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So I a BK9 in one trade because I want to beat the hell out of a virgin knife, since I couldn't kill my old one.
Upon first inspection, I have to admit the sheath is better than the old one, refined in theory but still seems light duty and is most definitely noisy still with the knife rattling around in the sheath, for the price I will not complain.
Believe this, there are no lows to the new version, KaBar BK&T BK9, all told it is about a .25 + longer, whether anyone is copping to it or not.
The grind lines are better, even and razor sharp from the factory, this is nice because it was my main beef with the Cammy version. The width at the spine it the same...
Now what I really liked, on my BK9 the chunky handles blew, think of Will Ferrell screaming THIS BLOWS in any of his flicks and that is how I felt about the older versions of the Grivory. This one has all the hand sanding to make them feel right, done....which is great, another refinement of what is, the quintessential big knife.
Once again I am satisfied with this knife, its balance, lack of heft (for a big knife) and blade shape honestly make my .45 obselete in most outdoor activities. As a camp knife it takes the place of a hatchet, a hunting knife and kitchen knife....it does all three at a 7 out of ten level.
Chopping, Slicing, Stabbing, Ethan Becker got it right.
Alot of the time I read the questions on general discussion "Which chopper should I get?" well if it is a dedicated chopper, and your rich get a Battle Mistress, they excel at throwing chunks of wood.
If your question really is, "What is a knife that I can live with to get me through everything I am going to actually face in the woods?" then it is this one. I refuse to qualify that with "for the money" either because if that is factored in; it is no longer a conversation, its a slaughter.
What I want changed in the BK9 package? well micarta of course, after that , a kydex sheath option, after that nothin', done, end of story.
Sorry no pics, yet, maybe tomorrow to show what I am talking about.
Best,
Upon first inspection, I have to admit the sheath is better than the old one, refined in theory but still seems light duty and is most definitely noisy still with the knife rattling around in the sheath, for the price I will not complain.
Believe this, there are no lows to the new version, KaBar BK&T BK9, all told it is about a .25 + longer, whether anyone is copping to it or not.
The grind lines are better, even and razor sharp from the factory, this is nice because it was my main beef with the Cammy version. The width at the spine it the same...
Now what I really liked, on my BK9 the chunky handles blew, think of Will Ferrell screaming THIS BLOWS in any of his flicks and that is how I felt about the older versions of the Grivory. This one has all the hand sanding to make them feel right, done....which is great, another refinement of what is, the quintessential big knife.
Once again I am satisfied with this knife, its balance, lack of heft (for a big knife) and blade shape honestly make my .45 obselete in most outdoor activities. As a camp knife it takes the place of a hatchet, a hunting knife and kitchen knife....it does all three at a 7 out of ten level.
Chopping, Slicing, Stabbing, Ethan Becker got it right.
Alot of the time I read the questions on general discussion "Which chopper should I get?" well if it is a dedicated chopper, and your rich get a Battle Mistress, they excel at throwing chunks of wood.
If your question really is, "What is a knife that I can live with to get me through everything I am going to actually face in the woods?" then it is this one. I refuse to qualify that with "for the money" either because if that is factored in; it is no longer a conversation, its a slaughter.
What I want changed in the BK9 package? well micarta of course, after that , a kydex sheath option, after that nothin', done, end of story.
Sorry no pics, yet, maybe tomorrow to show what I am talking about.
Best,
