Becker BK14 EsKabar Origin Explained! Becker BK11 Necker & ESEE Izula Hybrid

[@BushcraftDave]

*_What's your favorite neck knife: EsKabar BK14, Becker Necker, ESEE Izula, Mora Eldris, or some other?_*

[@mfavia620]

Bushcraft Dave you got me sold on the EsKabar. Thanks again!!

[@BushcraftDave]

Thank you mike lol I would love to buy the D2 version if they ever make it again I doubt anyone will want to sell theirs

[@CaptainAiryca]

BK11 for me :)

[@BushcraftDave]

I knew you were going to say that! I remember seeing your old threads back in the day featuring it. 👍👊

[@cluelessbushcraft]

I'm currently using the Mora Eldris but the Eskabar looks real cool! :D Great video!

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Ethan is a great guy an a friend to ESEE and knife enthusiasts everywhere. Thanks for the video and story!

[@BushcraftDave]

#ESEE4LIFE haha Props to the ESEE team, you guys are really active this year! I love all the new products and the ESEE forum! I was wondering is there a resource that documents RAT's history? I know about the TAK knife and the TOPS connection, then Ontario and the break up. It's all a little hazy for me now, I wanted to make a ESEE History video if I can get all the information.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Hit me up...I might be able to help... [e-mail]

[@BushcraftDave]

Heck yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll email ya later today

[@CaptainAiryca]

I remember this!!! The good ol days. Great video, very nicely put together. :)

[@BushcraftDave]

Thank you Cap! I love hearing from you and following your videos!

[@klausb1758]

EsKabar BK14 is my favorite knife of all time. Especially since I carry it everyday on my belt. Handle is perfect. Blade size is perfect. I wish they came out with different blade profiles. I'd buy them all.

[@BushcraftDave]

I agree with you, it’s my fav necker too. I want to get TKC scales for it but they cost more then the knife!

[@klausb1758]

@@BushcraftDave I just bought the cheap plastic ones. Work good enough for me. I ordered another BK14 recently to strip the coating and patina it. Would like to figure out a way to make wooden handles for it as well. Will be a nice little project.

[@BushcraftDave]

Great idea! Wood handles you can make to fit your hands perfectly. Yeah I’m still using the cheap ones and they work fine 👍

[@adods9824]

Good to know! Bought (ordered) one today 😀👍🇦🇺

[@adods9824]

​@@BushcraftDavegood to know, just ordered one today! 😀👍🇦🇺

[@LDmagnum]

I love this knife, it is definitely my go to fixed blade after i re profiled the blade and got an upgraded sheath

[@asphaltcowboy84]

Had one and loved it. But gifted to a friend.

[@BushcraftDave]

I feel your pain brother. Good friends need good knives and it's us gear heads who pay the price lol!

[@PinetreeLine]

Very interesting history. Thanks for researching that Dave. My favourite necker is the CRKT Minimalist Bowie

[@BushcraftDave]

Oh yeah, my hiking buddy has one of those and I got to try it a few times it's a great neck knife! 👍👊

[@Steve-Goff]

Great video. Thanks for the info. Great knife

[@BushcraftDave]

Thank you brother! I love the story and Ethan Becker so much I had to get the story out. I plan on doing more reviews of the Becker knives I have and pay homage to Uncle Ethan.

[@mfavia620]

Very cool story Dave on how the EsKabar came to life. In a previous review that you did comparing the BK14 and the Izula you had be sold that I believe told you about my EsKabar purchase. Matter of fact just this past Sunday I modded my EsKabar and placed pics on your Facebook post from about a month ago comparing the EsKabar and the Izula. Please take a look Dave, and tell me what you think. Thanks for your video and for your recommendations. As always ATB and thanks again Mike!!

[@BushcraftDave]

Hey Mike that one slipped past me. I'm embarrassed to admit it but I really don't know how to use Facebook lol. I'm trying to get better at it. I love the patina you put on it and the black scales! Handsome looking blade, looks like Darth Vader's EDC lol

[@blackriverrambler3963]

Definitely learned something with this video. Very interesting Dave! Thanks buddy✌️🔥🍻

[@BushcraftDave]

Thanks brother! I’m glad you liked it! 👊👍

[@MadDogSurvival]

Very interesting! Thank you! Best wishes friend

[@BushcraftDave]

Thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment! 😀 🌲🔪🔥⛺

[@robbabcock_]

That's actually pretty cool!

