Building The Ultimate Becker BK9/BK39
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- Опубликовано: 20 апр 2016
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Ive got to get one. Gideons Tactical favorite channel. Best field testing and review. Never boring.
Dude I finally just bought the Becker BK9. I should have bought one years ago. I too have favored the ESEE Junglas for a long while. Along with the Tahoma field knife. And I hate to say it but the BK9 just bumped the TFK out of 2nd place. I am so impressed with this BK 9. And I fully intend to customize mine. Thanks for the info. Hang tough.
Looks quite nice for what I would call a luxury setup. Hope it will serve you well for a long time to come.
Got this knife a few weeks ago, what a beast, best big knife for the dollar out the IMHO. I kept the zombie green scales, just added a ranger band over the handle so it's grippier and not as green :). Love, love, love this knife, and all Beckers for that matter!
Sweet! I modded the heck out of my bk9 striped the coating, got my grandfather to blue the blade, grinded of the thumb ramp and the little bit of metal that sticks out at the handles, g10 handle scales from the knife connection, a 90 degree spine on the first 5 inches of the spine and obviously a kydex sheath. Great video (like always) great knife!
That sounds like a nice set up!
After getting my bk-9 and removal of the powder coating next thing I did was polish to mirror shine and blue it till black it is soooo beautiful !!!
Thank you for showing us working folks how to have a personalized blade without breaking the bank. Great video and thanks for posting
Oh my! Beauty and the beast combined :) Becker updated to micarta handles is always awesome. Just can`t go wrong with one! And with a good kydex sheath gets even better! Absolute awesomeness!
Thanks so much!
I am going to gring off the thumb ramp and bead blast my BK9 then duracoated it in satin clear coat, I added some Micarta Grips and I am looking for a Kydex sheath I will check out Red Feather. The nice thing about a production knife is if you happen to break or lose it, you will still have the sheath (assuming you don't lose it as well) so all you have to do is replace the knife and scales
Another great review. I also have the BK9 with upgraded micarta handles. It’s a beauty and my favorite overnight bushcraft knife. If I’m just going out for a day hike w/ lunch, I’ll probably take my Mora. One thing that shocks me is why Ka-bar markets the 39 with cheap scales and sheath. If they are going to make modest changes with the coating and the lazar engraving, why not go all the way with the scales and custom sheath? I think the BK39 has had disappointing sales because many people like me have opted to upgrade the BK9 such as you did. I think Ka-bar has made a huge marketing blunder.
I spent way more then the base knife on the mods for my Bk 9 with no regrets, it's a great survival knife!
Great video. This knife is just a beast.
sweet setup bro good lookin blade
This is a very good video about the BK9 and great customiztion. The BK9 Is a great outdoor blade. I just ordered my second one. Thanks for showing your set.
No problem, glad you enjoyed it!
You managed to destroy your first one? o.O
My favorite big chopper is my Tops Armageddon, nice finger choil for finer works, nice belly for chopping. it is a bit higj on the price side but worth it!
That looks awesome! I have LMF's camo micarta scales on my Camillus BK9 and they look and feel incredible, even better than the Ka Bar micarta scales on my Ka Bar BK2 ( in my opinion ) because the edges of the holes for the mounting hardware feel chamfered or rounded and not a sharp 90 degree edge, which is really noticeable with my fingertips. Joe at LMF Knives really is a nice guy, too. Great vid, Aaron, Thumbs up!
Glad you had a similar experience!
I bought Caroline (bk-9) a year or two ago and have done intense work with her. She is easily the best money I have ever spent. I am going replace the handle and strip the black powder coat that she comes with. I highly recommend purchasing one if you want an amazing knife.
Although I'm not much of a Becker fan, I've always wanted the BK9, only I refuse to buy a coated knife. Seeing THIS video of this version of the knife makes me apt to probably purchasing it. Thanks for all the great review videos!
Thanks for watching my friend!
Damn! Nice setup, Aaron!
Love the look of those new handles. Gorgeous looking. Great end product look on that bad boy.
Thanks! That was just one of their stock colors off eBay. It was fun to build and, "I love it when a plan comes together."
Great video. Thanks for all the great videos u do.
i LOVE my beckers. If you can get a bk20 in your hands it will bring a smile to your face. Nice vid
Hey GT do you still suggest getting a bk9 or is there another large chopper type blade that you prefer for around the same price point.
Great video. Going to get one because of this vid.
Nice blade!! I'm trying to decide between this or the Esee Jungles. I have seen your reviews on both. Which one do you end up using the most?
