Ka-Bar Becker BK62 Kephart Full Review - History, Specs, Fire Prep, Cooking, Try Stick

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This is a comprehensive review of Ka-Bar's Becker BK62 Kephart Knife! I really enjoyed researching the history around this knife. It's a solid tool that any bushcrafter would love. Thank you to the Beckerheads on Bladeforums for chatting about this knife so much and allowing me to learn so much interesting info about this knife!
Intro: 00:00
History of the Kephart Knife: 00:52
Design/Specs: 07:25
Fire Prep: 13:34
Try Stick: 24:22
Conclusion/Thoughts: 32:11
BK62: amzn.to/2NmT3Y9
Best print version of CAMPING AND WOODCRAFT by Horace Kephart: amzn.to/2E6rz5T
This version has the introduction by George Ellison and Janet McCue which is a biography on Kephart and a background on the book itself. You don’t want any other version! They will just be terrible photocopies of the original book and poorly formatted. This version is formatted properly.
ISBN-13: 978-0937207710
If you can’t afford to buy a copy for yourself, there is a FREE online version of CAMPING AND WOODCRAFT by Kephart: archive.org/details/bookofcam...
History and Info about Kephart: www.wcu.edu/library/digitalco...
Ethan Becker’s comments about the BK62 on Bladeforums: www.bladeforums.com/threads/t...
Truth About Knives article about the Kephart blade (great photos of original knife): www.thetruthaboutknives.com/20...
Ka-Bar’s BK62 Video: • Unraveling The KA-BAR ...
Interesting article about Kephart’s comments on knives: www.knivesshipfree.com/blog/l...
Mors Kochanski’s Try-Stick [FREE .pdf]: karamat.com/shop/product/the-...
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@fredb.3618 5 лет назад

Of all the reviews of this knife, none have told the history of it like yours. Great video!!

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I actually had to cut out some rambling.... the book is really good haha!

@USMC-bj8hd 4 года назад

I’ve had the BK-62 for over a year now and I use it daily. It’s my main outdoor knife. I use for camp cooking, cleaning fish, processing wood, cutting cordage & whatever else comes up. It’s been an outstanding tool. It holds an edge well as Ive only had to hone it twice. It was a little spendy but worth it

@navigator1372 6 месяцев назад

Have you tried the bk 19?

@LandonWills 5 лет назад

Hands down one of the most genuine and thorough knife reviews I have seen on RU-vid. Don’t stop what you are doing.Loved the history.You knocked it out of the park.

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Thank you so much! That means a lot! :D

@Murphnuge 5 лет назад

I like the honest approach to your videos. A lot of folks would shy away from doing a try stick on video, let alone attempting their first "try". I've seen more seasoned "knife guys" do a lot worse. Good work! Having only held Ethan's Colclesser version, I know he and Ka-Bar did the design justice.

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Thank you! I won't deny that I was nervous posting a first attempt at a try stick on the internets... but oh well! It's out there now! I've held both versions at the same time and I can say yes, they did a wonderful job.

@infstrd 2 года назад

Finally!! Someone who tells the story of the knife and ACTUALLY demonstrates the true use of this design. Everyone else on RU-vid gripes about how it doesn't have a 90 degree spine. People of that era knew how to start fires without a ferro rod, which was not available at the time. Everyone acts as if you can't survive in the wild without that sharp spine and a ferro rod. WRONG!!

@CaptainAiryca 2 года назад

Yay!! I'm glad you appreciated it!! It's a funny thing to get so worked up about haha. I use a striker with my ferro rod so it's no biggie.

@markburrell2778 5 лет назад

The Ontario Blackbird is a modern version of the Kephart. 154 CM, micarta handles, 90 degree spine, 4 or 5 inch blade, synthetic sheath with moly attachments, knife and sheath made in the USA.

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

There are so many versions out there! If only my bank account could afford them all lol!

@Airik1111bibles 5 лет назад

And only $89 on Amazon , I just bought one and think its the best deal under $100.

