Ka-Bar 6-0077HNDL-7 Becker Knife Handles, Micarta, Tan, 5.5 inch

Excellent purchase. I had been debating getting these handles for a long time. These handles are much nicer in the hand. Other than the price I'm sure you'll be happy with them too. As for the price, they are about the same as everyone else so you aren't being overcharged based on that. I just think a handle should cost this much.

I originally bought the BK-2 with stock plastic handles. I was very unhappy with the grip, so instead of trying to modify the existing handles, I started researching replacement handles. I found this Micarta handle, but saw reviews that it was a bit bright in color. I ordered it and decided to dye it and researched Youtube videos.For techniques, I saw both cold water and near-boiling water solutions and went in the middle -- very hot tap water. I soaked these in a half bottle Rit brand dark brown dye, with maybe a liter of (very hot) water for approx 15-20mins, then rinsing, and drying for a day or two. I couldn't be happier with the results.NOTE: The picture looks a bit more red/orange than in real life -- it is a very nice dark brown and I am very happy with the results. The dye probably only soaks into a few layers of the Micarta, so I don't know how this will hold up with heavy use of the knife. In any event, you can easily re-dye later.As far as the Micarta handle goes, the grip is light years better than the stock plastic grip. I highly recommend these as an upgrade to your BK-2 (regardless of if you are going to dye it). I believe these fit other knives in the BK line, but you'll have to check with the seller for verification.The fit and finish is great with the existing underlying blade hardware. Existing hardware (bolts) fit flawlessly and the black hardware looks great if you dye it darker (some owners replace with stainless steel).

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 !!

Really like these handles just wish I had searched further as there are some really different scales available on Amazon.

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.