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Very basic model question ...
- Thread starter mc5aw
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The main difference between the two it the thickness. The 2 is .25" thick at the spine and weighs in at just under a pound 14.6 0z. The 10 is .188" at the spine, and weighs in at 12 oz. The 10 has 1/4" longer blade and is a clip point as apposed to the 2's drop point.
I prefer the drop point, but wanted a thinner/lighter blade so I picked up a 10 and rounded the clip. I have not had a real chance to try it out on anything other than making a few feather sticks for the fireplace today and it did really well.
The 2 is a beast of a blade and will do anything the 10 will do but not as well, with the exception of batoning and prying open a car door.
I have both because I find a blade in the 5 inch range to be the most useful to me, and the extra height of the blade is comforting.
The newest. modified BK10
I prefer the drop point, but wanted a thinner/lighter blade so I picked up a 10 and rounded the clip. I have not had a real chance to try it out on anything other than making a few feather sticks for the fireplace today and it did really well.
The 2 is a beast of a blade and will do anything the 10 will do but not as well, with the exception of batoning and prying open a car door.
I have both because I find a blade in the 5 inch range to be the most useful to me, and the extra height of the blade is comforting.
The newest. modified BK10
I've settled upon the Crewman as my first Becker. From my research I've concluded that the BK-2 is great at three things: chopping (batoning if you believe in that sort of thing ); comfort for bushcraft tasks-in prolonged use a handle with no hotspots, gimping, or ramps will be most comfortable; and being a heavy-a$$ piece of steel. In terms of general utility and camp applications, the Crewman is a better option. It is much more maneuverable and wieldy, but can still be used for heavier tasks if the need be. I think there is a certain coolness factor that just isn't there on the BK-2. The crewman is downright sexy!
); comfort for bushcraft tasks-in prolonged use a handle with no hotspots, gimping, or ramps will be most comfortable; and being a heavy-a$$ piece of steel. In terms of general utility and camp applications, the Crewman is a better option. It is much more maneuverable and wieldy, but can still be used for heavier tasks if the need be. I think there is a certain coolness factor that just isn't there on the BK-2. The crewman is downright sexy!
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My 10 arrived 4 days ago so I haven't had a chance to really put it to the test. However, it feels more nimble than my BK2 no doubt because of its lighter weight and narrower blade. I think it is better suited for the kind of general camp/utility duties that one is likely to run into. And, you can still baton with it if you are into that sort of thing. If you want to cut through car doors then the 2 would be more appropriate.