@BushcraftDave 5 лет назад

Awesome comprehensive review Cap! I love the kephart knife pattern I think there’s beauty is simplicity. I love the fact that it’s an American knife pattern and it’s made in America. I love all the awesome gear from other parts of the world too don’t get my wrong, but our industry workers have been losing jobs for years. I really like how Ethan kept it really close to the original. I know Dogwood Knives got to check out Ethan’s Kephart and is making one out of high end stainless. Thanks for the video Cap! The sound and trystick looked great!

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

I think when I was at Blade show Ethan showed me the Dogwood knives one, I was just so distracted by the 62 I totally didn't give it the time it deserved. Thank you for watching as always Dave!

@markmueller5508 Год назад

This is the most comprehensive review of this knife that I have seen. As far as mods go, think before you leap. Don’t try to fix what ain’t broken. Thanks for a great video.

@CaptainAiryca Год назад

Thank you! You know, I haven't gotten around to figuring out how to mod it the way I want. (I don't have the right tools to do the 90 degree spine) I want to add 1 inch of 90 degree spine about 1/3 way down the blade from the handle, but obviously I've been fine without it. I did add some super thin liners to the handle to add just a pop of color (green) and I love love love it. Other than that I just use it, and strop as needed. It's still my main woods knife that I use regularly! :)

@zoltanvonsomogyi7272 4 года назад

Excellent review, and your comments at The end are spot-on. Thanks for taking the time for this thorough testing 😊

@charlesmurphy7712 3 года назад

About 4 months ago I left a message for you about. My doing research on the Kephart blade and Mr Kephart . I have since read his book and based upon your comments and wonderful job reviewing this knife 🔪 I decided to bite the bullet and I ordered a Bark River Kephart CPM3V with a sheath from Tops knives because I liked the full coverage where the Kephart knife is fully encased by the sheath. I got the 5 inch blade and the CPM3V steel because I was lucky enough to be gifted with assistance in my purchase for my birthday 🎂. I wish to thank you again very much . I also have just purchased the newly designed Haversac that Blackie Thomas has designed. His bag is more of what I was looking for but again your review meandering maker Haversac has been the biggest influence in my purchase. Whereas the exact Haversac you reviewed wasn't exactly what I wanted it definitely motivated me in my purchase from Blackie Thomas. If you haven't seen his videos I recommend 👌 him highly. Lots of information on woodcraft and outdoor activities. Again thank you so very much for your time and your work in your presentations on RU-vid. Your work is very much appreciated. And again if you can find time might I make a request for an update on your BK-62 and your feelings about the usefulness and what surprises you have had . My knife has been absolutely remarkable. Only drawback is I need bandaids almost every time I use it . lol 😆 . It is beyond scary sharp.

@ROE1300 5 лет назад

Very good review. I own a BK62 and really like it for all the reasons you provided. My use parallels what you demonstrated. Thank you for taking the time to provide this information.

@jonnyboat2 2 года назад

The last time I watched your videos you were just getting into bushcraft. Good to see that you're still doing it. I've been watching Kephart videos to learn why this has been such a popular style blade. This video helps me to understand why. It's good to see your video.

@lutherhgrindstonemtn3456 2 года назад

Thanks so much for giving a story, to put with the person to associate with the knife and a very knowledgeable girl telling us all of this! I would not care how long this video was because it was so interesting to listen to and once again thank you for sharing this info with us!

@JunkyardFox 5 лет назад

Great review, beautiful knife! I am a sucker for old school, simple knives, especially thinner blades. Too many knives nowadays are too thick to make great slicers. My only gripe is the no 90 degree spine. Of course, old Horace wasn’t using a ferro rod so it makes sense, but I’d definitely add one to mine, at least a small segment, like you said.

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Agreed! yeah, I think a small segment is the perfect compromise so that the blade stays as "original" as possible, if you are into that. :D

@glbwoodsbum2567 5 лет назад

You are so correct. It is rather difficult to find modern knives with good cutting geometry and simple high carbon steels.

