The Perfect Survival Knife Just got a Super Steel Upgrade! Ka-bar Becker BK72

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  • Опубліковано 1 січ 2025

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  • @DutchBushcraftKnives
    @DutchBushcraftKnives  Рік тому +23

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  • @nataliewitkowski913
    @nataliewitkowski913 Рік тому +61

    DBK still the most consistent thing in my life after literal years of following you guys

    • @DutchBushcraftKnives
      @DutchBushcraftKnives  Рік тому +4

      We are honoured! Thank you so much

    • @whynottalklikeapirat
      @whynottalklikeapirat Рік тому +1

      If this is the most consistent thing in your life you may need to work on your basic eating, sleeping and pooping habits 😬

  • @quinnjohnson-wemyss7093
    @quinnjohnson-wemyss7093 Рік тому +82

    Thank God for DBK man. Hope you guys stick around.

  • @dolguldur4706
    @dolguldur4706 Рік тому +26

    If ka-bar introduce all their becker series with upgraded steel,they will sell like hot cakes in no time

    • @supersaiyanbear5298
      @supersaiyanbear5298 5 місяців тому +1

      You see the bk16 they did in magnacut?

    • @rando27enco
      @rando27enco 2 місяці тому

      @@supersaiyanbear5298glad their branching out but at that price point they need to raise the HRC to at least a 62 minimum and give you an actual Kydex or quality leather sheath. For the same price you can get an Ursus 45 in Magnacut that is roughly the same size and thickness.

  • @BobaFettuccine3541
    @BobaFettuccine3541 Рік тому +20

    We could never be mad at you guys, we love you guys👍 Great video. DBK is awesome 😎

  • @nandayane
    @nandayane Рік тому +23

    Essee makes their knives in S35VN now too, it would be cool to see you guys do a comparison video.

    • @DutchBushcraftKnives
      @DutchBushcraftKnives  Рік тому +11

      yes we'd definitely like to!

    • @marty1685
      @marty1685 Рік тому +4

      Yep, and ESEE themselves do not trust their s35vn knives, they feel it is inferior to their 1095 knives. It is, because s35vn is pocket knife steel, not survival knife steel. It breaks before it bends.

    • @tacticalcenter8658
      @tacticalcenter8658 Рік тому

      ​@@marty1685 most stainless does

    • @marty1685
      @marty1685 Рік тому +9

      @@tacticalcenter8658 No, most steels that are hardened above 58 hrc do. 420HC is much stronger than S35VN. Would rather have a survival knife in 420HC or 1095 than S35VN. Would rather edc S35VN. Different materials different jobs, one is not all around better than the other. When you put pocket knife steel on a survival knife, you are making an inferior survival knife. The only reason ESEE uses S35VN is market demand from people who don’t understand their knives and think they need some sort of “premium” steel. 1095 is the premium steel on a survival knife, not s35vn.

    • @marty1685
      @marty1685 Рік тому +3

      Even ESEE considers S35VN a downgrade from 1095 on survival knives:
      Message from the owners of ESEE Knives:
      While we offer the exact same warranty on S35V as the rest of our line, we do not suggest the ESEE-3 S35V as a hard-use outdoor knife. These knives are hardened at the optimal 59-60 Rc. Its ability to take abuse is not even close to our ESEE-3 1095 models. The only reason we produced this model is due to the request of our customer base - not because it’s something the ESEE crew would carry or trust their life to. In our opinion, what you gain with such a premium steel in edge-holding and stain resistance does not justify the extra cost. Not to mention its inability to take the abuse that our regular knives are capable of.

  • @MrMoose615
    @MrMoose615 Рік тому +15

    I Love your content. Thanks for the honesty on performance. Hilarious showmanship.

  • @HansZarkovPhD
    @HansZarkovPhD Рік тому +2

    I have a bk2 i love. Have neved used it but i like to play with it. It is in my emergency truck kit. I have never had an emergency.

  • @SteAbs
    @SteAbs Рік тому +18

    The fact that the outdoorsy dad is the same guy who could drink salt water from the damn ocean (Or Licorice Salty Candy), seems to fit 😅😅
    Great video guys!!

