My semi custom BK2

[DPKnives]

This is my semi custom Camillus/Becker Companion BK2. I bought a heat treaded and ground BK2 on Ebay, figuring this would be a great way to get a Camillus /Becker. I decided to use Padauk for the handle slabs and three 3/16" brass pins. I reshaped the back of the handle to give it a slight thumb ramp as well. This knife will be tied to the outside of my backpack to ensure easy access to it when it is needed. So far I have sliced some paper and cardboard, and split this 3" round piece of maple. I think this one is a keeper. Doug

 

[lazerboy2000]

Sweet work doug! That looks really nice and the Padauk suits it well. I've been tempted to get a Companion for a while. Will you be making more of these later on?

 

[DPKnives]

Right now I have one to do for Larry917. His is getting Desert Iron Wood handles. That one should be very sweet. The blanks are still out there I saw one the other night for a buy it now price of 40. I got mine a while ago and got it for right around 30, figured that was a good deal. Doug

 

[555]

Nice Work Doug. I would also call this one a Keeper.:thumbup:

 

[Mentor]

Great work Doug!

As a fellow Padauk enthusiast, can I ask what you use as a finish? I'm partial to Danish oil, but I always like to hear what others are using.

Again, excellent job.

All the best,

- Mike

 

[lazerboy2000]

Doug, may I ask how much you're doing the scales for, not including the cost of the blade?

 

[brians]

LOL Doug,

Great work. I did something similar. Bought a BK2 blank and a matching Blackjack leather sheath and added micarta scales I already had - total price $45 :

Like Lazer, I would be interested to know how much to scale this in a dark ironwood with stainless pins

Brian

 

[DPKnives]

Thanks everyone for the compliments. I did soak it in danish oil over night so it should be well preserved. Lazerboy and brians shoot me an email and I will see what I can do for you guys. sales@dpknives.com. Thanks Doug

 

[DPKnives]

Here is the new home for this custom Becker. It is now tied on my new backpack. Doug

 

[DOC-CANADA]

Very nice job, Doug.

Here's another picture of a modded Campanion that was posted here some time ago. I don't remember who did it, possibly Ilbruche.

If not, my apologies to the person that did.

Doc

 

[silenthunterstudios]

Great work, I have a finished one and a blank coming in a trade. Big plans for the blank! A famous convex edge and some nice cocobolo!

 

[PB Wilson]

Nice Doug! That padauk looks great! It's amazing how fast and drastically it can change color though.

You must've broken a sweat splitting that log too!

 

[Rockywolf]

Looks great Doug. I have one rehandled by ilbruche in bocote. One of my favs.

 

[cmdr249]

That looks great Doug. Nicely done.

I have a Passaround/Give-away on a KaBar Becker BK-2 stock set up getting ready - check it out and get in on it if you want.

 

[DPKnives]

Thanks for the compliments everyone. Doc thanks for posting that picture that one looks great as well. PB believe it or not it went through that maple pretty good. I have to remember to keep a little more down pressure on the handle and it will make it a little faster. I checked with the person on ebay I got this one from and he is out of them and not sure he can get anymore. I asked him if he gets more to let me know I would like to get a couple more to do. Doug