why do the heavy duty bk knives come with such slippery handles?

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Omg, proton...
I don't want to say something I will regret.
Do what you want, say what you want, but eventually you WILL learn.
Then come back and post threads.
We love pictures and posts as long as they have some sort of content that are well
Thought through, somehow pollite, and humble.....
I was thought by someone wiser than me to start of slow to get to know the surroundings before I raise my voice....

The people in here are experienced and knowledgeable more than most folks.I don't ser myself as one og them by a long shot...
Listen to them, and learn (I know I do)

I've had the pleasure of spending one night as Ethan Beckers guest and picking his minde about knives and his ideas...
He knows what he does that man. Don't you fortet that
 
proton said:
hotspots? how bad can these "hotspots" be? there are no running engines or anything that would melt metal.
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Terminology regarding ergonomics.
Are you really trying to "school" everyone on a knife site when you don't even know the most basic terminology?
 
I'm of the mind to keep this one open a little longer at least, despite the posts that border on trolling.

proton does actually own a Becker or two and simply needs more dirt time with them. The Glock tape is interesting but more aggressive than needed IMO, given the handle design.

Let's keep it cordial, and if anyone feels like making it personal, just hit the reset button. OP included. His start here hasn't exactly been auspicious, but it might get better. Hope springs eternal!
 
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BTW, the quickest route to a little more tacky feel is just a short length of mountain bike inner tube stretched onto the handle. Most bike shops will give you old tubes for free. Safety tip: stretch it on with the knife IN the sheath.
 
proton said:
no. it is called exercising your hands. just like doing sets and reps of pushups you could do sets and reps of knife wacking. imagine doing 100 sets of 25 swings at wood with the knife. you would build your tolerance up no doubt. you would further and further push the blistering threshold up. now imagine you worked your way up to doing 300 sets of 25 swings. you would even push that threshold even further to new heights where your blister tolerance is built up.
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OK, so it sounds like you spend a lot of time swinging your knife, doing many reps of swinging at wood etc. To make your hand stronger for those tasks. Now realize, the people who actually use these things on a regular basis don't need to do that, their tasks are their "exercise". Also, when using things in real situations it is always different than practice. I weightlift a lot too, but when I have some serious physical work to do it is always different. Every task wears on you differently. You have a swarm of people trying to explain something to you and telling you you should chill out. Why are you ignoring them? They are actually trying to help you.
 
proton said:
the bk2 is a one pound knife notorious for whacking away at wood. imagine a kid somehow getting a hold of a bk2 and handling the knife and one pound of razor is heading towards your face. all because of a marginally friction based handle. the bk2 is one of the heaviest common knives on the market. it is obvious that public safety was not a priority.

don't get me wrong. i think the knife is awesome and in my hands the people around me are safe. but not everybody is ready to handle such a beast of a knife. public safety was sacrificed in place of greed and profit.
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Doc
 
Try a little dab of bowstring wax rubbed well into some new grivory handles. Makes a very nice tactile feel and lasts a good while.

Not sure if it will stop junior from throwing knives at your face but it might make him more accurate. :thumbup:
 
I used my Bk9 almost every single day for about 3 weeks in NZ rain forests. The only time I ever have an issue with slipping is when my hands are really cold and it's raining. Sometimes if I'm really sweaty too but that's usually if I'm doing yard work and chopping at an odd angle, like overhead or something.

If I'm concerned, a pair of gloves and a lanyard are more than enough retention. Under normal situations, the "hook" at the end of the handle and the contours of the scales are super secure for me.

I got my 9 to replace a cold steel trail master and that thing felt like it was trying to jump out of my hand, even tho it had a rubbery handle.

There are endless ways to improve the grip if you really want to - bike tubes, tennis tape, stippling, grip tape etc.

On the comment about kabar/Ethan being greedy.... Well I just don't see it. Also, Ethan's handle design is recognized as one of the best in the industry. Countless soldiers and outdoorsmen agree.

I think a lot of the purpose behind the idea, is that they're designed for people that might be using them hours a day. Go chop some wood for a few hours with a rubber handle or finger groove handle and I think you'll agree Ethan knew exactly what he was doing when he chose the shape/material on his handles.

Greed and public safety???? Come on man
 
Can't believe I wasted my 1000th post in this thread....

What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?

Doc
 
Proton,

Some other slight mods if you do not feel comfortable with the stock scales but want more confidence; I learned of these on the forum.

1). Sandblast the scales. I've done that with mine and really like it. Just enough friction without any risk of hot spots and it also looks really good with the low gloss look.
2). Add a piece of bicycle inner tube. Any bike shop has punctured ones for free. These really transform the grips in dry or wet conditions and you can always take them off if you don't like it.
3). A lanyard is a must for any knife being used as a chopper IMHO. Attached it a really simple method I learned of, it works. Now the "snap method" can be used for full effect. Note the handling method with the lanyard; very safe.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/395370-Non-snagging-lanyard-loop-tutorial

I felt like you did at first when I got my bk2. Now I love it. Especially at the price point the knife sells at, it's a screaming deal.
 
beckerbrain said:
If I'm concerned, a pair of gloves and a lanyard are more than enough retention. Under normal situations, the "hook" at the end of the handle and the contours of the scales are super secure for me.
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I was going to mention that as well actually. I have a lanyard on both my big Becker knives, because I feel that if you are going to chop, its somewhat dangerous not to use one (not because I feel that the Becker handles are insecure).

Also, I did put liners on my BK9. That helped make the handle fit my hand better (like the BK2 did stock), and makes the grip much more secure. So that could be part of the problem the OP is experiencing (IMO all 3/16in thick Big Beckers need liners).
 
The calluses on my brain are getting blisters.
I love these kind of threads. I did actually take something away from all this, bowstring wax! Gonna try that in case my lanyard breaks when I'm swinging my BK2 300 times at my laptop.
 
cschol said:
The calluses on my brain are getting blisters.
I love these kind of threads. I did actually take something away from all this, bowstring wax! Gonna try that in case my lanyard breaks when I'm swinging my BK2 300 times at my laptop.
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Is that the number of reps total, or just the number of reps per set?
 
This is the most ridiculous thread with some unnecessary harsh words from the initial post.

1) My ancestors survived very well with knives made from 'slippy' wooden or [insert other random material] scales.
2) My Mod to handle cost me a whole £1 /$1.5 USD by buying a new bike inner tube which fits on scales, can be changed at any time when worn, and also has lots left over for ranger bands and fire starting materials.
3) Becker's aim is to give the best quality knife for a fantastic price. You show me any other sub $100 USD, hell even sub $200usd with good high grade steel and lovely basic scales. Sure micarta may be seen as better, but its an optional accessory not a compulsory one.
4) If it was so 'dangerous' Ka-bar/BK&T would have been su-ed left, right and centre.
5) Have you actually used one for real, or just going on some Chris, Tom, Dick or Harry or Joe Bloggs YouTuber who said so (cos they know better!)?

Use a Becker in the English weather and its a good test that despite smooth, it copes well with wet and all. Sure from the factory the plastic ish scales has a slight film on surface feel to it, but use after a day of useage and that soon goes away quickly.
 
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