It turned out great! The bk9 is definitely a legendary blade and Ethan did it right. I use ferric chloride mixed with vinegar to do darkened blades when I make them, it gives a nice gray finish thats more full than the vinegar alone but obviously either is fine lol. You've got a great belt setup going on and there is not much more you would need tool wise, slap a good belt pouch on there and you're ready to go 😉. Thanks for showing 👍.
I formed a foil dish, put the blade in it, and poured that chloride in. Fumes and smoke happened, and the foil dissolved. Bad chemical reaction. But...the blade turned out great.
AWESOME video..and Great Knife..But i found out that it had some short comeings...so I put the new handles on the Knife and that was a Great tip thank you...I made some other Mods I sharped the spine Edge now it very sharp and can strike a Firesteel...then I sharped the false edge of the Knife this way it can Stabe alot Better...and I put in a Finger choil so I can have more control of the Knife and that made a Big Difference...so now this Bk9 can do everything you ask of it..I am very happy with this Knife its now My Survival Knife with Mods it feels like a totally different Knife i Trust this Knife...and to everyone out there reading this Try it its Fun projectl it's easy and Fun to do
I totally agree. I love my BK-9. I did all the upgrades you did to yours but I carry mine on a harness that hangs across my body. I hate carrying any thing on my belt because it pulls my pants down after awhile and it must be a bear when you take a dump with all that stuff hanging off your waist. Lol! I struggle when I have to go to a public restroom with my pistol on my belt. I heard a guy left his pistol in a public restroom one time and a kid found it. He forgot that he even put it down when he went to the toilet. Scary! I usually carry in a shoulder holster or my chest rig. Anyway, the BK-9 is my favorite knife as well out of all the others I have collected over my 63 years of life. Great video! Thanks.
Bk9, junglas 2, rtak 2 are up there..Love the saber grind of bk 9. I'd like an AK 10 to come out. It would be awesome. Rtak 2 is a 10.5 in blade and has a choil. Flat grind though. Comes with huge micarta handles and 5160 steel
Good job modifying the BK9 Dan! Vinegar patina is a great method; have you ever tried using coffee grounds? It produces a darker patina that I have found to be slightly more durable patina than vinegar, I especially like to use it for darkening the blade.
Great video man! You should really get yourself an LT Wright knife. I know you’ll love any of them. In particular I bet you’d love the Shemanese. I do!
I do have a video up titled "Knife sharpening and maintenance, how I do it." If you type in title along with Ochoco Bushcraft, it should pop right up. Thank you!
Howdy from Montana Dan! I'm playing a bit of catch up with some of your vids amigo. I own a couple BK-5 camp knives which was a colaboracion betwween Jerry Fisk and Ethan Becker, one is an early Camillus version and a later version by Ka-bar...both great knives! I've always wanted to try the BK-9 myself...I just keep puttng it off for one reason or another...maybe one day....I never handled one in person, perhaps that is the reason for my hesitation...LOL...anyhow thanks for the vid Dan...God bless!...woods
I've never got to try a BK5. Nice that you have a couple. Definetely recommend the BK9, But highly recommend removing black coating. Stay safe up there in Montana!
Might I suggest a nice Khukuri, with a 8 inch blade. They are made for chopping and splitting and unaliving your supper. I have one, and I have the BK9, and the Khukuri is so much better.
A couple sheaths I had, I found I could just just move the closure strap to the opposite side, so there was no chance of getting sliced. Many you cannot.
They are very close to equal. The BK9 is better at delimbing, but the Junglas is better at heavy chopping. Both are very comfortable in the hand and hold a great edge.
I buy a regular BK9 off Amazon, then use paint remover to get the black coating off, and 800 grit sandpaper. Then soak it in white vinegar to put on a patina.
There are several Esee Junglas/Junglas II and Becker BK 9 comparisons on UA-cam and social media. Almost all prefer the Esee. It seems last year you were all about the Junglas II, and earlier this year the Esee 6. Now, the BK-9. Is this a change in preference by you, or just a content dump? I’m confused.