Awesome blade brother
Awesome review bud! Like always! Love my BK39!
Sweet!! Thanks for watching.
What is the other of your two favorite large knives
Thanks man, they make some mean knives for sure.
Just a quick update from a year ago: Overall very happy with what I received several months back when my order came in. No complaints about the sheath. It's just excellent. Bought the BK from the custom sheath-maker at the same time. Was disappointed that it was a BK39 instead of the BK9 I had ordered.
Naturally I was upset. That was on top of a longer wait due to wanting the optional micarta scales from Kabar. (Honestly, the stock Grivory handles are just moronic. They really are. In fact, let's call them what they are.... Cheap, shallow, hollowed out plastic that's been molded and smoothed out beyond anything useful.) My sheath was apparently ready weeks earlier. But it took that long to get the micarta scales in, so they could be fitted to the knife.
A quick email revealed that the custom-maker had gotten overwhelmed with orders. Admitted to being overworked, and apologized for the mistake. Although angry at first, I accepted his apology. He promised to make things right.
Due to a situation I'd rather not get into, I decided to keep the BK39 with micarta scales, and simply bought a BK9 and ordered a new set of micartas off Amazon. Then attached them myself. Hey, nothing wrong with having a back-up chopper.
Again, the sheath is top notch. Definitely recommended. If you're buying one of the knives on his website along with a custom sheath for it, I do suggest sending out a reminder email before your order ships. Just to make sure everything is spot-on.
Nice review, very informative. But apart from the grips and the blade coating there's not really much of difference between the BK9 & BK39. Good knives for general use in the great outdoors!
Placed my order for both a BK9 with Becker Micarta scales and the same sheath system (different colors) with Red Feather before going to bed last night. Overall, a sweet deal. The online shop I normally go to had the stock BK9 at a ridiculously over-inflated price.
Super cool, that is an amazing set up can't say enough good things about Redfeather gear.
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Normally, it's very difficult for me to take a chance on small online shops. Yes, I've been cheated out of my money in the past. But, I have noticed that this channel is more honest in its reviews than literally any other one of the other POPULAR channels on youtube that test similar products.
Not that they're dishonest nor disingenuous. Most of them do a good job in their reviews. But this channel seems to mention negatives that the others sometimes don't, or perhaps downplay a bit. It's just nice being able to get the gear I want without worrying if I'll get screwed over. Thanks for that.
Great review channel- thorough testing with frank opinion -thanks for sharing
I went to check out the BK39, Amazon says it is currently unavailable, KnifeCenter.com says it is discontinued and Ka-Bar doesn't show it in their inventory. I guess it will have to be the BK9 for me.
Bk9 is cheaper $$$ wise.
Knife. Replacement handles + custom sheaths. Cheaper than the bk39 factory knife/handle/sheath...
Love YOUR set up for this knife. Debating one of these or an Esee of similar size.
Great looking set up. I can't find the BK39 anywhere. It's apparently been discontinued. That stinks, I loved the clear coat. Guess I'll be getting the BK9 instead.
I tried to find the sheaths. Can you provide a more direct link to the bk9 sheaths???
I have looked at the red feather site but do seem to be able to find the sheaths.
Just ordered my BK9 on Amazon for $88. Seems like an amazing deal.
lots of good information in a short video = great video!
Awesome video!Awesome knife! Gotta get some of those handle scales for my BK9!
Keep up the top work!
Thanks so much!
Hi from Venezuela my friend and thanks for the video. Can you tell me what is the difference between the bk9 and bk39?
Wow, I have the Becker "crow bar" and the BK-7 which are outstanding blades for the money. Now once again Becker and Ka-Bar have my undivided attn.
I know these knives are full tang but Does this particular BK39 knife has 2 hallow cut in the handle between the 3screws ... please respond ASAP I really need to know before I buy it!
What is the other large knife that you like?
because of you, i must have bought more knives than necessary with intentions of using them on my camping trips of course , my girlfriend just saw the pile of knives and now thinks im a psycho . love your vids keep up the good work.
Great set up.
Any idea where I can get that style of Tek-Lok?
Check Amazon or blade tech site
I should probably ask before I get ahead of myself. 1) can it strike a ferro rod? 2) does it rust easy?
Yes and yes
it doesn't rust easily
Fact. It is carbon steel with a protective coating to prevent rusting. The metal is not inherently rust resistant.
It is carbon steel with a protective coating. The coating is pretty durable.
This knife very nice and good one for me. I like the model,size and type.
What color are your scales? Id like to order the same ones.
