This would be my first Becker knife. I have a chance to trade a Benchmade Griptilian for a BK2. I hear it's heavy and huge and some says that's not good. But it would think it depends on the purpose. I would be using for a camp type knife. I don't have the chance to hold one to form my own opinion. Please let me know what you think about he bk2 and if this would be a decent trade. Thanks
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Looking for your thoughts on a BK2
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Good trade. Each costing right around a C-note, give or take, depending on used status and source and any extras. But it's apples and oranges after that. If you'll get use out of the BK2 and value it more in the using, then it's a great trade. But it's like trading a Corvette for an F150. One is for speed and handling while the other can haul lumber. Both are great vehicles.
Without the coating, yes, it will rust, like any carbon non stainless blade. But a lot of us here spend a lot of time getting that coating off and putting a patina on our Beckers. Lots to read on that score in this forum. Use it, clean it, dry it, and oil it and it will stay rust free and develop nice character.
It's a trade I'd make, though. The knife, not the cars.
Zieg
FWIW, here's my BK15 with no coating, carried in a leather sheath, and used most days of the week on a horse farm in all sorts of weather. Some kitchen use, too.
Without the coating, yes, it will rust, like any carbon non stainless blade. But a lot of us here spend a lot of time getting that coating off and putting a patina on our Beckers. Lots to read on that score in this forum. Use it, clean it, dry it, and oil it and it will stay rust free and develop nice character.
It's a trade I'd make, though. The knife, not the cars.
Zieg
FWIW, here's my BK15 with no coating, carried in a leather sheath, and used most days of the week on a horse farm in all sorts of weather. Some kitchen use, too.
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As Zieg said, apples and oranges. The Grip can go places the 2 can't. The 2 can do things the Grip can't.
Granted I don't use my 2 often, but every time I pick it up, I grin a lot more than I do when I pick up my Grip. If you've got another folder or two you like, I'd say make the trade.
Granted I don't use my 2 often, but every time I pick it up, I grin a lot more than I do when I pick up my Grip. If you've got another folder or two you like, I'd say make the trade.
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Make the trade................NOW. The 2 rocks.
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You're gonna be trading tweezers for a sledge hammer. It really just depends on which one you need more. I had a Griptillian. Liked it a lot. Am I sad I traded it away? Nope. I still have (and love) my bk2. Will not be parting with it, unless it is vital to my survival.
Last nite at supper my wife cooked up a cube steak that must have came from an old bull... lots of connective tissue. Our old dull steak knifes were just not cutting it (pun intended). My BK2 was laying on the counter within arms reach so I picked it up. My wife said "what are you going to do with that thing?" to which I replied "I'm going to redefine steak knife". It was a little unwieldy but cut the cube steak up with little effort.
There is no such thing as one knife that does it all. The 2 does a lot of things a lot of others won't. I don't believe steak knife is one of them however. It is the knife I take on walks in the woods and when working in the yard. In a SHTF scenerio it is the one I'd grab first.
There is no such thing as one knife that does it all. The 2 does a lot of things a lot of others won't. I don't believe steak knife is one of them however. It is the knife I take on walks in the woods and when working in the yard. In a SHTF scenerio it is the one I'd grab first.
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The bk2 is an amazing knife that can take a beating. It's strong enough to drop a tree, yet still capable of doing finer tasks. If I was told I could only keep one knife the 2 would be my choice, I'll never get rid on mine.
I also wouldn't concern too much about rust, keep it dry and a light coating of mineral oil is all it needs. You can even apply flitz polish to it and water will bead right off it.
I also wouldn't concern too much about rust, keep it dry and a light coating of mineral oil is all it needs. You can even apply flitz polish to it and water will bead right off it.
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The 2 is a "I don't have to worry" knife for camp. Is it the best slicer? No, but it will slice just fine with a good edge. Is it the best chopper? Absolutely not, but it'll do in a pinch, and it's not going to break. It excels at batoning wood because of the thickness. That is, it's a good splitter, and it will take what you throw at it. If you want thinner though, don't forget the 10 and the 12.
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Once you learn to work with it, its a wonderful knife and companion. Its more than a brute and a splitter. It is one of my favorites and may actually be my favorite
In terms of relative worth, I think Grips go for more than BK2's, if that means anything to you (given, used value is harder to judge, plus its more about who wants what, etc).
Would I trade a grip for a BK2?
Maybe?
Do I have other folders, do I have other fixed blades? Does the grip sit around and not ever get used? It will come down to preference if its worth it to you or not.
The BK2 itself is a good knife, no one will tell you differently. Myself, its actually not my favorite (even though it was my first Becker). Its a good knife, and one I know I can depend on, but I don't find myself reaching for it very often. I've just found I don't need that much thickness, you may be different though. If I was in your place and I had the option to trade the grip for a BK10/12/16, then I'd be more interested personally.
I use mine mostly as a loaner knife at the moment, as I know they can't hurt it
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Would I trade a grip for a BK2?
Maybe?
Do I have other folders, do I have other fixed blades? Does the grip sit around and not ever get used? It will come down to preference if its worth it to you or not.
The BK2 itself is a good knife, no one will tell you differently. Myself, its actually not my favorite (even though it was my first Becker). Its a good knife, and one I know I can depend on, but I don't find myself reaching for it very often. I've just found I don't need that much thickness, you may be different though. If I was in your place and I had the option to trade the grip for a BK10/12/16, then I'd be more interested personally.
I use mine mostly as a loaner knife at the moment, as I know they can't hurt it
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What he said!
The BK-2 is not the very best at everything - but it's darned good at almost everything and really excels in the tough/rugged category. It's a beast ... you won;t be disappointed.
As for rusting, it's carbon steel - easily sharpened and forgiving in use ... but care for it accordingly. As for my stripped carbon steel knives, I make a point of wiping them clean and then coating with mineral oil. Others prefer to allow a patina to develop ... to each their own; it's all good.
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I love my 2. Lots of good posts here. One comment. If you plan on carrying it on you a lot and you think the weight is a bit much, the bk10 is sort of like a .188 inch cousin of the .250 inch thick bk2. Although the bk10 doesn't have legendary posts showing it beating up a lawnmower, it's still plenty strong for about anything. But the bk10 still doesn't inspire awe like the bk2.