To B(K-3), or not to B(K-3), that is the question......

moosez45 said:
DOC, the net I was talking about was a field expedient work up, using something like paracord or a dynamic rope with multiple inner strands. Run out 20' of line, gut it, then cut the sheath in to (app 10') tie it up between two trees, top run and a bottom run. Take the top run and inner runn, set you up a double clove hitch along the top, then alternate tying squares between them on the route down.

I've made some smaller versions in the house, about 3', and I found it makes for a great fishing net, live trap, haversack, or just something to chase the kids with. Nothing like your nets, brother, but I'm not patient enough to do a good weave, quick and dirty is more my style.

Moose
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I know what you mean, Moose. That particular technique is shown in just about every military survival guide I've seen.

And just for the record, proper (?) netmaking techniques are quicker than what you describe.

Doc
 
Very cool. The BK-3 wouldn't be my first choice for a bush blade but I love seeing tools taken out of their "comfort zones" and put to various tests. I really need to do more work with natural cordages down here.
 
Great post!! I found that the BK3 wasn't the best woods knife, but she got it done. After I had it convexed, I saw much better performance in all applications. Sadly, I didn't have use for her anymore, so I gave her to a loving home. It warms my heart seeing someone using a well-loved Becker, glad you had a blast!
 
Great write up. Awesome to see blow by blow of what you were doing...

Its a great tool and even better is the hands of someone skilled :)
 
Great write up, been away from the Beckerhead home for too long. I've just ordered a BK3 and a BK16. Cant wait to try out the BK3 myself soon.

Cheers!
 
Can't add much more Doc, bloody good review mate. I must admit I have always thought it would be the last becker blade I would buy, but reconsidering after seeing its versatility, thank you. What's the edge like for general cutting jobs? Is it very sharp?
 
Gassy said:
Can't add much more Doc, bloody good review mate. I must admit I have always thought it would be the last becker blade I would buy, but reconsidering after seeing its versatility, thank you. What's the edge like for general cutting jobs? Is it very sharp?
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Thanks Gassy. It wouldn't be my first choice for carving traps parts et al, but it would do the job and for cordage, etc. no problem. The edge can also be tuned up a bit (previous poster said he convexed his and it worked a lot better - haven't tried it yet.)

As I mentioned in the other thread, quite often it's my big knife of choice for a day, woods bummin' because I never know what uses I may have for it - digging, batonning, prying, etc. and it's compact enough to fit in my day pack so as not to scare the soccer moms who may be about. Having said that, I always have more than one blade with me, so if anything intricate is required, there's always my Izula II.

Doc
 
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