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Becker Knife and Tool Company BK-71

Mon Jun 15 2009

Becker Combat Utility Knife BK-71 has a seven inch long clip point blade which is .188 inches thick made from 0170-6C carbon steel. The Becker BK-71 weighs 12.9 ounces. The Becker Combat Utility Knife sheath is ambidextrous and made from nylon with a kydex liner. It has a pouch ont he front for a sharpener or folding pocket knife / multi tool. This is a rugged knife that will hold up to almost any abuse

Becker Combat Utility Knife BK-71

From the Becker Knife and Tool Company / Camillus Website;

BK-71 COMBAT UTILITY � -"Desert Series" New for 2003, the Desert series are the latest Becker Knife and Tool variations of the BK-7, BK-9, and BK-10 tailored towards the immediate needs of the American soldiers serving overseas. The Desert tan blade coating is a thermally cured polymer finish that is scuff and corrosion resistant. This finish was especially chosen for low maintenance and high durability in harsh environments. The trademark Becker GV6H thermoplastic alloy ergonomic handles of the Desert series knives are finished in a unique disrupted desert tan pattern that will blend into the current issue camouflage pattern fatigues better than the standard black handle. A tan propex nylon sheath with an internal kydex liner comes standard with every Desert series knife.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

7" 0170-6C carbon steel .188" thick stock
High, flat saber grind
Coated in desert tan epoxy-powder coating
Full tang, with trademark BK&T ergonomic scales of GV6H
Weight: 12.9 oz
Devastating cutting power � proven in the world�s most challenging environments.
Each flat ground blade features an incredibly sharp blade and the most comfortable hard-use knife handle in the world
Exclusive high carbon steel (0170-6C) � 58-59 RC blade hardness
Desert tan epoxy coating
Becker trademark GV6H ergonomic handles
Proudly made in the U.S.A.

COMBAT UTILITY 7� "Desert Series" # BK71
MSRP $79.95

BKT Combat Utility Knife BK-71 and a Benchmade 155 SBK-ADC