New BK9 in my Becker Harem

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coote

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My second BK9 arrived today. Life is good.

The first one came from New Hampshire. It took her only five days to get here. We bonded immediately and I have no doubts about her loyalty.

This second mail order bride dallied a little. She must have thought that coming to New Zealand was a promising option, or she would have never embarked on the journey. But she took her sweet time, taking about 15 days to get here. She spent seven days in Opa Locka, Florida. I'm thinking that maybe she just wanted one last fling as a single gal in a holiday destination, although my Tennesse insider reckons that the local postal workers might have taken her out pig hunting. While this is a plausible explanation, there was not a hint of blood on her blade... and not a fiber of her sheath was out of place. Mind you, I've been around long enough to know that you can't tell where a woman has been just by looking at her.

I figured that she might feel a little guilty after her Florida fun, so she'd be likely to go directly to LA International Airport to get to me as soon as possible.... but no, she came via Dubai. And then the cheeky minx spent more than a day with the lads at NZ Customs.

But she is absolutely gorgeous, and I forgave her immediately after ripping off her coverings and laying my eyes on her. And I'm thinking that after I've taken her into the bush for some action, and maybe some penetration (of hog hide), she will never entertain the idea of being with anyone else.

To my two North American Beckanthropists.... thank you. I will think of you as I contemplate 'paying it forward'.

Incidentally.... the grinds on both BK9s are perfect. Which isn't surprising given the fact that all knives with uneven grinds get sent to the Czech Republic :)

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of all Ethans Blades this 1 never will go Disco
Why only 2
The next is in the mail
Thanks for sharing
 
Being from a different part of the world, I'm not too sure that I fully understand your post Nutoknives. But why only 2? Well..... given the quality of the Beckers and the amount of steel in them... coupled with my mostly gentle way of using them.... I reckon just one knife like this would probably outlast me given that I probably won't be doing much in the bush after the year 2050. But of course it is nice to have a spare one... and maybe different models to play with.
 
coote said:
Being from a different part of the world, I'm not too sure that I fully understand your post Nutoknives. But why only 2? Well..... given the quality of the Beckers and the amount of steel in them... coupled with my mostly gentle way of using them.... I reckon just one knife like this would probably outlast me given that I probably won't be doing much in the bush after the year 2050. But of course it is nice to have a spare one... and maybe different models to play with.
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The 9 replaced my ka-Bar 1246
after 1 day with the 9 ordered another
been buying and using since but as to Date own and have used the 20 more than any other Becker
The 20 is what the 9 always wanted to grow into
 
Ah. Thanks.

Those 20s look fantastic, and I imagine that they chop really well. The nine has chopped surprisingly well, and I guess the extra length and weight in the 20 would make quite a difference.

I wonder if they'll ever make another batch of 20s.
 
coote said:
Ah. Thanks.

Those 20s look fantastic, and I imagine that they chop really well. The nine has chopped surprisingly well, and I guess the extra length and weight in the 20 would make quite a difference.

I wonder if they'll ever make another batch of 20s.
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Your welcome
If you only knew as Julio making a few Gatorwraps for me and then you see some proper 20's
Bites deep and a well balanced blade if not used to big baldes may intimidate a little
9 a great practice blade
for the 20
Grab a few 20's IMO
Great Blade
 
I'm used to big blades, but I'm guessing none of my moderately sized machetes would have the 'heft' of a 20.

So how many 20s do you have Nutoknives?
 
This is the way I originally wanted to show off my pair... but my grand-daughter was at school when the new knife arrived.

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Good on you for getting the King. I love my 9, it's quite lovely in hand. Chops surprisingly well too, definitely hitting above it's weight class. Partly because of how tall the blade is. Don't be dissuaded the 20 is nice, definitely, however the 9 does just fine for most uses. I think John is just stuck with several extra 20's he is trying to get rid of.
 
Looking good, you are set on 9's now as long as the women folk don't claim one, I have some knives and guns that used to be mine that the wife claims now.

The BK20 is an awesome knife, handles well, swings well and bites deep, at this point I still prefer my BK9 for all-around use, just a little more nimble in the hand but the BK20 is nipping at it heels.
 
BK9 is fine everytime on the tip I think, its grinded from both sides, upper too. So the tip is very thin and there is no space to make it uneven. Just like BK5 or 15.
Models with only bottom grind like BK2, 20 and 21 are prone to be grinded uneven. But New Zealand is safe, every crooked blade tip got stuck in Czech on my shelf :-).
 
Hey cold one, choil on your 9 looks awesome. Can you please sent me some more info about how you made it? Thank you.
 
coote said:
This is the way I originally wanted to show off my pair... but my grand-daughter was at school when the new knife arrived.

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Awesome photo! Kids always make big knives look even bigger.

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Happiness is definitely a BK9 in each hand! congrats on the new addition.
 
Nice. I love the BK9. I use mine for clearing out items and shelter building. Every year it clears the logging trails on my step-dad's land. Just had it out over Independence Day weekend to do those chores. Love the pics. Here's a shot of my workhorse 9:
 
MKabar said:
But New Zealand is safe, every crooked blade tip got stuck in Czech on my shelf :-).
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Yes MKabar, the Becker Community is grateful for the service you provide :D

Great picture TBL, that young 'un looks quite at home with the five.... looks like some interesting countryside outside your window too.

If any of my womenfolk want to use my nines or my guns it is good. They are more likely to be on my side when I want to go and use them myself.

While I reckon the BK20 is a fantastic implement, I currently feel that the '9 is almost perfect for what I do. I have been amazed at its chopping ability... not only the big stuff .... but the performance on thin tough stuff like the blackberry vines that I battle with has been surprising. The blade is long enough to reach the important parts of the biggest pigs that I might deal with, and, at a pinch, I could still skin and butcher with this knife. I just love the width of the blade.... I know I will have many years of sharpening before there is a significant loss in chopping efficiency. And while the '9 is comparatively heavy, the utility I get from the knife makes it worth carrying the few extra ounces.

One thing I can't bring myself to do with the '9, is to chop scrub close to the ground. That job belongs to an inexpensive machete or a petrol-driven weed whacker. And while the '20 is probably a superior chopper, I simply couldn't use it to chop at ground level either. If I had to describe the '20, I'd say that it isn't really a knife.... it is more in the golok class, but with a more utilitarian design and a whole-lot better looking. But it is a knife of course. A beautiful big one that is more in my 'want' than my 'need' category.

I can see why the '9 has been named The King.

Thanks for all the photos and positive comments.
 
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