Becker BK18, EDC & Bushcraft Perfection

[@randycisneros4111]

Hello Last Huntsmen, very informative detail well thought out review. I was looking for more reviews on the Becker BK-18 Harpoon before I buy one and your video is the best I've come across so far. A wise man once told me you can never own to many knives and Glocks. Thank you for taking the time to share your video for all of us to view. Be safe and keep the faith during these troubling times we are facing right now.

[@enjayfilmz]

Thanks for the great video about the BK18. I really like the looks of it and enjoyed hearing your thoughts on and seeing you do various tasks with it. You are very entertaining and informative, and I think I may order one from SMKW now. 🇺🇸

[@XelaOso850]

Them combat attacks where lit lmao 70 plus hit combo great video man i want this knife hard!!

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Lol you forgot the first one was a critical hit too

[@oliviergavillet6418]

Really good review, useful explanations, perfect! As i am european im always surprised to see people with a gun, it sould be normal in the States. Take care 👍🤗

[@archangel0564]

Just found your channel. Very informative. Subbed

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Thank you

[@code-dredd]

God bless you too, man.

[@thaddeusmikolajczyk9055]

Good review. Nice design.

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Thanks

[@hughbennett5342]

Great review!

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Hey thank you, sorry for the late reply, a lot of my comments don’t notify me

[@hughbennett5342]

@@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors That is ok! You have a wonderful Channel and I enjoy watching it!

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

@@hughbennett5342 thank you!!

[@Airik1111bibles]

I dont hate those nylon sheaths they do work ok for back packs and leaving budget blades in your rig...THAT SAID it drives me nuts that Becker can make very good kydex sheaths for the same price ON ALL their knives yet THEY DONT? Its so frustrating when they know 99% of us want kydex.

[@delix3662]

Хороший обзор, хороший нож. Нож в принципе универсален мне понравился. Единственное цена мне кажется завышенной.

[@andrewrocha5147]

Fuck bro you got me wondering where you got that hatchet from with the 1776 on it lol👌🤘🤙

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Yea I did that lol

[@andrewrocha5147]

@@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors very clean and aggressive! 🤙

[@davidgilbert8661]

Did you dye your micarta scales on your BK16 or did you find some black micarta scales?

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

I dyed them with RIT dye from Walmart. It’s fairly easy to do. Just put the scales and dye in a pot and heat it up a bit on the oven burner. Not too hot just warm and let them sit for a bit

[@Wildwestwrangler]

Are you still at it?!!

[@bushcrfter7917]

Whats the name of the handles and do they fit good with the stock sheath??

[@Wildwestwrangler]

Cold steel kinda built the market on broad blades before anyone!!!

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

They did

[@Wildwestwrangler]

@@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors kabar sure showed up to play with this one though!!!

[@brauss878]

I am between this BK18 in black and the TOPS CUT 4.0 also in black. Where should I put my money?

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

I had the Tops Cut, I sold it. So that’s that right there. It’s an ok knife but the handle ergonomics kind of sucks for common knife task, it’s ok for tactical use. Also the blade geometry kind of sucks for most normal knife tasks, it’s ok for tactical use again. The BK18 I think is better in every way. Great for normal knife tasks and still good for edc and tactical use

[@ALNSMOVERLAND]

Thank you for this nice in deepth review ! Especially whith the sheath and how you carry it, I really appreciated that part that a lot of guys on YT seems to forget about ... Now, I have to make a choice between the bk18 or the bk16 with an Armatus sheath ... What would be your choice and why ?

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Sorry for the late reply. I personally really like the Armatus sheath, however I like the BK18 better than the 16. I think it performs in a lot of ways better than both the BK16 and Esee4 due to the broader blade. Most people does not realize a broad blade with a high grind will almost always perform better. Thank you for watching

[@ALNSMOVERLAND]

@@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors No worries, thanks for your answer ! I finally went for the BK18 ! can't wait to get it !

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

You’ll like it and try the belt loops for EDC, it works great

[@emmitt4313]

Would you say this is a good knife for bushcraft? That's what I'd be using it for

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Yea it works great for that, I did so through most of my video

[@anthonymcreynolds7871]

@@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors would you choose this knife over the Esee Laserstrike for an extended backcountry excursion (ignoring the built in firesrarter)? I am going back and forth between the 2 due to their index finger protection vs something like the Esee 4's choil that can bite the finger.

