple for you...stripped,forced patina with grapefruits and walnut scales
 
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