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Somebody give me a reason that I need the BK16 FFG in addition to my Ka-Bar Mk1. Aside from the "who needs a reason to buy another knife" response, what will it add to the tool box in terms of use?
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BK16 FFG vs Ka-Bar Mk1?
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I think the bk-16 has the features that make it more of a bushcrafty knife.
better ergonomics. More comforatable when I hold the knife in different posistions while carving and what not.
I dont know if this applys to you but because the BK-16 is a drop point design the belly of the blade makes it a pretty decent skinner. altleast in my opinion.
Im not not one to "abuse" my knives, but after using clip point blades in the past, I am always worrying about the tip breaking. I like to have confidence in my knives.
better ergonomics. More comforatable when I hold the knife in different posistions while carving and what not.
I dont know if this applys to you but because the BK-16 is a drop point design the belly of the blade makes it a pretty decent skinner. altleast in my opinion.
Im not not one to "abuse" my knives, but after using clip point blades in the past, I am always worrying about the tip breaking. I like to have confidence in my knives.
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The Mk I is a top shelf bushcrafter, every bit as the BK16. For those with big paws, it will be preferrable. They are both Ka-Bar heat treated, FFG, 1095cv. I have 'crafted heavily with the Mk I, as has Moose. Neither is going to fail you. The MK I IS easier to hold, espevitaly the Kraton. The BK16 has a MUCH slimmer handle. It'll be user preference.
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agreed fo the most part. but its the 16 for me, and not just because its a Becker.
The mk1 is heavy in the handle and very light in the blade. I was disapointed with how it felt and sold it shortly after getting it. It didn't cut any better than my other knives. I don't recommend it.
I haven't had the pleasure of handling the 16 so can't comment on it.
I haven't had the pleasure of handling the 16 so can't comment on it.
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I like them equally, I think. I got my MkI as a hold-me-over till the Shorts came out. Ended up REALLY liking it. Though, for finer Bushcraft tasks, the smaller handle IS better. Now with my new sheath mod, I like it even more. A full-tang MkI with the same blade (but with full thickness to the point) but the full strength of a Becker frame in the handle and a thinner handle...that would be a perfect knife.
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I should probably get an MK1 before I try comparing them, but all I need to give my 16 perfect ergos is some liners.
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At least you didn't complain about the sheath. Oh well, nobody like everything. I love how the MkI feels in my hand. Very unique.
As for the BK16...liners would help. The Wilson wrap on mine makes a HUGE difference in the grip.
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the original Tommy scales for the 16 make it very nice in the hand,,,they aren't as contoured as his production ones now. They are ''fatter'' in my hand...Im digging them
I dont know, and I won't put words in his mouth, but it's possible that Tommy may make more of the ''16 fattys'' if a customer desired them?
I dont know, and I won't put words in his mouth, but it's possible that Tommy may make more of the ''16 fattys'' if a customer desired them?
I've handled the BK17 and owned the MK1.
I think a BK16 with liners will be the "best of both words" for me. The full width tang gives me a bit more confidence, and I liked the balance a bit better. The lack of a ricasso makes it easier to do close up work for me.
The MK1 is great, and had a very grippy handle (Kraton version), and I actually think I might like its sheath better, but I still think it will have to be the BK16 with liners for me.
Both are great though, and you really can't go wrong.
I think a BK16 with liners will be the "best of both words" for me. The full width tang gives me a bit more confidence, and I liked the balance a bit better. The lack of a ricasso makes it easier to do close up work for me.
The MK1 is great, and had a very grippy handle (Kraton version), and I actually think I might like its sheath better, but I still think it will have to be the BK16 with liners for me.
Both are great though, and you really can't go wrong.
Say Heah Guy's, When I found out that the 1095 CroVan, the 0170-6C and the old CarbonV are the same steel (my reference) zknives.com. I bough almost the whole line of Beckers, I like buying my knives so I can pair them into set's or simply as combo's. One of my Fav's just for example is my BK-7 and the BK-17, since the BK-7 lacks chopping weight, I added the Ka-Bar Swabbie, It not only match but it's a good set for what I do in the bush, I like to practice survival and enjoy doing this even if it's just to go out for a hot cup of coffee on the open fire and a baked potato, Beats Mickie Dee's any day. Just this past weekend, I just wanted to see if my Fallkniven A-1 and my Cold Steel Mini Pendleton (3" VG-1) worked well together and even though I kinda knew, But they complimented eachother like soup and Sandwich or peanut butter and jelly. But I also took one of my Tactical Sets with me, I know that I could use my Ka-Bar U.S.M.C. in the bush but I also brought my MK-1. Like I mentioned I have all three Tweeners and I really like my BK-5 and the BK-15 set that I call my Lite Set with the BK-4. The tactical Ka-Bar Set preformed great, Infact I'm surprised that not too many guys use the MK-15 as a bush craft knife. Both of my knives are older models with the leather handle and sheaths, I also couldn't fit the MK-15 sheath on my canvas military belt so I used my O.K.C. Pilot Knife sheath with the sharpening stone in the front pouch and it worked out great and the sheath fit the military belt great. Anyhow, yeah. I really like my BK-16 which I paired off my BK-2 with it and the Ka-Bar Zomstro, the Zomstro has a Coping Tip which reminds me of a Japanese Hatchet and the straight edge works similar to a Carpenters Hatchet. But batoning there is alot if wood frag and I prefer a Saber Grind the best. My MK-1 has a thinner blade than the BK-16 and I'm surprised more guys don't use it in the bush, I've used this set before and I'm always pleasantly surprised that for a pair of tactical knives tgey work great in the bush, Their not my favorite set, but everytime I use them I'm pleasantly surprised how good tgey are. My friend has the Glock 78 I think the knife without the sawback and he swears by it and for the price he claims it's hard to beat. So, Yeah, even though I have the BK-16 and the MK-1, I really like the MK-1, Oh mine also has a round tang that you can see looking at the pommel it is a older model that I bought a long time ago and used it in the bush. I made notches and took the bark off a walking stick and made kindling for a fire for the grill at the cabin. It preformed great and the pair always pleasantly surprised me and they make a great pair. But you need to keep them real sharp if your going to use them in the bush, which I do and for that like I mentioned I can make a good tri-state with different notches with the U.S.M.C. Ka-Bar and the MK- as far as I'm concerned is a very good bush craft knife that's under rated. That was my $00.03 worth.