[@BushcraftDave]

Thank you Rob 😀👍 I appreciate that

[@boylankooky8733]

Thanks for the update

[@Bushmanschool]

Nice vid thank you

[@BushcraftDave]

Thank you my friend, I appreciate that.

[@theranger7974]

Ty for talking me me along

[@BushcraftDave]

Ty Ranger 👍

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

why did they get rid f the bk24 and it's not a neck knife it's to big the Ka-Bar snake charmer is a neck knife but the bk14 is just a small knife great for the pack and the trail I tek-lok my bk24 to the shoulder strap for a quick draw

[@BushcraftDave]

I agree the blade length is that of a small knife, but because of the heavily skeletonized handle the weight is only 3oz so neck carrying it is easy but the sheath is bigger and heavier than it should be for neck carry but is very useful with a tek lock like how you carry it👍. I need a Kydex sheath for it. I’m so bummed I didn’t get the bk24. Like you I love this knife for hikes thanks for interacting with me brother!

[@Murphnuge]

The only considerable improvement since, was when the BK24(D2) was made. An amazing knife in any configuration.

[@BushcraftDave]

You’re making me feel worse about missing out on the bk24 :(

[@Murphnuge]

Bushcraft Dave There's still some to be found out there. Don't give up!

[@michaelidarecis]

Hey Dave have a new sharpening compound that had developed last year and am ready to get it out to the world. Would you like to try it and review it? It is a rouge (iron oxide) based compound however while it polishes like rouge it also creates a micro serrated shark tooth edge that is totally not visible to the unmagnified eye. You can't even feel the serrations if you drag your finger nail on the edge however under a microscope you will see them. You can also see them if you use the strop to polish the side of the blade. Am going to make a quick video in a few days and then can send it to you. Review it good or bad we can take it LOL... When you see the video of slicing up already sliced newspaper it will be fun. Michael

[@BushcraftDave]

I love seeing members of the community start making useful products! I’m not a knife sharpening expert at all, I use a Worksharp. I’m really honored that you’d consider me! Microscopic toothy edges are great 👍 Spydercos Serrata fixed blade uses cast 440 that create the same effect I think.

[@theranger7974]

Looking good

[@BushcraftDave]

Thank you Ranger! I was watching your video on the Gear belt earlier and when I tried to comment the video disappeared

[@noskin4592]

Hello Bushcraft Dave ! I like your videos about knives and i dont know what knife i should choose under 50/60$ please tell my one :)

[@BushcraftDave]

I was thinking about the same question for a video! hahaha what a coincidence. Are you looking for a bushcraft knife or survival? For bushcraft get the MORA BLACK in carbon steel super sharp and tough ($35): amzn.to/2oWLNqY or the Condor Bushlore nice walnut handles with leather sheath($45): amzn.to/2tBbmmg For combat survival knife Ontario SP6 ($40): amzn.to/2FDnvvQ I've owned this one and it's super tough with great edge retention. Long clip point blade. I"ve batoned with the swedge and it's works, just had to replace the baton every once in a while. Great heat treat, can't find better at the price point. Ontario Spec Plus has lots of large knives that are under $60. Cold Steel SRK is good too and around 60 to 70. Becker BK16 is another one. So small knives go for the Mora Bushcraft Black carbon or Condor bushlore and for bigger blades go with anything from Ontario Spec Plus. Hope that helps! :)

[@noskin4592]

Bushcraft Dave Thank you so much i choose the mora bushcraft black ;) you get subcribe. Btw nice videos

[@BushcraftDave]

Thank you Nikolask! I really appreciate that. That's an excellent choice. Please let me know how you like it!

[@bushmanfiresurvival5109]

Show man, thank you my friends. abrs binhogryllo.

[@BushcraftDave]

👋 hello friend thank very much 😀

[@phyllismulkey3778]

i like it

[@BushcraftDave]

Thank you Phyllis! Thank you for supporting the community you’re awesome!

[@ThecrazyScotsman]

Hopefully he was paid for his idea nice vid

[@BushcraftDave]

I know right! I feel like I should ask Ethan Becker or KaBar about that. Maybe on a follow up video

[@ThecrazyScotsman]

would be good to know