Esee vs becker. Joined May 16, 2013 Messages 167.

Esee vs becker Becker’s part of the Kabar Becker collab here is indicative of his superb eye for good design. I had the chance to swing these two knives, identical in both niche and only 1/4″ different in size, side by side at this fall’s Beckerhead Gathering. I contemplated the ESEE 4 vs. Prefered the ergonomics of the Becker handle 3. In fact, the comparison between the BK2 and the BK22 is The BK-16 (4") is strong and dependable. Jonny1280 Uva uvam vivendo varia fit! Moderator. Joined Oct 4, 2011 Messages 34. (Need to find knife #35) Click to expand #eseeknives #esee #becker #kabar #fixedblade #chopping #bowieknife #fightingknife #survivalknife #bushcraftknife I'll have to agree with all the comments above. I have It is stronger, better steel (80crv2) in a much better and more practical blade shape and size and is cheaper than either the becker or the esee. the ESEE's 4" blade. Both of course will be very tough, and have similar edge holding. Joined Mar 22, 2011 Messages 132. Save Share Reply Quote Like. For general survival and bushcraft, it’s actually kind of hard to beat the ESEE 4. to/2wciRxs Becker EsKabar BK14: http: Probably better if you're trying to EDC it but otherwise the esee and becker will be more useful for like larger batoning. Izula, Izula 2, JG3, Becker BK11 and 14, Mora Eldris, and some others I’m forgetting. Jan 7, 2013 #11 I have a BK2 and BK9. As luck would have it I was able find both a Becker BK-11 and a ESEE Izula Up for sale on the Trade Blanket here, trades were agreed to and I am now the proud owner of both knives. ESEE 4 VS ESEE 5 – Some Key Differences Handle: One of the main difference is the handle, the ESEE 5 comes with the Micarta handle, and the BK 2 has the Zytel plastic handle, and yes The main difference is that the ESEE 5 comes with a few "extras" already on the knife (kydex sheath and micarta handle scales). Aug The ESEE 14 is a great bare-bones neck knife, but the ESEE 3 really is a great EDC / Woods knife. This steel offers great edge retention, wear resistance, and durability. I don't think the two can be compared head-to-head in terms of function, because the full grip makes the ESEE3 more AW: Rat cutlery RC-5 ESEE vs. Bk14 that's a different story. Joined May 16 , 2013 thanks again brother. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. So I'm looking at the ESEE Camp Lore PR-4 versus the Becker BK-22 for trail and camp use, as well as a belt knife while out hunting. Beckers are less expensive, ESEE typically comes standard with micarta scales on most knives and nicer sheaths. It’s pretty much a sharpened pry bar, more of a survival knife. One knife that the BK16 SIAP:ESEE Izula vs Becker BK-11 (or BK-14) Thread starter tigerfan413; Start date Nov 15, 2011; T. The biggest issue was the "finger choil" on the ESEE 2. Against the Kabar, ESEE-6 has the preferred blade-grind. beat the crop out of it all you want an it's still ready for more. If I was to choose the better company to buy from IMO then Kabar but not by a large margin. The design, I have or had a bunch of different neck knives. My BK-9 is an older one made by Camillus in the famous 0170-6C steel, but Ka-Bar says the 1095 Cro-Van is essentially The biggest difference is ergonomics. only for the price difference. I'm not saying this disparagingly since I also carry Esee knives. Das_Sheep Tracker. The Esee knives are rather blocky and clunky. My standards are:-sturdy, rugged, long-lasting survial knife-under $200-thick blade-fixed blade-blade between 5 and 6 inches long and some standards i want, but not sure if GSO line. This is the Becker sub forum, so I think your gonna hear a bit more Becker than Esee here. As far as the handle size, if the BK16 handle is too small, the Esee 4 will be also. Joined Jun 8, 2011 Messages 440 Likes 2,078. I'm pretty much a Becker guy, but I have been eyeing ESEE for quite sometime. It has The knife has an MSRP of $116 but is readily available for between $67-80 online. Yea the kabar sheaths suck and will dull the blade. When the chips are down, which survival knife do you reach for? We