KA-BAR BK2 Becker Campanion Fixed 5-1/4" Blade, Zytel Handles, Molded Plastic Sheath

(98 reviews)

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R L Diehl
Arizona

Oct 06, 2018

Pros: Materials, Finish, Overall Quality, Handle Material, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Just 2 quibbles

I haven 't had mine long enough to say how well it will hold an edge or hold up to hard use, but Becker has a good reputation so I'm not worried about that, but there are 3 things I would like to see changed. First: the handle isn't as grippy as I would like; easy fix, I roughed it up with a coarse wood rasp. The second concerns the grips too: any knife which would ever be used outdoors should have a bow-drill socket in the handle; I mean, why not? In fact, why not one on each side like my Tops Knives Brakimo? Again; why not? The third complaint is a bit more serious and not so easily corrected. The belt loop is too flexible. If the knife is in the sheath but the security strap not fastened it will fall over far enough that it could easily fall out! There are times when you may wish to briefly have both hands free but setting the knife down is not an option. Very inconvenient. I am thinking of maybe pop-riveting an aluminum strip to the back of the strap to stiffen it. These are the only reasons I didn't give it a 5 star rating.

Some Old Guy
Rocky Ford, Co

Jun 02, 2018

Pros: Blade Sharpness, Overall Quality, Handle Material, Blade Material

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard, None

big bad boy

USA all the way, Thanks “The Donald”. The lad, going to the Marines, loved it. Dad thought the sheath should be advertised molle. What’s he know; he was a marine back in the 90’s.

Dogboye
Maryland

Jun 01, 2018

Pros: Overall Quality, Blade Material, None

Cons: Weight

Great knife, too thick

I've had this knife for years now. I've used it camping, around the yard, and it has landed in the center console of my Jeep as my... Jeep knife. It can be batonned mercilessly. It will get screaming sharp, especially if you work a little convexing into its primary edge. It is so thick/stout, there isn't much that can stop it. But, IMO, it is just too thick. It will cut, but it is like a laser sharp wedge. It will chop well, because of the thickness, but is short enough that the things you would chop with its heft are large enough that the blade length is too short. Conversely, its heft is overkill for things you would chop that are appropriate for its blade length. The shape of the blade is excellent, and the handle/grip is one of the best out there, the steel is great. Sheath.... cannot add to what's been said. If the blade thickness was thinner, it would truly be a knife worthy of a custom sheath.