BK15 for Christmas mini review

Psyop

Psyop

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I had a BK15 on my list since it was the only Tweener I didnt have. Now I think it may be my favorite. It came with a hair popping edge. First things first I had to strip it. For some reason this one was much harder to strip. It was almost like it had a primer on it. The main coating sluffed right off like normal but there was still a thin layer of black that I had to scrape off. It took a bit of elbow grease. Then I hit it with the brass wire wheel on my bench grinder. While it was stripping I made some leather pants for it.

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Then I tried a little fuzz stick it would make the curls as fine as you wanted. The choil worked great for this fine work. Yes that is the factory edge I didnt even strop it, bone stock.

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Still cut paper clean

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I think I may have a new favorite tweener. If you have been on the fence about this one get it. Balance is great ergos are great and I look forward to seeing what else it can do.

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It looks great Psy and the leather work is getting damn good. My kitchen help just loves hers.
 
I still like my 16 a little better but just barely.

Congrats on the new steel & on having someone in your life that knows you well enough to get it for you.:)
 
Thanks I know that review was pretty long winded but Im glad you read it :)
 
I love this knife too. A question though - I like to carry mine IWB in a kydex sheath made by jd at the710customsheaths.com. I sweat a lot and don't want to take off the black coating so as to protect the knife from rust. Is there any problem using the black coated BK15 around food?
 
Glenn Jones said:
I love this knife too. A question though - I like to carry mine IWB in a kydex sheath made by jd at the710customsheaths.com. I sweat a lot and don't want to take off the black coating so as to protect the knife from rust. Is there any problem using the black coated BK15 around food?
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I dont think so as long as its not coming off. I do strip the knives I use with food often so they slice better. It also lets you get a nice patina. I do know that cold blue is not food safe so if you strip it dont blue it.
 
Nice review, thanks! This is my favorite of all the "tweeners", although I like the coating and probably won't strip it. It looks the most comfortable for choking up and using.
 
I was somewhat on the fence about getting this knife but after seeing this I ordered one and a 11 just cuz!
Should be here Monday:D
 
Thats cool. Nice looking sheath too.. I like the look with the coating removed
 
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