  • @danavalon8876
    @danavalon8876 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for keeping me entertained on my flight back to the US from my vacation in Puerto Vallarta Mexico. Love having UA-cam premium and being able to download your videos onto my tablet.

  • @daniel.rosina
    @daniel.rosina Рік тому +17

    Great knife testing video again! Thanks guys. It's actually good, that you showed its limits!

  • @exploringtheplanetsn
    @exploringtheplanetsn Рік тому +4

    Stay safe guys I know I might sound a bit obnoxious but wear your eye pro, it only takes one wood or metal fragment. After all you only get one pair, anyways guys stay safe, live long, stay strong,stay chill

  • @rmaram0978
    @rmaram0978 Рік тому +3

    A more than proven veteran knife with an improvement in what the blade material is, avoiding periodic maintenance as well as prolonged sharpening, an interesting example in another type of steel.
    Knife to consider in the next purchase excellent review a big hug from Mexico City

  • @rhpicayune
    @rhpicayune Рік тому +6

    I’ve never clicked “LIKE” 👍🏼 so fast on a knife vid before !!

  • @zeroneutral
    @zeroneutral Рік тому +2

    Kudos to the inventors of S30V and S35VN steel.

  • @peterkinberger9741
    @peterkinberger9741 Рік тому +9

    I am going to get one being a Beckerhead myself. Thanks for showing and reviewing. Obviously, the knife was not created to be a shooting target. It passed all the other tests quite well. First and foremost is the total integrity of the knife and could you depend on it with your life. Based on what I have seen, the answer is yes. The knife is a real beast, not a fake one ! A friend always !

    • @DutchBushcraftKnives
      @DutchBushcraftKnives  Рік тому

      Nail on the head brother!

    • @bmphil3400
      @bmphil3400 Рік тому

      I've seen AR 500 armor plate that can't stand up to extended rifle shots. One of the major tests for a pressure vessel like a pressurized tank is an impact test at low temperature. There are many steels that can't handle low temp impact tests.
      Knives are not really designed to be heavily impacted an a regular basis.....

  • @blakekorenkiewicz
    @blakekorenkiewicz Рік тому +2

    Just bought the DLC version of the BK72 after watching this video and your other one on the Esee 4 this morning. Was leaning the other way until I watched both videos and thank God I did. Just received the invoice email from knivesandtools and now the wait begins! Thanks for the awesome videos DBK Boys. Much love from Washington State 🤙🏼

  • @aaronluna4341
    @aaronluna4341 Рік тому +4

    I build primitive bows and I prefer the BK9 for it’s length and weight. I do keep a fresh BK2 in my day pack. By far, THE best sub 7” blade out their for the price point.

  • @IlmarBeekman
    @IlmarBeekman Рік тому +1

    Love all the dad energy. Awesome dudes!

  • @odinbegay6425
    @odinbegay6425 Рік тому +3

    Definitely looks like one for the collection. I love this channel sm

  • @RogerC2023
    @RogerC2023 Рік тому +2

    A big upgrade of every aspect from the original. Steel, coating, handle material, sheath and of course the price as well.

  • @larrykoroush6995
    @larrykoroush6995 Рік тому +4

    Well done, men. Very entertaining and informative. That could be a finger choil you shot into the blade

  • @Falin89
    @Falin89 Рік тому +3

    You guys are beasts regarding entertainment, knowledge and production quality!
    You've shown us using your awesome ways (please never change) how both the becker bk2 and bk72 are beasts regarding their field capability. I wish i could afford either. 😁
    Please give the videos coming!

  • @OliverGizmosisJones
    @OliverGizmosisJones Рік тому +3

    I'd love to see this done to the BK9... i beat up and love my BK9 in 1095... a high quality stainless upgrade would be awesome!

  • @SeacryBlastsAloT
    @SeacryBlastsAloT Рік тому +1

    Every new video puts a smile on my face.

  • @michubiker1145
    @michubiker1145 Рік тому +4

    Can you test out kabar becker bk 18?