@stevanoutdoor 5 лет назад

Ferro rods come with strikers like she showed. Why use your knife for that? I can imagine you would want a portion of the spine a bit sharper to remove bark. But not to use with your ferro rod.

@DutchK75 5 лет назад

I think this is where people make a mistake about cutting abilities of a knife. Or, "slicing" ability. Blade stock size has no or very little impact on cutting ability. It's edge angle geometry. You can have a knife that's made of 1/4 inch stock that's 36 degree's (18 degrees per side) inclusive that will out slice a 1/8 inch knife at 40 degrees inclusive. Thinness of blade stock means nothing. More obtuse ground knives with more meat behind the edge tend to push through material better. This is why convex knives and axes dig deep so to speak. Here's a perfect example. ru-vid.com/group/PL5F9738431277DC96 Cliff Stamp may be the smartest knife guy on earth.

@glbwoodsbum2567 5 лет назад

@@DutchK75 That goes without saying, but you aren't really comparing things equally. Equal is: 5mm stock ffg 30 degree bevel VS 2mm stock ffg 30 degree bevel The 2mm is a better cutter every time!!! How could you say stock thickness plays litttle role?

@willbliss349 2 года назад

The best review of this knife on U-tube!! And good job on the fire!!

@fondolon 4 года назад

Great review. I (honestly) just ordered the knife during your video. Ka Bar owes you a kick-back. I own almost everything they have made in the past 30 years.

@brucesims3228 5 лет назад

Just a "me, too" to say I really liked how thorough your video is. The Kephart style of knife can't be fully appreciated without knowing the story behind the man. Nice job!

@Wazoo 5 лет назад

Gotta get one of these! Thanks for a great review on such a modern-classic blade! And as always, HUGE thanks for rocking your Bushcraft Necklace! Looks great on you!

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Thank you!! The bk62 is rad, definitely at least borrow one to play with! And I love my necklace from y'all, thank you!

@dannypreece8932 5 лет назад

Horace Kephart also wrote a book called Our Southern Highlanders. It's about his life living in the Great Smokey Mountains and his study of Appalachian culture. Talks about his involvement in getting the Smokey Mountain National Park established.

@pepejuan2924 Год назад

Some who practice bushcraft nowadays say the Kephart knife is outdated, I say, it worked for Horace Kephart and he didn’t just practice bushcraft on weekends, he lived bushcraft every day.😁👍💪🏻🇺🇸

@internetuser1324 5 лет назад

Excellent review. I found this because I have a bk62 coming in the mail today and I’m going crazy waiting for it to get here. .Thanks for the info and commentary .

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Enjoy!! New knives are so hard to wait for haha!

@mulatokudzava7797 Месяц назад

Great job, thanks for this brilliant review of a legendary knife!

@CaptainAiryca 19 дней назад

Thank you!!

@rogerlawson4516 4 года назад

Captain Airyca, you did a great job giving the history of the BK-62. I think the best of all I have watched on RU-vid. I have to say this is the second time to see this video, and I think you did a fine job using the knife. Your chicken soup looks delicious. Thanks for a great review.

@guns4funcajanajustin 5 лет назад

Great review and knife. Excellent testing

@BabakPA 5 лет назад

A very good review! I just subscribed! Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

@rendog896 5 лет назад

Fantastic job on the review! I really enjoyed the history behind the knife and then the demo...

@abrunson9022 4 года назад

OMG your sayings and descriptive words are great, i love the review but love your lexicon. Great job.

@robertherek4020 5 лет назад

Just stumbled across your page and I'm pretty blown away by all the research you've put into your video. Its refreshing to see you go from the history behind the design all the way thru things the manufacturer put out to answer questions. As well as the practical use of the blade. You've got a new subscriber

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Thank you, I'm so glad you liked it! It was a fair amount of work but I think it was worth it. I love the historical context about a tool that I love, makes it that much cooler :)

@stacyhazelwood4033 Год назад

Great review!! I love the history and real life demonstration.

