New to me Becker

[tphill]

Got a new to me blade today, a BK16! This makes my 4th Becker. I have 2 BK2's (1 I recently modded and is now in my bag in my Jeep, the other is unmodded and lives on my boat), a BK62 (in the safe or closet), and now a BK16. I believe this one, once new scales, probably wood, and a strip/patina, will be on or in my carry bag!

 

[Fishin4trout]

16 is a classic, you'll love it! Congrats...Remember, post up some pics if you do any mods!

 

[tphill]

Will do. Gotta start looking for some wooden handle scales now.

 

[Fishin4trout]

Try e***... tommythewho. He has some great ones, little thicker than stock, they look and feel great!

 

[tphill]

Hey thanks. I can see why this is a 'classic'. The handle seems like a good shape and size, at least for my hands, and the blade is a good shape and size, for what I'll be doing with this size blade. I'll hopefully get to try it out a little this weekend.

 

[tphill]

Went and checked out those scales. Very nice, will be a hard choice. But, I don't even have an e*** account, and don't want one!

 

[Fishin4trout]

Hey, I just got to work, and Im working this weekend. But I can snag and ship a pair to you if you decide thats what you want.

 

[tjswarbrick]

Congrats on the tweener!
Tommy used to be on here a lot. Haven't seen him around much lately, but it may still be possible to contact him.
His wood scales are the best.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

I'd probably be interested in his scales too......

On another side note, I haven't ever done or set up a paypal account yet.
I see I'm missing out on a few used Becker buying opportunities.
I just hate creating more passwords and accounts and etc.... Wish there was a easier way to spend money? hahah

 

[GeofS]

Enjoy your 16. It’s a great knife.

PayPal opens up a lot of opportunities. Trust me. I got some really good stuff on the exchange here, on EBay, and I’ve been working with a bladesmith on some new blades with Becker scales all because I have PayPal.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Enjoy your 16. It’s a great knife.

PayPal opens up a lot of opportunities. Trust me. I got some really good stuff on the exchange here, on EBay, and I’ve been working with a bladesmith on some new blades with Becker scales all because I have PayPal.

I agree with everything you said....ha
I just act like i'm a old codger!
I remember being wary the first time I bought stuff online.... I just wish we could use our CC

 

[The Warrior]

Congrats man, always good to get new steel in.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

You picked up a great knife there ... it's pretty versatile and will make you want more Beckers (that's both the curse ... and the great news) ...

and the people on the subforum are awesome ... just like Fishin4trout's offer to help you get some wooden scales ... class move

 

[Xr6x]

You have good taste in Knives Enjoy and post lots of pics

 

[Fishin4trout]

I'd probably be interested in his scales too......

On another side note, I haven't ever done or set up a paypal account yet.
I see I'm missing out on a few used Becker buying opportunities.
I just hate creating more passwords and accounts and etc.... Wish there was a easier way to spend money? hahah

I think that you can browse the *bay without an account? Check it out and let me know which one you like and we can work on getting a set out to ya!
Example if there are 3 desert ironwood sets for a bk16 they will be numbered #1 and so on, because all the desert ironwoods look different.
It may take a day or two, my weekend is kinda hectic.

 

[tphill]

Fishin4trout, that is a very generous offer. I believe I'll take you up on it. I'm sending a pm.

 

[tphill]

Wow! What a difference, in look and feel.

Not sure about stripping the blade now. I will probably sand it smooth, then decide.

 

[tphill]

Thank you again Fishin4trout for helping me out with these scales!

 

[Fishin4trout]

No worries man, that 16 looks great!

 

[Crag the Brewer]

That 16 looks real pretty with that contrast!