New Marking Laser = BK2 With Full Flat Grind?

I also like the ramp. I'll give it a go later. I just finished up another job on GIMP. I'm starting to get GIMPed out.
 
Bladite said:
i could see it going away :)
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Basing that on anything in particular? You hearin' sumpthin'? I could seriously see it going away too. Then again, the BK2, the way it is now, has been such a good seller.
 
based on my own thoughts. i don't provide easy hints ;)

the current BK2 and sheath is ... fairly different from the Camillus one. it's been a fast evolver. why not more tweaks?
 
Just to see one test unit would be cool.
 
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Bladite said:
based on my own thoughts. i don't provide easy hints ;)

the current BK2 and sheath is ... fairly different from the Camillus one. it's been a fast evolver. why not more tweaks?
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Besides the cut outs, and the extended pommel, the blade grind is still the same as the old ones, isn't it?
 
I'll go against the grain here a little bit. I would be interested in a FFG BK2 if more material ISN'T taken out of the handle. I actually find the balance of the standard BK2 a little too weight forward. I'm actually thinking of adding some weight to the grivory handles to shift the balance back just a little.
 
I'm going to talk KA-BAR into adding a ramp to the BK2 too, you misbegotten deramping sons of b[REDACTED]s.
 
BRL said:
I'm going to talk KA-BAR into adding a ramp to the BK2 too, you misbegotten deramping sons of b[REDACTED]s.
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Haha, that's funny. I had actually entertained the idea of adding one, just for the hell of it. I did do another mock up of a BK2 that turned out pretty cool. Will post it later.
 
oh-hot-damn.
ok ok ok.
now Dubz.... can you taper the tang too, so the end of the pommel extension is 1/8" thick?
*faint*

batonning would likely be easier with a higher grind since the spine would have more leverage against the wood and at a shallower angle.
Would it threaten the edge? Is Chuck Norris in danger wearing only his boxers? I think not. But he probably moves faster. :D

-Daizee
 
I feel like a FFG on the 2 would take away a little of stability when using it as a pry bar, less flat platform to torque.
 
If you look at the previous versions of the BK2, the grind went higher on a lot of them.

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That might be an indication of how they will eventually end up simply by virtue of having already been that way.
 
DerekH said:
If you look at the previous versions of the BK2, the grind went higher on a lot of them.

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That might be an indication of how they will eventually end up simply by virtue of having already been that way.
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just a bit higher ;)

the old machax was amazing that way too
 
How much of a difference would you see in a change like that? The older models seem to split the difference between the current offering and the spine, so I have to wonder, is it worth it at that point? This is just my opinion, but the current BK2 is as perfect a knife as I have ever used, so in my opinion, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
 
The BK 2 is an awesome knife for sure and proven many times over, but I would jump all over a FFG version. Would be a big slicey beast.
 
the only advantage I see to the lower grind is more weight and forward balance. I'd trade that for a lighter knife with a lower angle of attack.
Of course... I prolly want a drop-point 10 w/o a ramp. :-)

Maybe we need Dubz to make us a drawing of the average BK knife. Blend 'em all together and whaddaya get? Heh.

I'm with the Big E on the FFG on the 16.
My first hunting knife was styled after the grind on the BK2, and with experience I've come to recognize that it wasn't the best choice for a smaller knife. The FFG gives it much more knife-ness. The shorter saber grind is more hatchety, which makes little sense in a smaller knife.

One other advantage the saber grind DOES give (forgot about this earlier) is it provides a fulcrum btw the spine and edge for guiding the edge while making planing cuts. A scandi would be an extreme example of this. Dunno how much true advantage that conveys over the alternatives.

-Daizee
 
DerekH said:
If you look at the previous versions of the BK2, the grind went higher on a lot of them.

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That might be an indication of how they will eventually end up simply by virtue of having already been that way.
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Wow, sure does. I didn't realize that.

DerekH said:
The older models seem to split the difference between the current offering and the spine, so I have to wonder, is it worth it at that point? This is just my opinion, but the current BK2 is as perfect a knife as I have ever used, so in my opinion, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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Good point. Would be cool to have either grind, but I'm sure from a cost stand point, it wouldn't be an option. I actually like the looks of the sabre grind, but I think an FFG would be awesome.

tradewater said:
The BK 2 is an awesome knife for sure and proven many times over, but I would jump all over a FFG version. Would be a big slicey beast.
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It would be a slicey beast, and then some. The weight would clearly be reduced, but it would still be stout as hell. Most, I dare say, don't use the BK2 for a pry bar anywhos.

daizee said:
Maybe we need Dubz to make us a drawing of the average BK knife. Blend 'em all together and whaddaya get? Heh.
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The ol Dubz is semi retired, haha. I do have a few others I need to post however.
 
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