Wy the Bk17 is not that popular as the well known bk16

some people are crazy for BK17 shaped blades...

a lot of people are not and want "all around woods knives"

so...

the BK15. yeah, wish that was more popular. a set of those === great steak knives
 
Bladite said:
some people are crazy for BK17 shaped blades...

a lot of people are not and want "all around woods knives"

so...

the BK15. yeah, wish that was more popular. a set of those === great steak knives
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I still looking for a stamped version(15) since I got crazy obsessed with earlier models
 
I like the looks of the 16. I think a drop point blade is more elegant looking and reminds me more of a modern custom hunting knife. The big clip point on the 17 looks a bit old fashioned to me. BUT I like a keen point so the 17 would suit my use better. I've tried to buy one a number of times but they are hard to find and people fight over them. I occasionally see one posted her or for auction and it's like a feeding frenzy.
 
bdmicarta said:
I like the looks of the 16. I think a drop point blade is more elegant looking and reminds me more of a modern custom hunting knife. The big clip point on the 17 looks a bit old fashioned to me. BUT I like a keen point so the 17 would suit my use better. I've tried to buy one a number of times but they are hard to find and people fight over them. I occasionally see one posted her or for auction and it's like a feeding frenzy.
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Good luck with that, I'm in the same bus, hehe
 
Here's mine, fresh out of the box.



I've found the knife to be very handy for campfire prep - immediately followed by aimless whittling of sticks into pointed sticks, and ultimately, burned pointed sticks.
 
Chief Brody said:
Here's mine, fresh out of the box.



I've found the knife to be very handy for campfire prep - immediately followed by aimless whittling of sticks into pointed sticks, and ultimately, burned pointed sticks.
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Good choice , are you planning to keep it that way, or are you gonna strip that coating off, I really like the shiny looks of a well polished knife
 
Kentwood33 said:
I have two, but actually just one is a user (the other is a safe queen)I will post a pic with both.
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There you have
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Well I only have one Becker. It is the bk 16 but when I was looking the options I was into were the Bk 10, Bk 17 and Bk 16. The ten was ruled out because of availability at my dealer which left the 17 and the 16. I have been a clip guy when it comes to knives since I can't recall when yet I went with the 16 fr pure functionality. The dropped point allows more than enough tip for the vast majority of woods chores whilst still allowing for an excellent amount of belly for tasks such as skinning. I still woould very much like to purchase a 17 when I am financially able to however functionally I do not need it.
So in a round about fashion I think we've come too the conclusion that for general woods bumming etc the drop point of the 16 outperforms the admittedly stunning aesthetics of the Clipped 17.
 
Student762 said:
Well I only have one Becker. It is the bk 16 but when I was looking the options I was into were the Bk 10, Bk 17 and Bk 16. The ten was ruled out because of availability at my dealer which left the 17 and the 16. I have been a clip guy when it comes to knives since I can't recall when yet I went with the 16 fr pure functionality. The dropped point allows more than enough tip for the vast majority of woods chores whilst still allowing for an excellent amount of belly for tasks such as skinning. I still woould very much like to purchase a 17 when I am financially able to however functionally I do not need it.
So in a round about fashion I think we've come too the conclusion that for general woods bumming etc the drop point of the 16 outperforms the admittedly stunning aesthetics of the Clipped 17.
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Sooner than you think, you'll be wondering yourself how in the earth do you managed to get that many becker's [emoji38] since the addictive that they become
 
I have been considering sending mine off to get it turned into a ffg but I haven't decided for sure yet. If I do I will end up picking up another one so I have an original and my project one.
 
shandrydan1 said:
I have been considering sending mine off to get it turned into a ffg but I haven't decided for sure yet. If I do I will end up picking up another one so I have an original and my project one.
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May be better off just clipping a 16. There's a few around here if you dig enough.
 
The 17 will do anything you need and do it damn well. I straightened the clip and polished the spine on mine and it's one of my all time favorite knives.


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I've since added micarta and kydex. Love that thing. :thumbup:
 
Kentwood33 said:
Good choice , are you planning to keep it that way, or are you gonna strip that coating off, I really like the shiny looks of a well polished knife
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I think I'll let time and work have their way with the coating. So far, the only change I've made is stainless hardware. Grip spacers would be nice, and I'm considering stippling the scales.
 
Chief Brody said:
I think I'll let time and work have their way with the coating. So far, the only change I've made is stainless hardware. Grip spacers would be nice, and I'm considering stippling the scales.
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Nice project, I would like to see some pics of the final work !!!
 
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