Ka-bar BK 2 vs. ESEE 5 Knife Comparison
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wow, this episode is history! almost 10 years and both knives have laaarge fan base.
Years ago I chose BK as the company I would buy all my knives from. Half the price, better shape handles and a sheath to carry a stone. BTW I always slide a knife into a sheath on the back edge sothe sharp edge doesn't get dull. Notice how Samurai insert their swords. Edge facing up and slide in along the spine keeping knife edge sharp.
I've always wondered why they did it like that.
Well that was definitely the wrong choice.
@@SourLymes Ya, the USA military has junk knives.
I just needed a bunch of budget friendly, decent quality knives to pack in a few emergency kits. I don't need something like Bark River for a knife I'm probably never going to use in my entire life. Unless there's an emergency.
Love my Esee 5. I've had it now for a couple of years and have beat the hell out of the thing. Back when I bought it, Esee didn't offer the non-coated version of the blade and after using it for a few months of heavy use, the coating started to wear and it also created some friction when doing fine tasks. Easy enough fix, stripped the blade with some Fast Orange and then gave it a unique patina using some good old yellow mustard.
I got the BK22 with the upgraded sheath and also bought the micarta scales. Absolutely love it! Great video!
Bought myself a BK2. Keep these videos coming! Thank you!
So, I've owned, or rather own well over 75-80 knives. Kinda of a hobby. I've used a lot of them outdoors for extended periods. And I don't mean pussy-footing around during a sunny afternoon making a quasi review, but I actually depended on them for a few weeks in Alaskan wilderness while hunting. The ESEE 5, is by far the best knife I've used in the wilderness. I do what Green Berets do, and follow the rule of 3 when it comes to wilderness and knives, I carry with me a: Multitool (Leatherman), ESEE 5, and FOX Kukri. It's all I need, along with one sharpening stone and a little honing oil.
Bro has 80 knifes and calls it a hobby. My friend that aint a hobby, thats an addiction 😅
@@derultnerlp9319I have hundreds, at this point I’m going to die from knife poisoning.
I got my BK last year and it came with the glass/nylon sheath, as long as one takes a little care in extracting / insertion the edge won't dull.
I settled with the BK 17 as a back up knife.. Again great review! Cheers from Yellowknife Canada
Love your reviews. Just wanted to say thanks. Because of your review I purchased the BK2. Couldn't be happier with my purchase.
How are you liking the stock handle on that BK2? Is it better than it looks?
@@Mandalore06 stock handle is good, I put a cross hatch series of grooves in the handle and it grips amazing
Awesome video.. I've had my bk-2 for almost three years, love it.. I've had the nylon sheath for about a year it's held up really well..
Awesome!
I own the BK9, BK2 and now the BK19. My BK2 is an absolute workhorse and my favourite. I’m glad you talked about the handle for comfort chopping.
I’d like to try the esee though, just to compare.
The bk2 is a snubnose workhorse. But careful, if it gets away from you that weight keeps it going until gravity tells it to stop. It takes practice doing detail stuff because its just as heavy in the blade as it is in the handle.
awsome vid, love the detailed work you put into this and it was so informative. before this i was deciding between the esee 5, gso 5 and others but now i know for sure that the bk22 is for me. thanks again man for the best comparisons and reveiws around.
will whittick Thanks so much!
Because of you I purchased the Esee 5, Esee 6, and the Esee junglas. I already have the bk2,bk7, and the bk9. Keep rolling these videos out man
If I was going to buy just one knife for basic batoning and fire starting, BUT wanted a knife to possibly protect me from a predator situation.
What knife should I buy?
Just got the bk2 a week ago. The knife feels so good to use. Thinkin about getting the esee 5 as well just to get my bk2 a buddy.
