Why NOT to buy a Ka-bar BK2? It Sucks
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Pros: Heavy weight for chopping
Great steel for everyday use.
1/4 inch thick, you won't break it.
Awesome brand recognition.
Cons: Heavy weight( 1lbs!!)
Short blade length.
Slick handles.
Bad sheath(dulls the blade).
Disappointing ergonomics.
Costly upgrades($150 in all).
Overall thoughts, spend your money on a knife that will get the job done right the first time. Look at Becker BK7 or ESEE 5,6.
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It's a bad knife cause it's to short for you ? Well then get a longer version like the bk7. What a stupid review ! Waste of time
Or a bk9
@@thissucks2272 nah that's too big
It's a fake bk2 that's he has its funny he moans while not knowing its a fake
The second he pulled out an mtech he lost ALL credibility
The Becker M2 is one of my favorite and it's a Beast.
So sad to compare these 2 blades.......... the BK2 is in a much higher league of its own. Compare it instead to the ESEE5......pfffff
😂. Can’t argue that
Hysterical and true
Facts 💯 !!!
People dont understand the bk2 its a workhorse knife.
he just doesnt understand life
Noah C no this knife was design to carve micro sculptures 😂
sharp prybar not knife. LOVE mine :D .
Mine has a small chip from a knot. If i could do it all over again id get an esee 6. Esee doesnt have as good ergonomics and becker is the pinnacle of ergonomics but is not a good value as people say. An after market kydex sheath and mucarta handles will cost another 100 total. For about 35 bux more you get an esee 6. For 60 more you get an esee 5. Think about it. For what becker gives you (yes its a great knife) they should charge about 50 bux for a bk 2 to break even with esee. Plus esee has the best warranty. Got a bk2, 16, and 9. Think i could have got a bk7 instead of a 2 or 9. Its the closest to the length i prefer. The 16 is great for bushcraft
"Yeah guys this knife is bad" pulls out his mtech
LOL!
believe it or not Mtech fixed blades are not bad. that model is a crap choice because of the weak tang of the kabar design.try out a 151 it rocks.
David a very contradictory video, you like the knife...it's good quality etc no real reason not to buy. Modding a knife for some people is part of the pleasure, blade, sheath etc.
mtech?really
so true
To be honest, it is rare to see more dislikes than likes on a video..congrats dude 😅
And on a scale of over 10 to 1! LMAO!
But, tbf, this was a sh*t vid so he deserved it
Aaah...there is SOME reality here!!
"U can see it's got some use on it"
*absolutely no wear on it*
You just complained about the shortness of the blade and in the end you're willing to go spend 150 dollars on an esee5 with the same length size blade. Bro, all your complaints on this knife were cosmetic.
exactly, "working" knives are usually 4-5 inches, like mora, he complains, but he clearly knows fuck all because he owns mtech
Nah, he buys the cheap Chicom MTech.
Hmmm...is this a "snowflake take" on a decent tool ?
He brings out a Mtech😂😂😂😂 to compare
Hahahaha
And a clone wtf
That pretty much tells you this guy knows nothing about knives. He must be one of those urban beta male survivalist.
My girlfriend and I each own a bk2 and have none of the problems with it that are mentioned in this video. The sheath doesn't flop, the retention strap has held up no problem, the kydex sheath doesn't dull the blade. Also, that knife barely had any sign of use. Clearly the time was not taken to use it and get to know the knife. Plus, It's not just 1095 high carbon steel. It is what is known as 1095 crovan (or however you spell it) which makes it tougher than standard 1095. It may not fit your preferences but it is not a bad knife. That MTech on the other hand, I broke two MTech knives before I decided to go with Ka Bar Beckers and Esee knives (the Junglas is awesome). Again, it is all preference but next time take the time to actually put the knife through some use before bashing it.
