Guys, I'm new to this forum and could use your help.
I had been looking for a good small knife for short hike/survival/basic use. I wanted a fixed blade. I usually carry a Kershaw Leek or Chive during week at work and I have a larger fixed blade (Cold Steel Recon Tanto). I was looking for something that was definitely smaller and easier to carry around than the Recon Tanto. I wanted it to be around 3-4" blade (a little longer than the Leek and much stronger).
I started looking at neck knives and thought that the BK-11 and the RAT Izula came closest to what I was looking for. I liked the idea of either of them hung in a Mercop Mercharness (although I have not tried that). Well for me the Becker was my choice based on the larger blade and the flexibility of using the TDI clip.
During my research on these I read a review (Woods Monkey?) that stated that the epoxy coated carbon steel version fit too tightly in the sheath and was difficult to extract. He said the Carbon San Mai blade version had a perfect fit. I really didn't want to spend the extra bucks for the CSM version, but didn't want to cheap out and not be happy with the overly tight sheath. If not for that worry, I would have just ordered the much less expensive version.
Well here I am waiting on my new knife to arrive and I find this forum. And guess what, there is a new Necker version on the way with the supposedly more comfortable handle.
Now I don't know if I should cancel/return my purchase and wait for the new model. How long of a wait will it be? Now I am definitely sold on this design, and how strong the fan base is. That says a lot to me, and I will possess one of them. But which one? There is no where locally that I can go to fondle these knives, so I'd like some feedback from you guys who have fiddled with the BK-11 and the Izula.
Here's the question: If you were only going to own one version of the Becker Necker, which handle design would be your preference? If the new version is stongly preferred, I suppose you would be willing to wait for it (6-12 months?). Or is your preference so slight that you wouldn't wait very long for the new version?
BTW does anyone know how long it will be before the new version is stocked at the major online outlets?
What else can I tell you, oh, I probably won't have much use for the bottle opener/wire breaker and I do plan on experimenting with cord wrapping the handle.
Thanks for reading my long winded drivel and thanks in advance for any opinions,
Karl
I had been looking for a good small knife for short hike/survival/basic use. I wanted a fixed blade. I usually carry a Kershaw Leek or Chive during week at work and I have a larger fixed blade (Cold Steel Recon Tanto). I was looking for something that was definitely smaller and easier to carry around than the Recon Tanto. I wanted it to be around 3-4" blade (a little longer than the Leek and much stronger).
I started looking at neck knives and thought that the BK-11 and the RAT Izula came closest to what I was looking for. I liked the idea of either of them hung in a Mercop Mercharness (although I have not tried that). Well for me the Becker was my choice based on the larger blade and the flexibility of using the TDI clip.
During my research on these I read a review (Woods Monkey?) that stated that the epoxy coated carbon steel version fit too tightly in the sheath and was difficult to extract. He said the Carbon San Mai blade version had a perfect fit. I really didn't want to spend the extra bucks for the CSM version, but didn't want to cheap out and not be happy with the overly tight sheath. If not for that worry, I would have just ordered the much less expensive version.
Well here I am waiting on my new knife to arrive and I find this forum. And guess what, there is a new Necker version on the way with the supposedly more comfortable handle.
Now I don't know if I should cancel/return my purchase and wait for the new model. How long of a wait will it be? Now I am definitely sold on this design, and how strong the fan base is. That says a lot to me, and I will possess one of them. But which one? There is no where locally that I can go to fondle these knives, so I'd like some feedback from you guys who have fiddled with the BK-11 and the Izula.
Here's the question: If you were only going to own one version of the Becker Necker, which handle design would be your preference? If the new version is stongly preferred, I suppose you would be willing to wait for it (6-12 months?). Or is your preference so slight that you wouldn't wait very long for the new version?
BTW does anyone know how long it will be before the new version is stocked at the major online outlets?
What else can I tell you, oh, I probably won't have much use for the bottle opener/wire breaker and I do plan on experimenting with cord wrapping the handle.
Thanks for reading my long winded drivel and thanks in advance for any opinions,
Karl