present to you the Becker KA-BAR BK-16 https://kcoti. These two brands are among America's most popu We promised an now we are here to deliver! The ESEE 6 is a little lighter, and handles a little different with the full flat grind. I currently have a Condor Bushlore and love it, but I would like another to at least have a backup of some sort. I like them better than ESEE, except for the new models without the slab side scales. The BK 16 handle is slightly longer, and fit my hand better (though those with large/larger hands may still have issues). Thread starter junglas; Start date Aug 26, 2017; Tags becker bk14 candiru esee izula kabar necker; junglas Scout. Welcome to Bladeforums and watch your wallet ! R. 2 ounces while ESEE-4 = 8 ounces) the Becker product is superior, better than the ESEE product. Apr 26, 2016 ESEE 6 VS BK7 – full comparison of Bk7 Vs ESEE 6. great sheath to. Check out my ESEE Izula II review before you buy this USA made surival knife. It basically breaks down to length of use, the 11 is ok for making a quick cut and opening bottles, The ESEE 5, the Becker BK2, and the Fallkniven A1. It’s similar to 1095 with the addition of small amounts of V, Mo, Ni, Cr. Ergos uber alles, IMHO. For the money, the Ruike Hornet in 14C28N is a heck of a good small knife. The question always comes down to 'which is the better chopper' (the correct answer is Junglas, btw) or which costs less (BK9 by a large margin) but perhaps a better way to look at these is this. I generally am not a big ESEE fan, but it's mostly because I have a lot of other ESEE Knives, formerly R. I love carrying my BK-11. Its Youd be doing yourself a favor to check out the Esee 6 and Becker 7/10. Each knife will chop through an equal length 2x4 that is equally clamped 5 times, with the highest and lowest number of chops being removed, and the remaining 3 rounds being averaged. com/3bKWlAvBetween the ESEE Junglas and the Becker BK9, you’ve got your heavy duty ca ESEE also has a better warranty, better sheath w/ more carry options, and is made in the USA :thumbup: I think that Becker is another great choice if you have any budget concerns. Becker BK14 vs ESEE IZULA 2. I believe the Becker has a 5+" blade vs. That said, to get the same materials esee gives you, the upgraded cost on a Becker tweener would cost just as much or more than an esee (micarta handles, and upgraded sheath). I'm wondering if there is any benefit to owning either of those, given that I already own an Ontario RAT-7, Considering Ka-Bar Becker and ESEE, but would consider others. Just my $. the BK 16 and the Becker won. 4. Would love to see pics, too. I'd like some input on these two knives from the experts and actual users as 2 Legendary Knife Companies,I was quite excited to do this matchup,The Becker BK2 with its almost primal look and The Esee 6HM with a more refined lookI had That is a good way to look at things generally. Don't over spend for what you don't need. All i would add is a D-ring & belt keeper for the drop leg & swivel & some elastic cord for the leg tie & call it done. There's a lot of crossover between the two: a lot of Becker people own ESEE knives, and vice versa. However Esee makes a great knife too, and there is a lot of cross blade loyalty and camaraderie, between the Beckerheads, and Esee fans. Blog, Knife Reviews / Table of Contents. The BK-9 is another workhorse in the Becker lineup. The sheath options are both great value as well Immediately, however, there are several out-of-the-box differences that one will notice. If you grab a Becker 9 times out of 10 it will just mold itself into your hand and you can use it. Thickness: Both the knives are 0. D. ESEE’s are badass with top tier warranty. I chose the esee Izula black version. tigerfan413. The Junglas being larger and longer will be the better chopper, but less controllable for small knife type tasks. We’re pitting these rival survival choppers head to head: https://kcoti. mec003. Menu. An ultimate battle between the Esee 5 and the Ka-bar Becker BK2. it does rust easily though. The sheaths, micarta grips and that warranty really make them a great looking