What are BK micarta scales?

These specially designed U.S.A. made Micarta scales were custom designed to fit the KA-BAR / Becker knife model BK-11 Necker as a high end scale set to cover the original frame handle. The BK Micarta scales provide a stable grip and better control while the knife is in use which also creates a safer work environment.

Can a micarta BK11 be used for cutting?

Having said that, for light cutting work, e.g., opening boxes – with the index finger extended onto the spine of the blade, these Micarta scales turn the the BK11 into a workable knife, but a razor cutter would be better suited for that task, and a lot cheaper too.

Can micarta scales be customized?

These Micarta scales are completely customizable utilizing a medium to fine sandpaper allowing them to be shaped and customized exactly to the owners hand grip and comfort. Many of our customers have reported customizing the color of the original tan scales by soaking them in RIT clothing dye.

Is the Becker BK11 a good knife?

Bottom Line: Even with the addition of these [quality] Micarta scales, the Becker BK11 is NOT a keeper for me, because the bottle opener portion of the tang makes the knife too painful for any serious field use.

Is the Becker bk39 handle compatible with my Becker Knife?

If you own a Becker BK2 BK3, BK4, BK5, BK7, BK9, BK10, BK21, BK32, or BK39, this handle is guaranteed to transform the way your Knife looks, feels and functions! NOT Compatible with solid tang BK series knives – Only compatible with BK series knives…

What are the different types of Becker BK handles?

Categories – Knife Accessories – Handle Scales – G10 Handle Scales – Becker BK2, BK9 Style Etc. – The Knife Connection If you own a Becker BK2 BK3, BK4, BK5, BK7, BK9, BK10, BK21, BK32, or BK39, this handle is guaranteed to transform the way your Knife looks, feels and functions!

What is the best slicer for a bk-13?

The BK-13 came delivered with a simply terrible edge grind geometry but its 1095 Cro-Van hollow ground blade is a better slicer now that I repaired its poor factory edge than the much thicker blade on the CRKT.