BK15 Thoughts

Szilard

Szilard

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So I own a BK17 and a BK9. A bit limited compared to many of the becker lovers on this forum but that combo is fairly excellent. I like both of these blades and have found that they serve me well for what I ask of them. I'm curious about the BK15. Of all the tweeners it seems to get the least attention and love. What do you see that the 15 has as an advantage? What about weaknesses? Does the trailing point fall short anywhere? I have always been a fan of the visual of trailing point and persian blades. Do they run a little thinner? Any other comments or pictures to ensure that I give the wallet a nice ding?
 
I use my 9 / 16 combo more than any other. I have a 15 but it has been relegated to kitchen duty & does so Very Very well. I'm sure it would excell in skinning & all of the usual camp duties but it's just not "better" at bushcraft than my 16.
YMMV...
 
BK15 gets used more than any other knife I own, and it is my go-to knife in the kitchen. Awesome feeling blade. Best steak knife ever. Also good for woodcarving/bushcrafty tasks other than heavy wood processing (that's what my Machax is for).
 
The BK15 is one of my favorite all-time knives. I love the way the upswept blade handles. It's far more agile and precise than one would expect for it's size. If I were doing bushcraft stuff (feather sticks, fire starting, etc) I'd opt for the BK16. However, I use mine more for general cutting tasks in the woods, as well as fish / game cleaning, and of course it sees some kitchen duty. Of the tweeners, it's absolutely my favorite blade. Of the whole line-up, it'd be a hard choice between the 15 and 9 for me.

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The 15 is an excellent belt knife. I have had mine for quite some time now and it has not left my belt. I keep the sheath tucked in my front pocket then run it through my belt. It carries very well that way. As everyone has eluded to yes it does very well in the kitchen but it does very well with wood working/ "bush craft" tasks too. It is hard to keep me from whittling something with it if I'm standing around outside. Cutting action is a little stiffer (if you know what i mean) than let say a mora clipper, but it will cut just as controlled. The blade is pretty strong for its size. I know a lot of users (me included) were surprised to find that the blade is robust despite its gentle lines. The tip is hypodermic, but again is pretty strong. I have had no issues. The generous choil allows you to choke up firmly and high on the blade if necessary, and of course the Becker handles are very comfortable. Without rambling further the 15 is a good all rounder like all of the tweeners. I do not think anyone could be disappointed in any of them. We all will have our own preferences but the important thing to remember is... you are probably going to end up owning all three... No matter how many times I tell myself no... I know its going to happen.

I need to take a newer pic... but i guess it'll do!
 
I talked to mine, and it didn't have any thoughts right now. Strange, and yet a relief, as the voices it makes are creepy.

Actually, I love mine. The 5 seems too big for my liking. The 15 is much more comfy to use for me.
 
I am not in Germany, I'm in the ConUS. Thanks everyone...I'm sold. My love of upswept blades and the comments on the handling pushed me over. Maybe this one will be my first strip job. I don't do as much bushcraft as I'd like to so it sounds like this slightly more slim cutter will serve me better in what I do end up using it for.
 
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