BK15 mods and new sheath

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So I fell in love with the 15 awhile back and after using it for awhile there were some things about it I wanted to change. I decided I wasnt a huge fan of the trailing point and liked the drop of the 16 much more, however I really liked the choil. So the first step was to drop the point slightly, which has had several unintended benefits, such as increased tip strength (nothing I can put in a metric, just more metal behind the tip) as well as a much sharper tip. Next I stripped the coating to help it move through whatever I was cutting easier, its been very beneficial with prep as particles dont get stuck in the traction coating making it easier to clean off. Finally I replaced the scales with micarta which has been the improvement that made me the happiest. I also bought a Sharpshooter Sheaths 4 inch slip sheath, which has been a great value. I know most of these mods are fairly common, but I thought Id share mine.

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Wow I've never seen a modded 15 blade like that. Looks great. Good idea. I have the smaller sharpshooter sheath for my bk14 and find it to be a great value as well
 
Excellent work. And you know what, even though the individual mods are all somewhat common (not sure about griding a drop point onto a BK15 though, that seems pretty uncommon), I don't think I've seen all of them together before. It looks great :).

And Sharpshooter leather sheath eh? Believe it or not, I've never seen one of those before, and I just looked them up and they do indeed look like a good value. How does that one fit the BK15?
 
Looks great....I have picked up quite a few 15's, and am planning some mods, one that also includes dropping the tip. I am thinking of dropping the tip farther down like a spear point.....similar to the SK-5 Blackbird. I think the sweeping belly on the blade would keep it a good slicer, but open the tip function to me camp/bush oriented duties.
 
nice job!
I think an even gentler curve to the drop (same final tip location) would be really hot.
 
ocnLogan said:
Excellent work. And you know what, even though the individual mods are all somewhat common (not sure about griding a drop point onto a BK15 though, that seems pretty uncommon), I don't think I've seen all of them together before. It looks great :).

And Sharpshooter leather sheath eh? Believe it or not, I've never seen one of those before, and I just looked them up and they do indeed look like a good value. How does that one fit the BK15?
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Thanks :) and the sharpshooter has been great for the week I've had it. Even dropping the tpi I only lost an 1/8 inch from the length of the blade so I would imagine that sheath fits a stock 15 much the same way.
 
Oh wow! Nice mod!

I agree with daizee about the more gentle curve but whatever it is your knife man... Great job!

Let us know how you like it long term.

Jeremy
 
Thanks guys, the positive feedback means alot. Ill be sure to update and post pics after using it for awhile.

Ethan Becker said:
Now that's nice!!!..... I like it ........ The sheath too.....

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And a huge thank you to you sir for designing such a wonderful tool that makes me find things to use it on.
 
Wow man! That looks great.
I'd have never thought to drop the trailing point.
But I gotta say, I like it. A lot!
Nice work.
 
I've always wondered what a 15 with modifications to the blade would look like. Turns out it looks fantastic. Great job!
 
Damn, you pulled that off extremely well. The sheath, re-profiling, the whole shebang. Excellent work!
 
Very cool, nice mods, may have to try that tip myself.

Glad to hear you like the new scales, as I recently ordered a set for mine :)

G2
 
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