The Greatest Generation

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I was looking through the difference between the bk2 generations (original, blackjack, Camillus, and Kabar) and as I saw how the knife evolved, I began to wonder what generation Beckerheads preferred. What's your favorite generation if Becker? Is there any knife in that generation that made you go wow... This is what a knife should be.

Post pics please!
 
Hands down I think the best looking Becker EVER is the Blackjack BK5. I know the new 5 has improved, but visually the Blackjack is wowza!
 
Can only speak for myself, but this is my first and favorite. Mr. Becker designs a fine knife.


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tobiism said:
Hands down I think the best looking Becker EVER is the Blackjack BK5. I know the new 5 has improved, but visually the Blackjack is wowza!
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I agree that it is a sexy thing. Wowza is right. Now about the pics ;) Here ya go:
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Edit: I believe this is Guyon's pic, but I can't be sure...
 
Camillus BK9's are sexy. Although I believe Ka-Bar makes a a superior product.
 
I'm going to go with the Camillus BK1, it was my first 6"+ knife and also the first knife I researched and saved $$ to buy... Now I wish I'd have bought 2 more before they went out of business...
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I've never seen a Becker knife prior to Kabar making them. I really like Blackjack knives however and the 125 classic is one of my favorites in A-2. Thanks for the photo of the Blackjack version.
 
I bought them from the KaBar booth at the 2012 Blade show. I put them directly on the knife and have done nothing but use it. I have seen some slight variations in color and they will darken with use.
 
tradewater said:
I bought them from the KaBar booth at the 2012 Blade show. I put them directly on the knife and have done nothing but use it. I have seen some slight variations in color and they will darken with use.
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I was going to surmise that they developed a dark patina from Trade's greasy fingers...

I used some Rit dye on a set to darken them from the get go, and that works well if you let is sit a lot longer than the directions call for (and I used some salt in the mix as well to help the dye set).

Edit: I got the Rit dye at Wally World and used the liquid concentrate, following directions for dilution (a lot smaller batch than the directions are for, so math is required).
 
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GSO1962 said:
I was going to surmise that they developed a dark patina from Trade's greasy fingers...

I used some Rit dye on a set to darken them from the get go, and that works well if you let is sit a lot longer than the directions call for (and I used some salt in the mix as well to help the dye set).
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Where do you buy that stuff? Powder or ?
 
If talking specifically about the BK-2, I think the latest 2nd-gen kabar with the laser etch is definitely the best iteration.
 
Serin 16 said:
I agree that it is a sexy thing. Wowza is right. Now about the pics ;) Here ya go:
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Edit: I believe this is Guyon's pic, but I can't be sure...
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Thanks for putting the pic up. I was on my phone when I replied and couldnt download the pic. Yes, that 5 is AWESOME! LOL
 
Thanks for your input, that makes me want to buy a new one instead of scrounging for a Camillus or Blackjack.

P.S. I meant all Becker knives, not just the BK-2. Feel free to post your favorite knife ;)
 
Unless you're a collector I wouldn't waste the time or money looking for an older model. The Kabar version has a superior heat treat and that's where it's at.
 
GSO1962 said:
I was going to surmise that they developed a dark patina from Trade's greasy fingers...

I used some Rit dye on a set to darken them from the get go, and that works well if you let is sit a lot longer than the directions call for (and I used some salt in the mix as well to help the dye set).

Edit: I got the Rit dye at Wally World and used the liquid concentrate, following directions for dilution (a lot smaller batch than the directions are for, so math is required).
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Ugh. Gross. Math. Who likes math? Masochists, that's who.

I cant really comment on which manufacturer made them better, but I do really like the tweeners.
 
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