Kabar BK9 - Test

[@dwightehowell6062]

The BK-9 is now a time tested and proven design. If you are going to haul around a great big bad arse knife to chop and baton with I say this one is an A++ choice because it doesn't break, it works, the ergonomics are good, and the price isn't insane. There are a lot of worse options out there.

[@slugzkea]

OKC SP10?

[@bernielomax5908]

Dude, you make great videos. Don't ever be discouraged because you are naturally funny.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

thanks!

[@tigerpisces5506]

I heard the Saudi Arabian Executioners buy this knife and gave up on their Scimitar Swords for a BK-9?

[@stephengreico2810]

He'll the Fuck YEA BROTHER

[@Wolverine-hj2cd]

I know I'm late to the party, but as far as the handle goes, stippling it is probably the best, cheapest way to fix that slippy texture. Just takes a bit of time, no extra cost. Just make sure not to make it too aggressive so you don't hurt your hand. Even hockey tape would probably work pretty good from what I've seen. Idk how long that lasts though, I'm waiting for my BK9 to come in the mail at the moment and I definitely plan to stipple it. I also believe they've upgraded the sheath since this video was made, making it tighter fitting, and the issue with the straps being cut when the knife is drawn fixed. Then again I might just buy a 50 dollar custom kydex sheath for it some day. Yeah it increases your cost a lot, and puts you in the range of the Esee Junglas and Cold Steel Trailmaster, but a custom kydex sheath is better than what those come with anyway and I prefer the size and style of the BK9.

[@mercifulone7065]

I think stippling is the best because it doesn't add any extra weight.

[@johnnyeas1431]

Tac. You have to use tennis wilson wrap on all the becker handles. The wilson wrap doesn't slid up and down like that dumb ranger band does. Thanks for the videos. Very informative.

[@klauszungler4644]

Thank you for your great videos -- love your show because you don't pretend-- you are real without seeking you

[@bombsawaylemay770]

Classic video

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Nice testing on this one! Who needs a axe. :)

[@cbr600rrturbo]

+guns4funcajanajustin thanks Justin!

[@CorcoranAL]

Hello ... !!!! .... This knife killer ... !!! ... It will be enough just to get it out of the case ....)))) .... And if it is serious enough that the blades of the size can boast such a beautiful woodwork .... !!!!! ...

[@cbr600rrturbo]

+Corcoran AL aw yeah

[@CorcoranAL]

..))))....

[@texmex8220]

wh-what?

[@Gterr1971]

when u brought the sheath on screen I threw up in my mouth a little . what is the problem with these knife companies and their shit sheaths!

[@bobler420]

Lolol youre fuckong funny. Great review im sold lol

[@756766]

Just got mu BK9, and you're right on about the grip. can you tell me where you purchased the Ranger Band, I'll need one. Thanks and great informative video with good humor.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

its just a bicycle inner tube playboy

[@skune8317]

AWWW YEEUUUUURGH *Smashes up logs*, this man enjoys his life, I need to do this more with my BK7 XD

[@EXHUME1]

Great review Tactical. The sheath in this video is KABARs old sheath. Over a year ago they switched to a similar but better sheath with Molle. So by now most BK9's will come with the new sheath.

[@GylmehsWorld1]

This knife is sure no GSO10, but at a third the price, I love it. I can not say enough good when referring to my BK9. I feel this is one of the top "choppers" out there. Thanks for the video Tac, keep up the good work.

[@philmuheiny6032]

I'm just recapping Pimpin!!

[@bdubbleyou8567]

Yo Tac that intro is fucking FIRE

[@nhwoodsider3754]

One sexy knife, Someday I will own one! Right now I'm loving my BK-7

[@realUlfricStormcloak]

I have 2 a new one and an old one. I stripped the new one to find a hidden stonewashed blade. My older one escaped the factory without bring stamped, so its unmarked entirely. I did research and Ethan himself said it was an uncommon occurance for some of his blades.

[@douglaspulliam60]

All sheaths off great test

[@nedstark933]

I beat the snot out of my BK9 last summer when I cut down a tree. I used it to delimb most of the branches, even hacked at stump quite a bit. I couldn't believe how sharp it was after 2 days of abuse. My axe and hatchet didn't fair so well

[@michaelstjohn6086]

+farmhand yeah it's funny when I see posts that say "I would just use an axe instead of a knife", lol.

