You have a great setup there. 👍🏼👍🏼 I’ve been carrying a BK11 since 2013. A decent piece of kit. No pouch, I just added a piece of inner tube and put everything under it; wrapped with jute twine, two tinder-quick tabs, button compass, and a dog tag signal mirror. Where you have the fat wood, I have a ferro-rod toggle. On my lanyard, instead of dressing it up with paracord, I added pace beads. Nine on the right, and five on the left.
Hey guys, that was awesome. It was exactly what I was looking for. I have a similar type knife and wanted to do some mods to it. This is just the inspiration I needed. Thanks you so much.
@@robertsbushcraft I took that advice to heart and left the coating on! After three trips out this year it is showing wear on the finish, but no stains or rust 👍 my chums think it looks great, scrapes and all.
I don’t even worry about getting hung by the Paracord. That’s the job of the knife is to cut it. And by chance that one’s not there there’s another in my pocket.
I love the blade but can't do the handle so I'm considering the Eskabar . I have the BK18 HARPOON and love the steel, just wish the tweeners had a bit more meat at the front of the grip. I think I'll eventually get the BK10 crewman , it's one I've always had an eye on and the grips are much bigger.
I’m curious why your dad didn’t force a patina with coffee or a vinegar style solution? I’d love to know the rust resistance with the 1095 Cro-Van and high use of your dad’s knife.
He did! What you see in the video is the result of a natural patina that comes from a forced patina. He used vinegar on it several years ago to force a patina and he hasn't done it since then. These knives rust very easily with the factory coating removed. He mentions often that he wishes he'd had left the factory coating on the blade.
When the coating is removed bluing the blade works really well for protection, I just use the Birchwood Casey cold blue. I dunno about using that with food though, what do you think?
That is a good point! I feel that if all of the bluing has set an all excess had been wiped off, washed with Dawn and coated with mineral oil, I feel that it would be fine to use with food. Although you always run the risk of having the bluing in your food and I cannot imagine that would be good for you!
My opinion is to leave the coating on the entire blade. This steel rusts pretty quick and the coating prevents that. I stripped the coating off of my BK9 and BK16 years ago and really wish that I hadn't.
It snaps in place. I wear mine so that the handle is facing up towards my chin and not down towards my feet. Gravity and shock from walking and running will work the knife out of the sheath when it's worn with the handle facing down if you're not careful. Wearing it upright (like you would on your belt) puts a stop to that effect.
@@robertsbushcraft it’s funny because the whole time I never snapped it in all the way because of my paracord I had wrapped around I took it off and wallaaaa
I have the bk16 and like it but it needs a side kick.looking at the 11 and 14 I kept going back to the 11 but was just seeing what people thought that already had one
@@michaeljacobs8366 That's my setup too. I always liked the look of the BK11 over the BK14 and honestly, that was pretty much the deciding factor for me as they are both pretty much the same blade. The bottle opener is also a wire breaker that works really well and gives me the extra tool option. So, the scales tipped toward the BK11.
You have a great setup there. 👍🏼👍🏼
I’ve been carrying a BK11 since 2013.
A decent piece of kit.
No pouch, I just added a piece of inner tube and put everything under it; wrapped with jute twine, two tinder-quick tabs, button compass, and a dog tag signal mirror. Where you have the fat wood, I have a ferro-rod toggle.
On my lanyard, instead of dressing it up with paracord, I added pace beads. Nine on the right, and five on the left.
Hey guys, that was awesome. It was exactly what I was looking for. I have a similar type knife and wanted to do some mods to it. This is just the inspiration I needed. Thanks you so much.
Awesome news! Glad we could help!
I sense a business start up right there. Lol.
Now you are talking! Roberts Bushcraft Customs! Lol.
@@robertsbushcraft Yep! That name has a nice ring to it. 👍
Good ideas! I had my bk 11 for almost 3 years and I love it! Going to make the pouch upgrade!
We love this handy-dandy knife!
Gabriel, Awesome demo on the BK11... Great Mods
Thank you! The BK-11 is the way to go!
Good job I will try that myself 👌😊
Thank you, @garyherring2485!
Fantastic project !
I agree 100%, this is a very useful piece of kit!
Great video & mods. Liked the loop at the base of the knife as the best mod. Have the BK11, great knife. Thanks
Agreed! Of them all that loop is probably the most handy because it's the most used.
Thanks for the review guys, great counter-point about the finish stripping.
You are welcome and I do suggest keeping the coating on the blade.
