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Magnum Camp Passaround - part deaux!!!
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Ok, So I know it has been forever and I sincerely apologize. No one would ever willingly plan the week I had unless you are a masochist.
Right then, the BK5.
Sadly, I did not get the time I planned to take this through the paces and make a review worthy of a freebie .
but I tip my hat to Vik who made this possible. In my neck of the woods so to speak I would have to buy one to handle it. (Now of course I will have to).
That said, the Knife really surprised me. It is a great example of the marriage between useful tools in one package. I too agree with the fast in hand feeling you get when holding the MC. It almost asks you to wave it around (jokingly, as much as seriously).
For the comparisons I used were based on my using of several different knifes and again as this was done overtime I do not have many pictures save from some of those snapped in the kitchen. ESEE6, BK10, Wustof sandwich knife and a Rachel Ray Furi knife (which would be so easily to baton though )
In the Kitchen the BK5 held its own with the actual kitchen knives. It is at least double the thickness of either of the mentioned kitchen knives and this also impressed the missus. The upswept blade was a beast chopping and processing any walk of food that could be cut (this blade excels over the BK10 and ESEE6 I was comparing it too at the time). I cut a great deal of items up for dinner; picture included is of a grape that was just chopped with a quick speed and it sailed through it.
For use in the kitchen the BK5 is excellent as all others have stated. Those grips/ergos on a nice slicer? Awesome. The confidence level alone with Becker and Ka-Bar is worthy of a purchase IMO. Knowing I can take this out and process wood or just general yard duties then back in the kitchen is amazing.
Outside I did some light chopping and Batoned a 3 inch thick green branch with ease. I do see how easily the BK5 would eat up a baton, but Im gonna burn that anyway right? My boasted confidence was a little stifled when thinking about batoning a larger log. In this specific case, and in the case of needed heavier wood processing trips/needs. In the extreme defense of the MC I did not get to try this so when I get one, I will take the chance.
The MC handled well with some finer work with the choil, love the choil. Didnt go the fuzz stick route but did whittle around.
Overall this is everything I expect from a Becker, with a cool new feel to what I have been used too (BK2,3 and 9) I will get one soon and use it. I would like to be able to put it through its paces as I had planned. Currently I would not feel comfortable if this was my only knife, but my opinion may change with more use.
The Blade will be on its way in the morning, next day delivery because of my tardiness. I do apologize and wish to continue participating with further passarounds.
Like a TAGannon test....kinda..one solid whack and it would go right through....
Right then, the BK5.
Sadly, I did not get the time I planned to take this through the paces and make a review worthy of a freebie .
but I tip my hat to Vik who made this possible. In my neck of the woods so to speak I would have to buy one to handle it. (Now of course I will have to). That said, the Knife really surprised me. It is a great example of the marriage between useful tools in one package. I too agree with the fast in hand feeling you get when holding the MC. It almost asks you to wave it around (jokingly, as much as seriously).
For the comparisons I used were based on my using of several different knifes and again as this was done overtime I do not have many pictures save from some of those snapped in the kitchen. ESEE6, BK10, Wustof sandwich knife and a Rachel Ray Furi knife (which would be so easily to baton though )
In the Kitchen the BK5 held its own with the actual kitchen knives. It is at least double the thickness of either of the mentioned kitchen knives and this also impressed the missus. The upswept blade was a beast chopping and processing any walk of food that could be cut (this blade excels over the BK10 and ESEE6 I was comparing it too at the time). I cut a great deal of items up for dinner; picture included is of a grape that was just chopped with a quick speed and it sailed through it.
For use in the kitchen the BK5 is excellent as all others have stated. Those grips/ergos on a nice slicer? Awesome. The confidence level alone with Becker and Ka-Bar is worthy of a purchase IMO. Knowing I can take this out and process wood or just general yard duties then back in the kitchen is amazing.
Outside I did some light chopping and Batoned a 3 inch thick green branch with ease. I do see how easily the BK5 would eat up a baton, but Im gonna burn that anyway right? My boasted confidence was a little stifled when thinking about batoning a larger log. In this specific case, and in the case of needed heavier wood processing trips/needs. In the extreme defense of the MC I did not get to try this so when I get one, I will take the chance.
The MC handled well with some finer work with the choil, love the choil. Didnt go the fuzz stick route but did whittle around.
Overall this is everything I expect from a Becker, with a cool new feel to what I have been used too (BK2,3 and 9) I will get one soon and use it. I would like to be able to put it through its paces as I had planned. Currently I would not feel comfortable if this was my only knife, but my opinion may change with more use.
The Blade will be on its way in the morning, next day delivery because of my tardiness. I do apologize and wish to continue participating with further passarounds.
Like a TAGannon test....kinda..one solid whack and it would go right through....
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Nice review Mighty1, but did you see what I did to the blade while I had it?
Must have left that pic out of my review......buahahahaha
Pics will be available after everyone gets done eating off the BK5.
Thanks.
Please note: all food prepared was for the in-laws
Package will be delivered tomorrow morning. I sending the tracking number on a pm right now.
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This would definitely be a "one" blade for me. You just need more time with it and you'll see.
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I can see how when you are used to a Bk 2, that the 5 might seem like a light weight, but its toughness really impressed me.
I wouldn't chop up an air conditioner, a water heater, and a lawn mower with it, but if your talking about pretty much any camp task I think this knife can take it with change to spare.
I wouldn't chop up an air conditioner, a water heater, and a lawn mower with it, but if your talking about pretty much any camp task I think this knife can take it with change to spare.
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Nice! Enjoy!
