Kabar Becker BK7 and Becker D'Eskabar?

[JDX]

I plan on getting the BK7, then replacing the grivory handles with the micarta plates. This would be my main knife, and then I plan on getting the D'Eskabar with D2 steel as my backup. My question is, do you think that's a decent back up/ secondary knife? I already own a Kabar Mark 1 (kraton handle, partially serrated) and a Mora Bushcraft Black (which I use mostly for making kindling and using a ferro rod on the sharp spine. I carry a leatherman with me if I'm at work.

 

[Tankerwolf]

There's not much you can't do with that combo. I would even look in to having one of the kydex benders here make a piggyback sheath for the two. That's the bee's knees right there.

But to answer your question more directly; yes the D'Eskabar makes a great second knife for smaller chores.

 

[JDX]

There's not much you can't do with that combo. I would even look in to having one of the kydex benders here make a piggyback sheath for the two. That's the bee's knees right there.

But to answer your question more directly; yes the D'Eskabar makes a great second knife for smaller chores.

Thank you for the reassurance, I appreciate it!

 

[wildnewfie]

Great setup...make sure you get the micarta handles for you D'eskabar. The micarta handles for the BK14 are what you will need...you will just need to file the inside stub peices on your handles to get them to fit properly but it makes a world of difference to the little 24.

 

[bigghoss]

The BK7 is a great knife, all the becker knives are. What do you want to use the 7 for? If you plan on doing much chopping the BK9 is much better. If not, the 10 is a little lighter and smaller.

 

[Galeocerdoshark]

The D2 Eskie is a great knife. Good secondary in that combo for sure. Enjoy both of 'em, I'm sure you'll be glad with them.

 

[Tdhurl1103]

Echoing the sentiments here regarding the BK24, it is an excellent secondary.

Of course, the 14 can hold its own as well. Get the 24. You won't regret it.