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

@@anthonymcreynolds7871 I personally like the BK18 over the laserstrike. I like the ergonomics and the blade profile much better

[@anthonymcreynolds7871]

@@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors do you have any concern about the tip (and/or heat treat) in terms of batoning, processing small logs to build a shelter, or breaking down a deer? I'm leaning towards the bk18 being my SHTF one-knife-only, but have reservations about the harpoon vs a more traditional spear or drop point. BUT I love the finger protection it offers vs the trend of putting choils on everything.

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

@@anthonymcreynolds7871 the tip is really solid, it’s not that thin at all and I have batoned with it quite a bit. Karbars hear great is pretty good too. I personally like the grind angles and such on this knife compared to the Esee LS

[@timbo4374]

Glad to see you back, and glad to see you review this blade I've been thinking of grabbing one. Since you already have an after market sheath for your 16, it doesn't matter, but the 16 will fit in the 18 sheath, and I believe the handles are the same so the 16 aftermarket scales should fit. I saw that in a shot show interview with Ethan Becker.Glad to see them not use that thick crappy powder coat too. I think I'm going to have to grab one. Thanks again!

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Yea I just have to take a break. I also have two jobs at times so real life happens. Thanks for watching.

[@jonnyboat2]

I enjoyed this video. Another nice knife. If the steel were a little thicker, it’d remind me of the MSK-1a little. I’ve been telling people about this video I learned of while listening to christian radio here outside Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. It’s a biblical documentary on the Exodus. New archaeological findings prove the Bible and it’s historical accounts. It’s a documentary not downloaded on their KZbin channel unless you pay to watch. If you watch it on Tubi tv it’s free. It’s called Patterns of Evidence. It’s really good.

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Thanks I’ll have to check it out

[@MB-jg4tr]

Just found one of these New in the box for $16‼️ stoked

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

thats amazing if its real, there are a lot of fakes going on anymore especially from amazon

[@MB-jg4tr]

​@@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors yeah I'm aware of all the knockoffs, and know what I'm looking at. Found it at an estate sale, along with a Cold Steel 3V Master Hunter for $19. Both new in the box, best deal of the year so far :) Ka-Bar does an excellent heat treatment on their 1095CV in my experience. I enjoyed your video, good job, thanks

[@Airik1111bibles]

15:36 could of been a perfect pun intended moment , ya missed it brother 😂 Edit UPDATE.... I just ordered this puppy , my first Kabar... I gotta sale some of my other blades , im learning what I really want in a knife and one big one is 1095hc. Im sick of stainless steels, I always feel like im using a kitchen knife and they never get any character😀 Sounds silly but it for me it matters. I bought a Tops Brakimo and really fell in love with that knife and their 1095 is wicked good stuff. Got it LOVE IT ! Hands down one of my favorite out of box experiences . I just realized today that the edge is IDENTICAL to my Tops Brakimo. You can line up the belly to tip perfectly its the same exact shape just less straight edge . I think this bk18 is gonna become my EDC.

[@vector8310]

I came across one at my local Army supply store. It feels really tactical in the hand and the weight is very edc. I fell in love with it.

[@WesleyOrshoski]

I like mine. It's tan color. But man it's the best knife I've ever had.

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

It is a great blade for sure

[@believethehype8936]

Where did you get the clips?

[@willoutdoors2325]

I have bk18 I took the coating off and bought shredded carbon fiber and cast resin handles and just ordered a Armatus sheath my first one too there not much on Becker knifes on youtube

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Not anymore. I did the same. Mine is polished now

[@willoutdoors2325]

Do u have a instagram I’d like to show u the handles and I want to say ur videos are super informative and especially with the Armatus sheath discount code I got six dollars off

[@willoutdoors2325]

Nvm found it

[@williamsmith5429]

Awesome channel I love that knife

[@basednorsegael1089]

The attitude readjustment feature 😂😂😂 Good review mate. I just bought one yesterday and I’m really thankful for your input on this.

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

I’m glad I could help. This is still a very liked knife in my inventory

[@ricklastname9427]

where did you get the clips you added to the knife from? I have been wanting to do that type of attachment to some of my knives but haven't been able to find a good way to mount them and that clip setup seems perfect!

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Just look on Amazon for belt loops or holster belt loops

[@content4now]

Well done. I thoroughly enjoyed your review. The demos were helpful in making your point. I, too, have the BK 18 so I share your enthusiasm. Godspeed.

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

It’s a great knife for sure. Glad you enjoyed the vidwo

[@Wildwestwrangler]

I do have and love this

[@serioussmoke1123]

What model of mechanix gloves are those? Thank you

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Honestly I don’t know and haven’t seen them for awhile for sell. I just know I bought them at Walmart so I’d look around. Thanks for watching

[@woodknack1]

I use cedar for kindling to start my wood stove in the winter time. Stuff splits so easy..

