Becker BK16 And BK18 Comparison/Ka Bar Micarta Scales/ RK Custom Kydex Sheath Knife Video
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- Short video of the Becker BK 16 /BK18 Harpoon, Ka Bar Micarta scales, And RK Custom kydex Sheath.
The becker BK 16 features a drop point blade of 1095 Cro Van Steel, Black textured powder coating, Zytel scales Blk/Tan , Nylon double snap shealth, Full tang construction, And Made in America by Ka Bar.
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The Becker BK18 (SMKW Edition) features a Harpoon shaped 1095 Cro Van steel blade, Smooth powder coating, Injection molded plastic fitted sheath, Zytel handle scales, Full tang construction, And Proudly made in USA by Ka Bar.
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Ka Bar aftermarket Micarta Handle scales
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RK Custom Taco Kydex BK16 Sheath with small Tek Lok rkcustomkydex....
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Becker BK16 Drop Point :
Specifications
Overall Length:9.25"
Blade Length:4.375"
Blade Thickness:0.17"
Blade Material:1095 Cro-Van
Hardness:56-58 RC
Blade Style:Drop Point
Blade Grind:Flat
Finish:Black
Edge Type:Plain
Handle Length:4.875"
Handle Material:Zytel
Color:Black
Weight:6.40 oz.
Sheath:Nylon
Knife Type:Fixed Blade
Brand:Ka-Bar
Model:Drop Point
Model Number:BK16
Designer:Ethan Becker
Country of Origin:USA
Best Use:Tactical
Product Type:Knife
Becker BK18 Harpoon
Specifications
Overall Length:9.25"
Blade Length:4.50"
Cutting Edge:4.75"
Blade Width:1.50"
Blade Thickness:0.175"
Blade Material:1095 Cro-Van
Blade Style:Harpoon
Blade Grind:Flat
Finish:Tan
Edge Type:Plain
Handle Length:4.75"
Handle Width:1.25"
Handle Thickness:0.85"
Handle Material:Zytel
Color:Tan
Weight:6.85 oz.
User:Right Hand, Left Hand
Sheath:Polymer
Knife Type:Fixed Blade
Brand:Ka-Bar
Model:Harpoon
Model Number:BK18
Designer:Ethan Becker
Country of Origin:USA
Best Use:Tactical
Product Type:Knife
I really like the upgraded Micarta scales and the BK18 (with new sheath ) seems to be the best value. Love the blade shape too.
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The BK18 Harpoon with the new sheath included is a definite upgrade IMO. Thanks for watching
Went with the 18.
Just love the look of that Harpoon blade.
Hope you enjoy that beautiful blade NG and thanks for watching
I stripped my BK16’s powder coat because I couldn’t get sparks from my fero rod. I blued it with a gun blueing kit and it’s awesome. I live in the PNW and have had only minor surface discoloration and I almost never coat the blade with oil. Great knife.
Awesome knife! I want to try Blueing one of these days. Thanks for watching
If you're interested, SPEC OPS is a company that produces a decent sheath,[Among lots of other textile products] like the nylon example in the vid. Made in USA.
Thank you for the info and for watching.
Dye the 16 sheath green. It's a great sheath to mount on a vest. Order AZWelke kydex sheath for belt carry. Strip coating on blade and soak in apple cider vinegar. Dip micarta scales in teak oil.
Got an Artmus Kydex sheath for it, Great fit. Thanks for tips and for watching
The micarta looks great word is bond!
Thanks for watching
My cousin and a few friends I know are Beckerheads. The BK16 is it for those guys along with the BK2
The Beckers are nice, Well built knives for the cost , With tons of available mods and aftermarket options. All of the versions I've purchased have performed admirably! Thanks for watching
I Pair my bk 2 with esee 3 or izula 2, but I do find bk18 appealing
Glad to hear you again! Thanks for sharing. Like the new Bk more than the other ones. Greetings from Austria
Thank you sir and also for watching!
I agree, The Aesthetics on the BK18 make it a more desirable knife.
Great comparison video!
Thanks for watching Brian
That coating is nothing new, it used to be on all Beckers before switching to the traction coating. Ka-Bar uses the smooth coating on just about their entire lineup and has been for years.
Kydex isn't permanent, if you get new scales that don't quite fit its as easy as heating it up with a heat gun, torch, hair dryer, oven, lighter, etc and adjusting it fit to your new scales. Just like leather can be wet fit to accommodate.
Thanks for sharing info and watching
Sheath aside, which of these 2 would you choose for your do-everything backwoods knife?