Sir, I agree with EVERYTHING you said about these knives. I also have both of them. The only thing I've upgraded is the sheath on the BK2 to kydex. I've had mine since they came with that extremely crappy sheath. After I upgrade the sheath for the ESEE, it will be a very close race. I keep the ESEE in my get home bag and the BK2 in my camping/bugout bag. Both are VERY good knives, even as I comment on this 3 year old video. :)
BK 2 all the way, it just hasn't let me down in any application, its split moose pelvis like the bone is barely there, chops well, holds a good edge, and just all around a general work horse of a knife, and at the price point as well, its very hard to pass up, I recommend it, my only tiff is with the hard sheath it comes with, you might want to shell out a few extra bucks for a nylon sheath or anything that will take the blade, NOT the fault of the blade, just the default sheath
I retired mine for the offgrid alpha dog
Give up an American made blade for Chinese junk???@@jeremydarkcountrysteckman9496 why?
I've watched this video multiple times just to get an expert review. Since my last comment four months ago I bought an Esee5 3D green and a Becker BK2. I agree the Becker has a better handle to hold at length. The hollow handle might put more beef forward. However I got the old glass filled plastic sheath because I keep it in my emergency evacuation bag and I wanted something very slim. If I slide it out of the sheath on the back edge of the knife it won't dull the blade . The Esee is a real beauty, but it won't be seeing any hard use. Two other things I like about the Becker is
because it has a large handle it's easier to use with heavy duty winter gloves and if you lose it in the snow it's easier to find. Cheers from Canada
Great video! I always check with your channel for a review before I buy anything!
+Hoveyish Really appreciate that.
I owned both at the same time, I now own only the ESEE 5. Even though they're very similar, the ESEE feels way more nimble and comfortable in my hand. Also, by the time you swap the awful plastic BK scales and buy a sheath that is comparable to the factory ESEE kydex sheath, you've got way more invested in a knife with not as good of a warranty.
This review helped a lot make up my mind which one to get. Thanks.
Awesome video that helps a lot becuz I'm deciding what to buy for a fixed blade camping/bushcraft knife. What would you recommend between the bk2 and the bk10 crewman
Any differences, pros or cons
A Survival Knife is much more then just a Woods Knife.A Survival Knife is ment to get you out of a bad situation period, rather thats defending your life when attacked, busting your way out of a burning car by shattering the glass, batoning wood or making a bow drill to get a fire going. Now considering a more broader criteria here, I would have to say that the ESEE 5 makes a better "Survival Knife" where the Becker BK 2 makes a better woodsman work knife. This is just my opinion however.Only thing the ESEE 5 lacks is a way to strike a fire steel without using the blade.I wish the guys at ESEE would have put a small notch on the ESEE 5 for striking a firesteel, it would have made it alot better IMHO.
Survival Solutions a
the bk2 will do the same thing the esee will do in any scenario, you're talking out of your ass.
Than, not then.
I Enjoy Seeing You’re Videos On Two Knives That I Own
I have the newer sheath with my BK-2 and it is still flimsy due to the nylon attached to the sheath for attaching the knife to your belt. The BK-2 handle is built to hold your hand and I like that. I am going to keep my knife the way it is unless the company have a better sheath later on for it.
Thanks for the great video. Very informative. Just decided to go for the bk2
Victor Vera Sweet!
I don't chop or baton wood with a 5-6 inch knife. That's what my small hatchet is for. I would carry my hatchet with either of these knives. That being the case, it's nice to know that I CAN chop with either one if needed. In my case, the ESEE 5 is the better knife. If I bought a knife for the main purpose of chopping, I'd get a machete and carry a small 4" blade carving/skinning knife. Who in the world buys a 5 inch knife blade and actually PLANS to chop with it?
I love your channel, man. I've just started out doing gear vids and know how time consuming it is as a hobby, especially when you do multiple tests and angles. keep it up!
RIght on! Thanks bro and good luck on your channel too!
brilliant review, thanks. Just purchased the bk32 clearcoat
Thanks Tom!
I like to modify my knives so I went with the bk2. I put on honduran rosewood handles and polished it to a near mirror finish. Great review of two great knives.
I find knife coatings to be extremely difficult to remove. I don't have a grinder so I use paint stripper and sandpaper. What is your method?
