I just ordered a limited edition bk16!

[Bladite]

I take it this would be a bad time to ask about that BK8??? You know, so I can start saving for the next 6 or 8 months.

well, it's not like for the RIGHT amount of money it wouldn't get sold. i think you might be shocked at what that amount is yeah. and it's not low. oh hell no. i think i would be able to buy the last 10 years of Buussseee models, a new motorcycle, and a house downpayment, and have change left over oh yeah.

be easier to track the other known 4 BK8s down :>

 

[Silverthorn]

Sitting here with one in my cart, and debating because I dont want a safe queen , and there's got to be a reason why Ethan changed them to FFG.
AHHHHHHHH Cant decide !
Help MEh !

 

[Nsvens89]

Sitting here with one in my cart, and debating because I dont want a safe queen , and there's got to be a reason why Ethan changed them to FFG.
AHHHHHHHH Cant decide !
Help MEh !

Getting one is the only way to compare the two you know mines going to be a user without a doubt

 

[Chameleonbear]

I made it through the initial "I want it" phase... I'm alright now, I'll wait for the production model. I'd rather support my local knife shop than get gouged by a shop I don't know.

 

[TwinStick]

I would like a sabre grind. Are we SURE that the regular production runs will be full flat grind ? I like the sabre grind because it seems stronger to me, is it ?

 

[Silverthorn]

My wife signed off on it, gotta be done ..lol

 

[Nsvens89]

I would like a sabre grind. Are we SURE that the regular production runs will be full flat grind ? I like the sabre grind because it seems stronger to me, is it ?

From what I remember reading moose said it would be ffg, and that dubzes rendering was close.

 

[The Warrior]

I'd rather support my local knife shop than get gouged by a shop I don't know.

I don't feel gouged at all. These are limited editions. There may have been more made than what I think, but still. I wanted a sabre grind, that's what makes me want one.

 

[TwinStick]

Is a sabre grind actually stronger or not ??? Anyone ?

 

[Bladite]

Sitting here with one in my cart, and debating because I dont want a safe queen , and there's got to be a reason why Ethan changed them to FFG.
AHHHHHHHH Cant decide !
Help MEh !

super simple reason why the FFH - from the man himself - the neckers are FFG and the BK16 is intended to be a bigger better necker variant.

also, it's what Ethan wants his perfect knife.

this will cut cut cut well. they will slice slice slice well. they will sell sell sel well.

that's about it.

 

[Mighty1]

Ordered the 16 and 17 last night. 3-5 days for me.

Not to sound like a skeptic but I'll believe it when they are in my hands.

Either way, kinda freaked out??!

 

[Silverthorn]

Ordered but didn't drop for the faster shipping. The 5 dollar shipping was cool by me.

 

[The Warrior]

Is a sabre grind actually stronger or not ??? Anyone ?

'Flat Grind
The flat grind is a continuous bevel beginning at the spine of the blade and continuing evenly through the width of the blade to the edge. The thickness of the blade decreases as the bevel nears the edge, but the decrease is linear and flat as opposed to the hollow grind which makes a concave surface on the blade. The flat grind is basically "in between" the convex grind and hollow grind. It does incorporate some of the best characteristics of each. The edge can be made quite sharp, like the hollow grind, but is also more resilient to higher levels of impact, like the convex grind. The flat grind can be outdone on each end of the spectrum by the hollow and convex grinds, but as a general use grind to handle everything, the flat grind is an excellent choice.

Sabre Grind
Similar to the flat grind, the sabre grind is essentially a flat grind that begins halfway through the blade. The top half of the blade width is left unbeveled and at full thickness. Approximately halfway from the spine to the edge, the sabre grind begins and proceeds like a flat grind with a linear decrease of blade thickness. Having a shorter distance to the edge, the sabre grind may sacrifice some sharpness for the sake of strength. Sometimes referred to as a "V Grind", the sabre grind is made with strength in mind and can be found on tactical and military knives. "

Here is a thread about it as well: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...-vs-full-flat-grind-Beckerhead-insight-wanted

 

[Nsvens89]

Is a sabre grind actually stronger or not ??? Anyone ?

Seems to me that it would be because there is more material there, however I do not have a degree in engineering so I'm not too confident in my answer. I know it looks cool though


Edit: Never mind Dubz got it^

 

[thrillbilly]

damn that code....makes it 84$ shipped....lil more reasonable. decisions decisions. This will be my new hunting knife, so I dont need it 'til Fall...so I could easily wait and save a few dollars...I may hafta flip a coin. If I dont get it all u bastids will be smugly parading yours about...GRRRRRRRRRR

 

[Bladite]

Is a sabre grind actually stronger or not ??? Anyone ?

the Man is on the phone now. there is a mere theoretical difference, you could measure, in a lab, but in reality? no. no difference. think about the amount of metal we're talking about, and the thickness. even a pure piece of rectangular stock, would probably be stronger, but again, real world? not enough to worry about.

the BK15/neckers can take a 45 degree bend and not break at the tip...

"the thing is NOT designed as a prybar, the BK3 and the BK2 ARE designed that way, use the right tool for the job or use explosives"

it's a hunting knife, a bushcraft knife, and a utility knife. an alla around camp chore everyday knife.

"it's as strong as any knife that size needs to be"

"the best slicer, cutter, whittler, skinner... not a pry bar (and he loves pry bars)"

 

[Nsvens89]

I don't feel gouged at all. These are limited editions. There may have been more made than what I think, but still. I wanted a sabre grind, that's what makes me want one.

That's my line of thought. Also i don't have a local knife shop. Mine usually come off of amazon so I don't really feel that bad giving SMKW my business. I am more than wiling to spend the 15 bucks extra to insure that the grind i want is on my knife. I was planing on getting one no matter what so what is an extra 15. Spent more than that on much worse things before.

 

[The Warrior]

the Man is on the phone now. there is a mere theoretical difference, you could measure, in a lab, but in reality? no. no difference. think about the amount of metal we're talking about, and the thickness. even a pure piece of rectangular stock, would probably be stronger, but again, real world? not enough to worry about.

the BK15/neckers can take a 45 degree bend and not break at the tip...

"the thing is NOT designed as a prybar, the BK3 and the BK2 ARE designed that way, use the right tool for the job or use explosives"

it's a hunting knife, a bushcraft knife, and a utility knife. an alla around camp chore everyday knife.

"it's as strong as any knife that size needs to be"

"the best slicer, cutter, whittler, skinner... not a pry bar (and he loves pry bars)"

Thanks Bladite, appreciated. For me, it was more about the looks. I like the way it matches the grind on the BK2. I have no doubts the ffg will be awesome.

 

[Silverthorn]

Thrill,
Just remember there will never be another Sabre Ground production of the 16.
That is what finally pushed me over the edge.
I will buy the FFG version also, and if it just blows me away by comparison, I will sell off the limited edition Sabre ground one.
I KNOW that I can get at least what I am paying now back.

When I get this in hand if it makes me as happy as I think it will, I may actually buy a second one, if they last that long.

 

[The Warrior]

Thrill,
Just remember there will never be another Sabre Ground production of the 16.
That is what finally pushed me over the edge.

This. :thumbup: