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I posted a photo of my 2013 whitetail buck, and made the mistake of titling it initially Beckers and Bucks. I learned my lesson that time, after a couple of initial posts of Beckers next to a Buck knife! So, I changed that title, and I somehow remembered to use the word whitetail this time, too!
Just wanted to show this seasons buck, and also continue to sing the praises of the BK-16 as a hunters blade. I own many other hunting blades, but since having the 16, Ive not carried the others when out hunting for myself. I picked up a dedicated skinning blade from Wilmont, and did use it to skin this buck. Otherwise, the 16 did all the work. The 16 works awesome as a skinner, too, and Ive used it for skinning more than once (I just really wanted the Wilmont!).
As a field-dressing tool, whether youre dressing out big game, turkeys, or small game, the 16 works better for me than any other tool Ive found. The handle is comfortable and non-slip, the blade shape perfect for both fine cuts and long slices, and the steel takes and holds a fine edge.
These days, when Im chasing something, I have the 16 at my side. Im using it for field dressing, processing, cutting cordage for stand pull-up ropes, trimming errant branches (although my Machax is way more fun for that!), helping out with lunch, and whatever else needs to be done. Its my opinion that this is the best overall knife design a hunter could carry, and one that allows a hunter to do any knife task that might come your way in the woods.
Thanks for the design, Mr. Becker!
Just wanted to show this seasons buck, and also continue to sing the praises of the BK-16 as a hunters blade. I own many other hunting blades, but since having the 16, Ive not carried the others when out hunting for myself. I picked up a dedicated skinning blade from Wilmont, and did use it to skin this buck. Otherwise, the 16 did all the work. The 16 works awesome as a skinner, too, and Ive used it for skinning more than once (I just really wanted the Wilmont!).
As a field-dressing tool, whether youre dressing out big game, turkeys, or small game, the 16 works better for me than any other tool Ive found. The handle is comfortable and non-slip, the blade shape perfect for both fine cuts and long slices, and the steel takes and holds a fine edge.
These days, when Im chasing something, I have the 16 at my side. Im using it for field dressing, processing, cutting cordage for stand pull-up ropes, trimming errant branches (although my Machax is way more fun for that!), helping out with lunch, and whatever else needs to be done. Its my opinion that this is the best overall knife design a hunter could carry, and one that allows a hunter to do any knife task that might come your way in the woods.
Thanks for the design, Mr. Becker!
You should have pulled his tongue out for the picture. Nice deer sir.
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