[@Veesaki]

Neato ! I always believe the the sheath should run in tandem with a quality blade , which this is , too bad the sheath for the BK9 is little more than a place to store the blade while it's being shipped to you. Really like your knife videos !

[@ricev7071]

Your videos would be a Hell of a lot funnier if you say 'Giggidy Giggidy' after everything you say!! I don't care much for micarta handles, the stock handles that came with the BK9 are good enough for me, I wouldn't waste money on them and they're expensive on Amazon. I sure as Hell wouldn't remove the coating on the knife either. I sure wish Kabar would make a Titanium coated version, that would be very awesome and I would buy it all over again for sure!!!

[@mikepeterson443]

Those zombie logs are evil. I'm glad you're out there killing those things to keep us all safe. Thank goodness for the BK9.

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Tac'ie My People. Yeah, I just ordered my Second Limited edition making it Two Bowies that Dwarf the BK-9. My BK-20 Bundok and my BK-29 Moses Bowies. The Bundok is a 10.85" blade and the Moses is a 10.625" blade and a 1/4" thick. Both are made in the 1095 CroVan.,,.

[@paulie4x1]

Yup, One of my Fav. 2Knife carry is the BK-9 and the BK-10 plus with my neck knife the BK-14 with Slabs, Only my Rodent 9 teamed up with my Ratmandu tops the Mighty BK-9 and the BK-10 pair, We'll my Bark River Golok and the Bravo 1 is way up there too and for sure my White Handle Himalayan Imports M - 43 and my new Battle Horse modified Attitude also with a White Handle. Oh yeah because of you I got my Stromeng KS-9 and KS-5 is a nice traditional set, By the way, Lars Munson crossed Canada using the Stromeng KS - 9 how kewl is that, Your OK you potlicker heh heh heh

[@Ruger44Redhawk]

Great review of this beast Tac! Your videos are hilarious....."Here comes a car....." I just received a new Becker BK9 because I was interested in the comparable length against the Ontario SP51. Also the saber grind, full width handle tang and pommel. But I have to say I am kind of disappointed in the thickness and handle feel compared to the 1/4" SP51. The BK9 handle feels a little short and I don't have huge hands. My only knock on the SP51 is the handle tang as I'd rather have a full width tang on large fixed blades. But after owning the SP43, SP46, SP49 and SP51 I am absolutely sold on 5160 and it's toughness. I don't know if Ka-Bar's 1095 CroVan can match Ontario's 5160. Any chance you can do a review of the SP51?

[@lucianisidro]

A nice knife like that deserves a better sheath than that POS. And I'd like to see it with micarta grips and no frigging coating. God I hate coatings - who needs 'em? They come off and then your knife looks like shit. Coatings can also cover a multitude of sins. Not on this knife though - it's a good design, just cheaply done. Come on Kabar, get your act together. Thanks for the review.

[@mikedifeo8344]

I love my BK9. It my go to do it in tool. It is a hell of lot better than my wife, it does what I ask it to do and never complains. Great knife. I would highly recommend it. Sheath is OK, not great, but it works. If they increase the price by $15 and ass the micarta handles, this knife will kill knives that cost double that price.

[@Tenskwatawa4U]

Yeah, I put the ribbed portion of a bicycle inner tube over the handle of my BK7. I figured a condom wouldn't stand the test of time.

[@goodnameyt6675]

BK9 is BAD ASS! I want to try an Esee Junglas sometime for comparison.

[@skillmaster2255]

BK9 and ESEE Junglas are the top shelf for me, but for the money, BK9 is incredible.

[@ActionHero29]

I knew you where gonna give it an 8 lol. This BK9 is freaking awesome, great knife. Glad you finally decided to review this bad boy. Thanks Tac. Now review your Fallkniven S1 :P please please

[@Bruce6001]

Awww yeahhhhh 🤠

[@gobangs1117]

Your right about the scales and the sheath, total garbage which is a pity cos the blades are awesome.

[@LeftNutOfSanguinius]

Go watch fox walk primitive's video on the "insane knife test" if you think the grivory sucks.

