Recommendation? Which one? BK 2 or BK 10

[Plainsman]

I have several Beckers but nothing in the five inch size. So which of the two BK 2 or BK 10, would you recommend first and why?

Thank you!

 

[gmoneyluv]

I love the 2, but I think the 10 is a more useful blade. There's' no denying that the 2 is a beast, but the 10 is lighter and more nimble. Maybe get both?

 

[GeofS]

Maybe get both?

Seconded.

 

[Plainsman]

I will eventually get both, but Im wondering which would should be FIRST!?! I cant get both at once...only one at a time.

 

[hhmoore]

I hate to say it, especially in this subforum; but, for this blade length, I generally make other choices.
That said, between the two mentioned, I choose the BK2(2) without hesitation. I agree that most would probably find the BK10 better for general use...I simply don't have the appreciation for it that I do for other Beckers. I'd rather jump up to the 7, or down to the 16. (Luckily, I also have the option of using the "BK12"...and I often do)

 

[Crag the Brewer]

I don't have either, but if I knew what I do now....
I'd maybe have picked the BK12 as my first Becker too...

I love it's general blade shape....

 

[1066vik]

once you de-ramp the 10, it looks a lot like a 2, only more slicier.
otherwise, I agree that under 6", the 16 gets my BK&T vote and over 6" I'm out of the 2 or 10's range.......

that said, I wish I could find my 12...

 

[MolokaiRider]

I prefer the BK10. It has a nice double snap sheath and the geometry is a bit better for cutting.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

Thin vs Thick. My personal choice is
https://www.flickr.com/photos/153781516@N05/

 

[trailbum]

BK2 gets my vote all day long.

 

[GeofS]

I have three BK2s and two BK10s (been meaning to deramp one and reprofile it a bit). I think you should beat me and get three of each. Can’t have too many Becker’s.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

BK2 gets my vote all day long.

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Looks like Goldielocks

 

[MolokaiRider]

If the BK2 was the same profile as it is currently, but with the thickness of the BK10.... shaweet!

 

[GeofS]

Realizing my last post read as being less than helpful, I just wanted to add something useful.

You should really check them both out by handling them. They’re both great knives and only you know how you’re going to use it. The 2 is an essential Becker classic. The 10 is Ethan’s modern update/tribute to the stalwart Airforce pilot’s survival knife. You can’t go wrong with either, all Becker’s are great knives.

 

[Brad "the butcher"]

Seriously do you want a completely usable and very tough knife or a gimmicks pry bar the will crush and chop....no slicing or other common knife usage......guess which one I like!....I own both

 

[mrn8]

Between those 2, I'd got for the BK10 any day, unless you need to dismantle a tank.

I've finally unpacked all my knives and sharp toys since moving last May, so the inventory is fresh in mind. The fact that I now have 3 BK10s and no BK2s kind of says it all for me.

 

[daizee]

BK-10. It's got better geometry for a blade.
If you plan to use it as a splitting wedge a LOT, then the 2. But for all else, the 10.

 

[MolokaiRider]

Aaaannnnd now I want another BK10.

 

[Mack]

I love the 2 for it's indestructability but the 10 is my go to cutter. If I was buying one, the 10 would be it.

 

[Plainsman]

Looks likethe 10 will be the next Becker! Thanks for the input!