@lorenray9479 2 года назад

Love your historical description on the knife! I am planning to convert a flat grind as close as possible by hand. Your description is what I needed! Thanks so much!!!!!!!

@CaptainAiryca 2 года назад

Yay I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

@CliKnight Год назад

Finally. Someone made a real knife video. You nailed this one my Lady. Thank you so much. I am now a subscriber. You really know your stuff. You truly answer all the questions I had,as well as demonstrate the knife doing them. Your a rock star. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I know first hand,the work that it takes to do so. Again thank you. Your my hero

@CaptainAiryca Год назад

You're welcome!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

@lorenray9479 2 года назад

Great detail of your notching practice. This shows more than most all the COOL vids around!

@csh6220 4 года назад

Excellent demo and discussion regarding this amazing, yet simple knife. I believe one reason for the relief on the spine (rounded) was so that push cuts using the thumb wouldn't dig into the skin of the thumb. Thanks for a great video. Merry Christmas to you!

@marcjohnson4385 5 лет назад

Loved the video I was on the fence about getting one but no more as you said, "this is good stuff" Thank You for helping ME decide

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Enjoy!! :D

@100BearPaw Год назад

Very thorough. Thank you and well done. I am gonna have to have me one. There’s simply so many kepharts out there, it’s mind boggling. I’ve been looking at videos of them all, cause there’s nowhere to go and look at any of them near me. I think I will go with the KA-BAR though. You’ve convinced me it’s the better thought out design.

@user-sl5qz3lg2e Год назад

Great video as always, you present with a relaxed approach to your topic that is enjoyable.

@CaptainAiryca Год назад

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed this one. I still use the 62 as my main woods knife these days. It just keeps wanting me to pick it up and use it. I added super thin liners to it a while back and it's just perfect!

@WakeMarine 3 года назад

Based on your instructional video I purchased the book. I used the BK2 to baton and am trying to FS with the BK62. BK knife team work. Thanks for the video.

@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941 4 года назад

Great review! Thanks so much!

@lewjernigan2091 5 лет назад

I just bought the book. The knife is next. Great review! One of the best knife reviews I’ve seen on you tube! Keep being you.

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Awesome!! Thank you so much. I'm glad you appreciated me completely nerding out about it haha!

@SupermanBB Год назад

Very thorough breakdown. Great review

@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 5 лет назад

Good background on the history of the knife. Thanks

@robertwinters7487 5 лет назад

great review. wonderfully detailed. great notes section and really appreciate the links. liked and subscribed, thanks for all the effort you put into this, looking forward to learning more from you.

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Thank you!!

@nomad753 5 лет назад

Most thorough knife review I've seen. Beautiful job. Subber for life!

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Wow, thank you so much!!

@KnifeCrazzzzy Год назад

I enjoyed this, well done! 🙌🏻

@sleazy1drache 3 года назад

Cool take on a knife test. Thanks for sharing

@Molokairider 5 лет назад

Nice work, thanks for putting this together.

@michaelharvey2986 5 лет назад

Great video! Liked the history lesson. I want this knife sooo bad. Looking forward to more videos.

@larryrohatsch4892 Год назад

Great review I am getting ready to make one from 3v and now I'm even more excited after seeing how it performed for camp kitchen duties.

@CaptainAiryca Год назад

Oh very cool!!

@scudonepercenter 4 года назад

A very, very good review. Thanks!

@RollsRoyce1954 4 года назад

Great video on a great blade design. It's not my type of blade but excellent review anyway. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences on this blade with me, I appreciate it 😊

@fredbarney4604 3 года назад

Best part. Made in 🇺🇸 Thanks for sharing such a great review.

@bodhi974 5 лет назад

I really enjoyed watching this video. The history behind the knife was perfect. Honestly though I had already decided to purchase this blade before finding your vid. I also agree that the only thing I would want is a 90degree spine. Excellent job!

