Hey guys this is like my 5th post today, im very new as i mentioned before i am looking for a good survival everything type knife. Im torn between the short KABAR and the BEcker BK2? i feel the KABAR will take more damage and be better, i just want to hear some opinions from guys with expierence! also if you have another knife in mind feel free to mention it! thanks for any help!
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Looking for Help? short KABAR vs Becker Bk2
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The becker is full tang, and very tough. I used to have a kabar(fullsize) that was a pretty tough knife. The kabar has a stick tang. The Becker is tougher, the kabar is lighter.
have you seen the new kabar mark1, Ethan Becker likes them and recommends them. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/815933-New-Stuff-From-Ka-Bar
Bk2 test part 1 and 2 http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ting-the-BK2-to-the-test-so-you-don-t-have-to...
part 3 http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/839944-BK2-test-the-final-part-(LOTS-of-pictures)
have you seen the new kabar mark1, Ethan Becker likes them and recommends them. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/815933-New-Stuff-From-Ka-Bar
Bk2 test part 1 and 2 http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ting-the-BK2-to-the-test-so-you-don-t-have-to...
part 3 http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/839944-BK2-test-the-final-part-(LOTS-of-pictures)
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BK2 is awsome knife, great wood cutter, heavy duty but some might find it a bit big for some tasks.
The Short Kabar on the other hand isn't as good of a wood cutter. I wouldn't recommend it over the BK2.
I would consider the new Kabar MK1. It's an awsome wood cutter but weighs the same as the Short Kabar. Tomars Kabars sells these for just under $50. I bought one and I like it, more than my BK2. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/845770-My-Kabar-MK-I-is-here!
The Short Kabar on the other hand isn't as good of a wood cutter. I wouldn't recommend it over the BK2.
I would consider the new Kabar MK1. It's an awsome wood cutter but weighs the same as the Short Kabar. Tomars Kabars sells these for just under $50. I bought one and I like it, more than my BK2. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/845770-My-Kabar-MK-I-is-here!
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Look closely at the knife specs, besides length. Check out the weight and thickness. They are not actually very similar. The Bk2 is a beast of a knife, almost beyond overbuilt. The ka-bar while it is quite sturdy and will do many practical tasks is more of a light fighter in comparison. It really depends on what you want the knife for...
I have a short ka-bar and a Bk9... I had to grind the top guard of the ka-bar because it interfered with almost every useful grip. I love my BK9 and would buy another Becker without hesistation if i needed one.
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Stick tang. If you check out the second page of the link I provided you will see the knife in action. Sorry about the other links, my copy and paste is screwed up.
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Sweet jesus...just looked at those BK-2 tests. That is insane! You could cut the frigging moon in half with that thing. 
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Short Ka Bar.........VS.........Becker BK-2
That was freaking epic! I agree wholeheartedly but wow - nice work on the pics.
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