Sterile BK9, need opinions please!

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Hello all!

I'm a new member here at BladeForums and a recent Becker fan! I've been irresistibly drawn to sharp and pointy things all my life and have been collecting knives, bayonets and swords on and off for the last 20 years or so. Over the last few years I have begun to stray from carrying an axe or hatchet into the field in favor of a good stout blade and a take-down bucksaw. I've been using a Timberline Zambezi and have found the 6 inch blade just a little too short for some tasks, so, I began searching for a good (larger) blade.

When I found the BK9, I was hooked! It looked...so...badass! I ordered one and when it arrived, I was almost salivating with excitement! Upon first drawing the knife from the sheath, I was struck by the lack of the expected BKTKaBar stamp. Turning it over, there was no BK9 stamp either! I took off the scales and found no marks of any kind. At first I thought it might be a knock-off but the razor edge and overall quality of fit and finish made me second guess that conclusion.

So, I fired off an email to the retailer and to KaBar. The retailer has been great so far, offering to replace it with a stamped knife and pay for return shipping. The thing is, I'm torn as to returning it or keeping it as a collector item.

You see, I have received a reply from KaBar customer service asking for pictures, which I send off right away. They have replied stating that the knife appears to be a genuine KaBar that simply missed the stamping step in the manufacturing process. Now I'm thinking the lack of markings makes it a bit more valuable as a collector item and picking up a second BK9 for actual use.

I'd like to hear your opinions on the matter. Does the lack of markings add to its value? Would you use it as a working blade? Keep it pristine? Return it? What would you do?

Thanks much!
 
I wouldn't return it, that's pretty cool as a factory screw-up, IF it's a real BK9. I wouldn't safe queen it, I would keep and use it...something ''different''.

This thread needs pics.
 
Welcome to the forum. I'd keep it. I wouldn't use it, I'd safe queen it and get another. But, like TB said, we need some photos.
 
I dunno.. that's a pretty damn cool thing that it's missing stamps... If money isn't a problem for you... hang on to it for a few years and get another one to beat on. You may be able to make some money on it later on.... people are making a killing on rare models these days...

I guess I'm going against the popular vote.

Really it's up to you. You can use it and thump on it and 'show it off' as a unique item... or keep it mint... whichever floats yer boat.
 
Thanks for the replies so far, you guys are FAST! Attempting to add pics...

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Like any type of collectable, screw ups are usually more valued by collectors. If it is a true Ka Bar-BKT product that missed the stamp, it will be a nice addition to your collection. I agree with The Warrrior, clean it up and put it in the safe, get another one to play with.
 
No way I'd use that. But, that's just me. Even if I was broke, I'd wait until I had the money for another 9.
 
First of all, welcome to the BK&T sub forum!
That's a pretty sweet 9!
Since I tend to use knives instead of safe queen collecting, I'd say use the hell out of it and have fun doing it!
I dunno...it's kind of a hard call.
I wouldn't return it though.
I guess it's worth whatever someone wants to pay you for it.
I do know one thing though. If you start using it, you probably won't want to sell it.
I only have one Becker that I would consider selling, and that's only because I havn't used it yet.
As far as the rest of my Beckers go...I wouldn't sell them for a 200% return. Honestly.
They've become more than just knives. They're my knives.

Yup...I say use that bad boy!
 
Jonny1280 said:
First of all, welcome to the BK&T sub forum!
That's a pretty sweet 9!
Since I tend to use knives instead of safe queen collecting, I'd say use the hell out of it and have fun doing it!
I dunno...it's kind of a hard call.
I wouldn't return it though.
I guess it's worth whatever someone wants to pay you for it.
I do know one thing though. If you start using it, you probably won't want to sell it.
I only have one Becker that I would consider selling, and that's only because I havn't used it yet.
As far as the rest of my Beckers go...I wouldn't sell them for a 200% return. Honestly.
They've become more than just knives. They're my knives.

Yup...I say use that bad boy!
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That's very true MY knives i would no acept its weight in gold and the BK-2 is heavy.
 
You know what? If you're going to keep her "locked" up and "undefiled," then I'd suggest you get a quality "chastity belt" from the works of either Sagewood Gear or Skystorm! :p :D
 
very cool. that is a tough call. i'd probably safe queen it for a while and get another as a user. If i couldn't get another, i would definitely use it.
 
Personally, I would use it. I'm much more of a user than a collector anyway. Also I doubt, without any stamps, there would be any way to authenticate the knife in the future as a BK9. I do think it's real though. If someone were trying to knock off a Ka-bar knife, they would at least attempt the stamps.
 
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