Why would you mirror polish the handles? It's supposed to have grip. A mirror polish does exactly the opposite of provide grip
A mirror polish? What would be the purpose ????
I believe he might be referring to the blade being polished to a mirror finish.
I never had any problems with my Grivory Handles, mine never slipped in my hand, and I have 4 set's of Beckers, but the plastic sheath mine came wuth, it was so hard getting the knife out of it sheath, it actually hurt my wrist, so I got a Spec Ops in the small size, the knife fits like a glove.
Just subscribed. Some good helpful videos and thank you for the good vids and info
Good review. I liked you defining which one is better and why
As far as "tactical use".... I bet no matter which knife I had... whatever I was sticking it into would be a hurting S.O.B. Both great knives.
Agreed!
thanks for making my decision for me guys. I'm gonna pair the bk22 with my Mora 511.
One BIG thing to mention (unless i missed it). ESEE NO BS warranty. No comparison. Lifetime Vs Limited lifetime. No matter what or who or when or where. Love that. I own the Candiru, Izula 2 and the 5. Will end up with all of them at some point. However I am going to order me a BK2 to start messing around with some modding. Great vid. Thanks
I love my ESEE 5! Had it about a year and has gone every where with me, camping, hiking in day hikes, and even on 14ers. I've never been a fan of the BK 2. The ESEE is more expensive sure, but by the time you get some good handles and a good sheath which the ESEE comes with already its the same price.
Hey. Great review man. You contrasted them well. ESEE5 is the one for me, but I still like the KBar, I just don't do enough bushcrafting and I want a nice bushcraft knif too anyway.
Nice review.
You could wrap that lanyard on the ESEE 5 around your hand when chopping to prevent slippage.
alan30189 Thanks!
Thanks for the review. I'll take the Kabar.
Thanks for a very good side-by-side comparison.
Just a comment: I understand the differences in blade geometry, but the difference between the curvature of the tips is a bit overstated. To say the BK2 can't be used to "stab or protect your life" as well as the ESEE5? Might look different but don't forget it's still a very stout, 1/4 in. thick, sharpened 1095 steel blade and point that will penetrate flesh and bone like it isn't there. In that context, I'd be happy to have either one and would expect the full 5 inches of penetration with either blade. Both are awesome.
I really wanted to love the Esee line of knives. I bought a few and really gave them a shot as I do with most American blades. My opinion is that they are overpriced. They aren’t bad knives they just aren’t worth the asking price. Take this review for example. He’s comparing these two blades and the Bk2 is a better blade and is almost half the price. I like buying American made but I don’t like being ripped off to do it. Drop the price $50 and you are a good option for anyone in the market for a decent blade and a decent price. It just isn’t the premium blade they want to charge for.
So you want the esee 5 to be $15 more than a Delica. I dont think you have a clue about pricing. You just want cheep stuff.
what I think thats great about ALL your vids u leave nothing out and are very honest, if its good or bad, don't stop doing what u r doing . I have a bk2 but after watching this vid I am going to get a esee5, its just a cool knife and it looks like it may save my life someday although it wont be the only knife I carry PEACE
Have you looked at the Victorinox bushcraft fixed blade? It's really neat. Well eesigned and teated.
Aaron can you do a 3 way comparison with the BK2, Esee 5 and Tops outpost command? That would be AWESOME!
Great video. Love your channel. Ive had this question for some time now. What do people mean by calling a knife (or any item) "tactical"? Honestly not trying to troll or anything of the sort. To me the term "tactical" is becoming another loosely used word. Though i could be wrong and if i am i ask you to help me understand. Thank you.
The ole sharpened pry bars ! I like both, but I chose the BK-2. I've found Esee's 1095 to be a little softer Ka-Bar's 1095CV, so the edge is more prone to rolling but just slightly... Like the difference is about 12%-15%, which sounds like alot but I'd bet you'd be hard pressed to realize the difference in the woods.
Esee has the best warranty period, has a far superior feeling sheath and nicer factory handle meterial.
The BK-2 is half the price or less, has slightly more performance and the best in class handle ergonomics.
