The Basic 5" Field Knife - Thoughts and Impressions

[trevitrace]

Who’s got an FK3 and FK2? I need some comparison shots.

 

[Murphjd25]

When I put the BFK vintage micarta scales on I immediately noticed the missing palm swell on the handle towards the back. The BFK scales are nice though regardless.

 

[ferider]

When I put the BFK vintage micarta scales on I immediately noticed the missing palm swell on the handle towards the back. The BFK scales are nice though regardless.

Yep. That's why my CW BFK has FK2 scales.

trevitrace - those Westinghouse scales rock !

 

[carnifex knifeworks]

Yep. That's why my CW BFK has FK2 scales.

trevitrace - those Westinghouse scales rock !

I actually prefer the bfk scales over the fk2 scales, but I'm sure I'm in the minority. Either set of scales is better than 99% of other knife scales/handles out there.

 

[KnifeVice]

 

[Sagandavis]

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Is that the IP micarta that Nathan was talking about? Looks nice!

 

[KnifeVice]

Is that the IP micarta that Nathan was talking about? Looks nice!

Yes, that’s the “crusty” VIP. It has a slightly more peanut butter color in most lighting. Those are both buffed. It’s beautiful work.

 

[Oldaxe]

What makes the crusty vip "crusty"? Whats the difference between crusty and standard?

 

[Non.Nisi.Te]

What makes the crusty vip "crusty"? Whats the difference between crusty and standard?

#notNathan
#notcrusty

Cut from the outside of the slab, has had more time to oxidize and hence areas of darker color

 

[clinton1]

Fresh FK3 delivery! Awesome, awesome sauce CPK crew! Agree with yoko tweaks make it feel different! And yes, also agree VIP scales are fantastic!

 

[Ellis Wyatt]

This one showed up today. The ECAM is incredible. Awesome dark color.

 

[JACKMANDU]

This one showed up today. The ECAM is incredible. Awesome dark color.

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Ghetto basic with ECAM ! Awesome combo bro. Looks great!

 

[clinton1]

Look at these sexy cutters......

 

[kod]

Are the FK3 sheaths identical to the BFK or is there a difference due to the swedge?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Are the FK3 sheaths identical to the BFK or is there a difference due to the swedge?

Same sheath

 

[JACKMANDU]

 

[Redclay]

 

[Elgatodeacero]

another great design and execution by CPK. here is a signature Magnacut FK3 with orange terotuff handles. thanks to Brenmack for assistance getting this one. I am not sure this can replace my HDFK, but I am looking forward to using this one.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

^ come on... that's pretty cool

 

[clinton1]

another great design and execution by CPK. here is a signature Magnacut FK3 with orange terotuff handles. thanks to Brenmack for assistance getting this one. I am not sure this can replace my HDFK, but I am looking forward to using this one.
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That Orange terotuff is very nice!!!