Bk16 vs bk17

[tziegler]

I have read all the reviews of both of these knives and I am leaning toward the 17. All the reviews I read are a little old. Can someone give me an updated reason why I should go with the 16 over the 17. Btw I am going to EDC this knife for self defense. Thanks

 

[BladeCommander]

for self defense, the 17 is probably better because of the clip point blade. Drop point blades are more for utility than anything else. I would get the 17 either way because I like the bowie style blade on it.

 

[tziegler]

Thanks, do you have an opinion on the kabar 5012 vs bk17

 

[csisland]

I can't help you because I'm also having a hard time deciding between the BK16 or BK17.

 

[22-rimfire]

I would choose the BK-17 for your stated purpose. I would choose the BK-16 as a woods knife, but I have always liked the clip point bowie styled blade shape in fixed blades.

 

[theyoungone]

I would choose the BK-17 for your stated purpose. I would choose the BK-16 as a woods knife, but I have always liked the clip point bowie styled blade shape in fixed blades.

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The 16 is good for a bushcrafting, survival, or as a blue collar utility knife, because the tip has more material around it and its "a little less likely" to break. The 17's clip point design will make it a better slicer and stabber than the 16, so it would be better for a hunter, soldier, self defense, etc, but the bk-17 tip should be fine with normal use. The 16's tip will take more abuse, but will be less effective with stabbing and penetration than the 17.