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I just ordered a limited edition bk16!

thrillbilly said:
u didnt know that? these are just presentation knifes, to put in a display box, heck even touching them could warp the blade...the laser disrupts the steel at a molecular level, distorting the cells in an alarming manner.
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Well, duh. :rolleyes:
 
Jokes over, scared the crap out of me, had your fun.

Now, would using Rit dye work for the sheath?
 
Well heck, I'd love to order me a 16 right now, but I'm pretty sure that I'd be in the RED at the end of the month if I did. Oh well, I can afford a regular production one next month, or maybe one of these will come up for sale next month and I'll be able to snag it.
 
OK . . . now for some pix of the BK16 I picked up at SMKW this morning.

Becker has started using a sleeve to protect the usual black box. Also, note the little brochure that was included. Covers basic Becker/Kabar history and includes a warranty statement as well as some how-to tips on care of the blade and sharpening. Nice touch. Included in the box is an extra set of scales (no extra hardware) and the usual cardboard blade protector.

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The sheath is well designed. I wonder about the need for a double snap fastener around the scales. Guess it pays to be sure you don't lose that little gem.

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Back of the sheath includes the KABAR logo and all sort of extra fastening points to enable lashing to a pack or whatever.

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"First Production Run" and Ethan's signature decorate the blade quite nicely.


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And the back of the blade shows the BK16 logo stamped in and the file work to be used as a thumb rest.

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Good looking knife. Lots of utility value too . . . :thumbup:

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The engraving of "First Production Run" and Ethan's signature feels quite deep to my uneducated thumbnail. Deep enough that it might remain even if the coating were stripped. The saber grind shows up quite nicely here.


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And this one came out kinda' upside down . . . for whatever reason.


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The Tweeners seem to be about the perfect size for an EDC fixed blade. Looking forward to using mine!
 
That's awesome. Yep, those scales are way more brown than I thought.
 
oXide said:
Jokes over, scared the crap out of me, had your fun.

Now, would using Rit dye work for the sheath?
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well, i dunno. it's nylon, might take some dye, and it's light colored, so black would work. i'll bet someone would try it soon :>

sorry about the jokes, we're like that :> stay, enjoy :
 
Cool pics! One more reason to move back to Tennessee, instant Becker gratification. If the sig is deeper than the coating it might look pretty interesting with a dark patina on it.
 
ralphtt said:
Nice touch. Included in the box is an extra set of scales (no extra hardware) and the usual cardboard blade protector.
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Huh, the site says, "Each knife also includes an extra set of handles and blade fasteners for maximum versatility."
 
Actually, the 16 now says, "Item on Back Order. Available in 4 - 6 weeks." Does anyone else's say this now? Shows the 15 and 17 in stock.

EDIT: WTF, now it says there's 202 in stock.
 
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