value, but I still love my Beckers and KA-BAR has never let me The knife that Ethan handed me during SHOT Show was the BK14 EsKabar, a hybrid collaboration between BK&T/KA-BAR and ESEE Knives. Blade HQ However the ESEE 5 is an amazing hunk of steel, and to stay in the likeness of these blades already mentioned, why not look at a kabar bk2 vs the usmc short? My brother has the bk2 and uses it side by side with my ESEE 5, they are both a GARAND THUMB RECOMMENDED THOT SLICER (ESEE 4)http://amzn. Ethan really puts a LOT of thought into how his knives are used. 1. Both the ESEE-6 and BK7 are great choices for a big, fixed blade survival knife that will stand up to the vast majority of tasks! I know a better comparison would be (bk2 vs esee 5) or (bk 7 vs esee 6). ESEE has some YouTube videos that show this ESEE Izula 2 vs Becker BK14 EsKabar: Full Tang Necker Comparison, Which is The Best? BK11 ESEE Izula 2: http://amzn. The BK2 is an awesome knife, and a lot of Summary – ESEE-6 vs BK7. In general I prefer ESEE over Becker. Becker BK15 and ESEE Laser Strike tied for 1st place For a small fixed blade, I suggest the ESEE Candiru or Izula II. I'd like to make the Becker forum just as nice to visit as the ESEE forum, so that people are just as comfortable in both places. Please consider creating a new thread. In this article, we reviewed the ESEE-6 vs BK7 by KA-BAR. The handle is long enough to get a solid 3 finger grip and it comes with micarta scales. First these are not my videos, all credit TAGannon! Some real abuse on these blades, interesting test session, not scientific, or conclusive, worth watching if you've wondered if these two brands are any good. FEEDBACK: The Good, The Bad, On the other side of the coin, the new Becker BK16 has an awesome sheath from the factory. These are more comparable, and you'll find they're much better users. Golanv. I don't think you can go wrong with one, and I don't Recently a forum member asked me to compare the new Junglas with Becker's BK-9 Combat Bowie. Their I was hoping ESEE would come out with an Izula III. Price Becker BK-9 Review – Final Thoughts. T Cutlery is one of the most well-regarded cutlers in the USA, a cutler with a strong reputation for quality, and with the owners Jeff Randall and Mike Perrin standing by their products no matter what. I have never handled a junglas 2, but I can say that the BK 9 is both a beast and a versatile tool. forget I have it on me half the time cause it's so lightweight. There The ESEE Junglas 2 and Becker BK9 are competitors for the same niche. The Eskabar, despite having the same handle as the Izula, is far closer in size to the ESEE-3 then the Izula, so it's more of a full sized knife with the handle of a necker. I have both the bk7 and the esee 6. A little research surprised me as I found the the BK ESEE uses good steel even if it isn't the latest and greatest -- it is tried and true. I do not care for the BK2 for a camping/bushcraft knife. It's overkill for camping. Perfect bridge between the 14 and Izula to me. Between the BK2 and the ESEE, I would choose the ESEE. One pair I see compared all the time is the Becker BK9 and the ESEE Junglas (and its derivatives like the RTAK II). The ESEE 4 is a good choice too. The S35VN obviously will win in edge retention and corrosion resistance, but generally can’t take the insane abuse of ESEE 1095. The BK7 becker knife is one of the greatest combat tactical knives, it offers a 7” Clip point 1095 Cro van Steel Blade, the offers great edge retention, great toughness, A better comparison would be the ESEE 6 and the Becker/Ritter BK12, or the ESEE 5 and the BK2. The blade Either knife can do this, but the ESEE might be more comfortable and is easier to carry, without getting or making another sheath. The ESEE are nicer knives, and I'm going to hold off buying any more Becker stuff until they stop putting glass fibers in their injection molded sheaths. You would get a ton of responses quite quickly in the Becker subforum. 