I definitely agree with 90%-95% of what he's saying in this review, both are great knives if you're looking for a tank of a knife
My only caveat is.... IMO, both companies make knives I like more than these. The Becker BK-62 would be my pick for a woods knife around the $100 mark... For a combination tactical/woods knife I'd pick up one of the Esee HM series. The HM 3 (3.625" blade), HM 4 (4.375" blade) and HM 6 (6.0" blade) make great do all knives.... I also love the Esee JG5, does all the bushcraft & processes deer and game animals like a champ.
There are no wrong choices here, it's all preference. Some of the best carbon steel knives right there
FYI, if you can stick the BK into wood, you can stick it into a person. It's a tactical knife hands down.
Absolutely. Both will stab kill easily
Who does your theme music? That acoustic sounds killer.
I have both of these and you really hit the nail on the head about these two. The BK 2 is a much better bush knife, great for work around the camp. The ESEE is a great expedition knife. Love them both. I was also wondering if you have given any thought to putting the ESEE knives up against any of the new Schrade knives? Particularly, the SCHF3N? Would be nice to see how they stack up. Or the BK 2 vs the SCHF36 or 51?
The only thing keeping me from choosing the becker is that the handle is a little bit hollow, compared to the esee... any help?
Have both the BK2 and BK7. Wish I had purchased the ESEE 5P over the BK2 but am going to buy the ESEE next.
What material is normally used for the lanyard and what's the average length? With a normal knott?
Fantastic review, much appreciated!
I Have Both Knives I had the Bk2 for 15yrs and i just Got a Esee5 today....now just by holding and looking Closely my Bk2 is Thicker then the Esee5...by a very small Difference..but its there...also it seem Lighter
Great review. Very realistic and straight forward, great for real people
I own alot of knives my esse 5 is my main go to its a beast does everything great and I never have to question will this knife break ? will it do the job? trust me I spent a ton of money and time looking for that one knife and the esee5 I think is it that being said my edc is a benchmade lock blade called the summit great knife
I love my bk2 and take it here. Yea out of the box the esee can win but you can upgrade the bk2. . I had a custom leather sheath made with drop waist option, fire steel holder and altoid tin type pocket made plus added micarta scales still cheaper than the esee. I’m partial to leather so was gonna do it anyway. Found the guy who made it on fb. He was very inexpensive with quality. Knife and sheath are still going strong. Yes he’s still there still making sheaths. Honestly with the bk2 I have no fear. If you’re a knife guy or in the woods hunting camping etc you’ve got more than one knife so the bk2 tank can be the workhorse with another knife being the compliment to it. If I’m stranded out in the wilderness I’m gonna want my bk2. Some people name really good knives. I’ve heard them called Jessica, Rachel and even Bertha but I just say my Badass bk2
Where??? I searched everywhere.
The cheapest micarta handles i can find for the bk2 are $40 and the cheapest leather sheath I can find for the bk2 is $55. This puts the cost of my bk2 over $200 if you include shipping costs. This is much more then the esee 5 costs. If I would have bought the esee 5 I would have spent only around $160, and that's it. I would have been done. No upgrades needed.
Yep. There is no one Bk2. Almost everyone mods theirs making them all one-of-a-kind. Its the beauty of it. When you buy the bk2 you’re only half way there.
A common mistake I hear from BK-2 reviews is that it weighs 16 oz. It actually weighs 14.7 oz. I have weighed it 3 times on 3 different scales, and they all agree on 14.7 oz.
The older ones weighed 16 oz. The ones made in the last few years have skeletonized tangs, so a little less metal.
@@zues287 they should stick to old method
I have both the BK-2, and the ESEE-5. I agree with your video. No knife does everything, but both of these will take you a long way out in the bush. ESEE-5 somewhat more tactical, but still works in the bush. BK-2 more for the bush, but passable for tactical. Love that BK-2 handle, and love ESEE-5 sheath. Both heavy and sharp.
How does the Morakniv Garberg (carbon steel version) compare to these two knives? I've been looking for test reviews and didn't find one. Anybody owns the three and can comment?