  • @Eichhoernchenschreck
    @Eichhoernchenschreck Рік тому

    13:34 The 1095CV and the S35VN version of this knife are actually both 58 HRC.

  • @CapitanFantasma1776
    @CapitanFantasma1776 Рік тому +1

    When you shot it, you made it look like half the knives you were giving away! Ha! Thanks!

  • @jimscott5705
    @jimscott5705 Рік тому +22

    As a survival knife, I will stick with my 1095 and 80crV2 carbon steels because of toughness and ease of sharpening. Cpm and super steels are designed for specific uses not general use. I've been a machinist for 31 years and machined lots of cpm 3,9,10V, T420,T440, D2, Elmax and different grades of stainless. A lot of knife manufacturers make knives out of so called super steels for a sales gimmick but, don't have much experience in heat treating them steels. Great content as always...👍

    • @Freakmaster480
      @Freakmaster480 Рік тому +3

      I prefer aebl or 14c28n to simple carbon steels. It's tougher, holds an edge better, and is stainless.

    • @charlesard8639
      @charlesard8639 Рік тому

      100% China especially.

    • @leintati
      @leintati Рік тому

      I prefer so called super steels for kitchen knives

    • @autisticusmaximus9562
      @autisticusmaximus9562 10 місяців тому +2

      I prefer busse for their 40 years of proprietary heat treatment guarantee

    • @tntshuffle-9799
      @tntshuffle-9799 9 місяців тому +3

      As a long time vet, I can tell people that my issued Kabar knives and seal pup knives all survived pretty much everything I could throw at them. To include a couple of times actually being used as a pry bar! The 1095 and AUS8 were also very easy to resharpen in the field. These new steels are awesome, and it's up to you to decide what you intend to do with your knife. If my properly heat treated 1095 steel and AUS8 steel knives could handle military use, all these other knives should be able too also. The key point for all steels is the heat treatment. Otherwise, your improperly heat treated sv35n or 3V will be worth less than you paid for it and will probably not perform as well as a lesser steel with good heat treatment!

  • @troymanning3150
    @troymanning3150 Рік тому +1

    PPPLEASE show us a picture of the knife after you rework it!! What a great upgrade.

  • @NavajoNinja
    @NavajoNinja Рік тому +1

    That drop point! My type of blade

  • @thegrafxguy1
    @thegrafxguy1 Рік тому +1

    no problem that will buff out just fine.

  • @JohnnyTiscali
    @JohnnyTiscali Рік тому

    I just started to get into knives and sharping them, this channel has alot of great information!

  • @jenkinsmig
    @jenkinsmig Рік тому +1

    Cheers lads love the content, and yes very impressed that Becker finally used a super steel

  • @Dr.Shankenstein
    @Dr.Shankenstein Рік тому +2

    I was hoping it was going to be 3V or magnacut

  • @mikeogden5256
    @mikeogden5256 Рік тому +1

    Love Y’all 😊

  • @wayausofbounds9255
    @wayausofbounds9255 Рік тому +3

    S35VN is a good steel for a folder but for a big knife you're better off with 3v or Magnacut. I'd love to see some 3v Beckers.

  • @Owens_Racing
    @Owens_Racing Рік тому

    Hands down this is my favorite test/review. Keep kicking ass DBK!

  • @SjorsW1993
    @SjorsW1993 Рік тому +1

    Thanks DBK guys for another nice video. Last week my eye fell on the 2 versions in the showroom of knivesandtools, 2 nice versions to see. Too bad the sheath is not a symmetrical sandwich sheath with belt loop. Apart from that, it is nice that they finally mount a micarta handle scales directly. Great, keep it up!

  • @FirzasWorkshop
    @FirzasWorkshop 9 місяців тому

    Dude you're always hilarious, love your channel for a long time up until now. Actually i bought the bk2 back then because watching your video

  • @vassiliostsokis9854
    @vassiliostsokis9854 Рік тому +2

    Hi guys, I am not sure, if S35V is worth an upgrade for a knife which is mainly used for chopping or buttoning. Why do you put that much focus on edge retention for a chopper? A chopper must be at first place very tough and should not chip and for this purpose the 1095 steel is absolutely the right choice for that kind of knife. The S35V is a nice marketing for selling more knives 😊

  • @outdoor7467
    @outdoor7467 Рік тому +1

    I thought you have had an aging filter on marten! Awesome!

