Just some snap shots

The Becker BK5 Magnum Camp Knife

This is quite a knife!

 I took some time to strip the factory coating from the steel (which is extremely durable), and apply a cold blue finish for added protection.   After using the BK5 exclusively for a couple of weeks now,  I believe this knife does not get enough attention as an woodcrafting  and camping knife.

The edge is wonderful and the ability to choke up enhances control for fine work like wood shavings and feather sticks.

The handle is very comfortable in my hands ( XL glove size),  making it a joy to campcraft with.....

What reviews I've read or watched online,  many seem not to like the sheath that comes with the BK5.  I guess I'm not as experienced with sheaths,  because I  like it.   It attaches to my pack with the MOLLE pack nicely.  The outside pouch seems handy for stuff,  though I haven't settled on what to put in it yet.

I did do some batoning with the BK5 as well (sorry no pictures). The BK5 stood up to the task very well in ~ 2 inch diameter seasoned oak.  I'm not a big fan of batoning,  but it is a comfort to know that a knife will stand up to the task if pressed into service..

IMUSA / MAINSTAY...Grease Dispenser to Billy Pot Project.

So Ok...I have really nice stainless steel kettles and pots, but I really love making homemade stuff too. So at Walmart I finally found the Grease Dispenser that I have read about others using to make a cook kit. This thing is only $7 and aluminum, so you don't mind altering it. There are a "gazillion" videos and blogs about Modifying it. I drilled a couple holes, made a bail from a hot dog fork and presto instant cool light weight billy pot with lid. Oh yeah, I ditched the plastic knob handle and put a hooked wire through the lid hole.

June 14, 2014 - A couple of Knife Modifications

I recently worked on a couple of knives to make them.....more mine I guess. The first was a Condor Bushcraft Basic 5 inch that I have had for about 2 years. To say it briefly....I filed a drop point....stripped the black coating....then gave it a vinegar patina. It turned out to be a totally different critter and I think really cool.

The second has been a gradual work in progress. It started as a Cold Steel G.I. Tanto and has "Morphed" into more of a GI Bowie. I have been field testing this knife for about 2 months now. It is a Beast! Chops, batons, splits, feathers.... So first off I stripped off the coating then used it for a couple days. The next thing to change was the top "hand Guard", I just filed it down so I could choke up better. The most recent change was "de-Tonto-ing" the edge. So far this has been an incredible knife for wood processing. It is really a great knife to modify and use....you get your $20 and change out of it.