Apocalypse Knife: The Becker BK 2

Becker BK 2 --- Amazon
Micarta Handles --- Amazon
Custom Leather Sheath --- Painted Hills Custom Leather
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[@smallfarmsurvival4026]

Everyone is different, but I find little use for my big knives. A saw, an axe, and a Mora are pretty much all that I need. Big knives are FUN though.

[@thebrizzy]

A compact demolition tool that's shaving sharp. Gotta love it.

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

Lol! Agreed!

[@rmaram0978]

The BK2 is a unique knife in its category, a real tank, really worth it, I bought another one just like it to leave it as it came from the factory and I modified the one I had to my liking. It is advisable to give it a patina to avoid oxidation. Excellent purchase. Best regards.

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

Thank you! It's definitely a knife that will endure the roughest use.

[@wildfree4203]

BK2 always been an outdoor beast. Been an outdoorsman for years, it still beats me why batoning with a knife if you carry an axe or a hatchet!!! ( never enter the woods without a small axe). This whole batoning BS thing is all over KZbin and it's gotten old!. Have a blessed day.

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

I agree 100 percent on the small hatchet. Mine is always on my belt. Just nice to know that in a worse case scenario, there are knives that can do this.

[@heathmarcum5390]

I have a BK 2 with mircarta handles its basically a sharpen crowbar, it makes a good general camp knife u dont have to worry about someone breaking or damaging

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Good job removing the coating and putting a 90-degree spine on the knife Dan. I agree, EVERY bushcrafting and survival knife should have those features to enhance their usage. And yes, I too carry and recommend having multiple cutting tools: smaller blades (3-4"), heavier/longer knives (5-6"), and a folding saw and/or hatchet (axes are appropriate for tree felling and heavier chores). A good multi-tool like a Leatherman is a proven tool as well.

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

Thank you! Agree on the leatherman too. Mine is in my pack so it's close at hand.

[@robertphillips93]

Nice demo & discussion! Another contender for about the same money is the Terava Skrama 200. Although it's thinner at .17 in in 80CrV tool steel, it's hardened to about 59/52 rockwell inside/ outside, so it's pretty tough. Most of the seax-style blade has a 34 degree bevel, with the 2 in nearest the handle ground to 25 degrees for carving. The rubber handle ain't as good looking as yours, but it has a very similar palm swell to make the 14.5 ozs run like a light saber through modestly sized limbs!

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

Thank you, and thanks for the information about this knife.

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Yes! The Terava Skrama 200 is a great mid size chopper!

[@larrykoroush6995]

I love the BK series. Nice video Dan. I need to plan a trip to central oregon

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

Give me a shout if you make it up this way sometime!

[@rustyknifelover4463]

Great setup

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

Thank you!

[@jamesparker6383]

You need to give a look at the Puma White Hunter. I carried that through two tours in Viet Nam and still use it today. There's a spot I noticed on that stump that you could easily baton with that knife.

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

Sounds impressive. I'll take a look. Thanks!

[@Espen-ld5po]

Love your videos!!

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

Thank you! Greatly appreciated!

[@arctodussimus6198]

I’ve always liked the Becker KaBars. And I’ve looked at the BK2 for a long time. It’s certainly a capable apocalypse knife. But I have a TOPS Outpost Command. I think it compares well to the BK2. And I just can’t bring myself to get the KaBar. Great video btw. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

That particular TOPS knife looks like a very good knife as well.

[@Meater76]

I totally agree with you. I never understood the discussion about a "1 tool option". Why would you only take one? I think its an interesting thought experiment but too many take it seriously. 2 is 1, and 1 is none. 3 is better lol

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

Thanks! And I like the 3 is even better!

[@Meater76]

@@ochocobushcraft1742 Thanks! I have been thinking about getting the BK2 for years now. I have the BK7 and BK10. I love my Beckers but I'm torn between getting the BK2 or the Esee 5 build from the knife connection. I like that the Esee 5 comes with a kydex sheath. Would you recommend one over the other?

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

@@Meater76 I also have the ESEE 5. My opinion, BK2 is a better chopper, easier to choke up on handle. Esee 5 is a little better at carving. A little easier to work with. So it would depend on which of these was more important for you

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

You might be able to drive it in vertically from the top and split the chunk off, also gun blue works really well if your looking for a darker patiena but the ol vinegar does just fine lol.

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

As thick as the steel is, driving it vertically would probably work. Thanks!

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

@ochocobushcraft1742 no problem lol just don't get it stuck 🤣

[@jamesmcgee2447]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@spectermad9180]

You just could of put the knife straight down hitting the back Pamlo and then ripping it out....and the Esee5 is a better Knife for everything..I have Both knives Esee5..and Bk2....the Esee5 is the Better of the two knives

[@starlingblack814]

Thanks Dan....Would you carry it before your Junglas 2 or your ESEE 6??

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

Not in the woods. In a real scenario of everything going sideways, if I were in an urban environment it would be a first choice, or Esee 5. But never in the woods. I did just finish customizing a Becker BK 9 and in the woods, I am absolutely loving it! Not sure whether I completely prefer it to the Junglas 2. Need more time of using both, especially when fire season is over.

[@kingkong_1959]

Good nife I have the becker bk2 and bk 7. Can you show how you got the 90-degree spine on your?

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

I have a friend in another town who has a belt sander. I just hold the spine against it for about 10 seconds with 120 grit paper on his sander. I will try to do a short video sometime, but as he is in another town, it will be awhile before I can.

[@kingkong_1959]

@@ochocobushcraft1742 cool beans thank you.

[@rmaram0978]

The BK2 is a unique knife in its category, a real tank, really worth it, I bought another one just like it to leave it as it came from the factory and I modified the one I had to my liking. It is advisable to give it a patina to avoid oxidation. Excellent purchase. Best regards.

[@James-ke5sx]

I have a BK2 and a British MOD in my winter emergency kit. The MOD is ugly, same thickness as the BK2 except it's longer, solid handles, solid tang, smooth finish and it has a scandi grind.

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

Sounds like a very good knife

[@barmstrong25]

What type of steel?

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

1095 carbon, but there is a s35vn option option.