All About Pocket Knives

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Wed May 11, 2022 2:39 pm Here is a pair of Opinel No. 6s in olivewood. One is in my pocket right now; the other will stay all new and pretty. I "wood" like to see olivewood used more extensively in knife making.

Olivewood Opinels.jpg

One of the reasons it is not used more extensively is that is darkens significantly, i have a knife with beautiful olivewood scales, but it looks like a completely different knife to the one i purchased.

Thanks tivic.

cudgee wrote: ↑Wed May 11, 2022 10:43 pm One of the reasons it is not used more extensively is that is darkens significantly.

Doesn't bother me. Wood that has an aged look can be very appealing.

Thanks to all for the kind words, and y'all have some mighty fine cutlery on show, too!

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 6:36 am

cudgee wrote: ↑Wed May 11, 2022 10:43 pm One of the reasons it is not used more extensively is that is darkens significantly.

Doesn't bother me. Wood that has an aged look can be very appealing.

Thanks to all for the kind words, and y'all have some mighty fine cutlery on show, too!

I totally agree, wood has it's own unique characteristics as it ages, but to some this does not appeal.

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 6:36 am

cudgee wrote: ↑Wed May 11, 2022 10:43 pm One of the reasons it is not used more extensively is that is darkens significantly.

Doesn't bother me. Wood that has an aged look can be very appealing.

Thanks to all for the kind words, and y'all have some mighty fine cutlery on show, too!

Thought you may be interested in this, i have only had this for about 4-5 months, when i got it was not over impressed and thought it was a bit plain. Knew it would develop some character as it aged, but not as good as this, it is has developed into some beautiful wood since i have been carrying it and will only get better. Have a good weekend.

cudgee wrote: ↑Fri May 13, 2022 1:34 am It has developed into some beautiful wood since i have been carrying it and will only get better.

That one looks extremely good. I'm eagerly waiting to see how my Opinel ages!

The grain is really showing thru very nicely, cudgee.

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Fri May 13, 2022 8:11 am The grain is really showing thru very nicely, cudgee.

Yes mate it has really improved, and will only get better. That is one of the reasons why i like wood covers so much, and this thread.

The three in the first photo are something else, and Opinels are always great!

Cudgee and QS, the wood is looking good!

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Fri May 13, 2022 9:10 am 007.JPG

Very nice QS

Thank you Dan, tivic, and Jamie.

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Fri May 13, 2022 9:10 am 007.JPG

Those look awesome quick steel!!

Thank you Smitty. Glad they appeal to you.

Green maple from Case. Brown Quince from Moki. Love these wood grains.

Very striking wood covers on both knives, Iman.

Green or brown, both striking.

Those are indeed striking, especially the green maple!

Thanks Quick S, thanks doglegg, thanks Dan in MI. Appreciate the comments and threw another down for a picture session to show the wood. I love the Becker knives and while this BK-9 is a big beast, it's fabulous for camping, cuts about anything and if you need it to, it can pound in tent stakes. Also splits wood, carves, batons well and picks up hot metal handles on the pans in the fire. Love everything about it except the black plastic scales it came with so we switched them out and got some Teak from Home Depot and carved a couple that I like better. Now there is nothing to disappoint. Rock on mr. Becker for your contribution to the knife world. And hats off to ya.

Becker knives define the word stout. Very nice job on the handle Iman.

Some beautiful knives, IMan! Particularly love that Case green!

Teak is always a win in my book. Nice job on those new handles!

Thanks a lot Dan in MI, and you too Quick and tvic. Appreciate it guys.

Zebra wood (or possibly Cocobolo??) on a Queen Mini Trapper #51T