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

For the most part yes but it depends. Some can be pretty knotty too

[@woodknack1]

@@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors Yes if it is knotty then it doesn't split good for sure. Even an axe hitting a knot will stop. I use the trunk of the tress where no limbs have ever grow off of. Best kindling ever! Great stuff. I just cut up a truck load for my dad to use in his stove this winter. I am lucky to have a camp with cedar trees on my land.

[@glennwood198]

Tell me about the tomahawk stuck in log.

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

It’s a CRKT woods Chogun. It’s heavily modified and I did the art work myself. The Chogun has a much larger hammer head on it that’s ridiculous so I took it off, and blued it all.

[@ericleigh9098]

Love the knife! Which after market scales would you recommend?

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

I prefer the Kabar Micarta scales. I’ve gotten the TKC G-10 for my BK17 and while I love them for my Esee knives, the hardware is lackluster for the Becker ones. So I go with the Micarta from larvae so I can use the factory hardware and I just use RIT dye from Walmart to dye them whatever color I want

[@royjudeng3783]

Do u have the links to get the loops for the strap?

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

www.amazon.com/DIY-Kydex-Holster-Soft-Loops/dp/B00PM0F8L4

[@rogerlawson4516]

Where did you get the black scales on the BK16? Thanks.

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

They are the basic kabar micarta grips that I have dyed with RIT dye

[@rogerlawson4516]

@@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors Thank you,

[@Wildwestwrangler]

If you like broad blades you gotta get the kabar heavy duty warthog!!! For around 50 bucks it's about the most beastly blade you can get!!!

[@Wildwestwrangler]

Should also do some camp cooking with this knife.

[@GAR85120514]

This is my 1st stab at becker. Very nice package. Comfortable to wear as well. Thanks

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Yea I’m really enjoying this knifes I might have to do another top 5 knives video and this would be in it.

[@Shadow66Ranger]

I’m late to the party but I just picked me up one and I’m super excited to try her out! You are right man that harpoon shape is so sexy and angry at the same time. Like you look at it and think “that’s a bad mofo right there”. Also your “attitude readjustment” is hilarious haha. I like it and I’m stealing it haha.

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Thanks for watching

[@Wildwestwrangler]

What is that pocket knife?

[@Wildwestwrangler]

If you get a deer can you do a video processing or at least skinning a deer with this knife?

[@Wildwestwrangler]

Or even a hog?

[@sheltermonkey6065]

According to Ethan Becker, the sheath is polyoxymethylene (POM), commonly known as acetal or Delrin, and has no glass fiber reinforcement which can dull blades.

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Yea I seen that afterwards. Thanks, I was just eager to get in the woods with it

[@sheltermonkey6065]

@@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors How is the finish holding up? Someone said that the black finish is smoother but much less durable than the tan finish.

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

It’s holding up ok. The tan one has traction coating which I don’t like. I might strip this one and polish it, would look really nice

[@pathfinderLXXIV]

DEFINITELY want to see this with the micarta grips. LOL... I said that before seeing the jump forward a couple months. Would love to see a step by step on how you made those.

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

They are just KaBar ones you can order for the knife

[@pathfinderLXXIV]

@@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors Is it this? www.kabar.com/products/product.jsp?item=BK16HNDL

[@jdssurf]

Hey do where are the belt clips from

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

I ordered them from Amazon. They are belt loops more so

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

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[@augreich]

How do you get the belt straps on??

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

That just have snaps with little screws that tighten them on.

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

www.amazon.com/Holsterbuilder-com-Soft-Belt-Loop-hardware/dp/B07BLMJKYH/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=belt+loops+for+kydex+holsters&qid=1588888378&sprefix=belt+loops+&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A3K782IZ734LRR&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyR09GWTU1RjkyVE5GJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjYyODE1MlVLOU03TDhENFNYNSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTEwNzAyMkwwWVdHWERIMjNEWSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

[@augreich]

@@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors Thank you! I'm going to modify it with those straps.

[@alwayson999]

"don't listen to mall ninjas." Carries 4 knives and a glock, ha.

[@alwayson999]

"it's okay, I've had training..." proceed to smack a tree. I gotta ask, what's the training? Not making videos, that's for sure.

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Not gonna feed into your stupid shit you fat looser troll. Go jiggle your chin elsewhere

[@alwayson999]

@@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors uhhh so boot camp mcmap? Got it. Also way to totally feed into it, thanks feeeeeels so good!