[@vinnyoutside8936]

So, you don't want to put on the micarta scales because they don't come stock, but an innertube is ok? Why not just say you personally don't like the stock scales, so you upgraded to micarta?

[@supertrampalex]

The intro is freaking awesome, love it! I really enjoyed this vid, keep the awesome work going Tac!

[@semco72057]

If that knife was two inches longer it could be classified as a sword. It looks like a nice looking knife and it must be a great tool also.

[@jokrazy2002]

is the BK9 overall better than the TOPS SXB Skullcrusher ?

[@vincelee6247]

That's strange to me, how someone would make a knife and have such a shity grip on the handle. Other than that, it's a great knife. Just my opinion.

[@tankbennett7]

I don't own any BK's yet.when it is delivered I was wondering does it have to be tricked out. Is it great from the box

[@Gterr1971]

been threatening to buy this knife for years ... but the sheath.......yuk

[@czechmate9591]

Great review brother. I've always wanted one but just didn't know how it would stand up, did everything like a boss

[@ActionHero29]

+SOUTHERN CROSS SURVIVAL Get it, a must have. That knife is a boss and the steel is great.

[@mr.delacruz559]

it's a true legend!! But I'm sticking with my SXB!

[@cbr600rrturbo]

SXB is sweet

[@CanadianCuttingEdge]

I found your channel while surfing KZbin, I like the way you do your reviews. I am not much of a gun guy but I enjoy your knife videos, real cool. I mostly play with folders, in fact I have no medium to large survival/camp knife, but I am looking for a good camp knife. Traction on the handle is a big element for me because I have early arthritis in my hands and so I can't always grip as well as I want to. That all to say, I have never heard of "Ranger Bands" to help with gripiness. Can you provide any more info on exactly what those are and where you get them?

[@southernstacker7315]

Subbed and liked. Any good aftermarket sheaths that you know of for the bk9?

[@georgieocasio1764]

I just fucking love my BK9. THEY ARE AWESOME!

[@1mulekicker]

Which would you choose first BK9 or Blackjack Tac Ops 8 ?

[@Airik1111bibles]

Come on Becker that sheath is rediculous, a big freaking knife like that needs places to strap its not a hip rider. Oh well the knife is awesome, BUT Condors Moonshiner cost about 45$ less with a wicked nice leather sheath, competition on the knife market is getting huge.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

I'm with you

[@jameshenderson3925]

just got the new beck kukri... gonna do a demo on it including cow bones. should be cool.

[@fisheyeguy]

But the ranger band doesn't stock either....

[@Sekiroborn]

Buy axe, knife is not for chopping, it's for cutting 🥵

[@i_am_ilj8455]

Get you some hockey grip tape or whatever it's called

[@hawkmothsurvival8385]

I would love this knife, alas I am 12 so I can only dream.

[@lolztrolz4611]

Just as you said here comnrs a car screwing up my video a car car came by my house

[@dan-dan-da-treeman]

the good old tactical demo! I could lay a couple of trees across the road so them damn cars quit messing with ya....

[@cbr600rrturbo]

+dandandatreeman yes please

[@J.T.Stillwell3]

It's not an 8. It's a solid 9!!!!!!!!!

[@TheUnknownReject]

A telephone pole would be easier to baton than that log lol

[@onixpyro3883]

"it's like really wet in there" thats what he said

[@rodrig9465]

Well son of a beech and son of a birch!! hahaha! Nice blade!

[@averagepainter]

why would stabbing be important?

[@Olan...]

Jigedy jigedy...are you the voice on family guy

[@dandetande288]

your French LOL

[@sanantoniospurs9]

the bk9 is the king....but the bk20 is the emperor

[@carsonmccallum4937]

Me and my buddy put his BK 9 through about 15 logs 6 feet long and about 8-9 inches long. That knife is a beast.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

+Carson McCallum nice

[@brianwinters2131]

I own one and a bit of sand papering gives me a good purchase on the gun.

[@tiulloyd2]

had me at "motherfuckers!" hahahaha

[@p00p_wallet]

severly underestimated the bk9 lol

[@CAMO-hb8wc]

Dont understand the 8 star rating when you said the grivory sucks, the sheath was sloppy and lame, Then it was used with a non factory modified handle as well. You rarely rate anyting an 8 star rating especially with the defects you mentioned.

