Yep - worse than Lay's Potato Chips

austexjg said:
I agree on the BK4 - it has grown on me with every use. The BK21 has peaked my interest, but I told myself that the next big Becker I buy has to be a BK6 - trying to have some control over my recent addiction.
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Seriously? That is like saying you're going to stop drinking beer......and start drinking Dom Perignon. Pick something a little more difficult to find & expensive, why don't you.

On a practical note: I've handled the Patrol Machete - and stopped looking for one. It's a cool piece of Ethan's history, but.....I'd rather have 2 BK21's than a 6. Needless to say, this is IMO....and I'm sure that this will in no way affect your decision making process.
 
granitestateofmind said:
Seriously? That is like saying you're going to stop drinking beer......and start drinking Dom Perignon. Pick something a little more difficult to find & expensive, why don't you.

On a practical note: I've handled the Patrol Machete - and stopped looking for one. It's a cool piece of Ethan's history, but.....I'd rather have 2 BK21's than a 6. Needless to say, this is IMO....and I'm sure that this will in no way affect your decision making process.
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I figured it would slow me down a bit, but your thoughts have me conflicted.

I might just have to reconsider the BK6 - I appreciate the first hand knowledge.
 
Well the stamped BK2 arrived today and it is sweet. I have been so occupied by the large blades that I have not used by BK22 in a while; I forgot how small and versatile it was. Just pulling out of the box reminded me of the first time all over again - the BK22 being my first.

I am now at a point where every Becker I own (minus the BK1) has a stamped "back-up" - BK2s, BK4s, BK5s (both stamped), BK9s and the BK15s. Feels like winning a small victory of sorts.

Anyone know if KA-BAR sells sets of hardware for the handles?
 
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Gah, due to some miscommunication my Cam BK7 didn't get shipped...suppose to ship today with a freebie tossed in but haven't heard anything yet and don't feel like hounding the guy...sigh...
First world problems heh
 
Alright! Got a tracking number! See, all it takes is a little whining...lol

Glad I didn't send a message and all that.
 
Looks like aa stamped BK3 is headed my way in December. I never even planned on searching for a stamped version since I doubt I will ever buy a "user". But could not resist the stamped version.

Did the CAM BK7 arrive?[SUB][SUB][/SUB][/SUB]
 
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Well, I added another to the collection. A recent post showed 2 different locations for the logo stamp on a BK9 - one stamp closer to the handle - and it got me looking at mine. My current smooth coat BK9 had the stamp close to the handle. I lucked out and scored a smooth coated BK9 last night just before the offer ended. So know I have both "versions" of the BK9s.

And the BK3 should be here early next week.
 
austexjg said:
Did the CAM BK7 arrive?[SUB][SUB][/SUB][/SUB]
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Ahh yeah it did...forgot about this thread...its lovely and man can it take an edge... One of the sharpest I own!




Already a few minor mods. Smoothed the coating, exposed the grind edges, lowered and softened the swedge.
 
Thanks guys! I got it in a trade. Never really figured on getting a 7 but now I'm glad I did and highly recommend one. It was slightly used which I prefer for modding. The scales were mine. Cant decide to strip or not.
 
NCSlice said:
Thanks guys! I got it in a trade. Never really figured on getting a 7 but now I'm glad I did and highly recommend one. It was slightly used which I prefer for modding. The scales were mine. Cant decide to strip or not.
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If you are into modding your blade,i'll recommend strip the coating and a ligh polish could be a good choice,not talking of a mirror finish, since when we do that always end getting a back up and so on,i would post some pics from my 7 to show the slight modds i made but i still struggling with my new phone [emoji12]
 
Wow - USPS just delivered my BK3 on a Sunday morning. Was not expecting that.

What an interesting blade the BK3 is - not sure when I will use it, but I have it if I ever need it.
 
Another Becker arrived today - a NIB stamped BK9; my second stamped, but 3rd BK9. Now I have both stamped "versions".

Just found out that there were etched BK5s, so the hunt continues.
 
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I have a 2,9,10,11 and i was thinking of ordering the schrade leroy and jethro to go with the schf28 lil ricky i purchased. Any thoughts...
 
I only have one Schrade - the SCHF9 that I bought a few years ago. It came dull with totally uneven grinds and I could only manage to get a nice edge on part of the blade. I tend to lend it out when some asks to borrow a knife. If it was sharp with even grinds - which mine is not - it would be a decent knife.

I cannot comment on the knives you mentioned (just learned they even exist), but you do have a nice selection of Beckers.
 
jelegere7313 said:
I have a 2,9,10,11 and i was thinking of ordering the schrade leroy and jethro to go with the schf28 lil ricky i purchased. Any thoughts...
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Seems you have a really nice combination of beckers, but concerning to the schrades that you have i believe you should look up in a different forum, this one is pretty much Beckers knives related.I'll help u if i could but i have limited knowledge on those, regards.!!!
 
I understand. Yeah i love the beckers the more you fondle them the more you want. Its becoming an addiction. Wish i could buy them all and mod all them but i have about 40 or so knives now and i really like all of them.
 
This darn Becker bug - could not say "No" to a NIB Cam BK5, so one is headed my way. That makes 13 in my first year of infection..... and there are still a few days left.

Every time I get a chance to use one, it immediately justifies any future purchase.
 
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