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Congrats on some new steel when you get it! :D

@sawdust6968 5 лет назад

just found your channel and that was a great all around review of that knife,carving,feathering,battoning and food prep well done AIRYCA;-) subbed.

@buckfynn 4 года назад

Excellent detailed review of the BK62. It is really a pleasure to see someone actually using a knife instead of those stupid table top unboxing videos. Nice interesting bit of history on the Karhart. Thanks!

@Mike-je1bg 5 лет назад

When i first starting you tubing this knife i tried to look up this guys history about the knife and himself! Didnt no anything about him nor even how to spell his name to look him up lol iv watched lots of videos without getting much of that info! U killed it hands down!!!! U did way better then channels that have over 500,000 subs! Great job!!!!!

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Oh my goodness I'm so glad you liked it! Definitely check out the links I out on the description to the Kephart stuff, it's really interesting! Thank you!

@Rruns26 5 лет назад

Not a typical review. But it was great! Many of the knife reviews on RU-vid are focused on how much abuse a knife can take. Which is good to know. But seeing the detail work and kitchen work was a nice way to show off a camp knife. If I could offer just one suggestion, it would be to show a few more closeups of the edge, spine, scales, markings, etc... I really enjoyed the history and narration. Well done. You’re enjoyable and fun to listen to. You have a very calm nature. Thanks for the review. I own probably 6 or 7 Becker knives and after watching this, I’ll probably own one more. I hope all is well with you and your family. Thanks again and take care.

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Thank you! Although a destruction test is always fun, I wanted to try and focus on things that Kephart would approve of haha! I will definitely take your advice for next time, more closeups! Perhaps I'll have to post some photos on instagram of those things. Thank you for watching, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Definitely at least borrow the 62 to try it out, it's neat to hold something that's a slice of history. :)

@jamesstraub4981 3 года назад

Excellent review of a great knife. Seriously, well done. Got my sub.

@SurvivorMetalMan 5 лет назад

Great review! It’s a great design.

@hollandmin 5 лет назад

Nice job Airyca! Its a beautiful knife one that I will have to pick up!

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Thank you! You won't regret it! :)

@marodriguezsr 4 года назад

Nice knife I had no idea KA-BAR made a Kephart. I may pic one up. Thanks, keep enjoying the great out of doors & stay safe. - Marco

@nattybumpo4384 5 лет назад

Wonderful job, great knife!!

@mfreeman313 2 года назад

Nice to see a demonstration of bushcraft and food prep tasks in the same video. A knife that can do both is IMHO a pretty good outdoors tool. I've actually got a Joker Trampero which is an obvious Kephart style knife that a lot of people like in that all-arounder vein. I do like the Becker version though, because I think Ethan Becker (who owns an original) really understood Kephart's minimalist thinking and the subtleties that people who don't actually design knives might miss. There are lots of knife styles I like, God knows, but the Kephart is what happens when you strip a thing down to its absolute essentials, and that's very often a thing that yields very compelling results. No surprise people are still inspired by it a century on.

@jimmygraham5693 4 года назад

Saw your channel by chance very enjoyable video. Nice review thank you for sharing.

@CptFluffyNuts 8 месяцев назад

cool video :) learned a lot. Well done!

@sms042 5 лет назад

appreciate the history lesson on some knife names we hear all the time. nice review too!

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Thank you! It's got me down a rabbit hole on this sort of thing, so I might have to do other videos like this with other knives!

@sdsurfer8152 3 года назад

I watched this video again and I really like how it cuts food just as if it was made for the kitchen, yet any kitchen knife cannot do wood type chores without getting damaged and this does a lot. I did start to wonder how well it would still cut a super juicy soft mushy-like tomato and some red meat for stew. My favorite red meat for stew is the beef chuck because of the fat. The knife shop closest to myself carries L.T. Wright so I can check those out in person but not all knives that people love will really be found in one shop so it makes it tough to shop for your main one you love.

@hagninety4116 3 года назад

You make great videos!! I really enjoy the channel. Good knife skills.

