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Greetings. I’ve been lurking here at the forum for the past couple months reading and learning much about knives.
Recently, I purchased my first Becker a BK2. Battoning and chopping wood is new for me and I'm having fun. Today, I used the BK2 (first time in the kitchen) to slice and chop up some cabbage to make a coleslaw. The cutting went fine and I was happily surprised by how the BK2 was able to cut such fine thin slices. After rinsing and washing the knife, I blew onto the handles three nuts and bolts (both sides) and was surprised with how much water sprayed up and out. My concern is with water getting under the grivory handles and staying there leading later to rust and other related problems. Have others noted any problems with water retention, rust, or the handles becoming loose over time? How do the micarta handles compare in this regard?
PS For those not into a mayonnaise or creamy coleslaw, you can make a simple refreshing cabbage coleslaw using seasoned rice or apple cider vinegar and brown sugar with optional additions such as sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, and celery seed.
Thank you.
Recently, I purchased my first Becker a BK2. Battoning and chopping wood is new for me and I'm having fun. Today, I used the BK2 (first time in the kitchen) to slice and chop up some cabbage to make a coleslaw. The cutting went fine and I was happily surprised by how the BK2 was able to cut such fine thin slices. After rinsing and washing the knife, I blew onto the handles three nuts and bolts (both sides) and was surprised with how much water sprayed up and out. My concern is with water getting under the grivory handles and staying there leading later to rust and other related problems. Have others noted any problems with water retention, rust, or the handles becoming loose over time? How do the micarta handles compare in this regard?
PS For those not into a mayonnaise or creamy coleslaw, you can make a simple refreshing cabbage coleslaw using seasoned rice or apple cider vinegar and brown sugar with optional additions such as sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, and celery seed.
Thank you.
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