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Question: I just got a new BK2 and noticed the Mfg. info is printed on the black coating and not stamped into the steel, is this a knock-off ?
Document: The black coat on the blade is somewhat coarse: it feels almost like a lower-grit sandpaper. I have a few knives with some black coating but they're silk smooth in comparison with this one. Like I said - almost like a sandpaper. Not sure if this is good or bad since I haven't tested it yet.-4. Ka-Bar logo is not hard-stamped onto steel but rather just printed on the black coating.
The black coating (which protects the high carbon steel blade from rusting) took a beating and was easily cleaned with water to look brand new.Some have complained about the sheath being glass filled nylon and have worried that it will remove a sharp edge from the blade. After looking at the construction, the thickness of the blade itself actually separates the sides of the sheath as the knife pushes in and pulls out.
It's made of 1095 steel, coated with a smooth black protective coating. I have the second version, which has the tang extended slightly beyond the handle into a pommel useful for pounding. This is a very solid knife which holds up well to: cutting, slicing, scraping, chopping, batoning, and even digging, prying, hammering, and cooking. It is heavy.The original handle scales are black "Grivory," which is fiberglass impregnated nylon plastic, I believe.
There is nothing on the knife that doesn't serve a purpose. The grips are fine. I stippled mine with a soldering iron and then sanded them down. Great purchase on the knife. I also stripped the black coating from the BK2 and etched the blade with cold blue and bleach, then patina'd the whole thing, giving it an aged antique look. Very cool. Check out Blade Forums for some great customization ideas.
Ka-Bar BK2 Campanion Knife is one of my favorite knives and a perfect with my Ka-Bar BK9. The Ka-Bar BK2 is a very thick blade with a black coating finish. The coating will wear off over a period use which is normal for heavy use camp knives. The Ka-Bar BK2 sheath is one the better stock ones I have seen. The only complaint is the upper webbing makes for a difficult drawing. If you plan on using the sheath I would suggest a stiffer mounting point.
Look for pictures online, wood or micarta scales, stainless steel hardware, strip the blade of the black coating and give it a leather sheath and that's a knife any outdoors-man would wear with pride.
I just recently got the Ka-Bar BK2, I should of got two for both hands. Anyway, I ran out to my backyard and started fighting the black bear that's been picking on me for the past three months. The fight only lasted 23 seconds, as I lost my arm. That being the arm I held the knife with. I was able to leave a big scar on his face, as he ran away with my arm. Leaving my heavy Ka-Bar behind.
It made me want to chop down a tree for no reason at all! But I didn't ;-).UPDATE: I hope you found the info useful in making your decision, except ofcourse for the dimwit who I've noticed has clicked "not helpful" on every single review. Maybe it's not malicious, after all, no review can be found helpful to an illiterate.
That being said, I think I prefer the black beast of this hybrid pry bar/knife called the Becker BK2 which inspires such confidence in its performance that you feel that you have an unstoppable piece of steel in your hand that cannot be broken. That, in and of itself, is what you need when it comes to survival.
I like this knife overall. The Ka-Bar Becker BK2 has a simple sturdy design. All black with an all black sheath. The blade came sharp right out of the box. This full tang fixed blade looks strong. Thick 1/4 inch one-piece steel. The steel is 1095 which is a very popular knife steel but it is not stainless and will rust. The knife is made in the USA while the sheath is made in Taiwan.
Answer: yes