KA-BAR BK3 Becker Tac Tool Fixed Blade Knife 7" Chisel Point 1095 Cro-Van Black Powder Coat Blade Grivory Handle Black

Honest review of Ka-Bar I bought this “knife” for my brother while I was overseas in Korea as a birthday present. So I was not around when it came to my house, my wife took care of that. So as far as on-time shipping goes, I don’t remember any issues. I remember she sent pictures of it before she mailed it, and the packaging it came in looked like quality. It wasn’t crushed, or cracked. When I finally got back home and visited my family, I asked to see it. My goodness this thing is Monstrous! The blade itself is about the length of a DVD case (a little longer, if I remember correctly)! The thickness of the blade adds weight to this chopper that screams durable. I don’t think any moderate prying is going to break this sucker. I don’t think I’ve ever held something like this. A blunt-force blade, solid throughout. I mean SOLID. The grip fills the hand in all the right places, the blade shows no sign of chipping, bending, severe scratching, or much dulling either. Mind you, this is at least two years! As far as I know, it saw some active use without any sharpening (< that I AM sure), and it still looks fantastic. He couldn’t be happier, and I couldn’t be more jealous. On top of that, the sheath it comes with is very nice too. Everything can be described as “solid”. You can also purchase different grips for it to replace the already great looking black ones it comes with. If you are looking for a durable, large, multipurpose blade that looks intimidating to any job and will last look no further. You’ve found it.

Y'ask me, despite it's outward resemblance to a classic, fixed-blade, sheath knife, I'd say it's not nearly adequate to call this unique thing a "knife". That all-too-commonplace noun simply doesn't do justice to the strength, durability, design, and versatility of... an extraordinary multi-tool? In the dense forest surrounding our house for the past two days I've subjected this tool to prolonged chopping, sawing, cutting, levering, chiseling, hooking, digging... and the heavy, black blade absorbed all that without dulling excessively, denting, or chipping! Moreover, the blade has a full-length tang bolted between a pair of plastic handles [Wusthof-Classic-style] whose ergonomics IMO are perfect, particularly for hard hacking and chopping... and the scabbard locks the blade in place when it's not needed in hand so it won't slip out and become lost in the tangle whenever one needs to scramble on all fours, climb over stuff, or low-crawl though critter tunnels underneath the bramble thickets. Possibly the only thing this tool lacks is a pointy tip suitable for stabbing and gouging. However, most days working by myself in the woods as I do, I've little need to stab or gouge anything, and clipped to my pants pocket I carry a nice, spring-loaded folder if an unpredictable need for stabbing and gouging should appear.

Ka-Bar satisfied my lust for a large, hack-away chunk of metal that was easily carried about, and would take a heavy and unfair beating from both man and whatever object it was being used against. My first foray ended in complete disappointment, having purchased some crap knife that was absolute rubbish. So I was hesitant when ordering this knife, because while it seemed good on paper and on the computer, I wasn't so sure it would live up to my spoiled expectations. When it came though, I was enthralled. The knife is heavy, yes, but not clumsy. It's slightly unwieldy to hold, but the grip is well molded, and it fans out on both sides to prevent slippage. The handle I believe is glass-infused as well, giving it some sort of glassy attribute that is apparently very nice, and should be appreciated by everyone who hears about it. So appreciate it. The blade itself is basically a massive chunk of steel honed into a fat blade. This is no joke. The blade is a good quarter inch thick at the spine, and looks like you could hack your way through a stone wall, given enough time. It also has other uses, such as being a chode crowbar, rope cutter and bone saw, if you're into that sort of thing. The sheath is a little cheap, but clicks in well and keeps the blade away from prying eyes, and the loose finger. The Ka-Bar currently slumbers in the crook of my survival backpack, ready to spring out and smash anything deemed unworthy when things start to go south. I will undoubtedly find another knife in the future that will uproot this current king, but it has been two years already, and I've yet to find anything that comes close to the BK3's caliber.