Molle pouches that attach to the front of a kydex shealth??
I like Esee 5, once you buy it your done, don't want to go shopping around for more add ons. A kydex sheath for the ka-bar 2 will 45-50, then you need a clip. Buy the time you put it all together you pay about the same.
I also have both and personally say BK 2 rulez :-)
Price point not an issue? $60 more for the great Kdex sheath? I have a nice leather sheath that furs both knives.
Thanks. Well done comparison.
my BK2 was 100 bucks, got new handles for 38, then custom leather beast holder for 48 and I really like the bk2. the esse is near 160 to start. both are good knives so it's up to what a guy is doing with them, sticking with my BK2, ALSO GOT A ESSE 4 ON THE WAY LOL
Helicopter, like almost all aircraft windows are not made of glass. They are plastic. Glass breaker for a pilot is useless
7319dexter plexiglass
Try breaking through plexiglass without a sharp pummel. Ill wait here
Breaking a helicopter window with a knife is as ridiculous as fighting guerillas with it.
I live in the South American jungle for a while and the indigenous dependen on their every day tools a knife and machete most popular because reability and affordability. Lite and strong and bit flexible they say.
So I learn : lite = i got a $12 Morakniv
Strong = i got Ka-bar bk7 $50 used
Flexibility = i got a $20 tramontina machete from Brazil
All set and going strong for 3 years
Maybe for a 747 ... : )
Good informative video: It'd be great if a YT reviewer would do a vid of the Esee 5 vs the Tops Black Rhino survival/tactical knives. Both match up well as heavy duty medium sized sharpened prybars. Thanks!
Both knives are great options. I own 3 Beckers and 5 Esees. In order to bring my Beckers up to the quality and aesthetics of my Esees straight from their boxes I had to spend more: upgraded handles and upgraded sheath. I'm surprised that after years of "voice of customer' that Becker hasn't responded with an upgraded package?
I know they make extra on the Micarta handles sold as an option. Why not design a decent sheath and go toe to toe against Esee?
You are wrong, they are not the same steel. Esee = 1095, Becker 1095 Cro-Van. Cro-Van edge retention blows away plain 1095. Have both, used both. Loved you vid:)
You are correct, but most people doing wood work honestly won't notice a difference. It's only under hard use in abrasive media cuts that the difference becomes apparent.
Both of those knives are beast . I happen to have the esee 5 and really like it
Just getting into this kind of stuff and bought 2 BK10's. Had to decide between Esee 5 & BK10, and figured I go BK10 as it's a lighter version of BK2, but still does all well. One of the issues was Esee costs more, but comes with Micarta Handles. You can buy Micarta or G10 for BK's and then the prices are similar. I've watched on other vids at least 2 other bush craft guys say if you were to skin an animal you don't want Micarta as it's porous and will be a bacteria problem and to go with G10 if you don't like the stock handles. Any experts out their disagree?
You do bring up a very valid point. As a hunter, I would have to agree that there will definitely be residual blood and biological matter left behind in Micarta scales. Besides washing, you could use Hydrogen Peroxide to clean the scales, but G10 would be a much more sanitary alternative.
Thanks brother. Dope review.
My esee finally came thanks to you!! I was going to buy a gerber lmf 2, but seen how the handle broke. I was wondering how often I should apply tuf glide? I can only go camping 4 times a year due to school. So I was wondering if I even need a lube because it will be staying in a drawer most of the time? Thanks, keep up the great videos.
I would reapply after every time you use it.
I have both, and LOVE both. In my humble opinion, both are bomb-proof blades. Like my TOPS Trackers, I've beaten both unmercilessly. In keeping with your assessment, the 5 is definitely more "high speed", right out of the box, if just for the scales and lore (*My 5 has the newer "3D" scales) Despite that, my BK-7, BK-9, and BK-2 all (still) have the Ultramid scales, and I've never felt like they were "substandard". For me, I prefer the 1095 Cro-Van of the Beckers. I know a lot of folks say that they can't tell the difference. But, for a guy who uses an AccuSharp Knife & Tool sharpener, and doesn't turn sharpening into a religious experience, the Beckers always win over many other options. That being typed, I know that anyone could fall in love with either.
