Why 440A for the Remora

TheWambo

TheWambo

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I was trying to decide if I wanted to get a Remora or a Candiru for a last ditch knife in my possibles bag, and as much as I love Beckers I've pretty much decided on a Candiru because of the 1095 (I just haven't found a stainless I liked). Anyway I was just wondering why Ethan (or whoever made the call on the type of steel) went with 440A instead of 1095 Cro-Van like the rest of the Becker line.
 
The Warrior said:
Perhaps cost was a factor. Not really sure.
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That's what I was thinking but the Eskabar And the Necker are 1095, more knife, and only about 10 dollars more expensive (on amazon anyway haven't really shopped around) so It's not really that much of a price difference. I'd gladly pay an extra 10 bucks for a 1095 Remora (hell I'd probably strip it anyway even if it was coated). Maybe Ethan will pitch in on this.
 
I'm right on the brink of ordering a candiru myself but I could get 3 remoras for the price of a candiru. Maybe within this fact also lies an answer to your question. ;)

To me Candiru seems like it was developed and manufactured as a whole knife package:

•nice logo engraving

•optional handles

•decent sheath

•3 different coating color options

•continuity in the metal sourcing department to maintain consistancy across the ESEE lineup

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The remora used to come free with all large Becker knives. Thus it's my assumption (an it may be wrong, I am only speculating) that cost was the ultimate and overwhelming design edict used in deciding the formulation of this knife. Yikes. I need beer
 
In todays day and age, the steel isn't always the greatest factor. KaBar has Toooj, probably one of the leading experts in heat treating. So with him at the helm the Remora is a hellofa knife for the money. I also have a JAB pot belly (or the bacon maker which ever the small one is) and it does pretty well also. If you want a small knife that will get it done when you need it I would recommend the Remora. Best value for the money!!!
 
Eero said:
I'm right on the brink of ordering a candiru myself but I could get 3 remoras for the price of a candiru. Maybe within this fact also lies an answer to your question. ;)

To me Candiru seems like it was developed and manufactured as a whole knife package:

•nice logo engraving

•optional handles

•decent sheath

•3 different coating color options

•continuity in the metal sourcing department to maintain consistancy across the ESEE lineup

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The remora used to come free with all large Becker knives. Thus it's my assumption (an it may be wrong, I am only speculating) that cost was the ultimate and overwhelming design edict used in deciding the formulation of this knife. Yikes. I need beer
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*sigh* well from what I hear (with my eyes on this forum lol) the Remora is a decent little knife for what it is, now I have this knife nut pipe-dream of another Esee Becker colab' with the handle and steel of the Candiru and the Becker blade shape that I love so well.
 
TheWambo said:
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*sigh* well from what I hear (with my eyes on this forum lol) the Remora is a decent little knife for what it is, now I have this knife nut pipe-dream of another Esee Becker colab' with the handle and steel of the Candiru and the Becker blade shape that I love so well.
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I hear the makings of a mod project. ;)
 
I like the Candiru, but damn, $50 for that little thing. I can get a BK2 for a few dollars more. ;)
 
The Warrior said:
I like the Candiru, but damn, $50 for that little thing. I can get a BK2 for a few dollars more. ;)
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That's whats testing my aversion to stainless, I could buy another Eskabar or a Necker and chop it down to size for that money (but If I cut down the handle on the Necker I'd loose the all important bottle opener and thats a sacrifice I'm just not willing to make :) )
 
I've been playing with my Remora, and so far have been pleased with it for the money. The handle is uncomfortable as all get out, but I'm sure some of you guys will recommend something to do with the handle! I sharpened it to shaving sharpness, and so far it has held the edge. Put it on a dog tag chain, and it's fairly comfortable as a neck knife. Will continue to use it and see how it fares...

slik
 
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