Because of the universal shape/utility of the drop point blade, The BK16 if I had to choose. Thanks for watching Anthony
@@knifevideochannel4657 would the grind of the BK18's blade lend itself to a stronger blade/tip than the full flat grind?
Nice informative review, I was thinking about getting the BK-18 also. Question where did you buy the black version instead of the brown version. Thank you for sharing your review for all of us. Please get back to me on the black version
Thanks for the positive comments and for watching Randy. The Black version is a Smoky Mountain Knife Works Exclusive www.smkw.com/kabar-becker-harpoon-black
@@knifevideochannel4657 Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. It's on back order at least I know where to get it.
Anytime Randy!
Love ka bar & Becker knives, but their Cheap -as$ sheath for the 16 (and many others) is Terrible ! The price has gone way up but ZERO improvement on package !
I agree, Inflation they'll say! Maybe we'll see some movement from Ka-Bar now that Ontario is trying to modernize some of their offerings. Thanks for watching
Bk18, une réussite d,étonné bêker,,assurément ! Après,les autres modèles,c’est une autre discussion.Tchuss pierro.
Ce sont deux grands couteaux ! Becker vient de sortir le BK19 récemment, un autre bon choix. Merci d'avoir regardé
I wish my Becker knifes were as clean
Thanks for watching
The two companies that drive me nuts most.
Becker and Tops .
Both refuse to listen to their customers and stop making those crappy nylon sheaths. Also BOTH refuse to listen to customers about BK"s crappy zytel scales and Tops absurdly thin scales.
Both companies will make one knife with an amazing sheath or with a perfect scale size and then make 10 without????
It blows my mind how they flip us the bird every year .
Just make your knives with micarta scales BECKER and stop using those crappy sheaths !
K rant over..🤣🤪
Your absolutely right , Especially about Becker /Kabar! I think they feel that changing/upgrading will "hurt" their core following. Just look what ESEE has done with the inclusion of S35VN and 3D contoured scales, They have something for everyone.
BTW, The 25th anniversary version of the TEX Creek has a good sheath and Fat scales. It's one of the favorite blades for my XL-XXL sized hands . Maybe the crew has small hands at TOPS! Thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 That Tex Creek was amazing wish I had scored one . I would love to see them make their scales like that more often . Also if Tops would make thicker scales on the side and I'd buy them yesterday ...My Brakimo NEEDS an upgrade . I've been thinking about adding my own scales but then the kydex sheath wouldn't work. My daughter lives a couple miles from the Tops idaho factory ...I might go see if they can add liners for me when I visit her next month.
@@Airik1111bibles I called TOPS a couple years ago to inquire about changing scales on a BOB Bushcraft knife. They said $20 bucks for change and the flared Lanyard tube is the main issue. Maybe that can make them custom thickness for you , Especially if you can visit directly. Let me know how it goes with them if you decide to try!
@@knifevideochannel4657 Will do man.
the reason makes sense... aftermarket products. they can charge less for the knife and you can pick and choose your own custom scales and sheath from wherever you want. why would you pay more for a better sheath and scales, then pay more again for some different scales or sheath you find somewhere else and end up liking more? id prefer to choose my own scales and sheath from a slew of different choices and sources than get whatever the one is that the manufacturer decides that everyone will have. you can make yours different than anyone elses. duh...
Just bought the bk18 only $69 at Smokey Mountain Knifeworks
Couldnt pass it up . ...My wife would say differently😂
I think that's close to the price I paid, Smoking deal IMO. Congratulations on your new Becker! Any upgrade plans? Thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 I plan to strip just the blade portion and add a vinegar patina, also gonna get micarta scales .
Какое сведение у вк-16?
Do you know of a spot/shop to get the micarta scales for this? i love this knife but the plastic handles... yikes
Becker sells Micarta scales(fit both) .www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-BK16HNDL-Becker-Micarta-Handles/dp/B00BRBKRCC
Sorry for the misleading info, Answer was meant for another video!
Becker/KA-BAR sells Micarta scales on Amazon and other online vendorswww.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-BK16HNDL-Becker-Micarta-Handles/dp/B00BRBKRCC. The Knife Connection also sells high quality G10 scales in different colors for BK 16/18.
Thanks for watching
Is powder coat food safe?
Even though a lot of people use these knives for food prep, The coating is not certified food safe. Thanks for watching
Would stripping the coating get us to food prep safe? I like the size of both of these knives but without food prep/camp use they seem limited in functionality of a small hatchet. How did the BK 18 coating hold up with use?
Thank you.
Yes, Stripping the coating of any Becker, Ontario, Or ESEE Knife would definitely make it more food prep friendly. The Traction coating on the BK18 "comes" off in use too. Thanks for watching