Use, abuse, loan, lend and beat on with abandon ... the mighty BK2

SALTY

SALTY

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There are so many threads that ask:
What's the best survival knife?
What's the best one knife for camping?
What's the one knife that can "do it all" in the woods?
What's the toughest knife?
What's the best knife for abuse?
What's the one knife to have if the world comes to an end?
What's the one knife that can do it all?

Any of us that have used knives for a while know that there is no one knife that is best in these categories as all design criteria and material selection involve compromise.

All of that being said, and despite it's arguable shortcomings in perhaps filleting trout, chopping down big trees or what have you ... the BK2 does so many things so well and many, many more things well enough that when you throw in the indestructible factor, can anyone think of a better knife to use, abuse, loan, lend and beat on with abandon than the Mighty BK2?

In fact, when one considers the cost of replacement as part of the equation, even the risk of loss is reasonably mitigated compared to similarly capable competitors.

In case you haven't figured it out by now, I am a fan of the BK2. Those of you who get more dirt time and time afield with your Campanions, please - by all means - post pics!
 
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I have got to get one. Just built a sheath for another guy and I love that thick piece of steel. So nice and stout.
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I love the BK2. It really is a seriously underrated knife! Many who complain (or even mock) its not long enough have probably never even used the knife and just go with the wind and others opinions. But by design and its distant older cousin was a knife made to be short, manageable compact - yet tough survival knife in jungle. Sure its not long and best for batoning or like a long Rambo / mall ninja/ scare the zombies knife (or whatever). But the way I see it is in survival you just get a fire going and chuck on the logs, not spend energy batoning or posing for the non-existent females or other impressed by your 'big size' . But in reality 0.01% or less of this forum will find themselves in a survival situation, so when you need a knife, you want a workhorse and for me BK2 ticks all the boxes.

So I'm totally in agreement with you Salty!
 
Love mine, this little chunky hunk o' Cro-van was the first blade that drew me to Becker. Had to dress it out with micarta. Everyone who picks it up is like, "wow, that thing is built like a tank." It's definitely a classic and every man should have one. :thumbup:


 
I never thought I would like the 2. I thought it was just too thick for most knife things. Then I ended up with one, courtesy of Uncle E. Turns out, I like this thing a lot! It's actually quite serviceable for fine tasks, and obviously ready for brute force. It may not be my first pick for an all-around belt knife (I go with a thinner, slicier blade most of the time), but I will never get rid of my BK2!

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My designated fatwood diggin' knife in my favorite honeypot. There are well over 150 stumps like these two, spread across a local parks acreage.

Convexed, straight clip to stock tip location, penetrator tip, some deep jimping for usage with gloves, polish brought up to 800 grit then Very Fine Scotch-Brite belt and micarta slabs dyed maroon(ish).



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Thanks to LeeBower for the sheath!
 
Mine when it was new.
My nephew showed up here with an ESEE 5 that impressed me. While shopping for one and seeing the price I "settled" for the BK2. A stroke of luck IMO I like the handle much better than the ESEE. Its tough as a pine knot and seemingly indestructible.

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