Tell me about the becker BK7

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snorkem

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Hello everyone i qwas wondering if anyone has used the becker bk 7 and would be willing to tell me what they think about it. I am planning to get this for my brother as a heavy use wilderness/survival knife. tell me your thoughts on the bk7, thanks
 
YES i saw that EXACT SAME REVIEW and i was wondering because the bk should be stronger beccause its larger and better for chopping i thought. they are both made by the same company so i really would like to know what people think
 
The BK-9 is a beast of a chopper. Granted, there are better, but only for double the price, or even MORE.
I've used my BK-9 extensively and found it appeasing. It's a great knife to chop with, hack with, or split wood with. It is a bit too big for detailed work, but that's a given, it's size restricts that kind of usage. The Bk-7 on the other hand, would not handle chopping as well, but would have more utilitarian abilities. I've used my Bk-7 on multiple trips, and it came out like a champ every time.

Knifetests reviews are rediculous. Even though it is a way to compare which knife can survive more abuse, I really don't think any of us will thrash on a knife like that. And again, it is not the BEST large survival knife out there. Busses and other custom knives are generally better. The RAT knives are definitelly as good, or even better than the Beckers. But as I said, the BK-9 is by far the best, AFFORDABLE blade out there. At least in my opinion.
 
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No probs with the BK9,I've chopped alot of wood with mine over the last 6 years and have'nt broke it yet.I don't chop bricks or jump up and down on it.To me that sort of abuse is assenine.
 
hoopster said:
I'd love to hear some comments as well. From everything I've heard you can't go wrong for the price. Although the BK-9 didn't do very well here: www.knifetests.com
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Those tests are an abomination in the knife world, and I've long warned that this noss fellow would have just this kind of negative effect on the knife community. In other words, Johnny Hockey Mask, with his destruction stunts, is giving new knife users the impression that knives should be judged primarily on how well they stand up to lateral impacts from a three-pound sledge.

The BK-9 is a fine knife. I prefer the Camillus version because of the steel used and because the Camillus version is just slightly thicker, but the Kabar model is a fine blade as well and appropriate for a wide range of outdoor chores.

Similarly, the BK-7 is a great knife. If used in tandem with some sort of wood gathering tool (a saw, a large chopper, an axe or hatchet), it fills a spot in an outdoor line-up. If, however, you're looking for one mid-size knife to do it all (food prep, game dressing, wood chopping, etc.), I like a blade with just a little more spine and momentum. The BK-7 will chop, but not as well as a few other 7" blades I own with a bit more weight in the spine.
 
Guyon said:
Those tests are an abomination in the knife world, and I've long warned that this noss fellow would have just this kind of negative effect on the knife community. In other words, Johnny Hockey Mask, with his destruction stunts, is giving new knife users the impression that knives should be judged primarily on how well they stand up to lateral impacts from a three-pound sledge.
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I agree with you on this mostly, but he convinced me to take my cold steel bushman out of storage and now it's my primary knives, over some that cost 5 times more.
 
What other good blades for outdoors are around 7 inches. also what steel does camiluss use?
 
snorkem said:
What other good blades for outdoors are around 7 inches. also what steel does camiluss use?
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Camillus is out of business.

When Camillus was making Beckers they used a proprietary alloy they called 0170-6C. (They also called it Carbon V when they made blades for Cold Steel.) The composition of 0170-6C was quite similar to the Ka-Bar 1095 Cro-Van. Both have about 0.95% modified with small amounts of Vanadium and Chromium. It is said that Camillus ran theirs a couple of point higher in hardness than Ka-Bar currently runs theirs.
 
thanks, i also am probobly going to start a new thread on knifetests, i have been thinking a lot about them and im sure it is very contraversial
 
i also want to say if i could i would jump and go right ahead and buy something like a fallkniven or a busse or rat cutlery or any other higher end blade but i just cant afford it, if you ahev any alternatives to the becker, please tell me and also explain WHY it is better in your opinion. Thanks
 
Becker knives are great knives for the money. I'd also recommend you take a look at the Ontario Ranger RD-7. Ranger Knives are made out of another very tough alloy . . . 5160. And at 1/4" thick, they're a little heavier duty than the BK-7. Chestnut Ridge Knife Shop has a sale on them right now, too. They also sell RATs and Beckers, so they're pretty much a one stop shop. And their customer service is top notch. :thumbup:

Whether you decide to buy a Becker or a RAT or a Ranger, you won't go wrong.
 
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As an owner of a BK7 and a becker companion I would have to say handle the knife first I do not much like the handle ergos ,It works sweet for most things but I find it too easy to roll the handle in my hand and I felt like I could never get a really good grip on it.If the handle works for you the knife would work great for you but keep in mind the weight and the carbon steel factor (none knife nuts don`t like the rust factor). By the way the blade coating has held up really well and the knife never wants to dull.
 
