Which is "better?"

exRonin1949

exRonin1949

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I'm a geezer. It's taken me 68 years to realize that, for me, the finest fighting knives, as well as survival knives, are KA-BAR/Becker. Better late, than never, right?

I've two #5045's, a #5011, three #1259's, a BK13, and a BK9. All are superb design and craftsmanship. And no, I don't carry all of them at once... Old, yes, but not demented...

All will go to my children or closest friends, when I finally bite the dust.

For years, I've wondered which was "Best," as regards to the designs of fighting knife blades. As far as I'm concerned, KA-BAR/Becker makes the very best- for me. So no further discussion is necessary on that front. I'm perplexed as to which is "better-" the more "conventional" Clip Point design of the #5011, or the "Asian" influenced Tanto, of the #5045?

I'm aware that the Tanto delivers a better option for penetration, whereas the Clip Point may be better for all around tasks.

To you, Folks at KA-BAR/Becker, I have these few questions...

What blade design is most sought after by military personnel- Clip Point, or Tanto?

What advantages am I not seeing, of one, over the other?

When will you make the transition to the #5011S-KA-BAR hard plastic sheath type design, which is ambidextrous, and just as retention capable as your other sheaths? Ease of access is without equal- when fractions of a second may count most...

When will KA-BAR/Becker offer black leg straps, like the Fire Force Tactical Leg Strap with Military Side Release Buckle, which is also " Made in USA?" I have three Ontario Knives 1904 Compatible Leg Strap, Tan colored, for the two #5045 and one #5011 knives. For my Becker BK9/BK13 sheath, I have a Fire Force Tactical Leg Strap with Military Side Release Buckle, which is also "Made in USA..."

The knives have no equal, in my less than humble opinion.

So, Folks, which do the world's fighting men and women prefer, of your magnificent blades? The Clip Point, or the Tanto?

I eagerly await your answers.

Thank-You, and May God Richly Bless You...

exRonin1949
 
Thanks for the welcome, Tanker 1/66! Looking forward to hearing from both KA-BAR/Becker, and the vast number of folks that own and use them... I've owned many blades in my sixty-eight years, but no knife company has impressed me as much as KA-Bar/Becker... Attention to detail, design, manufacture, level of quality- this company has it all...

I'm looking forward to KA-BAR/Becker's response to my first post... It will affect my future purchases, and the rationale behind them- by becoming more knowledgeable, rather than being viscerally driven.

Stay strong, stay free...

exRonin1949
 
Greetings sir, I enjoyed reading your post. I don’t have the answer you are looking for but you post timing is helping push me closer to purchasing one!

I really enjoy my Buck 119 (owned and used since 1987) and was thinking about purchasing a new one. While shopping, I kept coming back to the KaBar. It’s profile, carbon steel, and leather handle is quite appealing.

It seems to be a great “do it all” kind of design and has proven itself over a long period of time.

Anyway, good luck on your information quest and welcome to the forum!

PS Tanker 1/66 and several BeckerHeads seem to be a very down to earth sub-community, and regularly post amazing pictures of KaBar and Becker knives!
 
clip point.
preferably a straight clip, not a concave clip.
that said, if you have small/medium sized hands, it's difficult to find a better looking GP utility/woods knife than the leather handled Navy Mk1 in the Kabar lineup.
for a compact but deadly field/combat knife, I'm partial to the Ek model 5 ("bowie")
For GP field tasks that include deconstructing packing crates, the BK10 or BK7 work admirably.
 
I think the BK5 is a fantastic fighting blade. I carry one when on security duty.
 
The bk9 is called the “combat bowie” so that’s what I’d choose. The bk5 is next up in length and has a menacing trailing point. For a thin (.165”) blade with reach maybe the big brother(not a Becker).
 
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