KA-BAR Full Size Becker Handle Kit Canvas Micarta

These Ka-Bar micarta handles are excellent accessory to my Becker BK-7. I had bought a very popular after market set of scales that was supposed to fit the Becker BK7 and BK9 and the handles showed light between the tang and the scales and their new screws and nuts didn't fit properly on my knife and I had to return them for a refund. I then decided to buy Ka-Bar Becker brand handles and they fit perfectly on my Becker and the rugged nuts and bolts securely affixed the handles onto my knife. I love micarta because of the improved grip and the warmer feel of micarta, especially in colder weather.

Well ... At the time I purchased these scales, the picture was yellow, the description was "green" and what I received was a "sanded tan" product ... Meh ... I purchased them for the functional utility and strength, anyway ... any earth-tone would have been fine and I am perfectly satisfied with what I ended up getting. These are very pricey, to be sure ... KA-BAR should just include them on all the Beckers and pass the "economy of scale" (scales?) cost savings on to us, their valued and faithful customers ... They could sell these, in Micarta, for ~$20 more, instead of $40+ more ... There goes the awesome value ! ... Still ... These scales ROCK ! The "wood-like-grain" was not apparent, at the time of un-boxing ... At first, they looked all powdery and sanded and no real grain was immediately apparent ... I noticed that the oil, from my hands, seemed to make it look a bit better so, I retrieved some walnut oil, from my fridge, and slathered these Micarta scales "real good" and wiped them off with a rag, as dry as I could ... NOW they look really cool ... very nice "wood-like" grain and leaning more toward a lighter brown color ... like stained wood with a matte finish and, no, there is no residual wetness or stickyness ... just really nice and purdy. There is no doubt that these grips feel much better (and look WAY better) than those slippery, grivory "pretenders" ... Just wish they din't cost *SO* much ! ... Ka-Bar could help us out, there. Had NO issues whith the factory bolt length ... Applied Blue Loc-Tite and used an Allen Bit from my Leatherman Surge Bit-Kit to crank them down ... under 15 minutes ... DONE ! I am proud and happy ... My BK-2 is now rockin', in righteous style ! (and feels like a great knife SHOULD feel). Works, for ME !!

In case you were wondering, these grips are canvas micarta. They consist of multiple layers or canvas (cotton) bonded together with an epoxy, high heat and pressure, making them rigid and extremely durable. Knife makers have used micarta grip scales forever because it's extremely durable and the texture of the fibers provide a secure grip. Also, the grip seems to improve or become more "tacky" as your palm sweats from heavy use, making micarta just as useful when it's hot outside or your hands are wet. Don't believe me? Try it for yourself. You won't be disappointed. These grips have very small remnants of the canvas fibers where the hardware holes were cut. These fiber remnants are extremely normal and do not mean the grips are "unfinished" or "poor quality" as some sad, uninformed soul stated in a separate review. Nothing you do to these grips during normal or even heavy use will ever damage them. Anyone who tells you their micarta grips fell apart during normal use is lying to you or trying to sell you something. Knife handles / grips are typically treated the same as firearm grips. Some people prefer wood over rubber and some people prefer plastic over metal. It's a question of personal preference and comfort. Just remove the old grips and use the same hardware to put these new grips on. The exchange will take about two minutes and is very easy. These grips are high quality, comfortable and will last a lifetime.

Fits perfectly. Looks great.

These handles are definitely a must-buy as an addition to your Becker knife. They are incredibly more comfortable than the plastic handles provided. They feel metal at first, but once you take them off (in order to replace them with the Micarta ones) you realize that they're made of a cheaper-material plastic. Anywho, I DO have a few cons that prevented me from rating this product 5 out of 5 stars... 1.) The Micarta dents easily, because it's made of a softer material than the plastic handles. After my third or fourth use I stared to notice a few shallow dents, so I've been getting a little anxious about how long these are going to stay in the perfectly rounded shape that they are in. Good news though, it hasn't been affecting the terrific feel and comfort of the handles. 2.) When you first put them on the knife frame your realize how much weight it ads to the knife (given that the knife already weighs a ton or two...) But I guess some people could say that it gives a more "solid feel" to the knife. 3.) The handles are also a weeeeee bit wider around the base where the strap chokes it secure. (Pretty sure this only applies to the Becker Bk-2, 7, 9, and 10.) So it's a reeeeeallly tight fit when you first try to snap the button on the strap over for the first time. After of while of working it though, it starts to loosen up. Overall, this is a great product, buy it, it's a great addition to your Ka-Bar becker. Even though I think they're a little overpriced, go get em. they're great.

Super grippy and nicely contoured. Good upgrade for the BK2.

KA-BARのBK-2（Becker Campanion）は、その驚異的な**刃厚（約6.6mm）と頑丈さで最高のバトニングナイフですが、唯一の弱点として挙げられるのが「純正ハンドルの滑りやすさ」**でした。 このマイカルタ製交換ハンドルセットは、その弱点を完全に克服し、BK-2を真のブッシュクラフトナイフへと進化させてくれます。 マイカルタ特有の積層模様が非常に美しく、純正の無骨な黒いナイフが一気にカスタムナイフのような高級感をまとい、所有欲を満たしてくれます。交換するだけで、まるで別のナイフになったかのような満足感が得られます。

O cabo de micarta Becker dá a Bk 2-7 -9 ou 10 um grip excepcional! A faca realmente ganha muita pega e sem dúvida é uma peça maravilhosa! Valoriza estéticamente a faca.

Perfect fit for my BK-2. I wanted the light color micarta so I could dye them dark brown. Came out just the way I wanted them to. I highly recommend these scales as opposed to the stock ones. Totally changes the feel of the knife to super comfortable with the peace of mind of non slip scales unlike the smooth originals that came on the knife. Well worth the money, I don’t regret this purchase. Shipping was very fast and exactly what I paid for. Would buy from this seller again.

Excelente 👍 quedaron muy bien