few questions.

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i'm looking for a fixed blade for camping. it seems BK16 will fit my need. is there any advantage of getting BK2? the knife will be used mostly for food prep, cutting some branches. stripping barks off for my sons for roasting marshmellow. starting fire and so on. cub/boy scout things.

also, why are the people stripping the finish and putting patina on the blade? does that prevent rusting? or is it just for the look?
 
For what you are wanting it for in my opinion the BK16 would be the best choice....the only thing the 2 would out do in the list above is chopping and the BK16 will do just fine there but will excel at the smaller tasks and being lighter will make you more impressed and enjoy the Becker line even more

then you will want to buy more models
 
BK2 is a really big knife in a short package. Pictures online can be deceiving. If possible I'd recommend holding both before you buy just to better get an idea of the differences. Judging by the criteria in your post sounds like the BK16 is more the knife for you but it's hard for me not to recommend the BK2. Camping with just a BK2 is more then possible (I've done it before) but IMO it should always be paired with a smaller knife for finer work and food prep.

my BK16 & BK2:

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Hi and welcome to the forum,

In my opinion you can't go wrong with the BK 16 or the BK 2. The only advantage of the BK 2 over the BK 16 is that it will be able to handle more aggresive and larger tasks than the BK 16. It has a longer blade and it is alot thicker providing a little more confidence when battoning and prying.

The BK 16 is no slacker though. It can handle some abuse and is better for delicate work. It is also alot lighter and has a smaller prolile so it can be packed away and carried easier. It also comes with a better sheath out of the box, in my opinion.

It sounds to me that the BK 2 might be overkill for what you want to do with it. But only you can decide that. I will warn you though, once you buy a Becker more will follow. They are great blades for the price and will serve you well.

As for stripping and patinas. Most people do it to customize their knife, to make it thiers, one of a kind. Purely for looks. Others who do alot of food prep want the coating gone so it is more sanitary and easier to clean. Forcing a patina will help control the red rust so it is dual purpose in that aspect.

if you have any more questions feel free to ask,

Jeremy
 
i'm sure it's bk16 i'm looking for.. just order it :) good price too. now.. can anyone let me know who can make good wooden scale for the bk16?
 
What you're describing is exactly how I use my 16. It fits the bill perfectly.

The patina helps keep rust away, but so does the coating. I'd say it's mostly for looks and individuality, and because hard use will scrape the coating off over time. Uncoated blades also slice better.

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I haven't tried them myself yet, because I made my own mycarta, but if I were looking for wood scales I would definitely go to tommythewho.
 
Bullet - Good choice on the 16. You will, however, need to a 2 sometime in your near future. I can hardly go a day without picking it up and doing something!
 
my next one will be 11 for edc. i'm getting tired of folders. then when my younger one cross over to boy scout, i'll get 3 or 9. by then, i'll have to feed three grown men. :)
 
BK16 is a great blade, the advantage of the BK2 is you can beat it like a rented mule. If weight is a concern, definitely stick with the 16. The BK2 is a hefty beast.
 
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