14C28N is easy The Junglas is ran softer, the becker also has added V which will give it more wear resistance. I bought all the ESEEs after the Beckers, if that tells you anything. Knife Exchange. In all honesty, I much prefer the sizes of the Izula/3/6 over the Candiru/4/5. Skip to primary navigation; Do All that aside, since the ESEE is pricier than the Becker and shows no improvement over it, I would 100% choose the BK2 over the ESEE-5. Most of the Mora's will work and are definitely a low cost option. We hope you enjoyed this article on the relative merits between the BK2 vs BK22. F. IMO the Becker has a better blade shape and now with the more ergo handle Ill be comparing the Becker Bk9 with the Esee Junglas II and the Shadowtech Python. The handle on the ESEE is micarta which beats the Becker's plastic handle, but you can purchase micarta handle for Becker for an extra $40. But in each and every one of those cases, I'd take the ESEE with reservations, I'm looking into getting a new fixed blade for bushcraft. Has anyone here done an apples to apples comparison between similar products made by the two companies, ie between a Esee Izula and a Becker BK-11 or a Esee 6 vs Rat 7 – Some Key Similarities. to/2oJ1FepMoraknivhttp://amzn. But be prepared to pay a lot more for them. They are definitely cheaper out of the box, but if you think you would want to upgrade the scales to micarta and get an aftermarket kydex sheath, you'll probably be up to the ESEE price point This is just aimed at the general knife steel consumer. Becker BK12 my favorite, 5 is close behind, Becker 15/16/17, or Esee 3, 4 or Laser Strike for medium knife. to/2pfktTOBehemoth ESEE 5http://amzn. The Becker BK12 is a 3/16in saber grind Becker Bk 12, 5 or 7 for a large knife, or ESEE 6. Click to expand I agree with this. Insert Quotes Post Reply From left to right: Esee 4, Condor Swamp Romper, Ka-Bar Becker BK18 and Buck Selkirk. 188 inches In case anyone is having a hard time deciding between the Izula and the BK14, here's a video I made comparing the two knives. Aug 25, 2017 #11 The Warrior said: Vanadium and chromium I prefer the standard handles of the Becker over the old blocky Esee but I replaced the handles on both And this thread needs pics! Reactions: Tajbral, Crag the Brewer, I have a BK-2 and a BK-15 (the trailing point version of the 16), both are great knives but I haven't got to do much with either of them. deciding between esee or Becker. I absolutely love my 6, it is light enough to be pretty nimble but big enough to do some light chopping. As for the Esee, you could look at the TKC aftermarket Owners of Ka-Bar/Becker knives seem to prize their knives just as highly. They're all good. But the softer jungle will be tougher. Joined Apr 8, 2013 For that reason alone, I'd go with the ESEE 4. These extras can be added the Becker later, Against the Becker, I'd take the ESEE for the large choil and slimmer profile that i prefer. Sep 8, The ESEE-5 was designed by the Randall’s Adventure and Training as a single tool mountain survival and rescue blade. R15K. The BK-2 (like the BK-22) is a big heavy beast and would handle anything that you could throw at it. For under $100 you get a substantial and well made knife. MOCraig. The BK2 comes with less quality components such as the handle scales and sheath; whereas the ESEE-5 comes equipped with micarta It took quite some time to compare the j2 to the bk9, but i truly think that it was worth it, and although the bk9 is selling INCREDIBLY cheap these days, i still think the J2 is These two big knives aren’t the same, but they’re usually compared often enough in the knife community, they both gained a big reputation for survival, camping or even combat knives, A collaboration between ESEE and Becker. Nov 15 My vote is for the Becker . it's easy to conceal. YMMV-Jeremy . Of the Even at twice the cost, I'd still pay extra for the ESEE quality and warranty, but with some shopping around, you can find an izula within $10-15 of the Becker. (1095 cro-van vs just plain 1095). Those are much better. A. It strikes that delicate balance between quality, utility, and price. Thread starter StrikeBack; Start date Aug 25, 2017; S. But the ESEE 5 is not really a camp knife, it is a demolition machine, designed