Really Happy with my BK16 :D

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TBL

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Sorry, I just had to after that last thread ;)

It's been a little while since I've made one of these anyhow. Recently I was lucky enough to trade one of my extra 15's for a 16 (Thanks Thorny!). After hearing about the 'Sweet 16' for so long, I decided I needed to see what all the fuss was about.

Here she is after I got her with the folder I was pairing with it for the week:
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After using it for every knife related task i required for the week I decided it was time to get busy and strip her down. Here she is right before (pictured in the Azwelke sheath it also came with - love it:thumbup:):
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Time to strip!
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Spread'd it on thick
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I then used two different scraper tools to get it off after leaving it for a few hours. After all the coating was off I hit it with some 400 and 0600 grit sand paper to clean everything up a little bit.
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I used a mixture of white and apple cider vinegar for the patina bath
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After sitting there for a few hours I washed it off with some soap and water. Wiped it down with some 2k grit paper and put a new edge on it. Took it outside for a few shots, but it started raining. This is the best one I got from that day.
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It makes a great steak knife, apple peeler, and cuts cardboard like nobodies business. There is no trying when making some 'try-sticks'. I can't wait to see what I can do to a pumpkin later this month! So far I'm really happy with my 'Sweet 16'.
 
I can't believe you're just now getting one!

They do some nice work mang. With the right edge geometry on them they are a damn fine knife that keeps up with any other bushcraft knife at any price point.
 
NixKustoms said:
I can't believe you're just now getting one!

They do some nice work mang. With the right edge geometry on them they are a damn fine knife that keeps up with any other bushcraft knife at any price point.
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I know I know. My addiction to expensive folders limits my yearly knife budget. I got all my bases covered tho ;)
 
What are you gonna do when I start putting out knives? I mean we already have a good handful of quality makers here. Then here I come. I mean damn.
 
TBL, how is my edge working out for you ? Are you happy with my sharpening ?
I love to see you making it your own and to hear that your using it proper. It got some use in my stable, but no where near what it should have. Yoo many knives, not enough outdoor time.
 
Really happy with mine also. Added some liners and the grip is now about perfect! Here is a pic of mine after I patina'd the blade back to a nice smooth black.

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NixKustoms said:
What are you gonna do when I start putting out knives? I mean we already have a good handful of quality makers here. Then here I come. I mean damn.
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Looks like I might just have to keep a surplus in my budget for when something I like becomes available ;)

Silverthorn said:
TBL, how is my edge working out for you ? Are you happy with my sharpening ?
I love to see you making it your own and to hear that your using it proper. It got some use in my stable, but no where near what it should have. Yoo many knives, not enough outdoor time.
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Great :thumbup: I just added a slight micro bevel after the patina ate the end of the edge :D hows that 15 treating ya?
 
Its sitting in the box still ..lol I mean I have 4 more of em 8-) Just with them not being made anymore I goota have spares for my spares.
 
The more I see the 16, the more I am trying to convince myself I need one.. I already have too many knives, but what's one more, right? :)
 
Congrats on the new blade! The 16 is my favorite tweener. Made some scales for mine but left the coating on...for now. Give it a good workout, it can take it.
 
The 16 is that favorite pair of boots you always come back to, the friend who's always there when you just want to hang out, and your old dog all wrapped up into one.

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