The BK2 (22) Is known as the "Sharpened Prybar" for a reason. It will do most any utility job you need without fail. As far as batoning logs? Dude, if you need to baton a 6 inch log, you need a friggin splitting maul OK? Not a knife. Splitting with any knife should be saved for little kindling and shaving fatwood for tinder. The BK2/22 will be going long after that stupid M-tech is busted and thrown in the trash. Your review sucks
If you took the time to read the comments you'd see my opinion on it. You're opinion on it is clearly from lack of experience. The mtech was used ONLY for a size reference, not to say it's a better knife. Donkey
MarylandRefugee I have several Becker knives and I know exactly what they can and cant do. I have never wasted my money on M-tech. So it seems to me like you're the one with little or no experience. Boy.
+James Cooper clearly did read what I said about mtech. Any parting words you'd like to add..?
yeah, I'd like to add something! your a douchebag that has no idea what your talking about.
MarylandRefugee = Millennial douchebag that camps out in his parents back yard pretending to be Grizzly Adams.
Lol, he hates the kabar but gets a mtech with a kabar design
Cold blooded . Best burn here. That one hurt
Scratching my head at this opinion based review...
When he pulled out that mtech I spit my water out
😂
😂😂😂😂 my thoughts exactly.
This was painful to watch. 5+ inch blade is "tiny"? Go get dirt time.
The BK2 is less than 5 inches, almost 5 inches exact, which is indeed tiny.
JustLearnin 15 it's 5.25 inches!
Learn your specs.
he probably loves mora knives, they are shorter than this, guy knows fuck all about quality
@@justlearnin1537
Your brain is tiny.
profd65 at the time of writing that comment my 16 year old brain was tiny. I have since gotten an esee 5 which is quite similar to the BK2 and use it on my vest when out in the field, I love that knife and it can take a fuckin’ beating.
i just bought one and its amazing perfect knife for me
And your knockoff USMC Fighting knife has a rat tail tang and a thin blade it’s not going to baton anything for long. The BK2 is thick short for splitting wood. Length is not that important shape is if you have ever split wood with a wedge and hammer the wedge does not go all the wedge across either.
I have been a carpenter for over 40 years and guys like you are not allowed on our job site.
Use the right tool for the right job.
BK 2 is a solid knife so I would have to disagree with you.
the bk2 is my favorite all around and hard use knife I own, even over the 9. the thing with the bk2 is stock it leaves a lil to be desired, however with a lil elbow grease you'll have one outstanding knife. I've reprofiled the edge, which I do with every knife I own with the exception of a scandi grind, it performs 100% better. it'll do finer tasks with ease, such as carving and feathering while still being robust enough to take on the harder tasks.
if I was told I was going to be dropped in the wilderness and I could only bring 1 knife my bk2 would be my choice without a second thought.
people who hate on this knife don't understand it, they expect it to do everything perfectly, which isn't the case. out the box it will do everything you need it to do, but some things it will excel at while others it'll accomplish but be more difficult. like I said thou this is over come by some small modifications, and now my bk2 will excel at pretty much anything I need it to do.
It's a cool idea, but as for being dropped somewhere with only one knife I'd take an ESEE 6 all day. Too many factors here to make me disinclined to carry a bk2. Any of the other big channels will cover the same general idea, look at nutnfancy for instance. One of his biggest things in any item he reviews is weight.
This knife comes in at 1lbs!!! That's nuts. For an hour or 2 in the woods I might take it out and play around, but if I'm only gonna have one knife in a survival situation... I'm taking an ESEE 6 all day.
Great length if you need to baton, good weight, proven reliability, ready to go out of the box. It's really all around spectacular.
@@MarylandRefugee2014 The ESEE 6 will brake on you, the BK-2 won't. Nutnfancy fancy nutn but himselves.
@@MarylandRefugee2014 I generally refer to nutnfancy as sumtnfancy.
Try the BK7 it is also a good value well made knife. I have an Esee 6 with custom scales and I dont like it.
thanks for your comment. I am looking for a beefy knife & like the bk2
Not a working knife??
Dude when you pick up the
box, it says: This knife works
for a living.
They don't lie. You are entitle
to your opinion. But that doesn't
mean its an INFORMED opinion.
It's 2020 now, and just seeing this video. All I have to say is: OMFG ... what a waste of time. I'm gonna go buy my BK2 now...
Just bought one myself, I bet this video sold a lot of BK2's...
bought one today;-))
Just picked one up, was on the fence for a long time until today 😂
You wont regret it mate, I have 3 of them.