The Camillus Becker BK77 Extreme was the highest-quality Becker ever built. S30V, Micata Handles, and a SPEC-OPS Shealth were all included.
Great video. I like the design of Ethans knives. I picked up the Doug RItter RSK MK2 Perseverence as it is a cross between the BK2, BK9, and BK10. My question is, did you re profile the cutting edge? If so, what angle? Thanks! keep up the awesome, informative, and mature videos!
+Jeremy Treibs That was all factory edge. When it dulls I will be putting about a 15 degree each side angle on it.
Does the spin a good 90deg for fero rods with the clear coat
Can't seem to find this blade on Amazon or eBay? Any advise? Thanks for vid. Great job. Made me want to buy it. New sub here too.
Great video. Stainless steel handle scale bolts would top it off nicely ;)
been following your channel for years, Looks like a lovely fat chopper. Thanks man.
Thanks for the support!
that's the baddest becker I've ever seen. I'm thinking about upgrading my BK7 to that 39! nice review God bless!
+Daniel De La Cruz Thanks so much!
The laser engraving looks goofball to me, not that it really matters honestly but one thing that does is why did they stay with spray on paint when they could have actually upgraded the blade coating? I don't see ANY upgrades on this one at all from the factory BK9.
Say Heah Aaron, You know I luv my Swamp Rat, well my Busse Combat too, Infact I just had a Piggyback made for my Rodent 7 and my Rodent 4 which is starting to be one of my Fav. Bush Craft Knife. I'm also having one made for my Badger Attack Ergo and my Steel Heart Ergo, But my Rodent 9 and my Large Busse Combat are some of my all time Fav's. But I'm starting my G. S. O. Set and finishing my 3V Bark River, I also like my 90's Trail Master in the San Mai 3, I also like my H. I. Khukuris, Both are the M-43 different sizes and handles, A black Buffalo Horn and a White Bone I also like my Gen2 SP-53, 51 and my Kukuri Plus in O1, Yeah, I like my Large Knives to name a few.
I Love EDC bags and all equiptment in it
It is a lovely blade. No doubt.
why is bk 39 not available anymore ?
Not for me, but I do agree that the BK9 is a heck of deal for a whole lot of very solid knife, & it's set up so well for after-market customizing. Personally, if I ever have one of these fall into my lap...well, first, I'm visiting the ER, and then the very first mod I'm performing is a quick visit to Mr. Grinder to wipe out what never should have been there in the 1st place - that ramp/jimping. I'm a bit surprised you didn't choose to do that with this one...& again, just speaking personally, it's leather or bust for me on ALL of my knives, no exceptions...& my leather guy can get a nice 2-toned & tooled L. sheath of this size to me in 10 days for $40, so that would be a no-brainer for me....though I of course get why you & many others prefer Kydex....you're just wrong, & less manly than I am. I do love that long, straight cutting edge....its cutting edge is one of the very best/most useful in the knife kingdom, & at 3/16", it doesn't make the mistake of being overly thick. Another great vid, have a wonderful weekend brother!!
+faultroy ; It amazes me how people will
mod the beck out of their Beckers and claim what fantastic knives they are ( and I don't doubt that they are), but by the same token they will leave an Ontario knife ( the RTAKII comes to mind) totally stock, complain about the handle scales ( they do need work) and sell the knife. They won't spend one minute or one red cent modding an Ontario knife even though they admit that the blades are excellent.
They remind me of Glock fan boys. ( for the record, I own a BK Becker knife and 2 Glock pistols).
+faultroy ; Thanks for the reply. Yes, I agree that collectors and users will often prefer different setups, and that users only know what they need or want after some experience with whatever gadget or device in question. And Aaron definitely has lots of experience and that is why I value his opinion. He came up with a really nice setup that he is justifiiably proud of. My comments were made mostly out of observation of a lot of KA-Bar Becker owners who will buy a BK7 or a BK9 and remove everything that makes those knives distinctive. They will grind off the thumb ramp, add a choil, reprofile the grind, refinish the blade and swap out the scales. Then they will exclaim what amazing knives they are!
Uh, okay.
I am manlier than you will ever be!!! Have a nice day!!!
whats the name of the pettern on the kydex ?
Why did they stop making the bk39?
i thought you said the rtac 2 was your go to choice ?
I want that exact setup 🤯
Thats an awesome rig bud! For the price, its still not bad. Most knives come with a crappy nylon sheath, I wish most companies would offer a kydex or leather at buyers option, but at least this allows other businesses to make money like our custom leather and kydex guys. KaBar should ditch those scales they use on their Becker line, they should use tpe or micarta, be worth the few extra dollars. Wilson tape makes for a cheap temporary fix. Awesome review, keep up the good work!
