I just got a new BK2 and noticed the Mfg. info is printed on the black coating and not stamped into the steel, is this a knock-off ?
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NO! It is not a knock off,Ka-Bar/Becker has started printing the names on the blades instead of stamping them into the metal! Why I don't know but it will make the stamped blade models worth more in the future, I hope this helps PHIL.
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When you go to the KaBar website, that knife has the name printed and not stamped into the metal.
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KaBar got a laser engraver last year when the new BK16, BK15, BK17 came out. they started using that instead of rollstamping like they used to. It is a genuine KaBar/Becker product.It is still slightly in the metal...I strip all my Beckers and the three I have with the new laser etching still have visible markings afterwards. You can also use PCB etchant to make it deeper BEFORE you strip it. The ESEE guys have been doing that for years.ETA...they also started using a different style coating...textured black instead of smooth. the new coating is MUCH tougher then the old, looks better too. LOL I still strip it though KaBar got a laser engraver last year when the new BK16, BK15, BK17 came out. they started using that instead of rollstamping like they used to. It is a genuine KaBar/Becker product.It is still slightly in the metal...I strip all my Beckers and the three I have with the new laser etching still have visible markings afterwards. You can also use PCB etchant to make it deeper BEFORE you strip it. The ESEE guys have been doing that for years.ETA...they also started using a different style coating...textured black instead of smooth. the new coating is MUCH tougher then the... » Read More KaBar got a laser engraver last year when the new BK16, BK15, BK17 came out. they started using that instead of rollstamping like they used to. It is a genuine KaBar/Becker product.It is still slightly in the metal...I strip all my Beckers and the three I have with the new laser etching still have visible markings afterwards. You can also use PCB etchant to make it deeper BEFORE you strip it. The ESEE guys have been doing that for years.ETA...they also started using a different style coating...textured black instead of smooth. the new coating is MUCH tougher then the old, looks better too. LOL I still strip it though « Show Less
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I honestly wouldn't know, I would think that would be fine. its 1095 carbon steel so it will rust which makes sense to put it on top of the coating but like I said I wasn't impressed when I received mine and returned it the next day. There are so many good knives out the and for the money you'd pay for this one you can get a lot of knife. I added in some more money and went with an ESEE 6 instead.
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On my BK2 it is stamped into the steel. They could have changed since I bought mine, I would write the company to find out
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Mine is the uncoated version. I don't see the value of a black coating - it just makes woodcraft harder with a knife that is not easy to see. I don't know the nature f the coating, but most will wear off in time, and you will keep this knife for generations.
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I purchased one and it is not a fake. Selling fakes on Amazon would be a very shprt lived business plan. The BK7 is a good knife.
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it does resemble the bk2 in size and blade shape the bk2 is far better materials but for the money the rodan will get the job done all week and twice on sunday! killer knife that should last forever!
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M. T., I thank you for this question, and for its synchonicity. I had wondered if others were having the same question, and part of my professional work is investigating esoteric information exactly like this.The Genuine Issue mag bar appears to be identical, except a bit darker in color. Striker is good on both DM's and GI's, nice spark. But caveat emptor as always, because there are rumors on YouTube that a counterfeit mag bar is out there, and its tiniest shavings require less than an acetylene torch but more than a spark to ignite... The GI bar I tested worked well enough, though. Perhaps the tiniest bit less well than the DM, but that may be subjective. Will study this further. -GDT M. T., I thank you for this question, and for its synchonicity. I had wondered if others were having the same question, and part of my professional work is investigating esoteric information exactly like this.The Genuine Issue mag bar appears to be identical, except a bit darker in color. Striker is good on both DM's and GI's, nice spark. But caveat emptor as always, because there are rumors on YouTube that a counterfeit mag bar is out there, and its tiniest shavings require less than an acetylene torch but more than a spark to ignite... The GI bar I tested worked well enough,... » Read More M. T., I thank you for this question, and for its synchonicity. I had wondered if others were having the same question, and part of my professional work is investigating esoteric information exactly like this.The Genuine Issue mag bar appears to be identical, except a bit darker in color. Striker is good on both DM's and GI's, nice spark. But caveat emptor as always, because there are rumors on YouTube that a counterfeit mag bar is out there, and its tiniest shavings require less than an acetylene torch but more than a spark to ignite... The GI bar I tested worked well enough, though. Perhaps the tiniest bit less well than the DM, but that may be subjective. Will study this further. -GDT « Show Less
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Mine says US Shelby on it, and it is from my Dad in WW2 1944, The design is the same, however the metal is different, mine is appears to be made from steel and the new one is made from some other kind of metal. Both items work well, my orginal P38 has severed me well as I have used it since 1950 in Boy Scouts.
