NEW! Ka-Bar Becker BK10 Combat / Pilot Survival Knife - Interview with Ethan Becker

Check Out the Ka-Bar Becker BK10 Combat / Pilot Survival Knife as David and Ethan Becker (Designer of the Ka-Bar Becker Line of Knives and Tools) Discuss the Ka-Bar Becker BK10...
Check out the Becker BK10 in Part 2 of this Interview from Blade Show.
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SOG Force Survival Knife:
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Gerber LMF II Combat Survival Knife:
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[@DannoCrutch]

Uncle Ethan is the coolest knife guy out there. Always friendly, relaxed, forthright, gracious, and generous with his time. A real Gent.

[@adammontoya7709]

completely agree with the choil argument, way to go mr. becker, glad to see one knifemaker that actually knows their shit, so rare these days

[@KN-nh5tf]

I think we can put ethan becker in the same category as john browning sam colt . God dang good americans

[@MAXCOBRALAZERFACE]

I like this Becker guy.. He's straight up..

[@glytch5]

Yeah man, real cool guy. Nothing like a good Becker Knife and tool!

[@briw8929]

I like him too. sounds like a guy who knows his stuff

[@bennelson3724]

He’s such a patient dude. He’s got some serious respect and it appears to be well earned

[@Edogawa1117]

Thanks for this interview. You did a great job interviewing Ethan. What a nice guy he seems! I'm still debating which to get the BK2 or BK10. What a dilemma but thanks to your excellent videos you have made the choice a little more informed. Cheers again.

[@TonganInTech]

Yeah, that's what a choil is usually used for, but some blades have such huge choils that some people place their index finger their when using it. I'm with Ethan; I'd rather not place my finger their. David's addressed it in some previous reviews.

[@KN-nh5tf]

Becker trained as a chef like I have and he seems to have thatnin mind when hes designing. Even the big hunk of shapened prybar bk 2 kinda feels like a chefs knife

[@dwightehowell6062]

He just fixed what I didn't like about the BK 2. If I'm going to carry that much steel I'd rather have a hawk or a short machete combined with a light thin/sharp knife.

[@jgreystoke]

Ethan Becker comes across as one of nature's gentlemen. When he advises and explains knife details, I pay attention. Now I have to get a BK10. Like a shorter BK9.....which I'll have to get as well.........damn.

[@jdmekcivic]

j greystoke I think, if you haven't yet purchased one by now, that you will find it to be a good knife.I have two of the very limited BK-10's that were sold before the reintroduction into the product line. It feels really good in hand, particularly with the G10 scales from The Knife Connection I purchased as soon as they were available.

[@jgreystoke]

jdmekcivic Glad you are enjoying your BK-10s. From the many reviews of users(as opposed to just collectors), I gather that the answer to question: "what could be better than one of those BK-10s?" would be: "How about two of them?":). I have a number of axes, machetes/goloks/billhooks for my orchard and woodshed, and for camp/bushcraft/survival. But no Beckers. Definitely going to remedy that. Stay safe jd.

[@yoadrian3814]

Ethan Becker is a top knife designer!

[@RealityCheckGA]

I got my Ka-Bar Becker BK10 from Ethan Becker himself this year at Bladeshow. And it was an honor. But I still use it . And it is a great knife. Razor sharp and hard as a rock. Chops and cuts like a champ. And the size is the perfect medium between chopper slicer and bush knife. Plus works great with my molle pack.

[@citizen1435]

Great review. I like the words of wisdom from Ethan Becker!

[@isaacreed3934]

I had never seen ethan becker before tonight he reminds me of my grandfather who passed 4 years ago, crazy.

[@gerryfunke1343]

I have this knife and it's my favorite, so far.

[@venuslnd]

Mr. Becker is such a cool dude and his knife is super attractive both look and function. My bk9 is on the way And this knife looks good too.

[@jacksonpeters297]

"Headache maker" I love that, I'm going to use that whenever I can

[@lefthandyogi]

On whom? lol

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thank you... and yes I am... just finished with a new review... a cool new survival tool.

