New BK7

[mrng]

Hey guys,

So I bought my first fixed blade knife and it happened to be a Becker BK7! I must say I am impressed and I like the feeling of it. :thumbup: The knife is quite light and well balanced.

I came home with the urge to chop anything, and everything, into pieces. I found some wood pieces in the backyard and chopped some pieces off and also stabbed at it and pulled chips out. Cut some fruit with it as well and some plants. I can't wait to go camping and use it then.

Some of the black coating is chipping away at the edge, i got a little knick on the edge and its bent over, and the tip kinda feels like its bent but its still very sharp. Should I be worried at the quality? I had read that there was a bad batch at one time but maybe this is all in my head...

thanks!

 

[sd550]

Congrats on your new knife, the BK-7 is a great blade !!!

The coating will wear with use, so don't worry about that. Once you sharpen it a couple of times the edge will straighten out. If you have a QC problem, I'm pretty sure that Becker/Ka-Bar will take care of you.

 

[Rockywolf]

Pound it, bash it, have fun with it. I don't own one yet, but the BK2 I own is awesome!

 

[mrng]

Thanks

I went out and got some cord to make a lanyard and wrap the bk13. Do you know of any good step by step guides for wraps and knots?

 

[Joben]

I made a very simple lanyard for my BK9.
I've seen prettier ones, but this is incredibly functional.

I read the instructions here on Bladeforums, but lost the link...I'll attempt to reproduce them.

It can be tightend around the wrist with one hand.
And also adjusted so there is no loop to get snagged on branches.

You need about two feet of cord and a cord lock.

Middle the cord (find the middle...fold it in half) and push the bight (doubled part) through the lanyard hole. Pull the free ends of the cord through the loop that comes out the other side and pull it tight. (A very simple lanyard hitch)

Now slide the cord lock onto the two free ends that are trailing off.
Tie seperate stopper knots on each trailing tail. A simple double overhand knot will do fine.

If you slide the cord lock up against the handle you have no loop to get caught, just trailing tails. If you slide the lock toward the knots a loop appears. You can put your hand through, and then pull on either tail to tighten it around your wrist.

I know a picture is worth 1000 words...my camera is charging.

 

[mrng]

did a quick square knot lanyard...


Kinda came out looking oriental with the red and black cord. Not too bad for my first knot. I'd have liked to do what Joben was saying but I don't have a cordlock on me right now.

EDIT: ended up switching it out for a deadman's knot or a chris reeve's knot.