@MrSwat55 2 года назад

Those knife prices! Unreal! Great review, I loved the history behind the blade!

@hansel498 5 лет назад

Hi greetings from south africa.Very good and informative video thanks for taking the time to talk about the history of the knife.

@timothyeldridge6822 2 месяца назад

Excellent video and information! I enjoyed it!

@CaptainAiryca 2 месяца назад

I'm glad you did! This video was so fun to make I'm glad it is still helpful to people.

@bigfootbushcraft7063 4 года назад

Great video thank you!!!

@scottrosen9368 5 лет назад

I'll have to add that one to my collection, Can't have to many good quality knifes. Love your Vlog style. keep um comin !!

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@bosse641 4 года назад

So simple and stylish. ....sure want one. Cool.

@kwmoore3464 Год назад

I'm a little late to the comment section. This is the 3rd time I've watched your video & really enjoy it. I am a knife nut too. Thanks for the great info. I was surprised how much I liked reading Horace's book.

@CaptainAiryca Год назад

3 times! I am flattered. Thank you for stopping by, I loved making this video. The 62 is still my go-to blade. I carry it almost every time I'm in the woods these days.

@chriswarlow6158 5 лет назад

Great review. Thank you.

@glbwoodsbum2567 5 лет назад

Very nice review!!!

@brettblwanderings 2 года назад

Love your video on this knife !

@CaptainAiryca 2 года назад

Thank you, the 62 is one of my favorites!

@peterkinberger9741 Год назад

Great review ! Good luck to you ! A friend always !

@Ammobucket 5 лет назад

Old Hickory is introducing an outdoor knife this year that has nearly identical measurements to this one, same steel, leather sheath.....for 15% of the price!

@JAD1225 5 лет назад

Nice to see a young lady doing reviews on woodcraft ! Well done !!!!! I have the BK62, very nice knife ! I also have the Bark River version in 3V steel, awesome steel . Like them both, though the 3V is a real upgrade on the design. Happy to use either.

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Oh man, I definitely love a Bark River in 3V too. I also like 1095 too for different reasons. Hard to pick the "ultimate" steel in my opinion!

@charlesborum3910 3 года назад

Great review

@Airik1111bibles 5 лет назад

Good review ! If you or anyone else wants another knife like this but better IMO is the Ontario SK5 Blackbird only $89 on amazon. 154cm steel and G10 scales its literally the best knife deal I've seen, the steel is the closet thing to powder super steel. Also all made in the USA.

@unrivaledsurvival 4 года назад

Thanks for a great video

@charlesmurphy7712 5 лет назад

Great job on the video! And kudos to the try stick. For the first time you did way better than I did. My first two I cut in half lol.

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Thank you!! I definitely was extra careful lol

@Carlos-dq8wo 3 года назад

Buen video.. lo buscaba muchas gracias!

@compassionplease7380 3 года назад

Yes I agree with several of the other comments, IMO this is the best review of the BK62 on YT, and may be one of the best knife reviews, PERIOD. I love the way you start the vid talking about Kephart, then end with the Try stick--developed by a more recent ‘Kephart’--Mors Kochanski. This is a very special knife that almost instantly became my favorite fixed blade. It’s almost as if this knife teaches you how to use a knife. Crazy sounding, I know--but it really does seem to confer skill upon the user--when you pick it up and start to cut with it, the BK62 seems to tap into one’s ‘knife intuition’ or some such. I love your sentence, speaking about Kephart, “He ended up totally ditching librarian stuff....” 😆😆 Great video Airyca, a real credit to this knife and to the memory of Horace Kephart.

@CaptainAiryca 3 года назад

Wow thank you, that means a lot to me! I am so glad you enjoyed it!! I really liked getting the opportunity to learn from Kephart via a blade (and book).

@LegionTacticoolCutlery 5 лет назад

Becker is awesome but thier prices have just shot up big time.. Good video and good review. I think Cold Steel should make a version.

