Which one Becker knife for would you pick for a 1 month survival excursion in the PNW

[FAL'ER]

Haven't done this in a year ish and that was before the tweeners came out. So which becker knife would you pick for a one month Survival trip in the Pacific Northwest in winter, this can be an unintended trip or not, but really be thinking about the type of knife you'd want to have and not so much about which knife you have now. Be thinking about how much it rains here, (lots) and the temperature freezing ish most nights. I'm just putting the main knife groups up here and not some of the specialty blades that have been offered, like the BK7, maybe you'd pick a Bk77 instead. Well, vote the poll and then post up your thoughts including exactly which one you like to have on you. Your post is a good place to talk about what other secondary and tirtiary (3rd) picks you might have. Well I guess that's it for now.

If you only have one or two Becker's wait to vote till you have more, Don't just pick a BK-2 just because that's the only one you have.

 

[tradewater]

I have to go with the 9. I just have a lot of confidence in the King. Smaller tasks would be a little harder but plenty doable.

 

[OutdoorsFamilyMan4]

I would definetly take my 2. With the cold, wet weather I would want something beefy to chop with. (cuz you may have to process big wood down to get the dry stuff in the center) I would also want the 2 because its small enough to do finer work like notches and stuff for trapping. If I could choose 2 knives it might change to the 9 along with the 14. Isnt the 77 a stainless version? That might also be something to consider, given all the humidity and precipitation out there.

 

[Awesom-o-4000]

I voted the 5 but im assuming that you have some thing real to chop with. up here you need a real ax to get through real trees. big knives and machettes only get you so far, i have broken so many

 

[FAL'ER]

I voted Bk 4 but I consider the BK 9 just about the same. I voted this way because most everything is wet and you gotta split your way to the center of logs to get the dry stuff. Not a big fan of the BK2, I'd take the BK 7 over it anyday and for this I'd do the BK77.

1st - BK 4 / Bk 9
2nd - BK 77/ 7
3rd - BK 10/12
Pie pic.


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[worldwood]

I voted 9, for firewood processing mostly. but my 9 has the remora in the sheath so smaller task would be done with it.

really id like to have the 9 and 16 for that or even the 11 or 14 with the 9.

 

[daizee]

I'd take the 16 I don't have. and an axe.

 

[Jonny1280]

With the current conditions here in the PNW (wet & nasty), I'd have to opt for the Niner.
As OFM4 pointed out, you'll need something beefy to baton wet logs and retrieve dry tinder from inside.
If it was a planned trip then you'll probably have plenty of fire starting supplies as well as a hatchet.
In this case, I'd want the 16. It's more of a "Jack of all trades".
But if it was an unplanned "true survival" situation, the 9 gets my vote!
'FALER, just think of the sweet beard you'll have started after a month...

1-BK9 (It's a bad boy.)
2-BK16 (Good all arounder.)
3-BK5 (Makes a good woods knife.)

 

[DJG097]

For me it'd have to be the nine. That is if we're going current production only. If I had a 1 then I would take that hands down. I don't have a 7 but it seems like it would work well. But the 10 IMO is the best all around Becker there is but it might be to small. I'm also an "axe guy" so I would take my 2.5 lb. E. Garnish and sons boys axe. For me it would be:

1)BK-9
2)BK-7
3)BK-10

 

[bsmith_shoot]

My first pick is the 9. The only reason I chose it was due to the fact that battoning to the center of wet wood is easier with the longer blade. Its also an amazing chopper for cutting poles and the likes for shelters.
1. Bk9
2. Bk16
3. Bk14

 

[Bill Siegle]

BK4 is my choice! It is a large blade for wood gathering but still very useful for smaller tasks. Add in that for me it carries well and it is full of win! Truthfully though in PAC NW winter an axe rules! It is simply the best hand tool for wood processing.

 

[Murphnuge]

BK9. Honestly, only because fir some reason I reach for it more than the 4.

 

[Lonewolf01]

I'd take the -77. I think the 7 is the most versatile larger Becker and with all the moisture I like the extra rust resistance.

 

[mpressley]

I think i would have to go with the 9 in a kydex sheath with a 14 piggyback on it. Second would be the machax and third the 7. Too many choices so i better stop now before i change my mind again!

 

[Chameleonbear]

I voted Pie... But it's cause I like pie, lemon meringue. Or Chocolate cream with fresh whipped cream.... OM NOM NOM NOM... I'm a fat ass, WHAT!?!?


As for knives, I'd take the RBK with a 16 piggy backed.

 

[RogueBowie]

I voted the 7, it's good at a lot of stuff while not being quite as heavy as the 9 to lug around.

 

[angelr15]

I live in the foothills of the cascade mountain range in the PNW I have done several trips and survival trips here and the bk2 has proven to be my favorite. It is hefty enough to harvest tinder wherever it might be hiding yet it can still be used for intricate work.

I am going up to a high mountain lake in the cascades tomorrow for some fishing bringing a couple blade for fun. I don't have a bk9 which seems to be a favorite it looks like that will have to be next on the list

All work of the my good ol Becker bk2. This was on a three day winter survival trip.

 

[worldwood]

Great pics! good job on the shelter as well!

 

[orca8589]

Third vote for the Becker BK-7 as the primary choice. I have an old Camillus-made BK-7, and I'd trust it with my life.

~Chris

 

[SaturatedShadow]

The King.

But I would also be quite happy with an axe and a BK-14.