I came across it on ebay - think it just was posted yesterday.

$85

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ka-Bar-Becker-Necker...258783636QQrdZ1

Yeesh.... I hope the come out with a PLAIN 1095 version, and charge a decent price for it.

I have a Becker Necker. I really like it. I think it was $29. $85 now?! I don't care what kind of fancy San Mai blade it has, this is a utility knife and not a showpiece IMHO. It's great for a small lightweight sheath knife to take hiking. The Necker's handle is small and not ergonomic. Functional for a skeleton utility knife, but not comfortable by any means. I agree with Ironraven. This knife should be in 1095 steel, like the original.

The knife is on Ka-bar's website. The msrp is $125.68

Ka-Bar Becker Necker

I shot them an e-mail asking if they are going to do a less expensive simple version. I'll let you guys know if I get a response.

I actually like the idea of the San Mai blade; it can make for a very strong, easy to sharpen, and rust resistant blade. However, I do agree the $125 price tag is a bit much, especially for a knife that originally stickered for less than $50.

Ka bar says look for more becker knives to be released in mid-November.

And the ebay advert says only 1900 of the san mai blades were produced.

Maybe just a special initial run?

I'm waiting for the BK-7 that is supposed to be out by the end of November. That will probably be more expensive though....

Looks like Ka-Bar forgot to put a proper handle on their new knife.

They also have it at Knifecenter for $85: http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=KABK11CSM

If that's a high end product then $85 is not an excessive price. You always, always, always get what you pay for. Against, say, the cost of a Buss. Which that appears to be clone of.

My prefered choice is the Fallkniven WM1 with a kyndex sheath. It is the benchmark standard against which I judge other neck knives.

Interestingly, it is about the same price.

IF I remember right from the video at the shot show that these are a special one off type thing and we'll have the real thing pretty soon.

The BK-11CSM is starting to ship. It has a laminated high carbon/ stainless blade similar to Fallknivens and some of the Moras.

The BK-11 should ship next month and has a 1095 Cro Van high carbon blade, the same steel used in traditional Ka-Bars. Street price is around 45.00. There have been some improvements but it's much the same as the Becker Necker of old.

BK-11 product page

I'm waiting for the Rat Izula to ship. They come in pink.

From that BK-11 product page link that lifeview posted:


A blade thickness increase from .150" to 1.65"? Well, that CERTAINLY will increase blade strength! I doubt you'll be thin-slicing tomatoes with that blade though.

Thanks for pointing out the typo. A 1.65" thickness would require a very severe grind indeed.