  • @mikemullins8020
    @mikemullins8020 Рік тому

    Thank you for pushing it!

  • @Martin120577
    @Martin120577 Рік тому +2

    But it looks nice, and certainly good enough for most outdoor activity.. Goeie video gasten!

  • @dl6677
    @dl6677 4 місяці тому

    Not sure it would perform as well minus the corrosion resistance. I also checked the price. I will be sticking with the stock 170-06...

  • @SkunkPunch73
    @SkunkPunch73 Рік тому +2

    Hahaha yes you two might just have found it’s weakness 😂 But that’s why we love you two lunatics not forgetting the laughs you give us as well mind! Have a cracking week till the next one lads🫵🏻😘👍🏼

  • @Unicorn161
    @Unicorn161 3 місяці тому

    A BK2 in Magnacut would be pretty awesom. Or for even more toughness (but less edge retention and less stain resistant) S3V or if stainless and toughness are desired at the expense of edge holding (compared to Magnacut) maybe AEB-L.

  • @JimmyBob-d8h
    @JimmyBob-d8h Рік тому

    Please test the cold steel leatherneck

  • @pyrophantom5150
    @pyrophantom5150 Рік тому +2

    I bought a bk 2 on this channel’s recommendation and was not disappointed. Mine has processed so much wood the coating is completely gone..
    Now I’m torn wether to get this or keep saving for the DBK knoife!

  • @giorgioungarelli3557
    @giorgioungarelli3557 2 місяці тому

    Divertentissimi sempre!..Vi ho ritrovati dopo 3 anni che non vedevo i vostri video (li ho visti tutti😎)..siete sempre simpatici e divertenti efficaci nei test🤠🎩! Grazie da un fun Italiano.. Sanremo..provincia di Imperia!💯

  • @RiderOftheNorth1968
    @RiderOftheNorth1968 Рік тому +4

    Well i am happy with my old BK2. I have no problem with some, occasional, maintainance. I like to tinker with my favorite toys. Keep that brittle "super steel".

  • @aluginbill6182
    @aluginbill6182 Рік тому

    Just found your channel, have to say my favorite now! Love the content!

  • @SKiiTTLe5
    @SKiiTTLe5 Рік тому +1

    I must be spoiled with all the super steel knives I’ve owned. I was hoping they’d use Magnacut or 3V!

  • @informedcitizen8687
    @informedcitizen8687 Рік тому +2

    I was hoping for 3V or Magnacut

  • @philkerr4548
    @philkerr4548 Рік тому

    OMG THE BEAST IS UPGRADED!

  • @CedricAda
    @CedricAda Рік тому +1

    All good lads people pay good money to have Veff serrations added to their blades

  • @therealdarthvader9936
    @therealdarthvader9936 9 місяців тому

    My next blade for sure. Love the dragon ball music in the background btw, RIP Toriyama!

  • @bamboleo8534
    @bamboleo8534 Рік тому +3

    As far as I know, the harder the steel, the more brittle it is, but as long as we know the characteristics, it won't be a problem.

  • @jhonrutger3508
    @jhonrutger3508 Місяць тому

    They just made a bk2 in magnacut bring released in the US

  • @brandiwynter
    @brandiwynter Рік тому +2

    I have a BK7 and a BK9 and they are awesome. Admittedly the BK7 is my favorite because the 9 is really too big to carry around on your belt and the 7 is pretty much perfect.
    If they made an S35V BK7.... actually, please don't because I can't afford it. Oh and sheath thing boggles the mind. They should have at least included a Tek-lok or something.

    • @DonMetal
      @DonMetal Рік тому

      Well for the sheath: one guy wants a TekLok, then then next one wants a MOLLE lok, and the third one will chuck it in a backpack and wont worry about a clip. So I get it they leave it to the user to choose.