Thanks for watch! I agree on all points with you!
What is the other big chopper you like? You said IYO there are only really 2 out there. 1 being the Becker BK9. What is the other?
Im guessing the junglass or the jarosz choppa
my bk9 is a beast, I love it!
Wow dope knife. I have to agree about hating the huge obnoxious graphics, but in light of the new coating, it's a nit to pick... So... What's the other knife you like? Ranger RD9? Busse HOGFSH? Ontario SP51? SYKCO Dogfather LE? Swamp Rat Rodent 9LE? Siegle Hoodlum? Burt Foster, Matt Lamey, Gavco, Keffler custom??
awesome video I was already thinking about getting bk39 and tricking it out this just reinforces my idea of doing it and you should do a comparison video of the bk39 and junglas
It is coming this year.
Great!
+gideonstactical can't wait to see that one, which do you prefer
The okc rtak2 imho is better than the junglas.
Good vid, you say you use this or a junglas most of the time. Why not the gso 10 that you reviewed? Just wondering there all great knives.
As you saw, you have to do modding to it.
This will help more people -Thanks
I'm a tops fan but, I'm debating between getting a Tahoma field knife or buying a Becker bk39 and tricking it out like this. I'd love to hear some opinions. I realize there not exactly the same price but at some point I would probably buy a kydex sheath for the tops.
I think the Tahoma is a good design...but I don't have one anymore and look at this baby...I think that will say enough lol.
Thanks Aaron.
No disrespect here, but personnally i prefer having a BK9 and a BK7 as a back-up knife for around the same price that you got your BK39... But that's just me. Keep on doing your great vids, they are awesome.
Very nice good looking package atb John
I modded my bk10 with the micarta scales and I got rid of the paint I just need a sheath do you got any suggestions?
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Absolutlely love the video
Great blade seen it on Chris Tanners channel good choice !!!
Great review. What is your other favorite - the Junglas?
Yep, I touched on it in the video.
#gideonstactical Do you know if they have stopped producing the BK39? Seems to be out of stock everywhere I look, so I'm guessing it was a limited run back when you made this video.
Discontinued
You said it was one of two of your favorite fixed blades. What's the other one?
Esee Junglas
Will they be releasing clear coat for the bk2 and 7 as well?
+Clap Forboobies there is a clear bk2 out
+gideonstactical could you review the OKC RD Tanto?
You should do a review of the schf55
Dude I'm totally going to copy you now! I mean regarding the bk39, I just got mine last week
Do it! It will be awesome!
love the bk39
In "Belt Attachment Type" this option, are you choose "Danlger with teklok"?
Yep!
A few ranger bands on the original handle works well..... very cheap also !
Man.... I've been wanting a BK9 for some time now and just haven't done it BECAUSE of that black finish.
My wallet is gonna hurt but I'm gonna be happy. haha
Totally!
Awesome
What lantern do you like best these days?
+BOOSTEDLASER Still the Brila for small/Lightweight use. The Streamlight Siege in AA is my favorite for car camping and the UCO Clarus is my favorite AAA one.
Hey Arron I would love to see you review the Condor Moonstalker, especially with a big market of large sized blades oit there at a large size price . The Condor Moonstalker and Moonshiner both are cool solid blades and way cheap for what you get. Anyways I think it would be cool to see your opinion of a poor man's goto knife that doesn't need to be upgraded much. The Moonstalker comes with canvas micarta scales and a thick nylon sheath but the shiner comes with their beautiful leather sheaths.
Here's to hoping :-D
They are on the list
That sheath is killer. I like my Bk 9 better than my Junglas as well. But like the Junglas sheath better. I feel like the Junglas has a bit more hand shock, and the blade seems to " Ching Ching Ching " to much. The best though, is one in each hand, lol. Nice video as always.
Thanks!
Among Becker fans, its called "The King". And for a very good reason!
Must not have been able to compete with the original bk-9. Now showing discontinued on Amazon and at Midway (2-13-18). Love the idea of a bk-9 with a clear coat handle. Not sure I want to purchase and put in the work of taking off the black powder coat.
so what is the exact difference between the bk9 and the bk39?
Looks and price. Functionally nothing different
Great review Aaron. So if you had to choose one, which one: ESEE Junglas or BK39? Thanks!
Out of the box the ESEE, tricked out...I think the Becker.
+gideonstactical Thanks.