My First Becker: A Perfect 10

Dogzovwar81 · Mar 1, 2014

I just received my Ka-Bar Becker BK10 in the mail today. Seemed to take forever to get to me, but here it is. For some reason, I can't get this grin off my face...

In it's sheath, straps were a little tight, but stretched a bit after using. Rattles a tiny bit in the plastic insert, nothing really noticeable.

Short, stout blade. I don't think I could break it if I tried. Awesome knife! Many thanks to the Great people here and to Mr. Becker for his great designs.

Dexwithers · Mar 1, 2014

Congrats on your awesome new knife!

tfields · Mar 1, 2014

enjoy the 10 its a great knife it complements my bk2 14,11 13 well lol!!

Tdhurl1103 · Mar 1, 2014

I agree. A perfect 10 indeed.

Jerry D. · Mar 1, 2014

Good deal! I really like my 10. I wish I had picked one up sooner.

Dogzovwar81 · Mar 2, 2014

This was SUCH a hard decision as to which Becker would be my first. The 10 and the 17 were neck and neck till I found a great deal on the larger of the two. I was also considering the 14, but decided against it due to California's asinine knife laws (hmm, I can have an XL folder like an Espada, but not a small fixed blade in my pocket?). This knife feels pretty darned good in my hand, and it's not too big as to scare the locals when I go camping or hiking. Weird state, lol. Love this knife already, and I can tell, in time, will be as beloved as my Ka-Bar 1245. Thanks for looking, and I will post more pics as soon as I can.

-Ryan

NathanJ · Mar 2, 2014

Nice 10, it really is a great blade!

Ausseknifeknut · Mar 2, 2014

That is nice , congrats . Makes me want one

TwinStick · Mar 3, 2014

BK10's ROCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dogzovwar81 · Mar 3, 2014

So, with both straps on, it is very secure. Maybe a little too much

Took off one of the straps with a razor. Much better, I think

Dogzovwar81 · Mar 3, 2014

In hand, I'm not sure I've held a more ergonomic handle on a knife

Dogzovwar81 · Mar 3, 2014

This knife is a pit bull, lol.

dynamicmoves · Mar 3, 2014

Awesome photos, and the Becker handles are indeed the best.

Dogzovwar81 · Mar 4, 2014

I have some plans for this one, lol. I want to strip the rough coating, but I'll have to etch the logos first. Maybe add liners to the handle. I dunno, but I will be sure to keep everyone posted. Thanks again for looking!

cschol · Mar 4, 2014

I am really impressed with the BK10. I asked a few folks here to convince me that I needed one, it didn't take much. Mine is currently soaking in clean strip. I made an electro etcher out of an old cell phone charger and deepen the logo's first. I have some plans for this one.
congrats on your new Becker. I'm sure you'll want more (like the 17) with different handles just to check them out.

Ahk · Mar 4, 2014

Are you going to strip it or leave it stock

jbass · Mar 4, 2014

The BK-10 is the next one on my list. I know it is heresy but I might even trade my unused BK-2 for one.

Dogzovwar81 · Mar 4, 2014

As awesome as it is, I'd have a hard time keeping it stock. I'm curious about using an old cell phone charger to etch. I've got a few of those laying aroud.

cschol · Mar 5, 2014

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...r-and-using-electrochemical-etching-on-a-BK12
^this is a great tutorial^ read first.

I just cut off the end that goes into the phone, stripped 'em and attached alligator clips to each lead. Hooked up the positive (white stripe) to a bare spot on the blade, grabbed a few Qtips and clipped one to the negative end. Dipped in salt water and vinegar, plugged it in and let 'er eat.

Like this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV-PItEcLXY

Charlie_K · Mar 5, 2014

As soon as I get one of my own I'm doing my usual adjustment to it. Put a D weld ring in the strap, securing the bottom with a snake head lanyard, adding a ranger band to the sheath and handle, and sticking my Leatherman Rebar in the front pocket.