I'm a bit late to the game here as far as reviews are concerned, but this is such a good tool I feel compelled to give a testimonial, and upload a few photos. There are a ton of other reviews that cover the details of this beautiful hunk of steel, so I'll just get to my personal experience. I bought my BK3 "Tac Tool" in 2010 prior to deployment to Afghanistan. Unlike a few other reviewers who spent substantial time outside the wire, I was attached to a logistics unit. I didn't use my BK3 to cut badguys in half, or chop through MRAP hulls to rescue the crew, or anything even remotely exciting or sexy. What I did use it for is pretty much everything else. Chopping, cutting, hacking, chiseling, prying, hammering, bludgeoning, and all manner of day to day tasks that you might use a foot long 1/4" thick hunk of steel for. Most frequently, I used it to hack apart steel banding straps and pry open equipment crates so we could in-process them. Since I've been home I've carried it into the woods countless times and done more of the same. It chops reasonably well. It hammers tent stakes. It batons firewood. In a pinch, it digs a reasonably decent hole. 6 years of what I can only call abuse and I've managed only to wear off some of the black finish, and chip a teensy little chunk out of the very corner of the blade. That's a winner, in my book. Photos are attached showing my BK3 as it is today in all its glory. It's shown with a more traditional KA-BAR, as well as a BK2 Campanion, for scale. Also shown is the Spec-Ops Brand Combat Master Knife Sheath 8- Inch Blade (Black, Long) that it's lived in the whole time I've had it. Great sheath, highly recommended, if you're in the market; it will fit any of the KA-BAR knives shown here.

I'm not sure if I can add much to the party here as there are plenty of accurate, positive reviews, but I still have my two cents worth all bottled up and waiting to be uncorked. I read every review posted here and also went through a good many related threads on bladeforums.com before pulling the trigger on this product. I expected that out of the box it would not be as sharp as I would like, which was true. So, the first thing I did was sharpen all three edges ... serrated, straight edge and the notch, to my satisfaction. For me, this tool does not have to be ground razor sharp as I wouldn't carry it for practical use without also having a very sharp drop or clip point hunter, and a slipjoint pocket knife to boot. Bottom line: The BK3 is a (fabulous) tool which features a utility edge, but it's not really a knife with regard to our pre-conceived notion of what that description defines. It IS very heavy duty. It's a well-balanced, big chunk of carbon steel for whackin', pounding, hammering, breaking, breaching, chopping, hacking, cutting, digging, chiseling, and prying on things. That's about all I really need to say about it. The tool itself gets my five stars for its utility, its toughness, its versatility, its ergonomics and balance, and its excellent quality for the price. Bonus: It ships with an excellent sheath that is MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment ... pronounced "Molly", like a girl's name) compatible. I used the side slots in conjunction with some heavy duty 1" wide Velcro strips and firmly attached a leather sheath to the front of it which will house either my old Schrade LB7 Bear Paw folding hunter or my Gerber multi-tool, depending on what I want on hand on a given day out. (See my customer images to view this and other mods.) I also utilized the lowest two screw holes to add some leather shoelace for a leg tie-down which helps keep the entire unit from flopping about. The tool snaps into the sheath very securely, and with a satisfying CLICK and is further retained by a handle retaining loop with a snap closure. I also added a paracord loop to the belt loop which is adjustable via a slip knot, for extra security or for hanging on a nail or branch when not being worn. My applications: I'm not in the military nor am I in the professional or volunteer rescue business, but I do have many applications for the BK3. I own property with a cabin and I spend a lot of time in the woods. In addition to hunting small game and deer I also love to mushroom hunt from spring through fall, something that does require prying, digging, whacking and occasional hacking through brush. I'm on a garden tractor often, mowing lawns and trails and clearing brush. I don't have to tell you how valuable a tool it is to have on the belt for such yard work. I've got a fire pit with some forged fire irons and the notch on the BK3 makes it easy to hang a Dutch oven and remove hot cast iron lids using iron hooks. It's perfect for splitting and hacking up cooking wood and kindling, too. Finally, I try to take an annual winter weekend and do a solo, minimalist / survival winter camping adventure. A small tarp, rope, a change of socks, a .22 rifle, fire, snare wire, a tin cup, some tea bags, a few bouillon cubes, half a dozen corn dodgers, Sierra saw, a few knives, a hatchet. This year, I'm swapping my hatchet out for my BK3, and I'm certain I won't be disappointed for the decision. Other stuff: There has been a good deal of talk and opinion about the notch on the BK3. Is it a wire cutter? Is it a seatbelt cutter? Is it a paracord cutter? In my view, out of box it is not sharp enough to function efficiently in any of the three jobs. (In fact, I saw an old ad explaining the features of the tool and it stated that the notch was more designed for pulling things in toward oneself.) However, a little time with a rat-tail file and you can get it sharp enough to slice through stuff, if you like. An even finer edge can be finished off with an appropriate sized dowel and increasingly finer grits of wet/dry sandpaper. Also, please be aware that a serrated edge does not qualify as a camp saw. This tool is not designed for efficiently sawing wood or bone. An inexpensive, light-weight, folding Sierra saw is preferable for such tasks. (A welcome tool for basic bush craft in the first place.) In conclusion, big thumbs up.