I have one, not impressed.
Bk2 was the best knife seen or mentioned in this review.
Just saying you've sharpened your cheap mora counterfeit wrong, since it is a scand grind. second your technique changed after pulling the improperly sharpened knife across the bk 2 sheath ending in a differnt cut on the index card.
Next you say this Becker sucks (pulls out mtech) I can tell you know what your doing.......
The bk 2 was designed for heavy duty workhorse knife and the scales were thus made to hinder rubbing on the hand causing friction that is why Ethan Becker the chef, the joy of cooking chef, designed the handles that way. I guarantee you if you rubbed oil over the handle and did what ever the heck you wanted it wouldn't slip out of your hand.....
And here I thought Thunderbird Blades and Nick Shabazz made the most hilarious knife review videos; this review takes the cake, and the comment section was the icing on top! Pity the video is funny for the wrong reasons though :P
The Becker BK-22 is the same knife, but with the much improved polyester sheath, for only about $3-$4 more, just as an FYI
very poor review
very gay reviewer
@@kevinmorrice 😂
This guy doesn't know knives, he called the mora stupid. And the bk2 is a great knife. You need to learn knives.
Pulling out an M-Tech immediately removed your credibility.
You give a very good video review of the Becker BK2. Personally, however, I love this knife. Of all the knives I own - and I own many including the ESEE 5 - this is my favourite. All the points you cover as to why a person should avoid the BK2 are valid. But I would never give it up. It's a marvel.
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You haven’t even used it yet how can you put such a bad review on a knife you haven’t used
mtech vs becker...hmmmm...
+Kenneth Freeman it wasn't a comparison, it was strictly for the size.
MarylandRefugee your an idiot
@@MarylandRefugee2014 you said it sucks.
look the bk2 isn’t for fine tasks. I understand I’m late but you’re complaining about weird things to me, it’s an absolute workhorse and in my pack it serves the roll as a small hatchet and splitter, if the length is a problem for you adding a little paracord lanyard can lengthen your handle by a few inches giving you that much more leverage while chopping, the sheath it comes with is fine I like the kydex-esque sheath it serves it’s purpose and has great retention, a few simple mods like a leg strap or longer dangler is easy, and really and truly part of my love for the knife comes from just how open it is to customization, the bk2 is a crowbar with a finer edge, you obviously haven’t used it so you’re complaining about aesthetics and what you think you know, you don’t know anything until you’ve used it. sorry if this seems like a rant lol just stating the facts bro
PS man most people carry chopping tools and a knife for finer tasks while out and about in the wilderness you can’t expect it all from a tool but this knife is a happy medium that’ll do most of the things you ask of it👌
Cool mtech copy of the original kabar USMC bro
Batoning off the edges of large pieces of wood is what you are supposed to do.
Yeah I agree this is a terrible review. I usually never make negative comments but this was just an ignorant rant. The handles are slick to prevent hot spots on your hands while really chopping with the knife. The weight is there because it’s a survival knife and meant for chopping wood and hammering stuff. I’ve used this knife for years and have had many multi hundred dollar super steal knives in between and I always come back to this one as my favorite outdoor knife. Pair it with a solid folder and you’re set for survival
I have bk2 and esee 5 for 5 years and I do not make the difference ...
they are both very good knives except that bk2 is much cheaper ...
yeah the bk2 is a budget beater, i was chopping branches with it, it hut an old nail, just 2 minutes with a stone and its good as new
I have both as well and I feel like the bk2 is much more ergonomic in your hand and more suited when you are really chopping away for long periods of time, the esee5 tends to fatigue your hand faster and want to slip, you are correct that they are very similar in design, the bk-2 also has a skeletonized handle which I kind of feel like lightens the handle and puts more weight in the blade making for more productive chopping.
I will simply say I disagree...with everything you just said.
If you think the bk2 sucks man, then dont get the ESEE 5 which is almost the same besides the handle. Most BK-2's are $75 ish and you can get the better sheath with it for basically the same price, then you get 45 dollar micarta, your only at $120 where the ESEE 5, which is undoutably one of the best knives ever made, is $135-150. The BK-2 is so cheap so you can customize it.
