Really like this thread and the comments from those who have used many, most, all of the Becker line up.
I have most and have used all that I have except the 20. Reading Jonny 1280s response above I felt he pretty much nailed how I feel about the Becker line up. At first I was just going to quote him with a thumbs up but, what the heck, decided to provide my own feedback also.
So here goes:
BK1 - have one, have used it. It feels like it ought to do a lot of work but several others in the lineup do everything it can do better. Ill be keeping mine but it probably wont see any more use.
BK2 - my gateway Becker. The first time I picked one up it already had micarta handles on it and the combination of look and feel was too enticing. I had to have one. I now have a couple and they dont get anywhere near the use of others but, for me, if you want Becker knives, in addition to you cant not have a 9 Id add you absolutely must have a 2. Just because.
BK3 - agree with Jonny 1280 here. Ive looked at buying one probably a dozen times and just cant get excited enough about it to pull the trigger. Not sure what Id do with it.
BK4 one of my favorites. I have a few and my user is a Cincinnati. Near or at the top of the list of Beckers if someone said I could only have one. (Id still cheat and also have an 11, 16 and 9 though.)
BK5 agree with Jonny1280 here too. I always thought it was the most unappreciated BK.
BK6 for my needs and uses this is one of my favorite Beckers. Im not a bushcrafter, just a guy with lots of trees and yard to maintain. Absolutely love the feel and using this one.
BK7 agree with Jonny1280 here too. never did it for me. I wouldn't cry if it went away.
BK8 dont plan on ever having to escape from a helicopter so its okay with me if I never see or have one.
BK9 I have more 9s than any of the others in my collection. Theres a reason for that.
BK10 havent used this blade much and probably wont given my other choices for users.
BK11 love this one. Toughness and function in a compact package. At the price you can pick one up for I dont know why everyone who thinks about owning Becker knives doesnt have at least one.
BK12 dont have one and have no experience to comment on.
BK13 - meh.
BK14 again agree with J1280, wishes it was as cool as the BK11, and Ive gone with the 24 instead of the 14.
BK15 not sure why this one is gone. Very useful blade.
BK16 a must have. Even if you have many/all Beckers the 16 would find regular use and carry time.
BK17 doesnt really bother me that this one is leaving. Dont really use mine given the other choices
BK20 must admit this is one that hasnt gotten any use yet. Still new in the box. Feels awesome in hand but I cant comment on its value as a user.
BK21 I was amazed at both its ability to chop and how light in hand if feels. At one point I was making some kindling pieces and felt like I was in the kitchen rapidly chopping some celery or something. Scary thought, I slowed down, but this large blade is very light in hand.
BK23 no experience with, no comment.
BK24 - love it almost as much as the 11.
I have most and have used all that I have except the 20. Reading Jonny 1280s response above I felt he pretty much nailed how I feel about the Becker line up. At first I was just going to quote him with a thumbs up but, what the heck, decided to provide my own feedback also.
So here goes:
BK1 - have one, have used it. It feels like it ought to do a lot of work but several others in the lineup do everything it can do better. Ill be keeping mine but it probably wont see any more use.
BK2 - my gateway Becker. The first time I picked one up it already had micarta handles on it and the combination of look and feel was too enticing. I had to have one. I now have a couple and they dont get anywhere near the use of others but, for me, if you want Becker knives, in addition to you cant not have a 9 Id add you absolutely must have a 2. Just because.
BK3 - agree with Jonny 1280 here. Ive looked at buying one probably a dozen times and just cant get excited enough about it to pull the trigger. Not sure what Id do with it.
BK4 one of my favorites. I have a few and my user is a Cincinnati. Near or at the top of the list of Beckers if someone said I could only have one. (Id still cheat and also have an 11, 16 and 9 though.)
BK5 agree with Jonny1280 here too. I always thought it was the most unappreciated BK.
BK6 for my needs and uses this is one of my favorite Beckers. Im not a bushcrafter, just a guy with lots of trees and yard to maintain. Absolutely love the feel and using this one.
BK7 agree with Jonny1280 here too. never did it for me. I wouldn't cry if it went away.
BK8 dont plan on ever having to escape from a helicopter so its okay with me if I never see or have one.
BK9 I have more 9s than any of the others in my collection. Theres a reason for that.
BK10 havent used this blade much and probably wont given my other choices for users.
BK11 love this one. Toughness and function in a compact package. At the price you can pick one up for I dont know why everyone who thinks about owning Becker knives doesnt have at least one.
BK12 dont have one and have no experience to comment on.
BK13 - meh.
BK14 again agree with J1280, wishes it was as cool as the BK11, and Ive gone with the 24 instead of the 14.
BK15 not sure why this one is gone. Very useful blade.
BK16 a must have. Even if you have many/all Beckers the 16 would find regular use and carry time.
BK17 doesnt really bother me that this one is leaving. Dont really use mine given the other choices
BK20 must admit this is one that hasnt gotten any use yet. Still new in the box. Feels awesome in hand but I cant comment on its value as a user.
BK21 I was amazed at both its ability to chop and how light in hand if feels. At one point I was making some kindling pieces and felt like I was in the kitchen rapidly chopping some celery or something. Scary thought, I slowed down, but this large blade is very light in hand.
BK23 no experience with, no comment.
BK24 - love it almost as much as the 11.
