Becker Knives back in business

[donny h]

Hey gang, long time no chat.

I know some folks really like the Beckers as survival knives, so it's really good news that after being out of business for a short while, Becker paired up with Kabar, they are offering some eight models so far.

All Beckers except for the tiny BK13 are made in America.

I picked up a BK2 Companion, BK7 Combat Utility, BK9 Combat Bowie, and a BK11 Necker. The prices on Beckers are very reasonable, all these knives together cost me 225 delivered.

Left to right, this is the 2, 7, and 9:
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This shows the model 11 Necker, and two model 13s. One 13 came with the 7and another with the 9, both sheaths also accepts the 13:
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In the sheaths:
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Sheath side view:
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Top view, models and blade thickness, left to right. BK13(?), BK11 (.165")
BK2(.250"), BK7 (.188"), BK9 (.188"):
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A closer look:
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If you're shopping for one of these, try Tomars Kabars, they have the best prices/selection going right now.

You may have noticed the BK1 Brute and BK10 Crewman Utility are absent, those models are not currently being made, Nathan Becker says in no uncertain terms that the BK1 is not coming back (poor sales), but things seem unclear with the BK10, maybe it's coming back but maybe not.

I really want a BK10, I think among the Beckers it's the best dimensions for a pure survival knife (5.5" long blade, .188" thick), so I really hope it comes back, I won't miss the BK1 as much since I have a couple of these 12" military Kukris to fill that need (pardon the plastic, it's still dripping cosmoline):
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[crashdive123]

Thanks for the update.

[RangerXanatos]

Nice. I'm really wanting a BK11. The 13 is a new one to me. Basically a smaller version of the 11 without the bottleopener?

[tonester]

yah im really happy becker is back in business. i want them all!

[RangerXanatos]

What I've found out is that the bk13 is an extra freebie knife that they tossed in with the bigger models like the bk7 & 9. It has a steel similar to 420hc.

[donny h]

The 13 is a new one to me. Basically a smaller version of the 11 without the bottleopener?

The BK13 Remora is brand new to everyone, I don't think it's sold on it's own, it's only bundled in with the 7 and 9 ("while supplies last"), and it is bacically shaped like the 11.

The big difference is that the 13 is made in China, but I think it's also made of 1095 carbon steel like the rest of Beckers made-in-the-USA line.

The 13 is a neat extra, I can see a use for it, a little blade in the same sheath with a rugged survival blade like the 7 or 9 could come in handy.

Here's a better look at the 11 and 13, I took my cheesy cord wrap job off of the 11 to give a better look at it, the 11 shipped with a 4' piece of paracord, long enough to wrap the handle and hang the sheath around the neck.

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The 13 fits very tight in the sheath, if you want to wrap that handle it has to be with something smaller in diameter than paracord, Nathan Becker suggested braided fishing line.

[nell67]

Welcome back donny h!!!!!your name was just mentioned a week or so ago about being a missed member of the pack!

[donny h]

Welcome back donny h!!!!!your name was just mentioned a week or so ago about being a missed member of the pack!

Thank you, it's always nice to be missed.

I check in now and again, I'll get more active here when winter sets in.

[kx250kev]

That is great news! I LOVE my BK7 and BK9! I'll be ordering spares.

[donny h]

I'll be ordering spares.

Smart move.

Just because they're back now doesn't mean they'll be available forever, and the prices certainly aren't going down.

Tomars currently gets $63 for the BK7, $64 for the BK9.

Get a BK11 while your at it, you won't regret it, that little necker is a neat blade, and a helluva bargain for $35.

[crashdive123]

I don't own any Becker knives, but like the look of the BK2. Looks pretty sturdy.

[donny h]

...like the look of the BK2. Looks pretty sturdy.

With it's 5 1/4"X1/4" blade, it's very sturdy, it feels very solid in the hand, and it comes with the tacticool sheath.($56)

I'd say the only negative is the weight, at 14+ounces it's a little heavy to carry on the belt full time.

It fits really nice in my pickups glovebox though.

[Blood Groove]

Thanks for the info. I'm looking for a good price for a Becker Necker, so I'll check out that Tomars Ka-bars you mentioned.

[ATough]

OK, I really want the 2, and the Necker. those look like sturdy knifes. Also the 9 looks great for bushwhacking.

[crashdive123]

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[joelpietersen]

This is good to hear. I've always admired the quality of their products.

[crashdive123]

This is good to hear. I've always admired the quality of their products.

It would also be good to hear a bit about you. How about heading over to the introduction section and let us know. Thanks.

[vthompson]

I can see a BK-7 in my near future. I just got a Ka-Bar Mule from Tomars and I was impressed with the price and the fast shipping.

[RangerXanatos]

I've got the necker and like it pretty good. I'm contemplating the BK2 but I don't exactly know how it will perform, being so thick for that length.

[Mountaintrekker]

I've been wanting one of those necker knives for awhile. I want to put it into the kit I'm making for one of my rifles with a synthetic stock. I like the idea of it being good steel and thin with the option of putting a handle/cordwrap on it at a later date.
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