One other thing. Let's see Ethan Becker and you. Ethan Becker has about 50 years experience making knives and bushcrafting. Or you, who sounds like you might be 17 or 18. Tough decision, who am I going to listen to for knowledge and experience? Uh.....I think.....yup....I am going with Ethan Becker and Kabar knives.
This was your last comment on one of my videos. "I am living proof of the adage, "better to look the fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt". Sorry for the mix up".
I totally support opposing views, that's the only way we truly grow and better ourselves at anything. What I won't do is allow rude or derogatory comments. You can disagree, that's fine and I encourage people to post their thoughts, but this will be your last comment like this moving forward. That's not the way things are done here. So by all means, share your thoughts, but keep it clean and respectful :).
+MarylandRefugee I guess I am curious as to how I have been disrespectful? I simply stated that Ethan has a history of living in the wild, and building knives. Tough to argue with that kind of experience. The other thing is
that there isn't one knife out there that can accomplish every task that is necessary. For instance, if I took a 6" Mora and went out and tried to take down a 6" diameter tree, I could do it, but it is going to take alot longer than
using say a 8inch or 20in blade. It all boils down, IMHO to practicality. I think that before you can really know a blade or knife, or gun, or car, for instance, you have to test it out. Take it out in the woods. Use it to build a shelter, gather kindling for a fire, cut your support ropes. Then a person can truly see whether the knife has any value or not. I have a BK 2 bought in 2010, I have an ESEE, Several Schrade knives, several mora, some hand crafted, and out of all of them the knives I like best are the SCHF51 and the SCHF37. If I go after bigger firewood, I use an axe.
+bashfulbrother re-read your first comment. We're not going to continue on like that. There will always be someone with more experience or more knowledge in anything you do. Always. I'm not debating the fact that Ethan Becker is older, or has more time in the woods. This video is SOLELY to state my opinions on his creation and things I consider to be flaws it in. So from here on, if you disagree with something, disagree with it based on facts or on your own personal experience with said item, and do it with respect to someone else's views and opinions, not on how old you think they are or that someone may or may not be more experienced.
" but keep it clean and respectful" ? I saw no profanity in his comment, just an honest opinion. You have thin skin, !
@@Elektroslag this guy is hands down a poser, he pretends to know how good knives are, but he has no visible wear on them, guy is dumber than a bag of horse shit
Your knife looks brand new and your reviewing saying it sucks ?
It's been used, but after about an hour and a half carrying/use, I determined my dislike for it.
@@MarylandRefugee2014 That's not use. You're just weak is all
I LOVE THE BK9
Stipple the grips yourself for free. It works great. All you need is a wood burner with a little tip.
That's why these knives come in different sizes. I would never buy mtech garbage
I gave you the benefit of the doubt until you didn't know what kydex was
It’s for survival. Worst case scenario. You can make it happen. If not go ahead and carry around an axe or how about a chain saw
*pulls up great Mora Companion*
“This is just a stupid knife I have in my house”
When Grapes Pop it wasn’t a companion, it was counterfeit
@20CT-uC Bk25
Oh yeah, I see it now
Yeah, the BK 2 has a shorter barrel .... but the problem with the other one is that if you try to Baton wood on it, you might blow it into pieces. It's a fucking MTech. a couple strong swings and that thing is a Jiggsaw Puzzle.
Lost all credibility after pulling out the Mtech!
I do not mind this knife i use this for camp alot but if your looking for a good. Big blade get a machete also
Baton with the Mtech and you can get a new one the next day.
If you don’t like the bk2 then get the bk 7 or bk 9 or bk 10 heck just get them all
There are many things to do with a knife other than chopping up wood where the Becker is perfect. I'm a carpenter and I use the BK2 and don't baton wood
Should have bought the BK7 if you wanted a longer version... It says in the description exactly how long the blade is, so how can you be disappointed?
