Rupestris
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I have a Becker BK71 (same as the BK7 but in Desert Camo). I absolutely love it. I’ve beaten it to death and it simply works. Its my camp knife and general utility beater. I got it while knifecenter was blowing them out for $50 or so.
Browsing the Camillus website for new offerings I found this:
I like the idea of a non coated BK7 as the powdercoat on mine has given up the ghost but $390!!??
That’s a production knife hanging around in Busse Combat territory when it comes to price. I just can’t see dropping $400 on a Becker. Just wondering if I’m the only one that feels that Becker has gone round the bend on this one?
Browsing the Camillus website for new offerings I found this:
Becker Extremeâ„¢ (# BK77)
The Becker Extreme has been designed specifically for soldiers and adventurers requiring a sturdy but lightweight combat knife that can stand up to hard use. The inspiration for the Becker Extreme is the timeless MK-2 FIGHTING KNIFE that CAMILLUS CUTLERY helped develop during the second world war.
The Becker Extreme has a 7" S30V blade that is tough enough for any field task and is flat ground to the BECKER shaving sharp edge.
The brawny .188" thick clip point blade is the perfect complement for a knife that may be used for piercing as well as prying. An integral inline hammering pommel has been engineered into the blade tang and is useful for a variety of military and survival uses.
The sheath is Black Nylon and has a Kydex insert to shield the blade. The sheath has a gusseted front accessory pouch that can house survival gear, sharpeners, multitool, etc. The belt loop is large enough to accommodate a GI pistol belt, and also features ALICE clip slots for attachment to LBE gear. The sheath has a "pull the dot" snap loop, and set of eyelets for lashing the knife into the sheath, thus providing dual retention to be "Jump Safe" for airborne operations.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
7" S30V
.188" thick stock
High, flat saber grind
Full tang, with Becker Extreme trademark
Ergonomic scales of Micarta®
Weight: 12.9 oz
All Feature: devastating cutting power – proven in the world’s most challenging environments. Each flat ground blade features an incredibly sharp blade and the most comfortable hard-use knife handle in the world.
• Ergonomic handles
• Proudly made in the U.S.A.
Becker Extreme # BK77
MSRP $390.99
I like the idea of a non coated BK7 as the powdercoat on mine has given up the ghost but $390!!??
That’s a production knife hanging around in Busse Combat territory when it comes to price. I just can’t see dropping $400 on a Becker. Just wondering if I’m the only one that feels that Becker has gone round the bend on this one?