Becker BK7 Knife
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Becker Knives did it again, this time with a smaller version of the Combat Utility 7 knife, the BK7. The BK7 knife is basically the same as the BK9 blade but scaled down to be lighter and easier to carry on extended trips. This puts this blade within the size range of a good survival knife as compared to typical “combat” knives.
As many of you know, Becker Knives has created some of the better survival knives. Known for rugged durability and quality at reasonable prices, the Becker line of knives has a following among experienced survivors.
Becker BK7 Comparison
The Becker BK7 knife is commonly known by several names including:
- Becker BK7
- Combat Utility 7
- Becker Combat Utility Knife
- CM-BK7
The Becker BK7 knife if often compared favorably to the Cold Steel SRK. Many prefer the Becker blade, though both are popular and excellent survival knives.
The Becker BK 7 design is based on the MK2 combat knife. The original MK2 knife was partially developed by Camillus Cutlery, which has a hand in the production of Becker knives also.
The BK7 Blade
As many of the Becker Knives are noted for, the BK7 is stout and powerful survival knife made of excellent .188 inch thick 0170-6C carbon steel blade. This is one of the best survival blades out there, built to take great deal of punishment and still perform.
I like the ergonomic fit of the BK7’s handle in my hand. It is easy to grasp and gives a good firm grip. The balance is excellent - as soon as you heft this knife you know you have a series contender for the best of survival knives.
The blade of the Becker BK 7 knife is 7-inches, flat ground, and clip point Bowie Knife type. Full tang blade, of course. Its thick sharp blade makes for durability so that it can be used with confidence for chopping. The end of the handle makes a good solid pommel, an often overlooked feature that can be of use to the survivor in many situations.
The BK7 sheath is ambidextrous and made of OD green nylon lined with kydex. This makes for less rattling when on the move. A drawback is the knife is loose and must be strapped in, increasing the risk of loosing it should the snap come loose.
In Stock Becker BK7 Knives are Rare
Although many say the Becker BK7 knife is one of the best survival knives ever made, you may be out of the luck. They are sought after by the survival community and are sometimes difficult to find as it is no longer in production. The BK7 and other Becker Knives are becoming sought after collector items. If you have a Becker Knife my advice is to hold onto it as many consider it to be one of the best survival knives ever made.
Va,USA
I concur with you about the Becker 7 or 7"combat utility, which is the model I own. It is the smallest fixed blade wilderness knife I carry. I have used this blade in the swamps of Florida to the North eastern hardwoods of the US.
The Becker BK7 is a very tough blade and practical. The only problem I had with the knife was the sheath, so I had a kydex sheath made to make it more secure. The original sheath tends to rattle around quite a bit while hiking, but this is the smallest fixed blade I consider for a wilderness knife. It still has enough thickness in the spine and retains its edge very well even after making shelters and even butchering wild boar in Florida and Tennessee.
if you find a Becker BK& I suggest you hold on to it.
South Gibson PA 18842
I forgot my axe one camping trip and had to use my bk7 to split wood, holding the knife by the handle and using another piece of wood as a hammer, I would beat the knife through log after log, I hit a knot in one of the pieces i was splitting, it bent the blade into an arc fearing the worst I turned the log over and beat the blade back out, but the knife went right back to straight again. when i got back home I ordered the becker companion knife, I dont like it as much as the blade is too thick and heavy for its size, but you cannot kill these knives. I was glad to see KA-Bar is now making them after camillus closed.
Survival Topics: yes, the Becker knives are very tough. Hammering the blade into a piece of wood using a mallet is known as "batoning".
PNW
Looks like Ka-Bar has some Becker knives in the pipeline late 2008, with one already available.
Post Falls, Id.
Down South
These are now being made by KABAR, so they're back!
Everett, WA
I think the Gerber LMF II is the best choice for a survival knife.
Chatt. Tn
Why did they go out of business BK7 I just looked at KBAR which one is like the BK7
South Florida
Ka Bar is re-doing the BK7 knife and they are available from various places online. I recently purchased one and it came with a companion knife in a second slot in the sheath. A strong, well made knife that I'm glad to see back on the market, though very much on the large side.
Massachusetts
My bk7 is the best knife i've ever owned, i bought it 3 years ago for 60 dollar from a friend who obviously didn't know the knifes worth. I take it with me every time I go on a trek.
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USA
Get em while you can because Camillus (Becker) went out of business in APR'07. BTW, I love my BK7!