is this knife or the becker bk2 better
253306
I have been using this knife with no problems for a long time. well worth the money!!!
253307
I'm not sure as I do not own a becker bk9, this is a knife where the sheath hold a fire starter n a carbide sharpener and the end of the knife handle is design to be use as a pummel. I think becker bk9 the knife blade is slightly larger than the bear grylls knife. That's all I can tell you.
956400
Depends on if you prefer the thumb stud to the thumb hole for opening. Both knives are high quality with good construction. I own the black handle Rat 1 with the satin stainless blade and love it.
565973
No, it is not an exact clone of the BK2... What it is is a very good knife for the money that is tough as nails! Condor makes very good knives.
468617
I would suggest the full grind BK-16 instead if your looking for a short knife. The BK-15 is more of a camp kitchen, butchering, or meal preparing knife.
1747088
Yes. I own the rat5 along with several other higher quality blades. (Ie) Esee 4,5,6 BK-2 and three Ka-bars from when i served in the Marine Corps. I can honestly say the Sk5 is on my list of knives to own. The quality is all there and definitely worth the 30 bucks. If i could go back and do it again i would choose the Sk5 over the Rat5 based just on craftsmanship.
956401
I had both but kept only the Rat1. It is a great knife without even considering the price. The tenacious is not as tough and not as comfortable.
1537922
You nailed it. I personally prefer the BK10 to the BK2 but your mileage may vary. Best of luck!
10798
I don't own the BK 16 or 17 but it appears the blade on the Mark 1 is slightly longer at just over five inches. The big difference for me was the handle as the Mark 1 handle can be used as a tool/hammer with it's pommel style end cap. Over all the knives are very close in over all length.
1013229
The BK-2 and the BK-22 are the exact same knife. The difference in model number comes from the sheath they are sold with. The BK-2 is sold with a glass filled nylon sheath. The BK-22 is sold with a heavy-duty polyester sheath.
853908
I own three 1095cv Beckers including the BK 14. They sharpen really easily. D2 is known to be more difficult to put an edge on it (once it's on, it's there for a while). If you have to maintain your knife in the field 1095cv is the better (and cheaper) option. Wet, damp conditions will give the D2 the advantage (and less maintenance-based on other D2 knives I have owned)
12749
I would say the handle is about the only difference in the two if you have larger hands the BK14 might be better, you loose the handy bottle opener that's on the BK11. There is a review on YouTube search BK11 vs BK14, maybe that would help.
781632
Kbar has a hilt, SRK doesnt. Kbar has a longer more Bowie style blade. SRK grip is an excellent textured rubber providing great grip. Kbar is leather. Both sharp right out of the box. Kbar has a leather sheath. SRK has an excellent kydex sheath. ill twist ur arm an say skip the typical kbar and check out "becker bk7". Kbar bought becker and that is more of a match or comparison to the SRK. The SRK will NOT let u down. I own both the SRK and bk7. My right hand man rocks a kbar so its also personal preference or style.
261622
No difference. This is my go to knife in my collection. Good heft and has good grip. My money is on this one. ..
1941258
Actually this knife is the largest fixed blade survival knife that I would carry. The BK 9 is definitely too heavy to carry on your belt for a long journey. But, I have walked 5 miles or more with this on my belt and I wasn't feeling like I wished I hadn't. I feel that It isn't too heavy or long to use on a decently long journey. That being said I think the BK 16 is a little lighter, but isn't as good for batoning or other tasks where the longer blade on the BK 7 is better suited, it does however have it's place also though. Take care and go ahead and get it or better yet, get both the BK 7 and 16 ! :) CDR Actually this knife is the largest fixed blade survival knife that I would carry. The BK 9 is definitely too heavy to carry on your belt for a long journey. But, I have walked 5 miles or more with this on my belt and I wasn't feeling like I wished I hadn't. I feel that It isn't too heavy or long to use on a decently long journey. That being said I think the BK 16 is a little lighter, but isn't as good for batoning or other tasks where the longer blade on the BK 7 is better suited, it does however have it's place also though. Take care and go ahead and get it or better yet, get both the BK 7... » Read More Actually this knife is the largest fixed blade survival knife that I would carry. The BK 9 is definitely too heavy to carry on your belt for a long journey. But, I have walked 5 miles or more with this on my belt and I wasn't feeling like I wished I hadn't. I feel that It isn't too heavy or long to use on a decently long journey. That being said I think the BK 16 is a little lighter, but isn't as good for batoning or other tasks where the longer blade on the BK 7 is better suited, it does however have it's place also though. Take care and go ahead and get it or better yet, get both the BK 7 and 16 ! :) CDR « Show Less
9627
Hi, The bk10 is a clip point type with a thumb ramp on the blade top. The bk2 is a drop point type, thicker, so it's got more weight. Hope this helps.
565972
I don't think it is an exact clone but it is a really good knife for far less the cost of The Becker BK2. I love mine and have never had any problem with it. It is as sharp today as when I bought it.
202940
In my opinion this knife can't be so easily compared to those other brands because its not just a mass produced factory knife. This thing is a beast and I'd buy it before any of the others. It's thicker and heaver than an Ontario or kbar or cold steel and it just looks better and feels better in the hand. Just my opinion, but get it and you wont regret it.