[@rchristian109]

As always, awesome video David! Hope your having a great day!

[@05generic]

What Becker said about finger choils makes a lot of sense to me, for a survival knife. In a survival situation, who needs to deal with a sliced finger in addition to everything else that's going down?

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Yes. I have one for that mic... and I took it off when I put the recorder / mic in my pocket (dummy me) and forgot to put it back on. Thanks man!

[@doomsdayjoy]

Sweet knife,always enjoy Ethan Becker Vids,Thank U David.

[@davidrogers182]

Great interview! Would love to see David and Mr Becker design a knife! MSK in 1095 crovan! Yessssss!

[@paulie4x1]

How things change in time, I went from a 3knife carry to a 2knife carry but added my 2Hawks Trapper Double Bit Hatchet and my Wicked Tough Saw and just this weekend I took my BK-10, Bk-9 with the other tool's and gave my Swamp Rat's a break, we didn't go to far away, but a nice area, but when Ethan was talking about choil, well I guess it's different strokes for different folks, I like a choil, most of my go to knives have choils. A choil to me is like having two knives in one a smaller and bigger knife, I never cut my finger on a choil yet, and it allows me to choke up with it more then without a choil, I just had a Rodent 6 Modified at the Swamp Rat Custom Shop I had my Rodent 6 thinned down and the top gaurd taken off and now it look's like a beefy Ratmandu on steriods, awesome, for a 6" blade I'll take it over my BK-2, BK-10, or my BK-7, it chop, and now slices alot better and it's still a very robust knife, all you have to do is pick it up and you know that's a knife, don't get me wrong, I like my Becker's and I still own almost the whole line of BK'S , and I took two of them with me over this Holiday weekend, but still my go to knives are my Swampies and the choils, have a great rest of a 4th of July.

[@gookskywalker]

He knows his knife design and uses.CHEERS!🔪

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

That has always been my understanding...

[@futuresonex]

Great video David! That looks like a pretty awesome knife, and I always prefer a good 1095 Cro Van or O1 carbon steel blade to stainless myself! A little mineral oil or even vegetable or olive oil works great to keep the rust monster away.

[@05generic]

Think of the subject as two types of choils -finger and sharpening. A sharpening choil is typically smaller. It need not be any larger than to cover the space where the grind transitions to the ricasso. If the transition is curved (like it is on many modern knives for aesthetic purposes) instead of abrupt, then the choil needs to be as wide as the curved area.

[@themoodybobby1]

i agree with ethan proper maintenance of a knife no rust. i want carry a coated blade for 2 reasons one easier to scrape a ferry rod if need be and to can take a piece of chert and through sparks front the back edge like a fire steel. i have had my knife in the bush for days and days it will get a few spots from moisture even after wiping but when get home a little polish makes it brand new then rem oil before storage i have put patinas on some because i love the look

[@theamazingfreak]

When you asked about carbon knife maintenance I thought about Camellia Oil, Japanese call it Tsubaki, this is what the samurai have used to coat their swords and they remain intact for hundreds of years, so it must be good. I have ordered some online but don't have it yet, so no personal experience there. I have some carbon steel straight razors that I regularly shave with and use mineral oil, and have had no rusting in around 27 years so far :)

[@tomservo3401]

This knife is my all around favorite. I own a bk 2, bk7, bk9 and this one. I love this design. Its short enough to do more delicate cutting but still long enough to limb most anything. The stubby point would be hard to break but can still stab. The one thing i really dont like is the goofy scabbard. It would have been much better just plain leather like a normal kabar. Dont need all the pockets and velcro and extra loops to carry upside down on you back or some dumb bs.

[@NGMonocrom]

Excellent knife. I love mine! 👍

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

You got it bro! Thank you!

[@drcsep]

David... Como estas lad? This knife is awesome. I love BK knives. Gracias for the update.

