Should I get the BK16 or 17?

[wolverine_173]

I think one of these two knives will be my dedicated hunting knife to field dress deer and elk.

are there any advantages to a clip point or drop point?

 

[grogimus]

Clip point is nice for precise cuts into the hide. Drop point is more versatile for other chores imo. I don't own a BK-17 so take it for what it's worth. Love the 16 though.

 

[wesessiah]

Clip point is nice for precise cuts into the hide. Drop point is more versatile for other chores imo. I don't own a BK-17 so take it for what it's worth. Love the 16 though.

I agree with this... clip point tip is more precise like mentioned, drop point tip is more durable.

 

[wolverine_173]

as far as the curve of the blade goes, are they the same? Ive heard of people reprofiling the bk16 so the belly is not as round

 

[22-rimfire]

Either will work nicely. Theoretically the point on the BK-16 will be stronger than the BK-17. You won't break a BK-17 under normal use. If you like "pointy", get the BK-17. When I was younger, I would have chosen the BK-17 because I was more used to a clip point. As I get older, I tend to lean toward a drop point style in the BK-16. There must be a reason why they make so many drop points for hunting applications.

 

[Boats]

I'm going to be contrarian and suggest the BK-15. The trailing point is as good as the clip point for precision work and the blade has a little more reach to it for blind cuts if you have the skills.