I live in a suburban area and in an emergency i need my bag filled with useful tools and nothing more. I have a pocket knife for the more intricate cuts that i need to make. But if i need to bust down a door or cut some rope this will do the job. If i need to baton some wood this will work. if i need a hammer this will work. this is a jack of all trades and master of none, unless you call busting up everything in sight a trade. Cons the straight edge is not very sharp. I can sharpen it myself but i dont want to have to. This is a big deal to me after paying some good money it is a little more blade heavy than i would have liked Pros This can do most things well and is made to take a beating I like the looks of it. And no one knows what it is but is in awe of it The handle feels good in my hand. this is something that you do not want to over look when buying a knife that you are going to beat up on. because your hands are the first contact with the knife The is a metal butt that can be used to bust out some glass or take a mallet to it so you can chisel It is heavy so you can let the knife do the work. overall i love the know. But when i go to walmart and by a $10 knife that is sharper than this i get annoyed. I have played with it and a hatchet would work better on wood and a machete on brush and a hammer on spikes. But that is a lot of weight to fit in your bag when i can use this when needed.

My only complaint about this knife, and all the Beckers I've played with since there Kabar purchasing, are the handles. I think they should charge an extra 10 or 20 bucks and include anything better. The price for new handles is a little high and the stock ones for me are terrible. They slip with any sort of damp glove or hand and are just not comfortable for prolonged use. That being said everything else about this knife is fantastic. Its a great large rescue/prybar knife. It is stout, and the steel is a great combination of hardness, durability and ease of sharpening. No ceramic sharpeners required here. Its thick all the way through and is just great if you need a more full sized prying option. The seat belt cutter worked great on other types of cords and the saw edge is just toothy enough. This is an excellent tool for demolition crews, rescue personnel, or just to keep in your car for the next time someone needs help.

This tool is just amazing. It's 1/4" thick full tang design gives it the weight and heft to do just about any task you can imagine. I have hacked off tree limbs, used it to dig, and broken up tile flooring. That was just to test it out. You can imagine that if it accomplished these tasks with ease, it can handle more. The chisel cut on the blade is exactly what you want in a tool like this. It is sharp enough, but cut at an angle that retains it's edge really well. The handle fits perfectly in my hand, and is removable for cleaning or replacement. The sheath is a very basic, but very sturdy design, everything you need, nothing you don't. The strap cutter is sharp, but not really needed. I thing it would be fine without it, but it works like it's supposed to. All in all it's a great knife at a great price.

Got this knife after watching a rescue crew "disassemble" a car with it. Chopping the damn doors off. and cutting out the windshield. This is advertising the way it should be done. Man sees - man buys. So I used this knife on a 3 month tour in the mediterranean sea for basically everything. As long as you can aim the knife at what you need to apply unnecessary amount of force to, you can break it. Doors and locks, crates, food cans, barbed wire - you name it. It's heavy but not unwieldy, rough but not clumsy and manly as all hell. Took it out on a 2 week vacation to Sweden, chopped wood and dug a fire pit with it. If you ever wanted a tool that is almost impossible to break and does almost everything to some extend I can recommend this chunk of steel. 10/10 would buy again - but it doesn't break so I don't have to.

When I first opened my Becker BK3, I thought to myself "Wait a second, I didn't order a crowbar!" Turns out I simply mistook the rugged, capable construction of the knife for that of a much larger and sturdier tool. These things happen, I'm told. Upon observing the impressive thickness of the blade, visions of cutting cars in half came unbidden. Perhaps some mystical property of the 1095 Cro-Van steel at work. The only superior blade I'm aware of comes from tales of early Briton antiquity, involving lakebound women stuffing swords into rocks. The knife came sharp out of the box, which I was thankful for. The nylon/kydex sheath is sturdy without being unnecessarily bulky, a vast improvement over my late Gerber LMF II. The belt loop is a bit large for my tastes, but that's just my preference. A few of the screws in the sheath were loose and had to be retightened, which took me all of 30 seconds with a Phillips head. This knife will make a very welcome addition to my every day carry. Its rugged construction and sturdy sheath will hopefully see it through many a punishing northern Canadian winter to come.

excellente qualité prix utilise régulièrement en camping comme outil a tout faire extrêmement solide et durable

Exactly what I was hoping it would be. Solid tool. I dont think of it as I knife, but it definitely has a very sharp edge all along its length. I love how thick the metal is and that it is one long piece. It is excellently made with a comfortable handle and hex bolts which can be tightened if they ever loosen. Comes with a nice sheath as well. I'm very pleased to add this to my collection of tools and knives.

great bush tool heavy duty