[@paulie4x1]

Hi David, I have the BK-10, it's paired off with my BK9, I wish it was made in a 7" blade lenght with the same tip shape, so instead, I added the BK-16, since I am a 3knife carry guy, I have similar problems with my BK-17, and BK-7, but Ka-Bar makes the Swabbie, which actually make a nice matching set, and very functional, my BK-2 was a hard one too, I went with the BK-16, and the BK-2, and the Ka-Bar Zomstro, excellent Chopper, not exactly a match, but it's odd shape, It can pass, but a great functional set too, actually for a 3knife carry, all the Becker's are tough to match three knives, like my BK-15, my BK-5, and the BK-4, all my set's are very functional, I can light chop and even baton with my BK-5, but with the BK-4, bring it on, actually, I almost like my BK-10 better than the BK-2, in a familiar bushcraft setting, it does slice better than the BK-2, but in a emergency survival situation, the BK-2 is king, now as far as a choil, I think a choil add's a dimension to the knife, I can choke up on it and use it as a shorter knife, or hold it and make a longer blade, or I can angle the knife better so I can hold the angle like a plane, but my three favorite knives in my 3knife carry are my Swamp Rat's, both the Ratmandu, and my Rodent 9, with my Rodent Solution because it's only 3 1/2" and convex grind, in extended longer trips, which I call serious trips, because they are more remote, and usually longer, I carry four knives, and I bring the Rodent 7, I use to think thicker blades batoned better, but my BK-10 and the BK-9, baton wood great, seriously, like I said I just wish Becker made a 7" blade lenght in the same tip shape. But because my BK14, with scale's also add's another dimension to the knife, and I use it like a neck knife, I usually don't count it as part of a set. Over Kill, I don't think so, but a backpack is needed in my systen, I respect the wilderness too much, not to be preoared.

[@tedwrink]

Hi David,did you decide during this video whether the BK10 is worth buying ? I would like a new knife to play with but the BK2 looks like overkill and the problem with nice knives in the UK is that hardly anyone sells them,so it is virtually impossible to try before you buy. Many thanks and happy Christmas, Colin

[@derekhellam9861]

This knife looks like it made my Xmas list

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks bro!

[@williamstephan880]

I loved what he said about choils its like he was reading my mind 😂

[@johnmachinemachine706]

this man is awesome a legend

[@briargoatkilla]

The USGI pilot survival knife is an aircraft egress tool. It does bushcraft well, but it is made for ripping a hole in the side of a downed aircraft. This BK 10 looks great, though!

[@emmalab02]

I work in a major metro downtown and am thinking of putting this in my EDC/GHB, but I like the implied durability of the thicker BK2 for use during a civil emergency event. Any thoughts on this type of comparison?

[@hailandfire1822]

There’s no need to guess about the reasons behind the BK10’s design choices… When it’s Becker talking to you!

[@romanstar7550]

anyone know if this tang is skeletonized ? also , anybody know a store that sells bk7 and bk2 versions before they started skeletonizing them ?

[@TheOgieone]

Great video....I will own this knife

[@isaacreed3934]

a brilliant man

[@DirtyRoomKnives]

Pretty much but these days that's more likely to be called a Spanish ricasso or sharpening notch. Although it goes somewhat against the traditional definition a choil is often now regarded as an enlarged sharpening notch, big enough to accommodate the index finger for a choked up grip

[@Eurotrash4367]

0:29-0:55 - The way that Ethan Becker is looking at you compels me to ask a very serious question. Dave, did Mr.Becker try to touch you in the bathing suit area?

[@NaihanchinKempo]

headache maker ..love it

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Dave, I forgot to mention it, But I teamed my BK-10 with my BK-9, they complement eachother like soup and sandwich. Infact it's one of my Fav's combo. Dilly Dilly.,,.p

[@junmcl]

I just got mine👌

[@booly5]

great looking knife does it have a full tang thou?