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Don't know. I have not seen/handled any bk knives. But it is smaller than a standard ka-bar usmc knife.
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I own both. I prefer the BK2. I don't think anyone would dispute the differences in terms of quality. That being said the Schrade is really quite nice for the money. This Schrade is full tang .25" thick 1095 steel. Really can't go wrong for $40 bucks.
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Same here from day 1. Took it apart and found that the 'torsion bar', actually a small piece of bent steel wire, was cut too short and is popping of the retaining hole in the blade. Careful re-assembly did not fix this, the wire is too short and will always pop out on this particular knife. I sent it back to Amazon for a refund.These liner lock Leeks are a fraction of the quality of the original frame lock leeks. Spend a few dollars more and get a 1660 or 1660CKT. You'll see a night and day difference.
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Hi Luis; The Identification marking on the filter box I have is BWF 100. I have a Breville BES 870 XL machine. I do not know if the BKC 600 RF is the same. a lot of different companies may use the same filter and put their part numbers on the package. If your machine calls for the BWF 100 do some more research. Call the company that makes your equipment.Not worth fooling around.
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The BK9 has the same thickness as my BK7 and there i did not need orher bolts or screws. You can use the original ones. It would be different if want to put them on a BK 2
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Yes it is. The 250 PG is a pigmented black ink, this description just spells out BK pigment, rather then typing the PGBK. Also, the regular ink is numbered differently, it is PGI-251.
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I am neither the Seller nor am I in any way affiliated with the Seller. I purchased this item back in March 2013 to replace a rusting original. Paid a total of $84.00 at the time (incl. shipping). I too had a difficulty in determining from the then published picture what exactly they were offering...! Anyway putting aside the unjustifiably very high price of this grid (!!! :-( ) it works well and is made very well too. But.... Pay attention to the accurate part number. There are three different items carrying very similar P/Ns: * Franke : Prestige Plus Series PR31C Prestige Grid Drain * Franke : Prestige Plus Series PR36C Large Bottom Grid * Franke : Prestige Plus Series PR31S Prestige Grid Drain * Franke PRX-110-21 Kitchen Sink - 1 Bowl The last one is the Sink itself. In my case I acquired the PR 36C. The picture shown in the link: http://www.amazon.com/Franke-PR-36C-Prestige-Coated-Stainless/dp/B000GPSHIQ/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_i is likely an error. The PR 36C is a Bottom of the Sink Grid (rests on its 4 small feet) and has the following max. measurements: Max. width: 18.5", max. depth: 13.5" and the small "feet' raise it 1" above the bottom surface of the Sink. I indicated here "max" because the shape is not an actual rectangle, rather a bit oval on all 4 sides.... Recommendation: do not place hot objects (hotter than you can touch) on it. Heat melts the coating of the wires and once the grid wires become exposed to air (and water) they start to rust....! (from experience!!). So make sure you order the correct and full P/N. Hope this helps.
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I'm not selling. Yes it is the same as pic. ."HOWEVER" .. This is not a factory made B-3, because of laws these clones are made in many different back-yard , garage shops by hand . You may get a gem .. I got (1),,,,,,, one good one out of three. No Mfg. marks or serial #'s will be found. I like it a lot.
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Hi,The BK10 is 1.4 lbs. and the BK2 is 1.5 lbs. So not much difference. They are great knives. The BK9 will wear you down. Its too heavy.
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The Black BK7 handles are the same as the BK9, BK2, and any other full sized Becker knife currently made by KA-BAR I'm pretty sure. I have the BK7 and the BK2 and they are the same BLACK handles. According to Ka-Bar, the BK9 has the same black handles.
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I have the black one, so feel free to discount my answer. I "think" my black one is painted metal, instead of painted stainless. Make sure read my earlier review in case my experience helps you. Once installed, it has been holding up and doing its job well over the past year and half.