@@robertsbushcraft I took that advice to heart and left the coating on! After three trips out this year it is showing wear on the finish, but no stains or rust 👍 my chums think it looks great, scrapes and all.
@@sailortomb9307 right on!
I don’t even worry about getting hung by the Paracord. That’s the job of the knife is to cut it. And by chance that one’s not there there’s another in my pocket.
I have to admit that I'm not terribly worried about it, but, better safe than sorry :)
Great review and upgrades !
Hey thanks, @WildMedGuru1!
Great job. Real nice set up.
Thanks, Birdman 649!
AWESOME JOB GABRIEL WELL THOUGHT OUT AND LOVING THE NECK KNIFE TOP JOB BROTHER HAVE A BLESSED TO YOU & ALL THE CLAN GOD BLESS 🙏✌
Thanks as always Dean! It is great having such a handy blade close by!
I'll look into these knives. Thanks
You cannot go wrong with the Kabar Becker series of knives! We also love the BK-9 and the BK-16!
I love the blade but can't do the handle so I'm considering the Eskabar . I have the BK18 HARPOON and love the steel, just wish the tweeners had a bit more meat at the front of the grip. I think I'll eventually get the BK10 crewman , it's one I've always had an eye on and the grips are much bigger.
Just a good ole Semper Fi! Can’t figure out how to scout carry well with this sheath.
I have liked this knife for a long time I just can't afford to get one yet....
It is well worth the investment!
This is a brilliant setup. What type of knot is used with the tan paracord?
Very freaking cool, love the ideas!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed!
I’m curious why your dad didn’t force a patina with coffee or a vinegar style solution? I’d love to know the rust resistance with the 1095 Cro-Van and high use of your dad’s knife.
He did! What you see in the video is the result of a natural patina that comes from a forced patina. He used vinegar on it several years ago to force a patina and he hasn't done it since then. These knives rust very easily with the factory coating removed. He mentions often that he wishes he'd had left the factory coating on the blade.
@@robertsbushcraft then I’ll leave mine on even though it’s pretty beat up 😂
May the wings of liberty never lose a feather 🇺🇸
Amen to that!
When the coating is removed bluing the blade works really well for protection, I just use the Birchwood Casey cold blue. I dunno about using that with food though, what do you think?
That is a good point! I feel that if all of the bluing has set an all excess had been wiped off, washed with Dawn and coated with mineral oil, I feel that it would be fine to use with food. Although you always run the risk of having the bluing in your food and I cannot imagine that would be good for you!
Great video guy.. I just subbed...and God Bless
Hey thanks, Specter! God bless!
Where would you find the quick disconnect with 550.
What´s the Name of the Pouch?
Why not attach the neck cord from the Other side so the handle faces down? Much easier to access it
It falls out like that and it's dangerous.
greetz from Berlin
And why not just put the lanyard excess into the pouch when mounting it on your belt?
That's a good option!
So what do you think about stripping the blade but leaving the coating on the handle?
My opinion is to leave the coating on the entire blade. This steel rusts pretty quick and the coating prevents that. I stripped the coating off of my BK9 and BK16 years ago and really wish that I hadn't.
nice looking and functional knife. hey, can you guys do a vlog on the proper way to sharpen knifes, bushcraft saws etc? that would be real helpful.
That is a good idea! Stay tuned because we might have something coming your way soon!
Where can I get the round snap apart gizmo's on the paracord lanyard?
These are the ones we use: amzn.to/2Tgp9vL
How did you keep your knife from sliding out the sheath ?
It snaps in place. I wear mine so that the handle is facing up towards my chin and not down towards my feet. Gravity and shock from walking and running will work the knife out of the sheath when it's worn with the handle facing down if you're not careful. Wearing it upright (like you would on your belt) puts a stop to that effect.
@@robertsbushcraft it’s funny because the whole time I never snapped it in all the way because of my paracord I had wrapped around I took it off and wallaaaa
This video was a while back I know.but is the bk11 worth it or should I go with the bk14?
My vote is still on the BK11
I have the bk16 and like it but it needs a side kick.looking at the 11 and 14 I kept going back to the 11 but was just seeing what people thought that already had one
@@michaeljacobs8366 That's my setup too. I always liked the look of the BK11 over the BK14 and honestly, that was pretty much the deciding factor for me as they are both pretty much the same blade. The bottle opener is also a wire breaker that works really well and gives me the extra tool option. So, the scales tipped toward the BK11.
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Right on!
...you sounded a little bit like President Clinton...