[@rchristian109]

lol that's awesome bro, can't wait! Hey I left you a post on Facebook the other day replying to a message you sent me on here and didn't even realize my channel and name are diff....lol so if you got a confusing post replying to something it was me...lol As always, hope your having a great day. :)

[@adriancarabajal]

where is that show?

[@mrmattymovies]

I recommend getting a pop filter for your microphone I had that microphone and the pop filter stops the popping in the sound plus they are extremely cheap

[@irekirek123]

Can you please make a video on the bear grylls parang. Thanks~Eric

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Yep

[@adamdoesthings3795]

Can lefty’s use it

[@NATEaBERGERturtle1]

Kinda funny that Ethan Becker was talking shit about the knife. Makes me feel that a good knife in his opinion doesn't require a bunch of bs . Very cool!

[@firedemonize]

wheres part 3

[@richardsmith1073]

Hi David,I like the BK series, but they are so expensive in South Africa, starting @ R2000 for the BK 2. To put it in to perspective that is a 1/5 of my monthly salary :(

[@13bfieldarty]

Part 3????

[@ecaroh]

Isn't the purpose of a choil to allow sharpening the entire length of the blade? Not a hold for the index finger...

[@gonzalez6255]

do they come down 2 Miami?

[@220904416]

You should test tactical knives on ballistic heads. Test the pommels on the skull to see the damage it would do :D Stab the neck etc I would be stoked if that happened!

[@whiskey-and-rebellion]

Wish you didn’t cut out the maintenance part

[@psionicevasion]

I love ethan becker, he knows finger choils are useless and just there for the metrosexualization of survival knife, i also like the way he describes rust and knives and how natural aging of carbon happens, people always want to baby their knives though and make it look like a shiny flashy fashion statement, i always take all coatings off my knives because i find them to be useless and actually take away from the slicing power because of the friction, i instead give them a slight vinegar patina i only put a slight coat of oil if i'm storing them for awhile.

[@semco72057]

That knife sounds like it would be a great knife and I have the BK-2 knife and love it except for it having a dull blade. The handle is thick on my knife and fits my large hands perfectly, but the sheath is too hard to remove the knife and is poorly designed. The blade on that knife you are showing is looking great and should last the average person a lifetime.

[@futuresonex]

yes

[@jessierobbins2321]

I like it

[@Daniel-wx6gj]

Fashion statement?? Choils are great for being precise and intricate in awkward angles

[@Airik1111bibles]

Daniel O'Dair I know this is 2 years ago BUT spot on, if he is such a knife guru then he should know that choils have a purpose. Heck many people modify their BK 7s with choils because the knife is wickedly better with one IMHO.

[@glbwoodsbum2567]

Ethan stated this blade is 5/32 thickness, but every retailer lists it as 3/16. So....

[@DTLondon666]

The choils are one of the design flaws that keep me away from these knives. Ditto the ricassos. I’d prefer a blade that goes straight back to the handle like the Mora Companion. The giant choils on Esses are why I’ll never buy one. Wish the BK2 wasn’t so thick and the BK10 wasn’t so thin. Looks like I’m going to have to make my perfect knife.

[@circlecitymedia]

How do you sink your video with the audio from the handheld recorder?

[@MichaelCook1981]

You sync in post

[@JuandelaCruz001]

Yeah originally. Making it bigger to accommodate a finger was a later evolution.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Blade Show. Atlanta.

[@DobermansRock]

If it says Ka-bar plan on junk. Becker made a heavy handle and ten blades to fit. Junk also

[@Strutingeagle]

With the shape of Ethans head and all, I would have to say knifemaking is foremost on his mind. He looks as though he stepped out of the world of fashioning tools and knives from horns,bone and obsidian, to the world of steel and metalurgy. Proof time travel exists now. The great apes of the world have come through the portal.

[@IvarsDayLab]

If that BK10 would have the same thickness blade as BK2, it would be great knife to me!

[@IvarsDayLab]

Ryan Costa If you would read my comment better than you would understand that BK10 with BK2 thickness blade would be great to me! Open your eyes and read it twice!

