Dedicated BK16 Photo Thread

troutfisher13111 said:
You guys did it, you talked me into a BK16 :D
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Sigh. Me too.
Just sold my 2 to fund a 16. The 2 was a lot thicker than I liked, I'm sure the 16 will be just right. A little thicker than an Esee 3, little thinner than an Esee 4.
I figure I'll lurk the exchange for a week, and if none pop up I'll get one elsewhere.
Will use it immediately and post pics eventually...
 
After researching this knife I'm sorry I bought 2 Becker Necker's. I wish I bought one of each or just the BK16. I have the Matchax that I love but I'm really starting to like this knife. I'll get one eventually, and maybe I can sell one of my Becker Necker's to help pay for it.
 
arskrg said:
Sigh. Me too.
Just sold my 2 to fund a 16. The 2 was a lot thicker than I liked, I'm sure the 16 will be just right. A little thicker than an Esee 3, little thinner than an Esee 4.
I figure I'll lurk the exchange for a week, and if none pop up I'll get one elsewhere.
Will use it immediately and post pics eventually...
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Here are the two side by side. This might help.

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Alrighty then. First post, First Becker, First mod, and first paracord wrap. All at once. This is mostly a proof of concept for a neat little idea I had whist lurking here.



I cut out the center screw hole area in the handle and SUPER skeletonized the knife. Then I used a piece of 1/4" dowel to create a center column for the wrap. It's gonna be skeletonized further in the future, and instead of dowel, I'll use a long piece of ferro rod. It'll end up being a little fire-starter spearhead survival knife or something. For now though, it's the very first full skeleton paracord bk-16 (that I've seen, at least).

Just thought you guys might enjoy seeing what you've inspired me to create.
 
PirateMetalTroy said:
Alrighty then. First post, First Becker, First mod, and first paracord wrap. All at once. This is mostly a proof of concept for a neat little idea I had whist lurking here.



I cut out the center screw hole area in the handle and SUPER skeletonized the knife. Then I used a piece of 1/4" dowel to create a center column for the wrap. It's gonna be skeletonized further in the future, and instead of dowel, I'll use a long piece of ferro rod. It'll end up being a little fire-starter spearhead survival knife or something. For now though, it's the very first full skeleton paracord bk-16 (that I've seen, at least).

Just thought you guys might enjoy seeing what you've inspired me to create.
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That's pretty sweet, especially first post, first mod! How'd you do the skeletonization?
 
Sweet knife PMT, love the idea of the emergency fero rod in the center. Great thinking!!
 
granitestateofmind said:
That's pretty sweet, especially first post, first mod! How'd you do the skeletonization?
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Hacksaw, and a dremel to clean it up afterward. guess I should have taken some WIP shots, but I didn't think of it until later. Sadly, with the material removal and lack of zytel scales, it's a little bit blade heavy. The ferro-rod should clear that up, though.
 
I want one of those saber ground ones without the "first production run" etched in it. Where can I find one of those?
 
I just got a new one of these yesterday. I really like the knife, and can't wait to use it. It's razor sharp out of the box. Now that you mention it mine will be a companion knife to my Matchax.
 
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I received mine 2 days ago. Makes a nice companion to my BK-7, which will takes its place on my pack now. The 16 will be my go to belt knife.
 
I thinned my oversize scales a bit, and added the white liner to sort of match my 7 and 24.
Sadly I can't get my lighting and camera to cooperate, so we're either over- or under-exposed.




Still a favorite user knife no matter how you slice it.
 
Got this in today!! Must say in all honesty that this is the sharpest Ka-bar I have ever received, And I've got many of them.

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The Bk-16 is one of my favorite knives. It is my absolute favorite knife in this size range.
I like all my 16's but I really do prefer the Saber grind. Don't know why Ka-bar won't just sell both?? I think a lot of people would buy one of each.

Time to etch and strip!! :D
 
Man those sabers keep showing up... I gotta get me one.
 
Dexwithers said:
Got this in today!! Must say in all honesty that this is the sharpest Ka-bar I have ever received, And I've got many of them.

The Bk-16 is one of my favorite knives. It is my absolute favorite knife in this size range.
I like all my 16's but I really do prefer the Saber grind. Don't know why Ka-bar won't just sell both?? I think a lot of people would buy one of each.

Time to etch and strip!! :D
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It looks so clean!
For most uses I prefer a FFG blade, but they weren't out yet when I got my saber. I'm forever tempted to get one, but the one I have is so useful I just don't feel a need.
 
Well, I finally got one, I keep looking for things around the house to use it on but so far I haven't found anything. I can't wait for it to start cooling off hear so I can go camping. This knife and my SRK are going go see some use this season.
 
Dexwithers said:
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Wow another saber showed up. I'm looking to get another 16 soon. Maybe I'll keep my fingers crossed. I don't really think I'd need the added strength of that grind profile but I sure as hell like the way it looks. Mini-BK2 shape...
 
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