New BK16 grind issue?

[Wood Splitter]

My new (second) BK16 came in a day early, and something struck me as soon as I unsheathed it a few minutes ago... The grind seems off.

It has less belly than I remember, it's a straight, flat grind to the tip. I remember my last BK16 having more belly to it. The tip almost seems "hooked".

Perhaps it's just my eyes, but something seems off here. Your thoughts?

 

[The Warrior]

Looks off to me too. Dex had at least one like that as well.

 

[mountainmist]

Yep, it's off. But that way you'll have a sharper tip that won't dull with sharpening....

 

[Wood Splitter]

Yep, it's off. But that way you'll have a sharper tip that won't dull with sharpening....

Aye, that's a good point (no pun intended).

 

[Douglas Thor]

Ugh wood splitter. Making me nervous I havent ordered mine yet. I hope mine comes perfect.

 

[Wood Splitter]

Ugh wood splitter. Making me nervous I havent ordered mine yet. I hope mine comes perfect.

I'm sure it will. I just seem to be a magnet for things that aren't quite right lately. Oh well.

The question now is to send it back for a replacement, or use it?

 

[Douglas Thor]

I'm sure it will. I just seem to be a magnet for things that aren't quite right lately. Oh well.

The question now is to send it back for a replacement, or use it?

Where do you order yours BTW? I was looking at them on Amazon.com

 

[Wood Splitter]

Where do you order yours BTW? I was looking at them on Amazon.com

I'm in BC Canada, so I order most of my blades from Warriors and Wonders in Vancouver.

 

[truth-seeker]

I've seen a couple like that,mine has got a lot fuller belly then that But I wouldn't worry if I got one like it, Just gives you an unique version.

 

[mountainmist]

I'm sure it will. I just seem to be a magnet for things that aren't quite right lately. Oh well.

The question now is to send it back for a replacement, or use it?

Use it, you won't notice a performance difference, you will after about 5 sharpening's, you'll thank me later.....

 

[The Warrior]

But I wouldn't worry if I got one like it, Just gives you an unique version.

I disagree with that. I have seen similar posts like that as well. I understand, it's a tool and such, but I want what I pay for. If I order an automobile, and it comes in with a dent, and they tell me it adds character, I wouldn't be a happy camper. I want what I pay for.

 

[Auraria]

I would try sending it back it definitely is off.

 

[Big Chris]

I had an RC 3 a few years ago with the same issue. I obsessed over it until I could not bear it any longer and had to sell it.
Before you use it or sharpen it decide if it is really the knife you want or try to exchange it.

 

[Wood Splitter]

I'm going to send this one back, and order a new one (so I get it before the weekend). The lack of belly will drive me nuts.

 

[The Warrior]

I'm going to send this one back, and order a new one (so I get it before the weekend). The lack of belly will drive me nuts.

I'd definitely send it back.

 

[Chameleonbear]

ya know, I've never even thought to compare the grinds on my knives to see if they are even or off... I just use them and am happy! But that is also just me.

 

[Wood Splitter]

ya know, I've never even thought to compare the grinds on my knives to see if they are even or off... I just use them and am happy! But that is also just me.

This one was so obvious, it was the first thing I noticed when I unsheathed it.

 

[The Warrior]

This one was so obvious, it was the first thing I noticed when I unsheathed it.

I would have noticed it right off the bat too. It's obvious.

 

[tfields]

yeah I would ship it back too. otherwise its a bk17 almost lol!

 

[knife chop]

Shame on ka-bar. I hope in the near future, rowen or tops acquires the becker designs.

In their opinion this knife passed based on their tolerance on the the inspection points. Haha. This is an example that not all American made are quality products.