[@adammontoya7709]

IvarsDay why? extra weight, for no real gain, 3/16 will baton just as well as 1/4 in., without being unnecessarily heavy and clunky? fyi, repetition does not win arguments, facts and logic do, better luck next time. have fun with your one pound bk-2, i'll have fun with a soon to be mine bk-10

[@DirtyRoomKnives]

4:39 now that's the truth!

[@Airik1111bibles]

LOL ....and survival tips added a choil to his knife 😂 Surprise surprise .....

[@smitty3624]

nope. all ka-bars are made in Olean, New York. look it up.

[@Oldcoinsandstuff1]

This knife is very dangerous! See my vid titled dumbass, to heavy , to sharp. I just woke up so I was confused as to witch bk knife hurt me but it was definitely a becker!!!!

[@jonathankyle963]

Oldcoinsandstuff1 Hey, I'm sorry you hurt yourself. But, come one its time to grow up and act responsibly with sharp tools. "Sharpen knife, place on lap, fall asleep, wake up, stand up, knife falls, and foot get cut. " That does not make the knife anymore dangerous, when used CORRECTLY.

[@cptcakester1172]

The knife is supposed to be dangerous because it is a combat knife, but a knife isnt really dangerous no matter how sharp it is because it wont come up to you and punch you

[@orowock1]

why does he have an esee sign around his neck.

[@seanb6986]

Because he and ESEE partnered up to make a knife that has a Kabar blade and an ESEE Izula handle, which is the EsKabar neck knife

[@ryanclancy2295]

Kabar also owns ESEE

[@Luso308]

So Mr. Becker didn´t design my "Becker" (?) BK5...

[@funkyprepper]

$160 in the UK - you americans are so lucky

[@IvarsDayLab]

Look on ebay, there you can get cheaper, the only problem, not all sellers want ship knives out of US and that's stupid! They afraid things they don't even know! I canceled 15 transactions till I got my BK2 and 18 transactions till I get BK9! But I got them! :D

[@KN-nh5tf]

America fuck yeah. Sure we have problems but lack of a good knife aint one

[@foivos7714]

bk10 or bk2????

[@newyoutuber1402]

BK10 all the way!

[@tevanna3156]

My choil is more than an inch

[@LCFTW93]

That mic look a lot like a flashlight lol

[@kucukdede]

"knives and steroids next" ahahahahahah

[@antoniocarluccio777]

382k suscriptors ? Spend your money in good audio please!

[@johnlindsay6465]

Sorry I carry a 499 okc for years that junk never ever Mach the 499

[@MrTriguer1]

To bad it aint stainless :(

[@liemnguyen7709]

Its made in the US lol. All Beckers are.

[@dasta7658]

People will probably hate this comment but I just can't bring myself to purchase this model. I have looked at it for 5 years and I'm looking at again now hence why I'm watching this video. What I take away from this interview is this knife is just a fashion statement and just a fancier, lighter way of presenting the BK2 to customers with some minor changes which are cosmetic. Combine the crap sheath, rubbish handles which need replacing and it is not worth the money. So in Australia atm it is worth around $225 ($146 USD), new handles are worth around $119 ($77USD) and decent sheath will be around $150 ($97) which all adds up to a knife costing $494 ($320USD). Really? Completely not worth it when I look at ESEE, TOPS, Falkniven, Cudeman or Lionsteel which I don't need to modify. The BK range are so over rated sorry to say for the price and I own the BK16, BK3, BK7, BK9, BK2, and the only one worth owning which was ridiculously over priced, is the BK21 Kukri. This for posting this video is has reminded me why I keep away from the BK10!

[@thadesplatter5080]

bk 7 is better

[@antoniocarluccio777]

You look silly lauphing about nothing an pulling Mr Becker's leg. Behave!

[@79icemaiden]

knives on steroides ha :)

[@rainmayhem4255]

He sounds drunk