Last winter I used my Junglas 2.all winter, while my BK9 stayed home. This winter I switched. They are both favorites. After the passing of my good friend Mark from Sagebrush Customs, I decided to begin to learn all of the things he was doing for me. So, the BK9 is my current pride and joy because the blade patina, 90 degree spine, custom color of brown & green handles, sheath design, is all me. I am having a blast using it because it's all my work or design. Summer, I did more ultralight hiking and rock climbing than ever before. One very rugged, yet light knife was all l could carry, especially rock climbing. So the Esee 6 was my choice. It's nice to have options and a blessing to have found two knives I can call my favorite. Never heard of a content dump???
Thanks, Dan. Love your videos-big fan. Your explanation makes sense. By “content dump” I was referring to some creator’s tendencies to be somewhat desperate to post new content that they dump superfluous content,or content solely (seemingly) designed to sell products as opposed to demonstrating skills, which you aptly do. Not trying to offend you-big fan!
@@hotshot791 thanks, I actually never heard that term before. Right now I'm anxiously awaiting fire season to end. I have a lot of stuff I want to do for videos, but fire restrictions are preventing me. I am going to start doing some shorts between videos once in awhile. A lot of them will be just for fun. The lighter side of bushcraft. So in my first one I was playing off of the old Crocodile Dundee movie line, lol! Thanks again!
Great all-round knife i have had mine for 5 years and it is one of the best knives out there for sure
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@@derealovesurvival7549 agreed!
My baby. I love my BK9. I did a video on mine too. Love it. Thanks for sharing.
I checked out your video, Nice!
@@ochocobushcraft1742 thank you. I appreciate that.
It turned out great! The bk9 is definitely a legendary blade and Ethan did it right. I use ferric chloride mixed with vinegar to do darkened blades when I make them, it gives a nice gray finish thats more full than the vinegar alone but obviously either is fine lol. You've got a great belt setup going on and there is not much more you would need tool wise, slap a good belt pouch on there and you're ready to go 😉. Thanks for showing 👍.
Thank You! I used the ferric chloride on a couple Esee 6's. Nice!
I formed a foil dish, put the blade in it, and poured that chloride in. Fumes and smoke happened, and the foil dissolved. Bad chemical reaction. But...the blade turned out great.
AWESOME video..and Great Knife..But i found out that it had some short comeings...so I put the new handles on the Knife and that was a Great tip thank you...I made some other Mods I sharped the spine Edge now it very sharp and can strike a Firesteel...then I sharped the false edge of the Knife this way it can Stabe alot Better...and I put in a Finger choil so I can have more control of the Knife and that made a Big Difference...so now this Bk9 can do everything you ask of it..I am very happy with this Knife its now My Survival Knife with Mods it feels like a totally different Knife i Trust this Knife...and to everyone out there reading this Try it its Fun projectl it's easy and Fun to do
Sounds like you have an awesome knife! It is always better when you customize it the way you like it.
I totally agree. I love my BK-9. I did all the upgrades you did to yours but I carry mine on a harness that hangs across my body. I hate carrying any thing on my belt because it pulls my pants down after awhile and it must be a bear when you take a dump with all that stuff hanging off your waist. Lol! I struggle when I have to go to a public restroom with my pistol on my belt. I heard a guy left his pistol in a public restroom one time and a kid found it. He forgot that he even put it down when he went to the toilet. Scary! I usually carry in a shoulder holster or my chest rig. Anyway, the BK-9 is my favorite knife as well out of all the others I have collected over my 63 years of life. Great video! Thanks.
Nice to hear from a fellow BK9 fan! Sounds like you have a great setup for carry.
Bk9, junglas 2, rtak 2 are up there..Love the saber grind of bk 9. I'd like an AK 10 to come out. It would be awesome. Rtak 2 is a 10.5 in blade and has a choil. Flat grind though. Comes with huge micarta handles and 5160 steel
@@ochocobushcraft1742 lol. His leather sheaths are the shit
Great knife and beautiful sheath, thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Good job modifying the BK9 Dan!
Vinegar patina is a great method; have you ever tried using coffee grounds? It produces a darker patina that I have found to be slightly more durable patina than vinegar, I especially like to use it for darkening the blade.
Vary interesting about the coffee grounds. I may have to try that the next time I do a patina. Thanks!
Thanks Dan. I strip and patina most of my knives too. They look better and baton better too.
It's surprising how much better they perform after that black coating is removed.
Great video man!
