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So i got to use the bk2 some last night. i chopped some small branches cut some sticks and made a fire bow drill to show some people who never seen one. I also tried it at batoning, normally it wont be used for this as i normally have a larger blade with me if i need to process firewood, i just wanted to see what it is capable of. this thing is a monster and went through whatever i threw at it. i have never had a knife (not a chopper) that could easily chop thru thick rope. i just threw some thick anchor rope on a cutting block and 1 whack it sliced thru like butter, i was very impressed. normally cuting thick rope is a chore, but with the weight and thickness of the bk2 blade its very easy. some complain its too big or heavy for most normal task. in the kitchen this might be so but when outside i find its about the perfect size and weight. its sturdy design makes you comfortable to use it without fear of breaking your knife or damaging it. i have owned alot of knives in my day and alot of times i find myself trying to be careful not to bend the blade or mess the knife up while working, this limits the work done and makes task take alot longer, with the bk2 i cant imagine how i would break it, unless i wanted to and then without a vise it would still be a little difficult.
I love my bk11 and due to its smaller size i can use it indoors and outdoors for most any (smaller) task, this makes it a -little- more beneficial than the bk2 to me, as the bk2 i would really only use outdoors. but when outdoors the bk2 will forever be king in my book for most cutting, not chopping needs. Now im thinking ethan was really onto something with the tweeners, the perfect in betweeners. i believe the 16 or 17 would make the best next knife for me and since its weight is less and is a little smaller i could use it both indoors and out, and with its handle it might replace the bk11 as my favorite knife. but i still believe the bk2 will remain my go to knife when outdoors, i dont mind the weight and prefer the piece of mind that its damn near indestructable.
I have always preffered drop points but im torn on the 16 and 17. i have a few drops but no clips, and i really like the look of the 17...... i wouldnt use a 16 and a 17 so both isnt really a smart option until i have money to throw away on collectibles. but if i get the 16 i will always wonder about the 17, but if i get the 17, i might wish it was a drop point.... theres never an easy answer
I dont have access to a camera right now the wife has it taking pre hurricane pictures but ill show what little wear i have put on it later, but ill add a picture of before use now just because all threads need a picture!
I love my bk11 and due to its smaller size i can use it indoors and outdoors for most any (smaller) task, this makes it a -little- more beneficial than the bk2 to me, as the bk2 i would really only use outdoors. but when outdoors the bk2 will forever be king in my book for most cutting, not chopping needs. Now im thinking ethan was really onto something with the tweeners, the perfect in betweeners. i believe the 16 or 17 would make the best next knife for me and since its weight is less and is a little smaller i could use it both indoors and out, and with its handle it might replace the bk11 as my favorite knife. but i still believe the bk2 will remain my go to knife when outdoors, i dont mind the weight and prefer the piece of mind that its damn near indestructable.
I have always preffered drop points but im torn on the 16 and 17. i have a few drops but no clips, and i really like the look of the 17...... i wouldnt use a 16 and a 17 so both isnt really a smart option until i have money to throw away on collectibles. but if i get the 16 i will always wonder about the 17, but if i get the 17, i might wish it was a drop point.... theres never an easy answer
I dont have access to a camera right now the wife has it taking pre hurricane pictures but ill show what little wear i have put on it later, but ill add a picture of before use now just because all threads need a picture!
