← ComparisonsLength and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Profile is the shape family's outline, not a scan of this model.
Head to head
Ka-Bar Becker BK2 Campanion vs Gerber StrongArm
Ka-Bar Becker BK2 Campanion runs a 5.25″ drop point blade in 1095 Cro-Van; Gerber StrongArm runs 4.8″ of drop point in 420HC. The Gerber StrongArm is the lighter of the two by 8.70 oz.
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- Ka-Bar Becker BK2 Campanion · Drop Point5.25″ blade · 0.25″ spine · 15.9 oz · ~1.42″ tall (derived)
- Gerber StrongArm · Drop Point4.8″ blade · 0.187″ spine · 7.2 oz · ~1.3″ tall (derived)
Spine thickness, same scale
0.25″
0.187″
| Spec | Ka-BarKa-Bar Becker BK2 Campanion | GerberGerber StrongArm |
|---|---|---|
| Blade length | 5.25″ | 4.8″ |
| Spine thickness | 0.25″ | 0.187″ |
| Overall length | 10.75″ | 9.8″ |
| Weight | 15.9 oz | 7.2 oz |
| Blade shape | Drop Point | Drop Point |
| Steel | 1095 Cro-Van | 420HC |
| Grind | Flat | Flat |
| Lock | Fixed | Fixed |
| Handle material | Zytel | Glass-Filled Nylon |
| Country of origin | USA | USA |
| Price band | Mid | Mid |
Tinted rows are where these two differ.
The steel difference
1095 Cro-Van
Ka-Bar's 1095 with chromium and vanadium added — a little more wear resistance, still very much a carbon steel.
420HC
Buck's Paul Bos heat treat is what makes this ordinary steel good. Dulls sooner than premium steels and takes ninety seconds to fix.