Can't decide...

[Lost In Shuffle]

Help! I cna;t decide whether to get the becker combat utility or the becker creman utility knife!! I just dont know which on eto pick! If anyone could help me it would be much appreciated!! Thanks

 

[acolonelofcorn]

pics or links? i am way too lazy to look it up

 

[Lost In Shuffle]

scroll down a bit its the combat utility 7 or the crewman utility 10, im really torn over this.


http://www.camillusknives.com/1mainframe.htm?bkt/index.shtml~main

 

[raghorn]

I have one of each, they're both great knives. The Crewman is better if you need a "compact" knife. It's easier to tuck away in your pack. If space or size is not an issue I'd go with the Combat Utility.

 

[acolonelofcorn]

excellent, thank you! so they are basically the same, and only the length is the question? I personally think that the BK7 is alot nicer looking, with the Crewman being kind of stubby. Also, I prefer larger blades.

 

[Peter La]

Combat Utility 7 just incase you need to chop. You won't be disappointed.

 

[Temper]

Another vote for the 7. I have a Campanion 7,9 & 10 in stock. The 10 (Crewman) is my least favourite of the range. I'm not particularly a big blade fan but I couldnt really see the need for the 10 when you consider the whopper scales.

 

[silenthunterstudios]

Get whatevers cheaper.

 

[Stickbait]

...of either (or any blade for that matter) in your hand that would be the deciding factor.Needless to say a knife is the most deeply personal of hand tools and the "tool-to-man-fit" must be as close as an extension of your hand as possible.

 

[Franciscomv]

I like the stubby look of the Crewman, I usually prefer compact knives. But you don't save that much weight from the 7 to the 10. Go to a store, handle them and go with your gut.

Deep down, like every knife-nut you know the right answer: Get them both!

 

[silenthunterstudios]

Deep down, like every knife-nut you know the right answer: Get them both!

This man speaks the truth and deserves a chiclet!

 

[norad45]

I needed a new survival knife and could not decide which one either, so I bought them both. I immediately decided on the Crewman and relegated the BK7 to the truck. The tip on the BK10 looks to be a bit more sturdy (not that the BK7 is weak) and overall it's just a more convenient size. In hindsight I wish I had bought the BK9 or the Brute instead of the C/U but either one will serve you well. Outstanding knives for the money.

Regards, Vince

 

[Quiet Storm]

I'd prefer the 7 because of its more acute tip.

 

[Rainmaker870]

I own both, along with some other Beckers.
For carry and general camp/woods use I like the Crewman for three reasons:
1) The tip appears stronger
2) The shorter length makes it a little easier to sit down
3) I like a 5" blade for general outdoors use.

Doesn't mean I don't like the BK7 - it's a good one too. It has more of a clip w/ a thinner tip. I sharpened the clip on mine for the heck of it, now it's my "what if I'm in the woods and get in a knife fight" knife... which gives you some idea of the minimal use it's seen.

I don't think either is a bad choice, but I think the crewman is more practical for real world use.

 

[Lost In Shuffle]

ok, thanks for the comments, now im thinking about getting the cu7!