I would like a small BK-7

[Rotte]

I really like the BK-7. Well balanced with a nice pointy point, I think it is pretty hard to argue with. But I will.

My understanding is that the BK-7 was designed to replace the venerable KA-BAR USMC fighting knife. This would seem to be a mighty big task, but if any knife has come close, I'd say the BK-7 would be a contender. However, both the USMC fighter and the BK-7 seem a bit longer than needed for modern warfare, and too big for easy carry by current forces. There isn't much space on current body armor for a knife with an OAL of 13". And riding in cramped HMMWVs or MRAPs doesn't favor belt wear either; there just isn't much space. Even riding in Helicopters, a big belt knife can get in the way when climbing in or getting out. I found the easiest way to carry a knife is on a vest or body armor, and a length of 5 to 5.5" works very well.

So I'd like to see a 5.5" version of the BK-7. Could we call it the BK-5.5? Or perhaps the BK-21...a knife for the 21st century soldier?

Thoughts?

 

[dramos1]

I remember seeing a video where Ethan Becker actually said he said the bk7 was designed that it can stick a person really well if they need to but it excels at doing to normal cutting tasks for day to day use, I honestly think the size is perfect for me and a bk17 can do the same job as smaller bk7

 

[Nsvens89]

It sounds like the bk-10 "crewman" will be coming back into the line up soon. That sounds pretty close to what you are talking about. Check out its stats in the database. I'm going to have to come up with reasons why I need one because they look pretty cool.

 

[DJG097]

I agree the 10 is the very best all around knife. I have no problem using the 10LE but I dont feel comfortable beating on it in fear that it would break. I cant wait untill they comeout again.

 

[Rotte]

I'm trying to be patient and wait for the re-release of the BK-10. But I really like the point geometry of the Bk-7. For that matter, I like the whole BK-7 package. Nevertheless, I think a 5.5" knife with the 7's front end would be a huge success.

 

[Bladite]

"bk12" or bk17 ...

 

[daizee]

STRAIGHT CLIP EATS YOUR LUNCH.
(simple BK-17 mod makes it very 7-ish)

 

[Wolf_1989]

IMO the BK-7 fills the same general niche as the old USMC classic, but it is so much more versatile because it is a more rugged design.

 

[TwinStick]

What is this talk ??? A BK-7 is a fine, super HD, knife. The BK-17 is like a smaller version of it, also a fine super HD little knife. The BK-10LE is also a fine, super HD, knife. You will have NO WORRIES beating on or batoning ANY OF THEM. I have them all & have beat on them all, with everything i got. I have had NO ISSUES WHAT-SO-EVER.

Beckers = Hard use knife & Tool.


USE THEM WITH NO WORRIES. ----------------------------------------------That is all.

 

[Mistwalker]

I agree Rotte. The 7 is my favorite Becjer in blade geometry and I would love to see something similar in a 5.5 inch range myself. My only real problem with the 7 is that it is a little large for my needs these days, and when I am teaching younger students to size seems to be a distraction that makes them focus more on the knife than the tasks being performed. I just picked up a BK-17 at the gathering and I think for the modern soldier, with the crazy restrictions on blade sizes some units are dealing with, the 17 will be a great option. I am sure it will be great for my uses, but I could definitely see where a 5.5 to 6 inch bladed version of the BK-17 would a great option for high speed units that have fewer restrictions on blade lengths.

 

[Hawk590]

The 17 is my favorite and I use it all the time. I keep a 16 on one of my go bags but is really hasn't been used much as I like the 17 so much. I had a 7 but gave to son in law for a trip to Iraq last year. He is back now and wants a 17 for christmas for when he is out in the field under normal conditions. He is not going to get my 17! I guess I will have to get with Moose and get him his own.

 

[Rotte]

The 17 looks like a great design, along with the 16. I may have to try one out at some point, but I have a few knives in that size range that I'm pretty happy with already.

Mistwalker, I like the idea of a 5.5" version of the 7 because it would be easy to use with a Spec Ops sheath. A 6" version would require a custom sheath. Not that that's all bad either.....