Customer Reviews

Ka-Bar BK11 Becker Necker Neck Knife

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It's ~2 ounces and provides a world of function. This knife is an almost perfect trail companion. The blade itself is an excellent length and shape for everyday carry in the woods or around the workplace. The grind is flat and the spine of the blade is strong enough for prying tasks that I wouldn't attempt with a folding knife. I recommend that you purchase a belt clip for the plastic, open bottom sheath and finding some material for a handle wrap. Out of box, the bare metal handle is uncomfortable for medium-large size hands, unless you place your index finger along the back of the blade. You can purchase after market, micarta scales for this knife which leave the bottle opener/wire breaker exposed. I believe that an even fuller sized handle would make this blade more comfortable/functional. The after-market, micarta scales may be fine, but my plan is to build a custom "micarta" handle from resin and canvas which will cover the full length of the tang. Some people recommend wrapping the handle with parachord. Even though a parachord wrap makes the knife more comfortable to use and visible around the camp site (if you use brightly colored chord), it's still an addition which retains blood, grime, and bacteria. I want a tool which cleans fully and easily. Add a nice micarta or custom wood handle along with a brightly colored lanyard and you have all of your bases covered on a ~$30 "survival knife," which is functionally of superior quality and value.

1095 steel in a great competitive package.
This knife is a great size to carry daily, and I have no problem concealing it. The bottle opener works great. I have taken it camping and used it to make feather sticks as well as remove from bark from a sweet gum sapling for a skewer. I also used it for splitting down (small) cedar logs for kindling. It remained shaving sharp those normal camp tasks. I have also done a few different 550 para cord wraps on the handle, and it feels great in hand when wrapped. As a collector of knives (ranging from $20 to $400+) this is one of my smarter purchases.

This is a perfect neck knife for it's function. It's light but not to small, a perfect companion to my Gerber LMF II. When I'm out in the woods I have this knife. It locks into the sheath and stays there till I need. It's not the only knife I carry but it's the knife I always carry.

This knife reminds me a great deal of a vastly improved version of a WWII era Army mess kit knife. Only this Becker Necker is tougher and has a wonderful sheath that's secure enough for inverted carry. In fact, once clicked in place the knife is secure enough that I have no qualms about simply shoving it in a pocket or pack with no worries that it'll come out and inadvertently cut me. To me the greatest weakness of many fixed blade knives in this general category is the sheath, but in this case the sheath is perhaps the knife's greatest attribute. I figure the really secure, compact, tough sheath is probably worth half to two thirds the asking price, which means the knife itself is really a song.

I've found this knife equally at home on the farm, in the field and in the kitchen. It's a minimalist approach to an everyday fixed blade and it works. In this category I like the Bill Moran Spyderco fixed blade better for it's ergonomic cushioned handle, but one could think of the Becker as a slimmed down version of that famous Moran for half the price.

Even after being batoned through a dozen one inch pieces of hickory kindling the little Becker had no problem doing kitchen prep work after just a few strokes on a pocket hone. Like all 1095 knives it sharpens up very easily. The finish will come off with hard use over time, but it's surprisingly tough. Recommended.

I have a thing for fixed blade knives. I like their simplicity. They don't get clogged up with pocket lint and there are no moving parts to break. However, many of the knives that I like are simply too big for daily use. Additionally, most fixed blade knives aren't very discrete. A 5" folder doesn't make people nervous, but it you carry a small fixed blade knife on your belt, paranoid soccer moms call the cops. A neck knife is an obvious choice, but many of them are too dinky.

The Becker Necker is just right for daily carry. It is small enough to be a neck knife, yet big enough to be worth a damn. I wear XL gloves and it fits nicely into my hand, especially with my trigger finger along the spine, my most common grip. I guess if you have huge hands or thick fingers, it might not feel right. The steel takes a sharp edge. The edge needs to be oiled occasionally to prevent corrosion from dulling it. The sheath is very secure and can be carried whatever way you prefer: neck, belt, boot or kit. Some report that it is hard to get out of the sheath, but I haven't had any problems. The blade has a good belly for its length, so it will be a good skinner. This knife is too light for chopping and I don't think I'd use it as a pry bar. I wrapped my Necker's handle with gutted para-cord. If you routinely use it for messy stuff like skinning, I'd skip the wrapping. I've had no occasion to use the bottle opener yet, but that function is like a garter belt under a prom dress... it is sexy just knowing it is there.

This knife is razor sharp, well balanced, and very well constructed. Its light weight and feels very comfortable when clipped to a belt or inside the waistband. My only small gripe is that since I have large hands, I wish the handle were half an inch longer because when I hold it my pinkie is just hanging out there. Regardless of this fact, it feels solid in my hand without even wrapping the supplied paracord around the handle. I highly recommend this knife, and will consider purchasing another at somepoint in the future.

This is a cool little knife. It had a nice edge on it when it arrived so I was able to go out and see what it could do. Carved through some oak branches like butter; made a feather stick with ease. I was able to baton through some seasoned firewood with minimal resistance. I highly recommend wrapping the handle to cut down on vibrations during heavy use (I used a simple paracord wrap and will consider the micarta handles) I'm not totally comfortable carrying this around my neck but think I will get used to it. Nice job Becker/Ka-Bar!

This is an excellent knife for daily carry. It is short enough for Texas laws and doesn't "print". I also like the fact that the handle allows for additional 550 cord to be wrapped on the handle.

This is a fantastic little knife. It's very light, and the sheath fits it perfectly. I use this knife camping and carry it in my vehicle. For the money, I don't think you can beat it.

I have the original Camillus BK-11. I got the Ka-Bar version because I feel the design is very useful. I have been using it almost daily for a month now and Think it is every bit as good as the Camillus version.