Ka-Bar Becker BK-9...The Last "Chopper" you'll ever need!
Jun 9, 2015 1:52:15 GMT
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Post by AngelOfWar on Jun 9, 2015 1:52:15 GMT
Alright, I'm going to have to do this piece-meal, like all my threads...Ha! But, anyways, if your looking for a good chopper, look no further...
Pro's:
-Thick Blade...no worries about this bad boy snapping on ya!
-Keep an edge!
-Heavy (also a CON...)...this thing works like a small hatchet, and makes quick/easy work of even the biggest sapling. If you need to process a lot of wood (shelter construction), the weight of this blade will save you a lot of time!
-Excellent sheath! MOLLE compatible...also has a side sheath to house the BK-13 Neck Knife.
Con's:
-Heavy...make no mistake...this is not a light, nor a small knife!
-Expensive...but, NOT OVER-PRICED (IMHO). $89-$99.
-Screws in handle can come loose...loc-tite them mugs!!! And pic up some spare screws at Lowes, etc. to keep in your gear repair kit.
Here's is my (well used) BK-9, with the BK-13 from the side sheath, shown next to it's smaller (and newer for me) BK-2, fo size comparison. The BK-2 is a little thicker, and also makes an EXCELLENT camp knife, it's just not up to the chopping duties the BK-9 is up to...
Not much else out there for this price than can process fat-wood as efficiently!
Field pics to come shortly!!!
Pro's:
-Thick Blade...no worries about this bad boy snapping on ya!
-Keep an edge!
-Heavy (also a CON...)...this thing works like a small hatchet, and makes quick/easy work of even the biggest sapling. If you need to process a lot of wood (shelter construction), the weight of this blade will save you a lot of time!
-Excellent sheath! MOLLE compatible...also has a side sheath to house the BK-13 Neck Knife.
Con's:
-Heavy...make no mistake...this is not a light, nor a small knife!
-Expensive...but, NOT OVER-PRICED (IMHO). $89-$99.
-Screws in handle can come loose...loc-tite them mugs!!! And pic up some spare screws at Lowes, etc. to keep in your gear repair kit.
Here's is my (well used) BK-9, with the BK-13 from the side sheath, shown next to it's smaller (and newer for me) BK-2, fo size comparison. The BK-2 is a little thicker, and also makes an EXCELLENT camp knife, it's just not up to the chopping duties the BK-9 is up to...
Not much else out there for this price than can process fat-wood as efficiently!
Field pics to come shortly!!!
