Might be the best knife ever...

Wanted to jump in and add that I have G10 liners on mine and even though they are thin they made all the difference in the world:

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After you replied to my thread, I was looking around at tweener stuff and found this thread, and I have held both a sixteen and a seventeen, and I really like the look of the 17 more, does the clip take away or add any function for any of you guys?
 
The clip adds to me. I love the look and feel, I also like the pointiness. I am thinking I might try K9 clip 16 ffg.
 
Yeah, I like the clips pointyness too.:D And I am the type who's knife has to be able to take something similar size down if I am always carrying it. I have my reasons, due to past experiences.
 
Best Knife Ever is a tall order indeed.
I will say my 16, with the fattened-up mycarta scales, is my go-to when I know I've got some work to do.
 
I think from an overall design perspective the 16 hits the sweet spot for a lot of people - myself included. It works really well for this knife.
 
wrknives said:
After you replied to my thread, I was looking around at tweener stuff and found this thread, and I have held both a sixteen and a seventeen, and I really like the look of the 17 more, does the clip take away or add any function for any of you guys?
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The BK17 is a saber BK16 that has been clipped. If you get a kydex sheath for a saber 16 the 17 will fit it no problems. It is a fantastic knife, and if you need that extra bit of point, it is as perfect as I think you can find in the Becker lineup.

tjswarbrick said:
Best Knife Ever is a tall order indeed.
I will say my 16, with the fattened-up mycarta scales, is my go-to when I know I've got some work to do.
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Like I said, my opinion, but among all my knives I own, all of them (which isn't a terribly small number) and all the knives I have handled (which thanks to Uncle Weirdbeard's almost limitless supply of other peoples knives is pretty significant) the 16 is that one knife for me. For most utility, easiest use, most comfortable, everything, the BK16 is it for me.
 
DerekH said:
The BK17 is a saber BK16 that has been clipped. If you get a kydex sheath for a saber 16 the 17 will fit it no problems. It is a fantastic knife, and if you need that extra bit of point, it is as perfect as I think you can find in the Becker lineup.



Like I said, my opinion, but among all my knives I own, all of them (which isn't a terribly small number) and all the knives I have handled (which thanks to Uncle Weirdbeard's almost limitless supply of other peoples knives is pretty significant) the 16 is that one knife for me. For most utility, easiest use, most comfortable, everything, the BK16 is it for me.
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Awesome! Mind sharing your system? Do you carry anything with the blade?
 
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Got a huge firesteel on the side, .5" x 5", Tek Lok, and an ESEE pouch. Inside the pouch is an emergency blanket, 50 ft of some awesome cordage wrapped around an old hotel keycard, 4 firestraws, a tube filled with some needles and spectra thread, a huge piece of folded up heavy duty aluminum foil, 8 katadyn tablets, and a four inch guaze pad. Need to toss some more stuff in there.
 
I wish I had gotten a saber ground BK-16 to try versus the BK-17 I have. Barring that I'll stick with my BK-17 for a light belt knife and the Hunt Yuma for the pricier custom that is perfect for my style of knife use. NOW...had E done a tweener that was a direct miniaturization of the BK-7, blade shape, extended tang and all...then THAT would be my go to light belt knife :)
 
wrknives said:
After you replied to my thread, I was looking around at tweener stuff and found this thread, and I have held both a sixteen and a seventeen, and I really like the look of the 17 more, does the clip take away or add any function for any of you guys?
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it really adds a lot of marketing bling :)

even if it severely weakens the entire lineup with increased sales :D

that said, imho, it's just like the BK16, just pointier. no other difference to note.
 
wrknives said:
After you replied to my thread, I was looking around at tweener stuff and found this thread, and I have held both a sixteen and a seventeen, and I really like the look of the 17 more, does the clip take away or add any function for any of you guys?
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For my uses I like the 17 because it gives me a little more pointier tip and make things like eating the black walnuts I gather in the woods here easier and a little better at boring small holes and doing detail work in notches and things...plus I like the little bit of extra meat in the spine. That doesn't mean it'll meet everyone's needs better, just mine :)
 
DOC-CANADA said:
A question for all you 16 lovers. I've seen some criticism about the width of the handle, close to the blade. What's your take on this particular criticism? It's been the thing that's holding me back from getting one.

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My favorite is the 17. I just love the look and feel of it.

Doc, Ethan and I had a discussion about this very issue. We both agree that there are people with larger hands that would appreciate liners with their purchase which would add versatility depending on who is using the knife. I have large hands and am going to be putting some on my 17. Another suggestion is to check out the wood scales from Oregon Fal'er or the ones made by K9 Handler that are a little larger than stock.
 
Doc, Liners turn the 16 into a totally different animal. I loved the 16 stock but Nates liners made it AMAZING.
 
I agree. I put liners on my BK16 and it made all the difference. Supposedly there is going to be factory micarta available from ka-bar in a few months for the shorts. Maybe it will run slightly thicker like on the full size micarta scales. Here is my 16:

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I haven't used a tweener yet, but from handling one at a convention I can say that the handles are some of the most comfortable I have seen in a long while.
The one do everything Becker for me is the one I use the most- the BK14. I carry it more and more the colder it gets (it's easy to use with gloves) and during the summer months I can't seem to get it out of my pocket. I've only had the thing since April, but it has quickly become one of my favorites.
It's literally done it all, from cutting fruit to splitting wood for a minimalistically made fire (ferro rod, knife, wood)and anything in between.
 
Doc-C: use 3/64" or 1.2mm thick liner material and it makes a world of difference in the feel of the thing.
I have larger than average hands and found the stock scales to be plenty comfortable, but with thicker scales it just gets better.
 
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