bk 10 vs bk 12 picture request

[Lethal289]

Im really liking those two blades. I know the 12 is rare, but my curiosity is spiked. I know the two are very similar, but can anybody that has them both post comparison pics of the two? Maybe some overlay shots? I would also like to hear your thoughts and comparisons. Thanks

 

[Bladite]

easy quest

a little searching should find such things quickly

the best one i think is attributed to Guyon

just saying

 

[Lethal289]

Thanks. I actually looked a couple times and came up empty. I even did a google search. I found a couple threads but the pictures were empty from a photobucket account. No biggie, I'll keep looking.

 

[Dexwithers]

I'll post some for you in a little while.

They are awesome knives.

Get both!

 

[Bladite]

rampless, but there you are

first search hit "bk10 bk12 guyon"

 

[Dexwithers]

BK10 on BK12

Stock BK12 and BK10 on top. Modded BK10 and stripped and heavily used and abused BK12 on bottom.

With a Bk2.

And rare you say?

Nah....... These things are all over my garage. haha

Just keep an eye out for them. I got the two bottom ones with micarta for great deals here on the exchange within the last 3 or 4 months. The last one is actually a present for my Fathers birthday which is this weekend.

Also, if you didn't know the BK12 comes with the old Camillus handle scales. They are a little wider and bulkier in the hands than the Ka-bar ones. Not bad tho. I would recommend micarta.

Hope that helps you out a little. Let me know if you need another picture of a different angle or something.

 

[minkeyman]

Dang! I'll take both I really like the 10 and the 12. Nice comparison pics. What is your preference since you have worked a lot with both blades? One better at certain tasks than the other, dexwithers?

 

[Lethal289]

Thanks dex, those are the exact pictures i was searching for. Very much appreciated sir.

 

[Jamboi]

I love my bk 12. It is in the shop, disassembled, waiting to be customized right now. Anyone know if you can get a custom kydex sheath, that will mount to an esee molle back for a bk 12? I am thinking about trying it.

 

[granitestateofmind]

BK10 on BK12


Also, if you didn't know the BK12 comes with the old Camillus handle scales. They are a little wider and bulkier in the hands than the Ka-bar ones. Not bad tho. I would recommend micarta.

That explains it! I have a Ka-Bar 9 and a Camillus 2 and the 2 is just too big for my hand. I thought it had something to do with the thicker blade, but now I know better. Once again, this forum rocks.

BTW, thanks for the pics; I like the looks of both those knives, but I think the 12 has a nicer blade shape for that length of steel, FWIW.

 

[Dexwithers]

Dang! I'll take both I really like the 10 and the 12. Nice comparison pics. What is your preference since you have worked a lot with both blades? One better at certain tasks than the other, dexwithers?

Well I have all the beckers and the bk12 was always my go to knife. I always figured that in a SHTF situation and if I could only take one knife, the Bk12 would be it. She does it all. The spear/drop point shape would also be great for fighting if it came down to it. The point is great for making holes in wood for stuff like bow drills and such. It is a big knife but really doesn't feel to big. Feels great in the hand and has awesome balance. Also comes with balancing brass weights you can install. Not with micarta unless the scales are modified.

Now the Bk-10 is a new favorite. Right up there with the bk12. Similar knife but just a little shorter which really does feel different. The blade shape is different also. The 10 has a quick upsweep which I didn't think I would like, but surprisingly it works rather well. I am gonna do an update to my Bk-10 thread with more details and pictures about the 10 hopefully this weekend.

Some things I don't like about the 10 is the clip point swedge thingy. That is why I removed it. It works a lot better for my needs now and visually it is more appealing to me without it. I also don't like the swedge for batoning. Digs in deep and ruins the baton quickly.

The 12 has a great spine for beating on.
And the little extra length allows for larger wood to be split.

The 10 is also able to be carried in public here where I live since it is 5.5 inches or less. The 12 is larger than that. Right at 6 inches I believe. I know that seems like a big knife to EDC, but I like having a large blade sometimes and have been carrying my 10 on my belt more and more. I haven't gotten any strange looks either.
But some days it's something smaller, like today was just the Esee Candiru.

I need to do a little more testing but they seem to chop almost equal. 12 just a hair better but probably not enough to really notice.

