Becker Bk16 or Bk17??

[Wood Splitter]

Had a 16, sold it and bought a 17.

But now, thanks to all you loonies, I'm going to go order another 16 right now

 

[JWL]

I've been pondering this same question, trying to decide which to get to replace my 15 that is going full-time to kitchen duty.

Think I have to go with the 16, if for no other reason than I have no preference between drop point and clip point, and that the designer of both knives considered the 16 to be the masterpiece he worked on for 40 years.

Gonna order the BK16 as soon as funds permit.

 

[Marty W]

I love my 16!!!

 

[Douglas Thor]

Had a 16, sold it and bought a 17.

But now, thanks to all you loonies, I'm going to go order another 16 right now

LOL sorry man.......

 

[Wood Splitter]

LOL sorry man.......

It's all good buddy It'll be here on the 5th:thumbup:

It's been a while since I was last on here... Perhaps I should make a re-introduction post.

 

[Murphnuge]

You won't go wrong with either. I have a BK16, my wife carries a BK17.

 

[Wood Splitter]

Well, that just goes to show how long I've been gone... Murph, you're a mod now!

Douglass Thor, once I get my 16 in, I will be able to take any pictures you might want. Just ask.

 

[Murphnuge]

Well, that just goes to show how long I've been gone... Murph, you're a mod now!

Douglass Thor, once I get my 16 in, I will be able to take any pictures you might want. Just ask.

Not here, just in the T.M. Hunt subforum. I don't consider myself a knifemaker so I went red instead of orange. Welcome back!

 

[Wood Splitter]

Not here, just in the T.M. Hunt subforum. I don't consider myself a knifemaker so I went red instead of orange. Welcome back!

Thanks man. I've always liked the looks of the T.M. Hunt blades I've seen.

EDIT: Sent ya an email Murph.

 

[Douglas Thor]

Will the bk16 sheath snaps still close if i put very thin liners in the handle? (dvd case plastic)

 

[Auraria]

Should be fine, just a tad harder to snap closed.

 

[Chameleonbear]

Will the bk16 sheath snaps still close if i put very thin liners in the handle? (dvd case plastic)

First time will be rough to do. However if you snap it closed and leave it for a couple days it will loosen up and be easier.

 

[Douglas Thor]

Ok awesome. Thanks guys. :thumbup:

 

[tjswarbrick]

First time will be rough to do. However if you snap it closed and leave it for a couple days it will loosen up and be easier.

If that doesn't do it: wet it down, pull it with pliers, force it into place, and leave it snapped for a few days, re-wetting to keep it damp. Got mine to work over .060 (kydex) liners that way. By hand there's no way it was going to fit; now it's a cinch.

 

[PAK-man]

the BK16 is a very good bushcraft knife and the flat grind works really well on making feather sticks. hope it goes well

 

[Douglas Thor]

Thanks to all of you for your help and pictures and words of experience.

I have chosen the BK-16!

I ordered it from amazon yesterday and chose expedited shipping (lol) because i want it to get here faster.

Ill post some sexy pics of it once it arrives thursday or friday. :thumbup:

 

[Douglas Thor]

Woooooooooooooo my bk-16 has arrived! I am now officially a beckerhead! :thumbup:

The grind from the side looks good, but the grind on the right side( when looking at it from the top) near the tip is a bit off, giving the appearance that the tip is slightly bent to the right.
Should be ok to use though i think.

Too bad i can't go outside and do some cutting with it today, it's pouring rain. Typical haha

 

[Douglas Thor]

 

[FAL'ER]

This shoulda been a poll, the 16 woulda won.

 

[samclaymore]

yep the 16 just because if you ever feel like a 17 just clip it like warrior's 2