I understand you don't care for the knife BUT how did your 65-75$ BK 2 turn into a $150 knife through your review? You stated that you can find the knife for under $100 in the plastic sheath but then after that you kept saying $150, it almost doubled in price. The price your giving isn't true for the plastic sheath bk2 or the Bk2.2 nylon version, I'm totally not picking on your personal view just the info you gave on price. From what I've heard the sheath has been made with way less glass fibers but I could be wrong.
You really picked the wrong knife to diss on cause the BK2 fans are fricken crazier than Mora fans, they are very passionate about that blade. I personally don't own a Becker but I have considered getting the BK10 crewman which is the same length as the bk2 but has a much thinner blade.
Yea things definitely got crazy in the comments lol. I don't mind though. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. I just think this knife wouldn't EVER be a realistic blade for the people who truly understand survival/bushcraft/camping. For a person who might spend an hour in the woods in the backyard playing around...sure. And as for price, if you get the knife for $80 + $50 for micarta scales + $20-$30 for a new sheath.... You get around $150. Yuck
+MarylandRefugee I highly recommend the Schrade Schf 42 its a special one imho, even for people who hate Schrade this one should be atleast considered. My next knife is the Gerber Strongarm although the coldsteel SRK has my attention now LOL...ugh.
Northern Canada here. We know about the things you mention because we have survived hardships and a climate you could never understand. With all honestly, this knife would work fine in survival situations. Hell I've used 20 dollar Buck knives that can get the job done. I spend days in the forest because it's what we do here. We don't use knives to chop wood and other stupid things because there are tools for that. This "bushcraft/bug out bag" nonsense mentality I keep seeing is something kids play as a game.
@@chadbenjadad7095 definitely agree with you on this lol. I bring what I need for what i will be doing. If I need to chop wood, make splints, i have a hatchet or a splitting axe, or a chainsaw lol. Not trying to make one knife do the work of 20 knifes. I have so many knifes, I have one for each task. I ordered the bk2 a.few days ago. It will be perfect. I also made a knife from a prybar. 1/4 thick also.👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🍺🍺
@@chadbenjadad7095 Well said mate, Australians in the know don't use knives to chop wood either, thats what axes and hatchets are made for. A famous America auther and outdoorsman once wrote "Nicks and dull edges are an abominations so use knives and hatchets for nothing but they were made for.
says get the esee 5 but cries about the price of the bk2 lmfao esee is overpriced kabar does it better
I agree and disagree. Instead of upgrading, buy Essee. I Pull Mountain bike inner tube over the handles. Insert your knife like a Samurai sword by sliding it in along the spine so you do not dull the blade. I buy BK knives to use instead of fancy looks. I don't upgrade because I just want a good knife. I prefer the crewman because it's thinner an a British MOD for a thick and longer knife.
Nothing in this review is anything you shouldn’t t have known before buying the knife. You bought the wrong knife for you.
Agreed. Sounds like Buyer's Remorse. I have one, and I LOVE it. Different strokes, I guess.
Dude, this knife is a beast. It's awesome
If you want a long knife get the bk9 or something bigger instead of something that is clearly not meant for batoning or big jobs.
Dude you really need to learn what quality means as far as knives go I mean you're entitled to your opinion but when you compare a k-bar Becker knife to a cheap untempered 440 stainless steel dime store mall ninja piece of crap in the shape of a kabar and you think it's better you're going to get roasted like everybody that knows what a good knife is..... You keep your dime store nice that you can get off of Amazon for $15 I'll trust my ka bar when my life depends on it
So the BK2 doesn't work for your specific needs, and sucks as a result. And you pull out a ka-Bar clone made with garbage steel as an example of what works? Okay.
R u kidding me with this review. My friend u have issues!!! I just hope ppl are smart enough not to listen. The Bk2 is a great knife and a work horse. I would put it up against any blade u have....
You can’t review a knife and say the blade is too short!! They tell you how long the fucking blade is before you buy it, you can’t then complain about it.
I have a bk2 and the first thing I did was modified it for my comfort, no mass produced knife will fit anyone's comfort level right out of the box. I stripped the coating off and tweeted the edge a little, made it a little finer and now it carves and feathers just as well as a BHK H1. For common sense use this knife will outlast you.
“Good knife, good quality, great brand, ehhh on the knife.” This review is what sucks.