Ive been curious about the BK5 since I first ran across it on this forum a few months ago. The elegant sweep of the blade, combined with 1095 carbon steel makes the mind spin with the possibilities!
In the hand, the BK5 is a dream to behold! The grivory handles make for a very comfortable base, and the balance of the blade makes it feel like a natural extension of the hand.
The knife arrived razor sharp! Kudos to whoever placed the edge on it! With a single swipe, a wide swatch of arm hair was removed from my arm. The wife was less than pleased about this, but whatchu gonna do right?
To try out the knife, I decided to clean a batch of dove we shot opening day.
When I prepare dove, I always remove the breast from the bone, requiring a sharp, nimble knife to get as much of the meat as possible from the breastbone from the initial swipe of the blade. I was concerned at first with the length and breadth of the BK5. It really is a big knife for the job, and I was concerned that it would not allow me to make the nimble cuts needed to maneuver around the delicate breastbone.
At first, the BK5 felt a little awkward, but the sweep near the tip of the blade, and the balance of the knife made the job quite manageable.
With a little practice, two swipes of the blade removed the breast from the bone, and any bones left from the wings were quickly sliced through. Quick and clean, 22 dove breasts were cut and prepared for cooking!
On to the more fun stuff!
I decided to test the chopping power of the BK5. It doesnt have the weight of the BK2, but there is still enough mass behind the blade to make a decent chopper. Of course, the fact that its sharp as a laser helps too!
I decided to make a simple test of the chopping ability. I had a few sticks in the garage that were taken to make walking staffs that I decided to sacrifice for the greater good.
I attached a simple lanyard to the handle of the knife and took only two strikes at the stick.
The first was at a 45 degree angle.
The second from the opposite angle, removing a sizable chuck of wood from the stick.
If continued, only a few more strokes would have been needed to chop through the width of the branch.
In conclusion, the BK5 is a very formidable knife with impressive slicing and control ability, which can also act as a decent chopper if called upon to do so.
This is a knife I would not hesitate to take into the field as an all-around camp knife.
The only weak point of this knife is the sheath it came with. It felt weak and flimsy, with the only redeemable part being the plastic insert to protect the blade while sheathed. This being said, I still feel the price point and quality of the BK5 makes the weak sheath easy to overlook. Especially as I would prefer a leather sheath in a wraparound style for a beast like this.
I truly enjoyed receiving and reviewing this knife as it was a great opportunity to take a close look at such an excellent knife. I look forward to adding this knife to my collection in the future. In my buckskinning days, a knife like this would have been a welcomed addition as a belt knife, and with a few modifications, would have really looked the part! Holding this knife brings to mind my favorite characters from James Fenimore Cooper novels.
To put it simply:
What I look like with the BK5 in hand.
What I FEEL like with the BK5 in hand!
Thanks again for the opportunity to review this awesome knife!
If the information for the next reviewer can be emailed to me, I'll get it sent out ASAP!
In the hand, the BK5 is a dream to behold! The grivory handles make for a very comfortable base, and the balance of the blade makes it feel like a natural extension of the hand.
The knife arrived razor sharp! Kudos to whoever placed the edge on it! With a single swipe, a wide swatch of arm hair was removed from my arm. The wife was less than pleased about this, but whatchu gonna do right?
To try out the knife, I decided to clean a batch of dove we shot opening day.
When I prepare dove, I always remove the breast from the bone, requiring a sharp, nimble knife to get as much of the meat as possible from the breastbone from the initial swipe of the blade. I was concerned at first with the length and breadth of the BK5. It really is a big knife for the job, and I was concerned that it would not allow me to make the nimble cuts needed to maneuver around the delicate breastbone.
At first, the BK5 felt a little awkward, but the sweep near the tip of the blade, and the balance of the knife made the job quite manageable.
With a little practice, two swipes of the blade removed the breast from the bone, and any bones left from the wings were quickly sliced through. Quick and clean, 22 dove breasts were cut and prepared for cooking!
On to the more fun stuff!
I decided to test the chopping power of the BK5. It doesnt have the weight of the BK2, but there is still enough mass behind the blade to make a decent chopper. Of course, the fact that its sharp as a laser helps too!
I decided to make a simple test of the chopping ability. I had a few sticks in the garage that were taken to make walking staffs that I decided to sacrifice for the greater good.
I attached a simple lanyard to the handle of the knife and took only two strikes at the stick.
The first was at a 45 degree angle.
The second from the opposite angle, removing a sizable chuck of wood from the stick.
If continued, only a few more strokes would have been needed to chop through the width of the branch.
In conclusion, the BK5 is a very formidable knife with impressive slicing and control ability, which can also act as a decent chopper if called upon to do so.
This is a knife I would not hesitate to take into the field as an all-around camp knife.
The only weak point of this knife is the sheath it came with. It felt weak and flimsy, with the only redeemable part being the plastic insert to protect the blade while sheathed. This being said, I still feel the price point and quality of the BK5 makes the weak sheath easy to overlook. Especially as I would prefer a leather sheath in a wraparound style for a beast like this.
I truly enjoyed receiving and reviewing this knife as it was a great opportunity to take a close look at such an excellent knife. I look forward to adding this knife to my collection in the future. In my buckskinning days, a knife like this would have been a welcomed addition as a belt knife, and with a few modifications, would have really looked the part! Holding this knife brings to mind my favorite characters from James Fenimore Cooper novels.
To put it simply:
What I look like with the BK5 in hand.
What I FEEL like with the BK5 in hand!
Thanks again for the opportunity to review this awesome knife!
If the information for the next reviewer can be emailed to me, I'll get it sent out ASAP!
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half-hearted? man
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