New Becker First Impressions

Mistwalker

Mistwalker

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Today was one of those great mail days when I got something I had been eagerly awaiting.

Here is a hint.

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and here is another.

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Maybe this one will give it away...

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If that didn't give it away, then I will just spill it...

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I didn't get to do a whole lot with it this afternoon, just enough to form some initial thoughts but so far i really do love it and think it is an awesome tool.

I really love the sheath design on the BK2, With the attachment points I already have plans for how I am going to rig it up with a kit.

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For a 0.25" thick blade I am really impressed with how well it will whittle fuzzies.

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The shape of the pommel works well for a rearward grip which lets the knife chop really well for such a short blade. Cutting shelter poles with it will be a cinch.

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I love how it has a heavy blade that can take some abuse such as cross grain batonning.

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And I was really happy to see that Ethan decided to share the tang extension I liked so much on the BK-7 with the new generation BK-2s. The tang extension on the BK line is one of, if not my absolute, favorite production tang extensions. Works great for using the knife in chisel fashion making notches. Combined with the heavy thick blade I think it will be awesome for digging into logs for punk or grubs, and great for busting into fatwood if needs be also.

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I also played around with a little bamboo. The thick blade doesn't bite in as deep as a thin machete, but it still holds it's own for working with bamboo.I think it will be just fine for what I want. It will do well at making shelters, water filters, containers, utensils, or fire.


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My initial impressions are that it will be a fantastic tool for my purposes. I love the grind which makes even the heavy blade very functional at cutting and whittling. I love the heavy blade that will take the abuse it will see in my hands. Good point for boring or sticking but still a strong durable point. The handle feels really comfortable though I will likely get the micarta scales soon just because I like micarta, I'm just hoping they don't effect the sheath retention as it is nice and strong just the way I like it, if so I will just stick with the stock handle scales. The sheath is fantastic for how I like to rig sheaths to suit me, and it will fit in my pocket easily for those days when I choose to carry it that way. At this point I am really happy with it and looking forward to getting it into the bush!


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Tis a good knife, isn't she? Nice set of pics Mist, you do a fine job of reviewing em!
 
Very well done, CLAP CLAP CLAP

Glad you liked it, I knew you would though. What chore do you see it performing best in?

I use mine for just general knife use, from heavy batoning, to fine whittling, but I think that it just rocks out loud at everything. You got a favorite/

Moose:D:D:D
 
Hey Mist.....

AWESOME pics!!!....Awesome....Thanks for the kind words and the AWESOME!!!!! pics......

All Best....

ethan
 
DerekH said:
Tis a good knife, isn't she? Nice set of pics Mist, you do a fine job of reviewing em!
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Yes it is, thank you glad you enjoyed the post.



moosez45 said:
Very well done, CLAP CLAP CLAP

Glad you liked it, I knew you would though. What chore do you see it performing best in?

I use mine for just general knife use, from heavy batoning, to fine whittling, but I think that it just rocks out loud at everything. You got a favorite/

Moose:D:D:D
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Thanks bro, glad you liked the first post.

Well it is a great all-around-er for me. Chops really well for a knife this size, cuts really well, is very stout and can still handle finer work. Just exactly what I need for my uses. I think it is going to join...and maybe even top, a very short list of favorites.



dawsonbob said:
He do, don't he? Now we're waiting for Reports From the Bush, so to speak.
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Just give me a little time Bob :)



Ethan Becker said:
Hey Mist.....

AWESOME pics!!!....Awesome....Thanks for the kind words and the AWESOME!!!!! pics......

All Best....

ethan
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Hi Ethan,

Thank you very much sir, I am glad you enjoyed them as much as I am enjoying the knife. Thank you for that. The knife is an awesome design and I am loving the addition of the tang extension too. I knew at blade I was going to fall in love with it and I was right.

There will definitely be more to come, I have sat at night and written out a list of things I plan to do with it.

Brian
 
These pictures make me want to go out into the woods, and put my BK2 to work! Awesome pictures, and commentary!
 
Damn Mist I'm sure with your write ups you could sell sand to the Arabs !

Great stuff as always buddy !!!
 
GingivitisKahn said:
Great write up - I'd love to see more. :D

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Beckerhead #42
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Thanks, there is more to come :thumbup:


wildmike said:
Great work as always Mist!!

You ought to do a review of the BK5 Magnum Camp.
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Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed it.

I may get one of those at some point in the future but next I plan on getting a 14 and an 11 (the 11 for me to check out and then gift to a particular student who will be moving soon I think she will like the bottle opener...), and then I'm really looking forward to a particular tweener...but that may be a little while so who know what between now and then :)



Coffy said:
These pictures make me want to go out into the woods, and put my BK2 to work! Awesome pictures, and commentary!
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Grab it and go man, that's what I plan to do this weekend :)

Thanks glad you enjoyed the post.




pitdog said:
Damn Mist I'm sure with your write ups you could sell sand to the Arabs !

Great stuff as always buddy !!!
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You're hilarious bro...not sure my pics are quite that good lol.

Thanks man, glad you liked it!



trailbum said:
Great review, nice pics.
Keep em coming.
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Thank you, I have more planned for sure :thumbup:
 
nice post! great pics. i'm inspired to go outside and baton my neighbor's truck in half :)


Bladite
 
As always, great pictures that illustrate well taken points.

I like the way you evaluate blades and I look forward to reading your continuing comments as you use the knife more.
 
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