This knife is too small to baton stuff
**pulls out mtech POS, known for crappy steel** this is way better
All knives suck for people who don’t know how to use them...
neither knife looks like they've been used
Your not supposed to chop logs with fucking knives get a hatchet
I prefer using a knife, when splitting logs, over a hatchet.
JustLearnin 15 there not logs then there twigs
use whatever you prefer, doesn't really matter
BSA is not bankrupt. Alive and well on YT.
BK22 is basically a BK2 with the nylon sheath. A lot of survival experts prefer a knife of this size over larger blades because you can control a medium/small sized blade better than a larger one. I do a lot of camping and never had problems with a 4 to 5 inch blade, I actually prefer it to larger blade lengths. But at the end of the day, the knife on you is the best knife.
The Becker bk2 and the Esee 5 have they exact same size blade. If you want to get technical... the Becker bk2 is actually a better steel with a heat treat that's just as good as the Rowan HT on the Esee. You may have to upgrade the sheath, but the handle design on the Becker is much better than the Esee. If the scales are too slick for you, wrap the handle with Wilson tape. Smh...
He just bought the knife and they won’t let him return it so he takes it out on the blade! What a Chach! It has absolutely no sign of use on the Bk2.
There is nothing wrong with this knife except that YOU do not like it ,because you don't think it is long enough. Well as a user of many blades in many scenario's over about 40 plus years I say your opinion of the much loved BK 2 sucks you need more experience with smaller blades and survival situations .so get out there and come back in about 10 years or so and try again.
This guy has no idea what hes talking about. Got hedgehog leather sheeth. Made and put on a marble wood,wood handle. Best knife ive ever owned . Not a work knife? It's a beast moran
Sorry started typing before I saw you pull out the mtech.praise the lord mtech is to the rescue . Lmfao. Mtech is your comparison to a becker? Im so confused
If you saw my stock bk2 sheath after a couple modifications, I promise you would be impressed with it, simply awesome. I stripped off the coating and opted for micarta scales, put a 90 degree spine on it to strike a ferro rod, now it's a complete survival blade. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinion on this topic, I appreciate it sir.
Thanks for commenting :).
You could have gotten the becker bk22 its the same knife different sheath
Aside from everything else being pointed out in the comments, I'll just add: Neither the BK2 or ESEE 5 were designed as "bushcraft" or woodsman knives. The ESEE 5 was designed as a military "jump" knife meant to do just enough to keep an operator alive with its main requirement being that it was indestructible. The BK2 is basically Beckers version of the same thing.
A great tough knife love it.....
since your so disappointed with it..
how much do you want for it?..
Yea...I hear ya. A LOT of people own these after the "BK-2" rush. And a LOT of people do just fine with them, and like them. For me, The BK-10 hit it right for this length. My friend owns the ESEE-5, and I don't get it's use, (Short and THICK), but he loves it. The cool thing about the Beckers is the price, and the steel to me. Buy them all! Great blades for the money!
pretty solid review for a knife unused out of the box.
funny this video is from 2014... still getting views and bad reviews.
All the heavy battening and not o scratch on the blade comon man !!!!
Bro you're critizing a becker but you're rolling with an MTECH.
1.) there’s absolutely zero wear on your blade. when you said “you can see the use” I got confused because it’s in virtually unused condition.
2.) blade length is a design feature, one that you have to consider before buying a knife. Giving a knife a poor review in part because of its blade length is pointless. It’s like buying a boot knife and getting mad that it isn’t a sword. Maybe you should just be more selective with what you buy and make sure to get the tools you actually want. If you want a long knife buy one, don’t buy a short knife just to complain about its length.
3.) Your implication that the M-Tech knife will be able to use its length to baton directly through 6 inch logs is ridiculous. It shows that you actually don’t really use your knives for these tasks. That M-Tech is too weak to go through a solid 6 inch log directly down the middle. That knife has questionable steel and even more questionable heat treatment, and on top of that it’s a stick-tang design and a thin blade. Even legit Ka-Bars break when batoning those sorts of logs, since the knife isn’t designed as a heavy-use knife. And if a true Ka-Bar in 1095CV can’t handle those tasks, you can be virtually guaranteed that cheapo M-Tech won’t either.
