Pretty much just getting rid of the black handle and blade coating. I realise its practical but it makes it look like its meant for combat rather than camping.
If you sand it, sand in straight lines. Circles will make an ugly finish. But i would throw it in white vinegar for a day first to see if that removes the finish at all. It works on blueing.
I just don’t like/need the tactical look, and the black coating doesn’t allow for striking a ferro rod. Also, I’m guilty of putting the knife down around the campsite once I’ve finished with it and black knife at night is impossible to see.
I don’t get the point of Becker’s anymore maybe the bk9 but you can get so many better knives for the same price or slightly cheaper. obviously better stuff for a higher price. Esee had the right idea with s35vn modernizing it would be awesome to see them do something like lc200n,magnacut,k390,s90v etc
All the reviews I've seen/read so far rave about it. And even if it's not the BEST, I'm only going to be using it for the occasional camping trip and around the house/yard, hardly warrants having the absolute latest, premium technology.
I honestly don't like the black on black tactical look. I'm taking her camping and around the house, not on a clandestine black-op to an undisclosed location via HALO drop. Though, that would be cool.
BECKER GANG RISE UP
Were out here!!!
Ayoo
The chunky saber!!
YEAH boy!
I'm not usually a modder but the Beckers beg for it. Once you strip the coating and replace the handles they are so pretty.
Its going to be my first attempt at modding a knife so it might not look that pretty. But I'll do my best.
Nice!! I have the micarta scales on my BK9, love them! Show us pictures when you're done with the blade too
Thats what I've ordered! I've heard that you can dye them quite easily so I might go either rescue-orange or olive drab.
Why not just.... get a different knife in that case?
Because I’ll appreciate it more once I’ve put some of my own work into it.
That’s what I was thinking
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Nice!
Repost once you’ve modified!
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One of my other tabs open literally this moment is KA-BAR's website looking at the BK#'s. All so sweet. Next on my wanted fixed list.
Do it. All the reviews say it's an excellent knife. I've only had mine for <24 hours so far but it seems great so far.
What do you mean by making the handle non-tactical?
Pretty much just getting rid of the black handle and blade coating. I realise its practical but it makes it look like its meant for combat rather than camping.
I took one of these and turned it into a spear using a Cold Steel training staff as a shaft. Worked beautifully.
I did the same thing with the bk-16. Came out great.
Ooooh I haven’t seen a non tactical version. I bet it’d be awesome!
Nice! I have one that I put G10 scales on and got a kydex sheath for. Feels way better in hand than the slick plastic ones it comes with.
Why would you do that?
If you sand it, sand in straight lines. Circles will make an ugly finish. But i would throw it in white vinegar for a day first to see if that removes the finish at all. It works on blueing.
But why? it's a lovely one already.
I just don’t like/need the tactical look, and the black coating doesn’t allow for striking a ferro rod. Also, I’m guilty of putting the knife down around the campsite once I’ve finished with it and black knife at night is impossible to see.
I’m currently working on fixing the edge on mine. Got some big dents. Got the micarta handle and a kydex sheath. One of the best knives in its class.
Good to hear you’re putting her to work.
I don’t get the point of Becker’s anymore maybe the bk9 but you can get so many better knives for the same price or slightly cheaper. obviously better stuff for a higher price. Esee had the right idea with s35vn modernizing it would be awesome to see them do something like lc200n,magnacut,k390,s90v etc
All the reviews I've seen/read so far rave about it. And even if it's not the BEST, I'm only going to be using it for the occasional camping trip and around the house/yard, hardly warrants having the absolute latest, premium technology.
No! It looks way cooler like that. Youll ruin it
I honestly don't like the black on black tactical look. I'm taking her camping and around the house, not on a clandestine black-op to an undisclosed location via HALO drop. Though, that would be cool.