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

I think this one in particular is more expensive because the finish is nicer (the coating on the others can cover a rougher grind) and the tapered tang, leather sheath, and wooden handles all seem a little nicer than a usual Becker. I am not sure though, that's just my theory. I'm down with other companies doing their versions of this knife! I think it'd be fun to do a comparison video of them all, but alas, I do not have that kind of money haha!

@unklecorky2181 5 лет назад

Captain Airyca I considered getting this ka bar for a camping knife but then I found the Mira companion knife. A lot cheaper and seems to be nearly as functional. I have an axe so I really won’t need to hack at wood with the Becker.

@tumbleweed6658 3 года назад

Very well done it’s not easy making videos I made a few for my Bush craft USA basic class tap that I’m still working on. Your video was great, you showed what the knife is made to do. Your try stick looks better then mine LOL . The history at the beginning was really nice. I watched Mr Becker’s video on his story of getting his original Kepthart knife. Stay safe and keep doing videos I learned a lot.

@CaptainAiryca 3 года назад

Thank you that means a lot!! I worked really hard on on this one and I'm so glad people are still enjoying it.

@jimstephens5029 5 лет назад

Nice review, peace & love 🤘

@gerardvanengelen9001 11 месяцев назад

Very nice review. Thanks.

@CaptainAiryca 11 месяцев назад

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

@maddogtroy28 5 лет назад

Just found ya and joined. This was great as the first video I've watched of yours can't wait to see more and get caught up.

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

@kyleconboy5103 4 года назад

Hey Captain , great vid kinda surprised to hear you expound on knifes and knife history. Not that ladies don't know about this subject, having experience with knives in food preparation at a very young age.Anyway your vid popped up while I was cleaning or something anyway I'm impressed with your work. I got married and moved to Bend then divorced, she got the ranch I moved back to California. Planning to move to Ashland. Maybe I'll see you someday. Strength and honor...

@therealdestructicus 3 года назад

Jesus, seeing you is a blast from the past. Good video too.

@CaptainAiryca 3 года назад

Oh snap! I hope it's a good memory lol

@jamess.829 3 года назад

When I first got the BK62 I was thinking that the handle scales were way too thin. I really bought this just to have in my collection out of respect for Kephart and the fact that I really like Becker knives. One of my favorite knives is the genesis so I do like the kephart style of blade. I tung oiled the scales to help seal them and add a more "finished" look and feel to the handle. The more I used this knife the more I liked it and now it is my favorite crafter. I no longer think that the handle is too thin and I actually think it feels great even in my XXL hands. I don't really care for a sharpened spine (I know, hard to believe) so that doesn't bother me at all. I like a rounded spine for when I place my fingers on it to assist in fine cuts and shaping. I always have a trekker on me with the saw that easily scraps and does the ferro rod so that is not a problem.

@bigfrankfraser1391 Год назад

the thinner handles allows a lot more variety of grips

@woodsmanwhitesmith6928 5 лет назад

Captain Airyca i just became your 999th subscriber ! this was an excellent review and both i and my wife really enjoyed watching !

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Oh wow! Thank you!!! Glad you enjoyed it!

@senorangry9509 5 лет назад

Great review and history! Keep at it, I really enjoyed this video...and I avoid these videos normally! Also @NWPrimate is a great dude to learn from. His videos are top notch and very informative. You just gained a new subscriber. Please continue to grow, keep it honest and stay real! Aaron

@CaptainAiryca 5 лет назад

Thank you! I'm flattered you didn't avoid this one. I think I'll be doing some more videos like this with other designs. The history part of it is fun for me!

@markmalinowski6975 3 года назад

Excellent Video. Very well done.

@CaptainAiryca 3 года назад

Thank you!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@tasselhoff3888 4 года назад

Great stuff. Thorough review. I have the PSK Kephart, it has a Scandi grind instead.

@bushcraft2012 5 лет назад

Nice channel...really thorough and well done review. Overall, I like the knife. Only issues I have are the nuts used in place of rivets and no 90 degree spine.