  • @Captain_Cinnamon
    @Captain_Cinnamon 11 місяців тому

    The break... Yeah thats fatique/dynamic loads.
    This is the age old bend the paperclip story. It happens to any form of use and the higher the load the faster the crack.
    You can chop or baton, same shit happens. It builds up until its final moment and then *crack*

  • @deez5396
    @deez5396 Рік тому +12

    Finally I can’t believe it took them this long With The love and support behind the bk2 a new steel variant is long overdue 😳

  • @jeremykinkin5199
    @jeremykinkin5199 Рік тому

    we were looking forward to this test dudes!!

  • @darkstepwarrior88
    @darkstepwarrior88 Рік тому

    Dam this knife is good. I learn a lot by watching your videos

  • @СергейЛучкин
    @СергейЛучкин Рік тому +1

    День добрый. Про такие ножи у нас говорят: таким можно канализационые люки открывать)) обзор, как всегда 👍

  • @mikeboone4425
    @mikeboone4425 Рік тому

    Shrpen that radius up, perfect for fire starting new desighn feature by DBK. Happy Trails

  • @vagabond4576
    @vagabond4576 Рік тому

    Well since big ass knives are somewhat used for a bit of hard use and sometimes chopping but not to the extent of axes. There is a reason why choppers like axes have a lower level of HRC than knives. Some averages to as low as 50 hrc. So Im not surprised that even with a super steel and a stainless no less got chipped. The average hrc for a super steel is gonna be on the level at the least of 58-59 HRC. Its still a great knife if used properly and not used as a throwing knife or chopping near lots of rubble. Love you guys.

  • @AsgaardGuard
    @AsgaardGuard Рік тому +3

    Would you guys consider doing a "revisited" episode on the mora garberg? For years it was the standard, you guys made multiple vids on it 5-6 years ago, basically the perfect cheap bushcrafter, but how does it score these days when you've had access to top tier steel knives? Should mora garberg owners be happy to stay with what they've got?

  • @gnomersy1087
    @gnomersy1087 Рік тому

    I love the channel enjoyed the video and do respect you guys for coming around on the shooting test not being an indicator of quality because it really isn't it's more of a brittleness test for the steel, unless you're out there trying to deflect bullets with your knife like in anime it's a very outlandish scenario.

  • @couchcamperTM
    @couchcamperTM Рік тому +1

    wouldn't it be enough to send the 1095 blade to Tops for a good heat treatment?

  • @Dreoilin
    @Dreoilin Рік тому

    Looks I'll be driving 2 hrs to their shop here in NY.

  • @matthewgerlach3056
    @matthewgerlach3056 Рік тому

    Would love to see you compare an original bk-2 knife before they were make by Becker. The mark 1 model that’s thinner and doesn’t have the weight reduction in the handle.

  • @guillermoa.nerygomez8782
    @guillermoa.nerygomez8782 Рік тому

    Glad you guys incorporated your trademark slapstick humor in the video again. I was beginning to miss it. Nice video. Sorry about the knife.😁

  • @traviscoombes3578
    @traviscoombes3578 Рік тому +1

    You guys should test the Zero Tolerance 0006.

  • @ejlworld
    @ejlworld Рік тому

    Have you guys considered White River Knives? I have the Ursula 45 and the Firecraft 5. Beastly knives.

  • @IvIidnight
    @IvIidnight Рік тому +1

    If the BK2 doesn't get a 10 for batoning, what does?

  • @SurgingApocalypse
    @SurgingApocalypse Рік тому

    Can you test the CAC S200 French military knife? It also uses the axis lock and has Nitrox steel. Would like to see how it performs, maybe compare to Benchmade?

  • @jeffreyjohnston2445
    @jeffreyjohnston2445 Рік тому

    I’d go the Halfbreed for performance and price in preference to this Becker.

  • @bluegrasssurvival9423
    @bluegrasssurvival9423 Рік тому

    Make a non coated BK- 2 in Magnacut with a saber grind and a 90 degree spine. The ultimate in toughness, edge holding, rust resistance, ect. That would be a bad ass knife right there. S35vn is nice for cutting, but 1095 kicks its ass in toughness, but Magnacut is tougher then A1, so that would be a beast!