[@scottydog636]

Must've been the performance to make up the difference...

[@ruthleshunter]

question, when i look for this knife i get bk 9 bowee (sorry if i spelled that wrong) is that the correct one? if anyone can tell me i would trully appreciate it...

[@ruthleshunter]

***** ah, thank you, truly, now to order it...

[@Gterr1971]

so what is number 10?

[@citomp1240]

The Ranger band isn't stock either.

[@ZER-vn9ss]

You gotta do an update video on this bk-9....🔪

[@LinXx]

0 Dislikes. GJ fam.

[@momthemeatloaf]

for the price .... which do you yourself prefer ? the gso10 or bk9 even with the 1 inch difference??

[@cbr600rrturbo]

for the $ the bk9 is solid, if your rich get the gso

[@THE______TRUTH]

I fucking love this guys voice hahaha

[@Eldofarmboy]

So Tac, if you had to choose between the BK-9 and the Junglas, which would you take?

[@bubobaby]

noob question. How did you put the ranger band on? is it heat shrinkable? it looks very snug

[@TheFeralKid]

uhhhh noob answer.....prolly a black condom.

[@fisheyeguy]

$100 bucks for a knife with a poor factory handle, an even worse sheath, and you still gave it an eight rating? I can't say I agree with that. You should have left the ranger band off for your test and shown more of the poor sheath design and then rated the knife.

[@fisheyeguy]

shannonandsheila1 I just don't see it that way. If I'm paying $100 for a knife, I don't want to have to modify the handle or sheath for that matter to make it safe or more useful.

[@michaelstjohn6086]

+FishEyeGuy Outdoors Junglas is 50$ more and is right out of the package.

[@joncannon9990]

You got the voice of a commercial airline pilot

[@tonysanchez9549]

lol Crazy White boy love your videos

[@gurijiu]

As florestas aqui no Brasil tem a Madeira muito dura!!!! Impossível rachar Madeira com essa facilidade !!!! Abraço

[@TheBeardedNemophilist]

The BK9 is a freaking tank. I wish Id have gotten one when I bought my BK7 before they switched coatings to the shit grit. Also love the older stamped logos vs the laser etching. Love to see any and all Becker knives especially out of you, Tac.

[@amrasurvival5580]

great review i got the bk 7 two inches short sorry play boy love your vids

[@cbr600rrturbo]

your awesome

[@YanDoroshenko]

Hey, that's our fucking buddy Tac, excuse my French!

[@cbr600rrturbo]

+Yan Doroshenko high 5!

[@tiannama8090]

How many kabar bks are there!!!!!

[@kim-vw4wr]

good job pro kabar bk9

[@realfreebird]

I own so many cool knives, but You can't beat the BK9, even at that price range, i beat the S:::: out of my BK9 for about 3 years now every freaking week, the edge on this thing is curiously holding dam well, they add to put some magic powder on this 1095CV ;) man, this knife is a real beast and always with me, i love the balance of this thing too, Hi from France mate! keep the good work!

[@aminalimayu1224]

Tact is crazy as shit. I love these videos

[@lamenature1420]

HI Tac , can you make a match BK9 against junglas 2 ? I love this 2 knives but i dont know what is better ! (sorry for my basic English , i am french !)

[@LannnR]

Excuse my French lol

[@captainobvious6405]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS MAN YOURE GREAT

[@bradleystrand81]

The newer versions have MOLLE attachments on the back the sheath and they blade fits tighter in it.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

nice

[@crosshair64]

I thought you had the bk9, my bad..... I stripped off the coating and opted for micarta scales on it, put a 90 degree spine on it to strike a ferro rod, now it's a complete survival blade... Thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinion on this awesome blade from Becker knives, I appreciate it sir Tac 🔫😎🔫

[@2earth433]

かなりの変態度だな

[@scottf.3808]

Good knife review as always....

[@cbr600rrturbo]

thanks my friend

[@bigmanbowie]

Can you taste a case Bowie knife

[@frankwebster2876]

Great video. ..