Daughter's first knife?

[Crag the Brewer]

My ten-year old daughter is an outdoorsy kind of gal, and wants a knife.

I've always been a knife guy, and have carried one since I was eight years old, even in school (but times were different then)......

I have an outdoor fireplace of sorts and have regular fires, often many times a week. I find nothing more relaxing than cooking, having a drink and tending the fire after a long day at work...... This has brought a new love for battening wood!

Knowing she likes to help dad with feeding the fire and splitting wood, I think it's time for her to get her first Real knife, and I'd like it to be a Becker.

My first thought was a either new, or slightly used BK-9?
I know that sounds crazy, but I feel bigger might be better.... easier to see, easier to hit, larger blade to keep away from ya....and so on.

She uses my BK-5 pretty well, but I asked her opinion about it, and she commented that the handle is a little large. This has me changing my thought to maybe a "tweaner" perhaps a BK-16? (because I can't find a reasonable BK-15)

I'd appreciate your thoughts on what Your kids experiences were?

This will be a Stay at Home knife, used only with Dad around.

Thank you.

 

[The Warrior]

I'd say a BK11, 14, or 16. If she has access to your 5 anywhos, I say go smaller.

The 11, or 14 she could hang around her neck too, which is cool for a kid.

 

[YellowSwiss]

I think the bk16 is hard to beat.

 

[bladesmith3]

I also recommend the bk16. hard to beat even in the long term.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

If you can wait a bit maybe the Bk62 will hit the market. If not..then I would pick up the 16. Hell I'd pick up a 16 anyways.

 

[hhmoore]

BK16 (stock) vs BK11 (slightly modified)

As previously mentioned, there are micarta scales available for the BK11.

Re: the BK11 mods - fixed handle to better fit my hand (expanded front finger groove), and slight adjustment of blade shape. I do have an untouched 11; but it might make Tanker 1/66 whine a little if I post it. Maybe somebody that has the micarta handles will post a pic of theirs.
Oh - the BK11 blade is the same as that of the BK14, if that helps.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

BK16 (stock) vs BK11 (slightly modified)

As previously mentioned, there are micarta scales available for the BK11.

Re: the BK11 mods - fixed handle to better fit my hand (expanded front finger groove), and slight adjustment of blade shape. I do have an untouched 11; but it might make Tanker 1/66 whine a little if I post it. Maybe somebody that has the micarta handles will post a pic of theirs.
Oh - the BK11 blade is the same as that of the BK14, if that helps.

I brought some cheese
https://www.flickr.com/photos/153781516@N05/[/url

 

[hhmoore]

My modified BK11 on top, stock BK11CSM on bottom

 

[Roguer]

Well as this is the Becker Forum of the Becker Line the full tang BK16 is in production. And get her micarta handle scales for slippage reductions, most fathers find it worth it for daughters.

Also a good lock back type folder, Buck 112 or 110 there are a lot of variations of them for example. (Also an example for a folder.) And or also a multi-tool to keep her fully prepared.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

If you can wait a bit maybe the Bk62 will hit the market. If not..then I would pick up the 16. Hell I'd pick up a 16 anyways.

I'm definitely going to nab a Bk62. If it does come out a couple weeks before.... I guess we will see? It would be fun to compare.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

BK16 (stock) vs BK11 (slightly modified)

As previously mentioned, there are micarta scales available for the BK11.

Re: the BK11 mods - fixed handle to better fit my hand (expanded front finger groove), and slight adjustment of blade shape. I do have an untouched 11; but it might make Tanker 1/66 whine a little if I post it. Maybe somebody that has the micarta handles will post a pic of theirs.
Oh - the BK11 blade is the same as that of the BK14, if that helps.

Gosh, that's a big difference...thanks for the comparison.
I'm beginning to think the BK-16 isn't That little....ha

 

[Tanker 1/66]

My modified BK11 on top, stock BK11CSM on bottom

My Oh My that's nice

 

[Crag the Brewer]

My modified BK11 on top, stock BK11CSM on bottom

I bet those bottle openers Would benefit Me more!
Ha.

 

[hhmoore]

Gosh, that's a big difference...thanks for the comparison.
I'm beginning to think the BK-16 isn't That little....ha

I know you've got a 5... do you have any other BKs? I'll be happy to post other comparisons.

 

[GeofS]

An old pic, but, it may help for comparison sake...

 

[Crag the Brewer]

An old pic, but, it may help for comparison sake...

Damn, that looks nice!

 

[GeofS]

Thank you, sir.

The thing with Beckers is once you get one, you inevitably get another, and then another. They’re that good.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

I know you've got a 5... do you have any other BKs? I'll be happy to post other comparisons.

No...unfortunately I only have the 5.....

I might of paid for a 4, but I need to see if I was screwed over by a questionable website, and I need to see my credit card statement....... They Never shipped it, but told me they told me they did. Ha/Ugh!

I like big knives.
I will Definitely buy a Bk-21 soonish.

Not sure if a nine is going to make me happy?
Maybe if I can find one that somebody doesn't want?
(Our dog is from the pound, and I love Her so......so ya never know?)

 

[GeofS]

The Nine makes most people happy!

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Thank you, sir.

The thing with Beckers is once you get one, you inevitably get another, and then another. They’re that good.

I for sure like a few...... Just wish I knew Sooner!