  • @The4cp
    @The4cp Рік тому

    Never mad when you push as far as you do. We need to know those limits.

  • @masterofthepinkside
    @masterofthepinkside Рік тому

    😲this has to be your best giveaway yet. i've never wished I could afford it more

  • @jessr.2490
    @jessr.2490 Рік тому +1

    Mickey really needs to shoot the edge closer to the handle so if a big piece chips out you can just turn it into a finger choil. 😆

  • @MaxwellSmoochieWallace
    @MaxwellSmoochieWallace 10 місяців тому

    I'm late to the Wodan Boys party but Thunder Glove is a banger!!! Nice work Mikkie

  • @rogerphelps1798
    @rogerphelps1798 Рік тому

    Those shots turned it into the BK 2 tracker model.

  • @peterkinberger9741
    @peterkinberger9741 Рік тому +1

    Consider a knife to be like a member of a man's anatomy. When it is soft, it doesn't break, when it is hard it can break into a thousand pieces. This was told to me by a former WW2 German soldier that I studied my trade under in the 70's.

  • @JinDoorigh
    @JinDoorigh Рік тому

    You had me cracking up. Good video as usual.

  • @bobjohnson1633
    @bobjohnson1633 Рік тому

    I got my esee 3 and 4 in s35vn. They're pretty nice

  • @johnwyman5939
    @johnwyman5939 Рік тому

    You guys are Awesome!! Always fun too watch and soooo glad that you fellows made that knife cry , cry like a little, something, 😅😅😅. Nice Job on video and keep kicking ass!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

  • @bosnianaxe862
    @bosnianaxe862 Рік тому +1

    We want a BK9 with this Upgrade 😫😫😫😫😫

  • @bushforme
    @bushforme Рік тому +1

    Love the channel! Now you can use the BK2 edge to scrape a round ferro rod!😂

  • @miroslavmarsal6842
    @miroslavmarsal6842 Рік тому

    A wonderful test! ❤
    ... it's just a pity that the TRC Mille Cuori knife was not tested in this way as well (Vanadis 4 extra steel !!!)

  • @regicide3
    @regicide3 Рік тому

    I actually kinda like this new BK2 with the wire stripper cut-out.

  • @marcelvdfvandamme5927
    @marcelvdfvandamme5927 Рік тому

    You know what they say; “Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight” 😉😜
    But it still looks like a great knife. I like the s35v steel a lot. Keeps a good edge.
    I just purchased the cold steel AD10 with the same steel. Marvellous.
    Now I would like to experience the great DBK-knife 😉

  • @JMEPatterson
    @JMEPatterson 7 днів тому

    Did you ever "sharpen out" that nick? I'd love to see it reprofiled

  • @fredtrascamp1401
    @fredtrascamp1401 Рік тому

    And just 3 times more the original price ! A jewel to play in the garden for daddy's boys...

  • @Divici02623
    @Divici02623 Рік тому

    That knife is not damaged. You’ve unlocked a new feature

  • @steveurkel1487
    @steveurkel1487 Рік тому

    You fellers gotta review the bradford guardian 4.5 full flat carbon fiber and kydex

  • @aliasaila8818
    @aliasaila8818 Рік тому

    This knife looks quite the same as the Lionsteel T6 ?
    Big&heavy junk but no chopper?

  • @marcusott5054
    @marcusott5054 Рік тому

    For the kind of resistance to abuse that was needed there the knife in general needs to be softer, made from a steel that is more suited to take abuse. I would probably consider 3V the most suitable. S35VN is a great steel still, but more suited to knives that won't see this kind of abuse.
    ESEE's S35VN knives are probably in the same league?

  • @Saindo_Do_Sistema
    @Saindo_Do_Sistema Рік тому +4

    Excelente!! Depois Desse Teste De Vocês, Se O Joe X Pegar Essa BK72, Na Mão Dele Não Vai Dar Dois Minutos De Vídeo 😅😅😅😅