Newbie question about Becker folder

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Just wondering if there has ever been, or will be talk of a Becker folder. I was think that a big Becker folder would be sweet!
 
I've heard talk.
Or maybe that was a dream... :p
 
The idea has been brought up, several times. Ethan wants one, but the thing is, folders are tough, there are many new and exciting knives coming out, and yes, there has been talk about it. I personally would love to see a badass, American Made, BKT folder. Time will tell.

Good question, not too noobish.:D

Moose
 
If they make one, I'll bet it will be as tough as an anvil. Even though I have at least a dozen folding knives, I'd spring for one of these. My EDC is an original Spyderco, military, with 440V blade, that I had customized with a titanimum frame. It's about 20, or more years old, and still the best folder I've ever carried.

EarlFH
 
Better to be great at one thing IMO. I'd rather see some of the old Beckers come back than a Becker folder. There are PLENTY of folders out there and only a few Big Beckers.

I'd love to see something with an 18' blade with slightly recurved blade and an extended Becker handle for two hands....something that would go through a sapling like hot knife through butter. The Becker Goliath. You know you'd buy one!
 
I like the idea of more fixed blades from Becker (who wouldn't). But a quality folder is something I would use everyday.
 
Hey everybody.....

I need to bring the topic up again.....I have ideas ( Oh Lord, do I have ideas ) but, there are only so many resources (read time and money) available....My first love is fixed blades although I really WANT to do a folder....Having said that I always wonder if making say a 2/3 Necker that weighs MORE than a real Necker and costs twice as much as a Necker and cannot be as strong as a real Necker is giving you guys good value.....Make that a 3/4 Necker....Oh damn decisions, decisions........

Anyway it WILL happen and probably in my lifetime........

Thanks for bringing it up, us older folks need reminding from time to time....

All Best....

ethan
 
Hey everybody.....

I need to bring the topic up again.....I have ideas ( Oh Lord, do I have ideas ) but, there are only so many resources (read time and money) available....My first love is fixed blades although I really WANT to do a folder....Having said that I always wonder if making say a 2/3 Necker that weighs MORE than a real Necker and costs twice as much as a Necker and cannot be as strong as a real Necker is giving you guys good value.....Make that a 3/4 Necker....Oh damn decisions, decisions........

Anyway it WILL happen and probably in my lifetime........

Thanks for bringing it up, us older folks need reminding from time to time....

All Best....

ethan

So, later this year then? :D Seriously, it's cool you're interested in the folders. We'll wait! In the mean time, my KaBar Dozier folding hunter does what it does well. :thumbup:

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Beckerhead #42
 
Hey Ethan, was the mockup done by DawsonBob ever considered as a potential idea for the final form of said folder? I get that we are in the "let's go buy a drawing board" stage for the BK-Folder, but I am kinda curious as to how the whole process works, at least the early planning stages for such a thing.

Bob's idea was about as close as I can personally manage to get as far as thinking a cross between a BK and a folder, so I was wondering if maybe it was kinda the same for you as well.

For those late to the party, this is what DawsonBob came up with way back when.

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I read that other thread where dawson bob drew this, and when i saw it my jaw dropped. That is the knife i want. thanks for bringing that pic to this thread Derek.:thumbup:
 
My only real concern about a Becker folder would be the size and weight. Beckers are hefty blades, perfect for fixed blades, but I don't know if that could translate completely to a folder. But if they took the above sketch, had a 3.5" long, 1/8" thick 1095 steel blade, and could keep it under 6 or 7 ounces and not too thick to carry, I would have a new EDC! That sketch looks awesome and I want one.
 
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