for evasion and survival. an it is an amazing knife to have with you. Recently I was looking at neck knives on Amazon and the Ka-Bar Bk14 looked just like what I hoped the Izula III would. Da die nah beieinander sind, ist höchstens Nice collaboration between ESEE, Becker & KaBar overall though. Becker and ESEE are both solid companies, don't know that I'd pick either over the other. Jan For me the Izula II beats the BK11 all day long. Either one is a great small knife. I am always amused when people talk about the old Cold Steel Carbon-V knives like Carbon-V was a magical steel, but when KaBar uses the same steel and calls it 1095 Cro Van, it loses its magic. This unique little neck knife (which KA-BAR allowed one of its customers to name) features the Esee HM vs Becker. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The BK16 is a far better camp and bushcraft knife. I don't have a BK9 or a Junglas, but I do have several Becker and ESEE knives. Not that the Becker quality is bad,by any means, I just find ESEE to be really, really good. to/2pfbsdjOUR SHIRTS! . The former just seem to fit my personal use cases better than the latter. After reading a lot about Becker personally backing his products and the warranty pretty much being the same as the ESEE warranty only different in words, I was a little hesitant to drop over $100 on the ESEEs when I could I say esee for the warranty and slightly better quality. As for the matter of price, both are similar in I'm considering the Ka-Bar Becker BK-7 and ESEE6 (3D), but would consider others. Either will serve you well. Joined Jan 1, 2015 Messages 823. The two Summary – BK2 vs BK22. What do you think? Bushwolf . S. solocanoe Bushmaster. ESEE5 vs Becker BK 2 Part 1 - YouTube ESEE vs Becker Part2 - YouTube ESEE vs I am trying to decide between the ESEE Izula and Becker/Ka-Bar Eskabar. Joined Dec 28, 2012 Messages 38 Likes 1. I hope y'all don't mind, I'd like to make a video on all this Becker history . Joined Nov 2, 2010 Messages 7,398 Likes 292 Location AR/OK border. Joined Nov 7, 2011 Messages 24. I have both ESEE-4 and BK-10 and I Know that because of the total blade length, the balance and (mainly) the weight of the knife (BK-10 = 12. The Becker BK 2 is a similar pattern but a better cutter than the ESEE 5. Joined May 16, 2013 Messages 167. Thread starter Golanv; Start date Feb 14, 2017; G. their knives are a good value, but having to replace the sheaths My hands-on review of the ESEE Izula II fixed blade knife. ESEE Izula 2 vs KABAR Becker BK14. com/374cNrT and the widely customizab ESEE JG3 Becker BK14 with modified handle Standard BK14- note: the handle on these is the same as a regular Izuka ESEE Izuka II Hess large caper The handles on the regular Izula and BK14 are too short for me, Between the two, Izula. The one issue I have with ESEE is they sell their sheath clip separately which increases the price of the knife dramatically. Feb 14 And the biggest difference is the Esee HM series the handles are smaller then Beckers so if you have a Lately I had been wanting something a bit smaller though, and had narrowed my choices down to the Becker Necker series (BK-11 and BK-14), and the ESEE Izula or Izula-2. Joined Jan 5, 2012 Messages 6,248. Steel: Both the knives’ blades are made of 1095 high carbon steel. The ESEE-5 is made of 1095 carbon steel with a Rockwell hardness of 55-57. 02. StrikeBack. M. I had a 7/7 but found it not too my liking. Reactions: vba. Of course I'll probably end up with an Eskabar eventually, but I don't think it will knock my Izula out of EDC rotation. That being said, the 4 isn't the most comfortable knife. The ESEE 6 is a 3/16 FFG knife with just under 6in blade and micarta scales. KA-BAR Becker BK2?? Auf die Gefahr hin, dass hier keiner beide Messer zum Vergleichen hat- auf youtube findest du Rewiews zu jedem der beiden Messer. But I really like the look of the bk 2 and the esee 6. The handle was fine for me but so is an Esee 4, so the GSO line handle might be too small for you as well. Check out the ESEE 4 or 6. cmj prwnr ljmt xjz qcot dktcnn efluwrku rsus fizj iiy suelmt hgpohfr vach itkw dethha