5.) Your stated feeling about it not being a “working knife” is probably due to the fact that you haven’t actually worked with it. The coating is new looking, and I can say from my own experience with the BK2 that the coating does wear off after any real amount of use. The coating on mine is almost completely worn off the blade, and I’ve only owned it for about a year and a half.
Overall I’d recommend actually using your knives before reviewing them. Your BK2 looks like it’s been through about 30 seconds of use.
For you it might not be the knife, for me I take care of a large woodlot the BK-2 rides on my side every time yes the sheath sucks so I made mine. I used to carry a camp axe but the Becker is more useful ta me vine demo is great each to his own. I love it
I like mine it's a beast! I dont carry it much! It's good for prying!
That knife is a badass! But u have to try it out when camping in the woods. Mora on the hip and the big knife in the backpack and you are ready for everything. Just my opinion after 30 years of bushcrafting.
if your complaining that the knife is too short buy a bk10, bk7 or even a bk9. there the same knife just bigger
Agree
I live off grid in the Alaska interior. I have many knives, including the BK2. I carry snd use this knife hsrd. And it works. I hate kydex and pladtic sheaths. The do not work in cold weather. They stiffen up making knife withdrawal hard. I made a nice leather sheath for my #2.. i believe most people that own hard use knives are armchair dreamers. I LIKE this knife. Where it lacks is cleaning fresh caught Salmon. This is where i use my Mora.
If it's too short why don't you get the bk7 or bk9
Your reasons not to get one seem petty. Putting a bit of paracord on the sheath to tie it down isn't a lot of work. The KaBar BK 2 is a strong, well made in the USA knife. Yes it could use a better sheath; but that is true of many knives from many knife makers.
Buying replacements for grips and sheath can be done over time to spread the cost out. Most folks in bushcraft and preparedness almost always replace sheath with custom kydex. A lot replace scales with wood of their own making. They make it a project to make a knife unique to them that meets their needs. Such projects give them a sense of accomplishment and gratification.
Try to use it first. By the looks of your blade, that knife sleeps in a drawer.
Dude, you're shaming yourself
The knife sheath will not dull the 1095 Steel. This knife is design for hacking chopping and batoning. It is not designed for woodworking and carving.
I completely understand the bashing because he definately does not know enough about Ka-Bar knives or its History. If he did the video would have never been made. It is his opinion but something tells me this is a test for click bating titles. If it isn't then this poor lad is in for a rough life and needs to study more before posting such ridiculous observations. And Sacrilege by putting a MTEC next to that Ka-Bar. Just poor decisions.
It’s a good knife at a good price (if you leave it unmodified). But, wow, a whole lotta people are feeling offended… kinda funny, actually.
I own the BK2, do I use it, no, but for some dang reason, when ever I think about selling it, I just cant. Yes, I'm gonna say it, it's cute, LOL. It really seems good for nothing, but maybe prying open a car door, but I love it any way.
Definitely a knife you could use if you ever needed to chop open a humvee lol.
MarylandRefugee I left some positive feedback for you at the top of the forum. Go take a look :)
It's cute? You can skin a Elk with it.
I think the issue is that both knives were designed for different purposes. The Kabar's main issue for me is the handle, it's slippery which is why I opted for the optional but pricey upgrade. But having tested both out in outdoor environments, the Kabar's a better knife imho. It's much more durable, the "chubby-ness" helps with chopping wood better than the other for example. :D
at 4:50 if you want the knife with micarta handles and the nylon sheath you will be spending almost $150....6:40 you shouldnt have to spend $150 on a knife if the sheath dulls the knife.....didnt you just say that the knife only costs that much if you get the upgraded better sheath?
I don’t know anyone who would use a BK2 to baton. Any outdoorsman or survivalist knows you only use a knife to baton as a LAST RESORT.
BTW- Your “bigger knife” is an Mtech knock-off? Seriously?!?
Well obviously bro these knives weren't made specifically for you man you can always mod it get a bigger Becker longer Becker c'mon man