What I'd really like to see????

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What I'd really like to see is an in-depth, objective comparison between the RC-5 and the Becker Campanion (Dirty Girl) (both 5-1/4" long and both 1/4" thick (I think :confused:). What would make this especially interesting, is Jeff did a review of the Campanion in Tactical Knives and gave it a pretty glowing review. :D

I stress objective, because I don't want to see any kind of negative BS, but an honest-to-goodness, comparative review.

Just to be straight, I own a Becker BK-2 (Campanion - still undecided) a BK-7 (not that impressed) and a Machax (my favourite knife of all time).

From the R.A.T. camp, I have a RC-3 (I really like this knife and I love the sheath) and an Izula (thanks GS), which is really starting to grow on me.

I mention this, because I have no definite loyalty to either brand - both make excellent cutlery. (I think I'll also post this in the Becker forum)

I should say off the top that I don't like bow drill divots in micarta. The first time I saw a bow drill divot was in an all-metal knife sold by the late Chris Janowski of The World Survival Institute. In all metal, it would probably work fine, but I don't like the burnt results in the micarta. Bow drill top bearings are not that difficult to procure - can be made out of the same wood as the drill and hearth. Of course, nobody says you have to use it.

Anyway, I hope somebody will do this,

Doc
 
I have a Ka-bar BK2 and I took it on my last camping trip ,well it is my son's knife...he used it to split some Oak for the fire pit and after a half-hour of work it had a few dings and 1 rolled edge... I was not all that impresed with it... I love Becker's Products but I was somewhat disapointed in the end result of the blades edge .hope you can see the edge damage...only picture I took of the blades. I used a Lansky puck to fix the edge...good thing about 1095 steel :D
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The RC5,I used it for atleast an hour splitting wood,no edge damage,close to the last few pics you'll see a black dot on the cutting edge of the knife,that is not damage that is from striking the RC firekit and black mark wiped off. I do prefer the micarta over the BK scales and I really like the RC5 sheath over the basic Kydex..The RC5 felt a tad heavier than the BK2. Just FYI, I prefer the RC6 over the RC5 or BK2 more of a utility factor :D
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Texas Tony who makes that blade pictured between the Blade Tech and the Becker? I know I've seen that pin configuration before but can't place who the maker is. It looks like a good user.
 
Nick Allen a custom Knife maker NWA that is the Sierra Scout model.... I own way to many of his blades.... Freaking awesome cutlery.
 
Thanks Tony. Now that you mention it, I remember looking at those here on the makers forum. Sorry to sidetrack and get off topic,

So now back to your regularly scheduled thread.
 
Fit, finish and sheath I like the RC-5. I own both knives and they are both built to take whatever comes their way. I would like to see a heads up comparison. I really want to see the Brute come back.

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Fit, finish and sheath I like the RC-5. I own both knives and they are both built to take whatever comes their way. I would like to see a heads up comparison. I really want to see the Brute come back.

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:( BK1 brute will not be back.....per Ethan

:)Can you post a pic of the two knives side by side?
maybe ,if so it will be later I am not at home
 
TTD,
Could those chips/rolls on the BK-2 be from your son batoning on the ground and accidentally hitting a rock?

I have a BK-7 and a 9 and am very pleased with the steel strength. In fact, I went camping a few weeks ago to Guntersville and chopped a branch. The blade cut right thorugh and hit a huge rock and left a rolled edge very similar to your BK-2's. I was surprised it didnt chip or cause a deeper roll to be honest as I smacked that rock very hard.
 
no sir I have him stop before punching thru the wood , he said it hit a tough spot, (knots in the wood ) probably caused it ....
 
Ive wanted a good article in a knife mag comparing the BK2 and RC5. I have a BK2 and BK7 and I'm in love with both of them. I put a small chip in my BK2 but thats because I hit a metal bedpost with it. I was being stupid.
 
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