BK9 - Short Review

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My BK9 showed up from NGK last week. I was too busy during the week for testing so I gave the BK9 a short workout this weekend. This is my first "Big Chopper" so I didn't know what to expect from this knife.

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WOW!!! is the only thing I can say about the BK9's ability to chop. I almost dropped my jaw after seeing how fast I could cut through limbs and small trees. I never thought a large knife could preform that well at chopping but I doubt my hatchets will get much use anymore.

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I really like the sheath that comes with it and getting the BK13 as a extra little gift is really nice. I didn't do much cutting with the BK13 but the knife fits my hand perfectly because of the pinky rope that comes on it.

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I can only think of two complaints I have and one is very small.

1. It would have been real nice if my BK11 or RAT Izula could fit in the pocket for the BK13. Its not that I don't trust the BK13 but it would be nice to have a little larger knife for the small stuff.

2. I believe I got a BK9 that probably should have been kept at KA-BAR because there are a few "chunks" missing out of the jimping. I'm not going to call KA-BAR or NGK because this will not hurt the performance of the knife and this is a user. I don't need it to look pretty so I wont be worrying about something minor like this BUT it does kind of suck to get a new tool that's blemished from the start. I have some questions about the knife now but only time will tell how it holds up.

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I should also add that I really like the handle on the BK9. While chopping I found that because of the hook at the back of the handle I was able to keep the hook part between my pinky and ring finger and really "rain the pain" down on to what I was chopping.

I also really, really, really, like that the tang sitcks out the back of the knife...you never know what you might need to smash!:D

The BK9 came slicing through paper sharp but not arm hair shaving sharp...of course I'm the first to admit my arm hair is that of a 12 year old girl :grumpy: so that probably doesn't help.
 
Nice review and good pics, rmc85. Good sense of design on the shots. Now you won't be able to help yourself; you'll want to collect the whole set (I'd say BK-2 next).
 
Nice review. I think you worded the jimping issue much nicer than I would have. It is a real shame that made it through quality control. KaBar should be better than that. Enjoy the BK9, I romp on mine and it just keeps going strong.
 
AHHHH! the All black millie next to the BK11 and 9 is AWESOME!

If you want, the Izula in its sheath will fit in the main pouch of the 9's sheath. I removed the BK13's insert last night. The main pocket holds a leatherman Charge with enough room to spare for a fire kit or something else.
 
Thanks guys! I'm gonna give the 9 a much harder work out this weekend because the woman's gonna be out of town. I'll have plenty of time to drink beer, go shooting, and chop stuff in a few days!

I'll try to get some better pics too. I'm sure I'll have a BK2 coming my way after not too long here...
 
You'll love the BK-2. No one can tell you what the BK-2 is really like: you have to hold it in your hand to know. Once you have it in hand, you wonder why you waited so long to get one.
 
Jake Bauer said:
AHHHH! the All black millie next to the BK11 and 9 is AWESOME!
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Let me tell you something about the Military. AMAZING EDC knife! I started with it and then got a Police3. I have a FG Para Military in D2 that should get here Thursday. I still carry the Military the most because its almost the perfect folder (I cant say it's perfect because then I would have to stop buying folders!:D). Light weight, big, S30V, good lock, G-10...good stuff.

I carry my Police3 some but the Military is a beast and I LOVE it! I figured I needed the Para so I could have something close to the Military to carry where I cant have a concealed weapon :rolleyes:.
 
I went out picking some blackberrys last night and hauled along my BK9, Glock 23, and my shotgun shell pouch which I use to put the blackberrys in. With all the rain FL has had in the past week and a half the blackberrys finally sprung up.

I took the BK9 along because I knew there would be some stuff to cut since this is my first time out this picking season. I cut everything from light brush (overkill) to some small trees and weeds that have grown up. I always cut a path and try to stay on it so I do as little damage to the blackberrys as I can. I also used the BK9 to cut myself a walking stick for poking around where I'm about to step. I almost met the bad end of a Diamondback Rattler last year so the walking stick and Glock 23 are a must have.

Summary: BK9 is still exceding my expectations and is a great tool.

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the Bk 9 is one useful tool." I believe I got a BK9 that probably should have been kept at KA-BAR because there are a few "chunks" missing out of the jimping" Ka-bar seems to be making a habbit of sending out knives that they should keep. just four days ago I sent back a BK2 looking down the spine you could see the grind at the tip was at a 40 degree angle.the tip was on the left side.it's one thick blad, looked like Stevie Wonder put the edge on it.It was to be a graduation gift they were on back order so.He's getting a Izula OD Green And I got one also IZULA ROCKS!!! I like it way more than my BK 11.anyway Get a BK2 it's a beast! just request the guys inspect before it ships.
and nice BK9 review.
 
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