BK-7 vs. BK-9

namaarie

namaarie

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Ok, once and for all which should it be?!? Between a BK & T BK-7 and a BK-9 as an all-around hiking, backpacking, survivalist, hunting, do-ANYTHING knife, which should it be? I will chop some, but I may also do fine work. I want an ultra-rugged survival tool, but the question is this: does the -7 have enough stamina to carry instead of a -9. Are the capabilities of the -9 worth the extra bulk?

It is time that a thread puts the dispute to rest. Which is the best all-arounder? :confused:
 
Whichever... but each Becker has
a neat little pocket on the sheath for a second knife to do your 'fine work' with.
 
Chopping and fine work are pretty much opposites.
The edge on the BK9 is slightly more suited for the former -
the edge on the 7 the latter.

I understand what you are looking for - 9 leverage with 7 edge.
These are hard to find. I do have a couple customs that meet this criteria.

I sold my BK9 - I'll NEVER part with my BK7 with bead blasted scales.
It's as important and valuable to me as any knife in my collection.

Where's the EXTREME???????
 
Since I have a Ka-Bar USMC (like most knife nuts) which is a 7"...I went for the BK9. Never looked back! I'm going to have Survival Sheath Systems make me a rig for it.
 
Ok, so right now I'm leaning towards the -9. I (like any good knife nut should :D) have several smaller knifes that could fit in the pocket for fine work. Ok, guys, you've helped me quite a bit. Any other thoughts?
 
For everything but chopping you would be better served by the BK10.
Mind you the BK10 is still a lot of knife and for the finest work would
still be considered large.

The BK7 IS the compromise between chopping and fine work.

If you really want a big blade The Ontario RTAK offers a thinner edge than the BK9.

If you will be doing as much chopping as anything else the BK9 is your knife.
You can always use a big blade (with varying degrees of success) for smaller tasks but it's more difficult to use a small blade for big tasks.

Remember the larger blades get heavier the longer you're carrying them.

As a weapon the BK7 is much quicker and easier to handle with a more accute tip than either the 9 or the 10.



Where's the EXTREME???????
 
A more serious answer than my first: I choose the BK9. Have a leatherman tool in it's pocket. I use it for chopping a shooting lane when hunting, building a blind, hacking my way into a thicket when chasing a rabbit I've shot. One big knife that will chop a bit and do fine work? Someone else already mentioned it; a Ka-bar USMC. Bargain at the price.
Good luck,
Phil
 
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