The Basic 5" Field Knife - Thoughts and Impressions

[Lorien]

I think the Basic5 might just be the best knife in its class. Period.

 

[yoko]

I think the Basic5 might just be the best knife in its class. Period.

Nice throw bro !

 

[ferider]

Bump.

 

[JACKMANDU]

I can’t wait for the FK3 !!!!

 

[b-crow]

I would “settle” for a plain old B5FK D3V…

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

 

[Pàdruig]

I have to say, I am really looking forward to seeing how the Signature Series version turns out.

 

[jlauffer]

I have to say, I am really looking forward to seeing how the Signature Series version turns out.

Looking forward to being able to get new scales for my existing BFKs, assuming the plan is still for them to be compatible.

 

[ferider]

Looking forward to being able to get new scales for my existing BFKs, assuming the plan is still for them to be compatible.

I bought from Joe some FK2 scales just a few weeks ago, she might still have some ? Of course not the new fancy colors ....

 

[jlauffer]

I bought from Joe some FK2 scales just a few weeks ago, she might still have some ? Of course not the new fancy colors ....

Yeah I'm looking to upgrade from the regular black and natural. Reached out to Jo a while back but they hadn't started yet.

 

[Pàdruig]

This thing still slays.

 

[CPM-ROCCO]

Rainy day w/ this BFK. I dyed the BCM, and blued the hardware.

 

[Non.Nisi.Te]

Rainy day w/ this BFK. I dyed the BCM, and blued the hardware.

What did you use on the hardware? It is Ti, correct?

 

[CPM-ROCCO]

What did you use on the hardware? It is Ti, correct?

Yes, titanium.
Not a recommended way to go; multiple heat/quench to get to desired darkness. They will probably fail the first time I baton something.

 

[toker]

Yes, Titanium.
Not a recommended way to go; multiple heat/quench to get to desired darkness. They will probably shatter the first time I baton something…

I didn't think that titanium had a heat treat?

 

[CPM-ROCCO]

I didn't think that titanium had a heat treat?

I just meant, I don’t like getting them that hot. I have no idea if I compromised anything.

 

[Lorien]

pretty much the best knife of its kind available, imho

 

[clinton1]

 

[metaltamer]

This particular task was a lil too much but no issues trying! Knife is boss… pig hunt coming up trying to decide between bringing this or dek1…

 

[Cwilliams563]

Carrying the B5 in CW today, with the excitement of the Friday sale, and looking forward to my FK3 shipping . I’m fairly early in the pre-order, but not sure where the FK3’s fall in comparison to just the Basic 5’s shipping wise? Basic 5 is still an awesome all around knife.

I’d like to compare the 2 and excited about it, only downfall is the new FK3 won’t have my initials on it lol