Ka-Bar BK11 Becker Necker Knife Review (Part 1of2)

The Becker Necker is one of those rare things for knife collectors: a great blade at a cheap price.
Although marketed as a neck knife, the BK11 actually feels more suited as a small belt knife for general use. In fact when comparing the knife to more popular competitors like the Rat Cutlery RC-3, the BK11 is able to hold its own while still maintaining a reasonable price point. With a few small changes to the knife and its included accessories, I feel the Becker Necker would become a hit for affordable outdoor use knives.

The Becker Necker features:
- Full flat ground drop point blade design
- 1095 Cro-Van Steel with Epoxy Coating
- Overall length 6.75 inches (17.15 cm)
- Blade length 3.25 inches (8.26 cm)
- Weight: 2.4 ounces (68.04g)
- HRC: 56-58
- SHARP out of the Box
- integrated bottle opener and wire breaker on butt of handle
- Included: Glass-filled Nylon Sheath with lash point for paracord and is compatible with the Kabar TDI Belt Clip (sold separately approx $10-15)
- Included: 7 feet (2.13 meters) of black 550 paracord
- Retail: $54.69, available at Amazon.com for $35 with free shipping

Things I would change:
- Should offer the package with the TDI belt clip included to save overall cost
- Should offer (cheap) handle scales for the knife for better grip
- Eliminate the middle hump on the handle to make the knife more ergonomic
- Loosen the retention on the sheath just a little bit

Category:

Travel & Events

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• ka-bar
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• bk11
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• outdoors
• hunting
• backpacking
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• g10
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• paracord

[underr666]

Please tell me, how is called the second knife, which show at 5:30

[jumpthemap]

@underr666

It is the Pukulan Knife from Keen Edge Knives.

Tell'em jumpthemap sent ya:)

[zoolanderfred]

Great review! I'm shopping for a neck knife now. This one or the Izula? Which one do you prefer? Thanks.

[jumpthemap]

I don't have the Izula but I reckon it would make a better neck knife since it's smaller. People rave about the ergonomics and warranty.

I think of the BK11 as more of a small belt knife.

[syrianization]

@syrianization Never Mind, I should have waited to comment till I watched the whole thing

[syrianization]

How does this compare to the Esee 3?

[PRIESTfx]

$35??? I just saw this on amazon for $60...the only difference was it now comes with handle plates like you suggested...but yah, $25 increase just for handle plates?!!! I think not. I WAS going to buy it until i just watched your review. Typical Ka-Bar...

[thefrenchpeas]

Wow! Excellent Review! One of the best i have seen! Keep up the good work!

[cbennett926]

With that cord and all the wholes on the sheath, I would use it as a "thigh knife".

[thatguywithahuskydog]

im thinking bout buying the ka bar bk carbon stainless do you know if it would be any better

[QuickThunder123]

is this made in the USA or japan

[KnifeObsession]

you can take skateboard tape as an easy modification for jimping. It isnt as good but it is pretty good.

[TheVollertron]

what were the rubber rings that came with the clip used for?

[ryanrrx]

Sorry the bk3 I hit the wrong number!