You should really get yourself an LT Wright knife. I know you’ll love any of them.
In particular I bet you’d love the Shemanese. I do!
I got the BK7 and gave it to Mumma Bear. It’s her truck knife.
Only hear good things about the BK line of knives
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They are an amazing knife for a really good price!
Good stuff Buddy
Thank you!
Great video! Waiting for my BK-9 to arrive...
Hope you enjoy it!
Very good video. You make it look so easy. How about showing how you sharpen your knives., that would be great.
I do have a video up titled "Knife sharpening and maintenance, how I do it." If you type in title along with Ochoco Bushcraft, it should pop right up.
Thank you!
It’s a great blade!
I always get a lot of enjoyment out of using it!
Howdy from Montana Dan! I'm playing a bit of catch up with some of your vids amigo.
I own a couple BK-5 camp knives which was a colaboracion betwween Jerry Fisk and Ethan Becker, one is an early Camillus version and a later version by Ka-bar...both great knives!
I've always wanted to try the BK-9 myself...I just keep puttng it off for one reason or another...maybe one day....I never handled one in person, perhaps that is the reason for my hesitation...LOL...anyhow thanks for the vid Dan...God bless!...woods
I've never got to try a BK5. Nice that you have a couple. Definetely recommend the BK9, But highly recommend removing black coating. Stay safe up there in Montana!
Nice custom
Thank you!
Might I suggest a nice Khukuri, with a 8 inch blade. They are made for chopping and splitting and unaliving your supper. I have one, and I have the BK9, and the Khukuri is so much better.
I have owned a couple kukri, and still have a Kabar. I'm the opposite, I like my 9 much better. I even do fine carving with that big Ole thing, lol!
Great video, love the becker line of knives. Any chance of a short video on dying the micarta handles yourself?
I did a video doing this with some ESEE JG3 handles. "Customizing your Esee JG3 handles ". Same procedure.
Thanks for watching!
A couple sheaths I had, I found I could just just move the closure strap to the opposite side, so there was no chance of getting sliced. Many you cannot.
Nice!
Is the BK9 or the esse junglas better ?
They are very close to equal. The BK9 is better at delimbing, but the Junglas is better at heavy chopping. Both are very comfortable in the hand and hold a great edge.
@@ochocobushcraft1742 thanks
I rarely see these for sale with a shiny metal surfacing. Where do I get one?
I buy a regular BK9 off Amazon, then use paint remover to get the black coating off, and 800 grit sandpaper. Then soak it in white vinegar to put on a patina.
@@ochocobushcraft1742 Sounds easy thanks!
There are several Esee Junglas/Junglas II and Becker BK 9 comparisons on UA-cam and social media. Almost all prefer the Esee. It seems last year you were all about the Junglas II, and earlier this year the Esee 6. Now, the BK-9. Is this a change in preference by you, or just a content dump? I’m confused.
Last winter I used my Junglas 2.all winter, while my BK9 stayed home. This winter I switched. They are both favorites. After the passing of my good friend Mark from Sagebrush Customs, I decided to begin to learn all of the things he was doing for me. So, the BK9 is my current pride and joy because the blade patina, 90 degree spine, custom color of brown & green handles, sheath design, is all me. I am having a blast using it because it's all my work or design.
Summer, I did more ultralight hiking and rock climbing than ever before. One very rugged, yet light knife was all l could carry, especially rock climbing. So the Esee 6 was my choice.
It's nice to have options and a blessing to have found two knives I can call my favorite.
Never heard of a content dump???
Thanks, Dan. Love your videos-big fan. Your explanation makes sense. By “content dump” I was referring to some creator’s tendencies to be somewhat desperate to post new content that they dump superfluous content,or content solely (seemingly) designed to sell products as opposed to demonstrating skills, which you aptly do. Not trying to offend you-big fan!
@@hotshot791 thanks, I actually never heard that term before. Right now I'm anxiously awaiting fire season to end. I have a lot of stuff I want to do for videos, but fire restrictions are preventing me. I am going to start doing some shorts between videos once in awhile. A lot of them will be just for fun. The lighter side of bushcraft. So in my first one I was playing off of the old Crocodile Dundee movie line, lol!
Thanks again!
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You need a new stump 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Maybe Ironwood, lol!