Has anyone ever done a 11 VS 14 reveiw?

[EseeDownUnder]

I need some help deciding between the 2!

My take on the 2 blades is that the Esky has a visibly more comfortable handle & takes a cord wrap more kindly.
I like the 11 for the wire breaker & beer opener!
Any info or pics would help me.
Much appreciated!

 

[abrasion]

The Esky does take a cord wrap better and has a little longer of a hangle. However I have the micarta scales on mine and it makes a world of difference. I would buy the 11 with the micarta handles before I would buy the Esky. I've had both for a while now and there is no question that the handle design on the 11 is by far the most comfortable for me. Before I bought the micarta it wouold be the Esky hands down, the paracord just doesn't wrap as comfy on the 11.

 

[Bladite]

one can buy ESEE micarta for the 14, or SH@RP's stuff, or cordwrap... good stuff.

me? i love the Eskabar BK14, but have a special place in your heart for the BK11, right next to the aorta

 

[whereismyclock]

my san mai 11 goes with me everywhere. I don't have a 14 but I figure I would love it just as much. As an engineering student I have much use for the wire strippers. What it should come down to is that. A beer opener is neat to have, but there is 1000 different ways to open a beer bottle in the woods.
Get them both, but get the 14 first.