Okay, Okay, I Finally Did It. BK5 On the Way.

[Insipid Moniker]

I took the plunge. Always liked the look of the BK5 and since it was discontinued and deeply discounted I decided to finally add a Becker to my collection. I hope you enablers are happy now.

 

[mchipman]

Nice, your going to like it. Very slicey and handles very well. Love mine.

 

[ironborn]

Excellent choice, sir. The 5 is one of my favorite blades--phenomenal blade geometry and performance!

 

[Ferahgo]

Congrats! I traded one off awhile ago for a Manix 2xl. I love the manix, but I sorely missed the 5. I have one coming in soon as well, though. A 4 and a 20 as well
let us know how you like it, and tell us which mods come first!

 

[Insipid Moniker]

Nice, your going to like it. Very slicey and handles very well. Love mine.

I'm a sucker for big knives with good geometry, I think. It looks like a great all-around camp knife. Now it's all just down to the waiting.

 

[hhmoore]

My 5 is probably underutilized, as it is used primarily for food; but it does a heck of a job on a turkey or roast...and I've done plenty of pineapples and melons with it, as well.
Glad you got one before they disappeared.

 

[NixKustoms]

Love the 5 & 15!! It can do most anything you need in the right hands. Congrats

 

[Yetidayhiker]

Like other forum members have said, it's more capable than it looks.

I convexed mine and it provided a big improvement.

Survivormind posted an excellent long term hard use review:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...e-Becker-BK5-Magnum-Camp?highlight=Bk5+review

 

[Insipid Moniker]

Like other forum members have said, it's more capable than it looks.

I convexed mine and it provided a big improvement.

Survivormind posted an excellent long term hard use review:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...e-Becker-BK5-Magnum-Camp?highlight=Bk5+review

That's a pretty convincing review! Thanks for the link, man.

 

[Insipid Moniker]

Got it in hand. Very, very nice knife. Very much digging the balance. Gotta say, though, this thing looks plenty capable as a camp knife, but I honestly think it's a fighting knife wearing camp clothing. Not ever planning to use it that way, but it's a much nastier piece than I expected. Wicked tip and very fast in hand. I'm liking it a lot so far.

 

[Brian77]

Yes, we keep mine in the kitchen... But I hope to hunt a boar with it. It's pretty cool

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[NJBillK]

When I get home, I will upload a photo of mine.

It lives in my kitchen for now, primarily due to the fact that I thinned the whole thing down to where it is .025 behind the edge and convexed the bevel.
Very nice slicer and a Nice patina starting to take shape.

Enjoy it, I need another.

 

[NixKustoms]

When I get home, I will upload a photo of mine.

It lives in my kitchen for now, primarily due to the fact that I thinned the whole thing down to where it is .025 behind the edge and convexed the bevel.
Very nice slicer and a Nice patina starting to take shape.

Enjoy it, I need another.

I wanna see this!-

 

[NJBillK]

I wanna see this!-

Don't want to derail this post, so I will just update my post with this;
Photos and info in the bumped Becker mod thread.

 

[TBL]

:thumbup: Great choice on the 5! I love mine. Don't let it deceive you, just because its thin and slicey It'le go through anything you need it to and ask for more. A Fisk designed blade on an amazing Becker handle, what more could you ask for? oh wait, the smaller version do yourself a faver and order a BK15 now.....I think you mentioned something about enablers

Also post up some pics when you can, we love em!

 

[NixKustoms]

Don't want to derail this post, so I will just update my post with this;
Photos and indoor in the bumped Becker mod thread.

Good onya!