Very well put. The opinions of someone who owns both is very valuable to me.
What’s is “tactical use”?
BK 2 is much better with Micarta scales and a Tek-Lok for the sheath. The grivory handles are just so cheap feeling and looking. After modifications you're spending close to the amount of an ESEE 5. I bought an Izula 2 over a BK-11/14/24 for my small knife. I love the feel and look of the Izula. Now to decide between the BK-17 ( clip point ) or the ESEE-4.
I like them both very well made and very good quality
I recently got two Esee's. Junglas and a #6. Nice quality but the Becker is a better deal. I am in Canada and they want $100 extra just to get the 'molly back/pouch' for the Esee. In the end it's 3 times more in price. Also I got the old BK2 which I prefer because sometimes I don't want to carry a whole bunch of stuff just the sheath and if I need the pouch and Molly I can use the one from my BK 10.
I should say I meant the Becker is a better deal price wise but the Esee is a class upgrade. It's going to take me awhile before I have the nerve to beat these knives into a piece of old wood. I think I'll just sit back and look at them for a bit.
Great review! You covered the plus/minus of each. I think I'm going to pick up the ESEE
Mike Masztal Thanks for the comment!
you should do another text with the micarda handles for the bk2 ^..^
Bk 2 modified polished mirror finish micarda handle scales makes perfection for a budget blade....Own a couple Esee 5's, sold them both in the past couple years......Thanks for sharing your thoughts and suggestions with me, I appreciate it sir.
You sold both your esee 5's. I understand that if you needed the money. But their value will only increase with time.
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You talk about the ESEE being tactical. The kydex sheath is pretty damn loud. I personally am going to order the BK2 and send it to UpArmored Knives and Coatings for an awesome upgrade on the knife coating and sheath. They have suede lined sheaths. They're quiet and it won't dull the blade. I saw that on Sootch's channel.
Hi Aaron,
"Better tactical use" - aka "stabbing" ?
Great video. Will the BK-2 fit in the ESEE 5 sheath. Just wondering. Thanks
Jeffery Jarrett No the handles make it impossible.
Cheers for this.
Very informative.
Edogawa1117 Cool thanks!
Aaron, will the belt clip for the ESEE work for the BK2 ? Thank you
You could rig it up. The esee 5 belt clip is attached to a kydex panel with 4 holes for screws... just put 4 rivets in the bk2 seath and bolt it on
two great similar knifes. there you go
Blade is the same for both, but BK2 has the better handle for leverage when chopping. Plus, it costs less. I'll take the Becker.
informative, thanks
can you speak to your tactical experience and explain with specific examples as to why the esee would be a better tactical knife? thanks!
You wouldn't have to reset with the Esee 5 if you held it properly with regards to a lanyard wrap around your hand.
Review a tops black rhino (mini crowbar)
Price???
Might as well carry a good hatchet instead . A decent high carbon fixed blade and a stainless decent sized fixed blade for game processing only
2 big spaces in the "full tang" handle of the becker...not comfortable with it's durability on a drop on rocks (probably too much worry but lotta sloped mountainsides and I'm a spaz clutz) but...wish I knew it existed a few years ago as well as YT being more than music lol...I woulda gotten one anyway cuz the price point!
Question. Does the BK have a skeletonized handle? Because I don't think the ESEE is skeletonized if it's like my Ontario RD's. Just found out that Rowen, which manufactures ESEE, is here in Idaho!
Correct, the BK2 has skeletonized tang.
@@BladeWalker77 Good to know. I'll stick with the Ontario RD series. Becker really messed up by making their blades with skeletonized handle tang. I would not bet my life on such a design.
I have both, I love my ESEE 5 but I’m married for life ❤️ to my modified BK2
Apparently Ka-Bar changed the glass reinforced sheath of the BK2 and now it doesn't dull the edge. Can anyone confirm this?
You are correct, they indeed did.