Neck Knives BK-11 vs BK-14

Both! I was in the same boat and actually only have the BK24, but I've wanted the BK11 ever since....soon

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I have quite a bit of experience with both.

I prefer the 14 with scales for my EDC knife. However, I don't neck carry it. I have a kydex setup that I carry on my belt.

For neck carry, I would choose the 11 without scales. The 11/14 are already pretty big for neck carry IMO. Scales make them too bulky. To me, the 11 without scales is more comfortable than the 14 without scales.
 
NJBillK said:
Fixed it for you.
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I Love the exchange, I just don't like to spend money...
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Thanks! like my money and hate to part with it...deals can be found for the patient. I picked up my 11 for a song and my 24 for a little more ;)
 
Xr6x said:
I think the 11 is the toughest. The 14/24 the most hand comfort of the three. I use the 24 the most. They are all Great 👍
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This^^

Though the 11 may not necessarily be "the toughest" it does have a very helpful feature on its handle ... you know ... the hot pot picker-upper!
 
I have both. The bk11 has less aftermarket scales and for me, creates a hot spot. The bi14 is more comfortable, and I've bought aftermarket tkc g10 scales.
 
i have no experience with the 14/24.

the 11 is one of my favourite knives. i can't imagine wearing the knife around my neck all day, but it works with the belt clip. the micarta scales are the bees knees. i don't love the stock sheath though. the knife's fallen out twice now. has been found twice too, thankfully.

the bk13 on the other hand, i can picture wearing it around my neck. and it fits tight in the sheath. mine does anyway...
 
So, I'm FIRMLY in the 11 camp, to the point I have 6 of them, and no 2 are the same. I have san-mai, I have saber ground, I have Ka-Bar, I have Camillus... I don't use a hammer grip though. I tend to wrap 3 fingers along the handle and run my forefinger down the spine. At least for cutting or slicing. It is possible to baton with it however it's a little risky with your forefinger on the spine :D

Oh, I always carry 1 around my neck and a lot of times I will have a second in my pocket or on my hip. It's my favorite small knife to carry. It's just handy!
 
HOORAY! I'm going to be the proud papa of a brand new BK-11! The stork, actually USPS, is on it's way to deliver the little bundle of joy any day now. My birthday is on Friday and my brother learned I was wanting one so he bought one for my birthday present! What an awesome brother I have! :tears_of_joy: Can't wait to meet the little guy for the first time; I hope it gets here in time for my birthday in 2 days. :glee:
 
BK-11 has arrived and has quickly become my EDC. Bought the micarta scales for it to complete the ensemble. Next: gotta get a custom kydex sheath for it. I even had the rare opportunity to make use of the integral bottle opener!

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Congrats!
Cannot argue with that choice but I will say, a 14/24 is definitely worth picking up and having around.

 
Congrats on your BK11.

As the owner of all three I can tell you that while I find the handles of the 14/24 more comfortable ... the bottle opener is a handy and well used function of the 11.

As you have already determined, handle scales transform the 11.
 
Kentwood33 said:
U rigth, my bad, nice collection tho.
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Thank you sir.
There's a couple of SG's and 24's that didn't make it in there.
These are what I have readily available, heh
Ok...yeah, I have problems, could be worse 😬
 
well, for lifting a bottle cap you can use the knife's spine, or a screwdriver, or even a lighter, but it sure is a nice feature on the 11. I prefer the 24 because of the handle, but don't trust the sheath for neck carry, still have to make kydex for it.
 
NCSlice said:
Thank you sir.
There's a couple of SG's and 24's that didn't make it in there.
These are what I have readily available, heh
Ok...yeah, I have problems, could be worse 😬
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Understood, I have the same illness.
 
The more I look at the BK11, the more I love it. That being said, I have a BK14 that has served me well. I keep it strapped to my bag so I am never without it.
 
The short answer - buy both... we all know that is what you'll inevitably do anyway haha

the longer answer - if you plan to use it as a woods blade i would lean towards the bk14 since the handle lends itself to a little harder use such as carving and feather sticks, if you plan to edc the knife or want a bottle opener, i would lean towards the bk11 since it fits into a pocket very easily if you dont carry it as a neck knife.

One word of advice with either, spend the money on the factory scales, i have the micarta on the 11 and the plastic on the 14 and it makes a world of difference (even better than paracord).

make sure to post some pics of whatever one you get!
 
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