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snorkem said:
i also want to say if i could i would jump and go right ahead and buy something like a fallkniven or a busse or rat cutlery or any other higher end blade but i just cant afford it, if you ahev any alternatives to the becker, please tell me and also explain WHY it is better in your opinion. Thanks
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Ranger is your best bet. For around $100, Justin's RD-7 is well worth it.

One of my all-time favorite 7" blades is a Swamp Rat Ratweiler.
The ergonomics, the sabre grind, and the balance put it high on my list in terms of all-around usability.

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A new favorite in this category is the Horton Camp Blood.
Both these pictured knives have more spine, more weight, and therefore more bite than a BK-7 when it comes to chopping chores.
In this regard, Justin's RD-7 is similar.

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I really like my BK-7 now that I swapped out the standard scales for the micarta scales. It's a versatile knife. When I was last out in the woods I found it to be a respectable chopper when using a lanyard and gripping the handle towards the end. The edge retention was terrific.
 
Guyon said:
Those tests are an abomination in the knife world, and I've long warned that this noss fellow would have just this kind of negative effect on the knife community. In other words, Johnny Hockey Mask, with his destruction stunts, is giving new knife users the impression that knives should be judged primarily on how well they stand up to lateral impacts from a three-pound sledge.

The BK-9 is a fine knife. I prefer the Camillus version because of the steel used and because the Camillus version is just slightly thicker, but the Kabar model is a fine blade as well and appropriate for a wide range of outdoor chores.

Similarly, the BK-7 is a great knife. If used in tandem with some sort of wood gathering tool (a saw, a large chopper, an axe or hatchet), it fills a spot in an outdoor line-up. If, however, you're looking for one mid-size knife to do it all (food prep, game dressing, wood chopping, etc.), I like a blade with just a little more spine and momentum. The BK-7 will chop, but not as well as a few other 7" blades I own with a bit more weight in the spine.
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After breaking several Kabars, cold steels etc.. I stumbled on knifetests.com and it led me to Busse. Now with an ASH-1 and a Fat Fusion Battle Mistress, I will never buy another kind of fixed blade besides Busse Combat.

Some of us expect WAY more from a knife that would normally be expected, i love seeing those tests. Sure it's not "this knife is good, and this knife is junk", but I like to know what a knife can take. I'm VERY disappointed that there haven't been more reviews as of late.

I go on extended camping trips/hikes in the freezing cold, I want to know I have a knife by my side that can handle frozen hardwood if needed and not snap like a twig. If you're car camping and you break your knife, no big deal. If you've hiked out 15 miles in the cold and break your knife, you're in trouble.

Using knifetests.com as the end all be all in what's a good knife is not a great idea, but I sure like to see what they can take. Say what you will but I won't buy a becker that's intended for hard use when it snaps in half chopping at concrete, same goes for a Chris Reeve fixed blade. If you advertise a blade as hard use, it better stand up to it. I don't chop on concrete, but I like to know that I can. A good warranty is great, but I really don't care about getting a free knife replacement after I lose my fingers to frost bite.
 
230grains said:
After breaking several Kabars, cold steels etc.. I stumbled on knifetests.com and it led me to Busse. Now with an ASH-1 and a Fat Fusion Battle Mistress, I will never buy another kind of fixed blade besides Busse Combat.

Some of us expect WAY more from a knife that would normally be expected, i love seeing those tests. Sure it's not "this knife is good, and this knife is junk", but I like to know what a knife can take. I'm VERY disappointed that there haven't been more reviews as of late.

I go on extended camping trips/hikes in the freezing cold, I want to know I have a knife by my side that can handle frozen hardwood if needed and not snap like a twig. If you're car camping and you break your knife, no big deal. If you've hiked out 15 miles in the cold and break your knife, you're in trouble.

Using knifetests.com as the end all be all in what's a good knife is not a great idea, but I sure like to see what they can take. Say what you will but I won't buy a becker that's intended for hard use when it snaps in half chopping at concrete, same goes for a Chris Reeve fixed blade. If you advertise a blade as hard use, it better stand up to it. I don't chop on concrete, but I like to know that I can. A good warranty is great, but I really don't care about getting a free knife replacement after I lose my fingers to frost bite.
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Ditto. I don't treat my knives like Noss does in testing but it does give one benchmark to consider.
 
gentlemen instead of chopping up cinder blocks & car motors why not take a few pipe bombs along with your camping supplies? not only will they add to your amusement & blow up whatever you desire, they can be used to signal for help. they also are great for getting fish for supper.
 
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