Let's say you needed to skin something like a deer, I feel that the 10 would be better suited than the 12 because of length and blade shape. Just my opinion.

The grind on the 12 is a lot higher up than the 10 but the blade has a lot of meat at the edge since the secondary bevel is much steeper. I will try and prove that this weekend with some calipers, maybe. Lol

Also Rowens fit and finish is amazing. Heat treat as well. And if you strip the blade, there will not be one grind mark to buff out. And it's stonewashed under the coating, I think, so it looks awesome without a patina. Less work for sure if your gonna be stripping the blade.

The bk10 wins in the price category tho.
For the money of a 12 you could get a 10 with micarta and almost afford an 11 or 14 to pair up with it. So I know that's why some guys haven't gotten one yet, but I think it is worth the extra coin for the 12. And Rowen has a no questions asked warranty. But I have never seen Ka-bar not replace a knife so both are probably equal, just Rowens warranty is in writing. Lol.

And maybe check the exchange cause I got two 12's from there. Both were never used and came with micarta for under what just the knife would have cost new.

So it's a very tough call.

On a side note, I would pick the 10 or 12 over the 2 and 7 for sure.
Both are way easier to use.

I have really enjoyed using the 10 lately and the little extra length on the 12 isn't really that important to me.

So my opinion is kinda right on the fence. Stock blade to stock blade I say bk12. If you do the mod to the swedge on the 10, then it is a lot harder to pick one or the other as a better blade.

I find myself grabbing the 10 more often but I think some of the reason is cause it's still kind of new to me. Only time will tell. Right now I will just keep rotating them out until one proves as better.

Hope that helped you more than confuse you. Lol. Really you do just need to get both. Haha

 

[Lethal289]

Dex, your post on the 10 convinced me I need a 10. Your posts on the 12 have got me really interested in the 12. I think one day, I'll own both and I only have you to thank.

If you could, could you do one more picture for comparison sake. I'm curious of the 12 sitting on top of a 7. If not, it's totally cool. You have been more than helpful.

 

[Dexwithers]

Dex, your post on the 10 convinced me I need a 10. Your posts on the 12 have got me really interested in the 12. I think one day, I'll own both and I only have you to thank.

If you could, could you do one more picture for comparison sake. I'm curious of the 12 sitting on top of a 7. If not, it's totally cool. You have been more than helpful.

No problem man. I can do a few knives for you. Maybe later tonight or tomorrow for sure. Let me know any other comparisons you'd like also.

 

[Jamboi]

I will take the blade on the 12 any day over the 10, but it is all just a personal thing I supoose. If the 12 were a little cheaper I bet it would be a go to knife for most beckerheads. Don't forget you need a 9, you can't not have a 9. ; )

 

[Lethal289]

No problem man. I can do a few knives for you. Maybe later tonight or tomorrow for sure. Let me know any other comparisons you'd like also.

Thanks Dex, the 7 and the 9 with the 12 on top and ill be done bothering you (and any other poses you feel like). Appreciate the help man.

 

[bigghoss]

Don't forget you need a 9, you can't not have a 9. ; )

Where have I head this before?

 

[KP]

Well done, Dex!

 

[Dexwithers]

Since my blades were out, I tried to take as many combinations as possible cause I know someone might want to see one of these combos.

BK-2, BK-10, BK-12, BK-7, BK-9

BK-2, BK-9

BK-10, BK-9

BK-12, BK-9

BK-7, BK-9

BK-2, BK-7

BK-10, BK-7

BK-12, BK-7

BK-2, BK-12

BK-10, BK-12

BK-2, BK-10

Top view: BK-7, BK-12, BK-10, BK-2

I also took some pictures of the width of the blades and some showing where the tip is in relation to the center of the blade.
Let me know if anyone is interested in seeing those and I can upload them tomorrow.

Enjoy.

 

[Dexwithers]

Well done, Dex!

Thanks.

 

[Lethal289]

Thanks dex. what a great resource you have created.

I also took some pictures of the width of the blades and some showing where the tip is in relation to the center of the blade.
Let me know if anyone is interested in seeing those and I can upload them tomorrow.

I'd like to see anything your willing to upload.