New to Becker

[M.FREEZE]

I am clueless when it comes to knowing anything about Becker Knives. Other than being able to identify a knife as a " Becker" by sight, I couldn't tell you one model from another.
The other day I was in a local military surplus shop and came across an all black Becker that had a clip point blade. It's very possible that this is a common knife, but the only other Becker Knives I was familiar with had a drop point blade. Is a clip point blade very common? Is it very desirable?
It looked like this:

 

[Tankerwolf]

Welcome. That's a BK-17 and as for it being desirable, it must be because you found a picture of it and asked about it. A few of the BK's have clip points. Check out the Becker database in the stickies at the top.

edit: here ya go.

 

[HWF]

Welcome!

That there is a 17. I have heard nothing but good things about it. I hope to pick one up soon. I am trying to decide between a 17 and a 15 at the moment. Beckers seem to be addictive .

 

[22-rimfire]

The blade style is a matter of preference. I like both.

 

[tradewater]

Welcome. Come on in the house and hang out a while. You'll be an expert in no time.

 

[CDKJudoka]

Welcome to the Becker forum. After buying one, expect to feel the drive to buy many more.

 

[rkmoore]

As far as every day carry goes, all of the "tweeners" are AWESOME. The 15, 16 & 17 each have a lot to offer but are completely distinctive in appearance and performance. I love my 16 but have recently started using my 15 more and have been impressed with its performance as well. I won't be buying any knives anytime soon but when I do the 17 is at the top of the list, ahead of the 10.

 

[Tdhurl1103]

I think a 17 might be the one after my 24.

 

[Silverthorn]

The 17 is basically a clipped saber 16 with laser etch instead of a roll stamp. I have been gaining an attachment to mine lately. So much so that it now sports my Nate liners and rides where my sterile saber 16 used to. I just don't want to mark up my pristine saber 16 ..and the 17 is a great substitute.

 

[The Warrior]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[chongman]

Hey fellas, new to the forum here and the fantastic Becker BK-14. I purchased my Becker the other week and already worked on a little customizing and got a new pancake style sheath.



I used my Dremel and silicone carbide sandpaper to remove the water jet tooling marks, got some Ka-Bar black scales, replaced the hardware with stainless steel and purchased a custom black carbon fiber HOLSTEX sheath from daytonabeachholsters on ebay.