PIC REQUEST: Basic 10 and Basic 11 comparison

[Beckerhead83]

I have been looking for a comparison shot between the B10 and B11 with no luck, Still deciding on which one I want to purchase next, Thanks guys.

 

[<Flux>]

Here's a few. Sorry don't have any good pictures with me at the moment.

They are both excellent blades. As far as chopping, the Basic 11 will get the job done faster. It is thicker, heavier, more forward balanced and longer. In my personal opinion, the handle on the Basic 10 LE is just a little bit more comfortable than the B-11 handle. The B-11 handle is flat, whereas the Basic 10 LE handle is thicker at the top.

The Basic 10 LE is lighter and more agile. I intend to carry it when I know I will be covering a lot of ground and will appreciate the lesser weight and shorter blade. I find the Basic 11 falls just on the side of my knee, which can get uncomfortable. The Basic 10 LE gets the nod for its thinner edge.

 

[Beckerhead83]

those pics are just what I was looking for. Thanks. Is it just me or is the B11 Taller (Wider) towards the Tip than near the choil?

 

[<Flux>]

Yeah. The B-11 is a little bit taller throughout the blade. Not by too much, but enough to be noticeable.

 

[l2lku2]

I posted some comparison shots in this thread a while back but I guess posting them here will make it easier for others to find comparison shots:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/908366-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9?highlight=l2lku2+b10+b11

Weight:

B11 .... (16 7/8 oz)
B10 .... (14 3/8 oz)

 

[AZTimT]

B11's are tough and cheaper, though not by much.
I like em a lot.

The extra length on the spine that stays straight makes it very useful in trying to baton through thicker logs like this really dense larch.

 

[Beckerhead83]

Nice Pics AZTimT

 

[Garth Reckner]

Nice pics guys. Nice to see them being put to good use Tim.

Garth