After purchasing a 9 with some Christmas gift cards (and trying to give it a thrashing and it taking all of it), I started playing around with the idea of some other BKs. The 9 batoned much better than I thought it would and is making me reconsider the need for a hatchet or hawk (although hawks are fun to throw!) on hikes. I viewed some other threads and after viewing them decided to purchase an 11 as well. I made a decision to get the micarta scales quickly and then have added a paracord solomon bar to the neck piece. Now the knife and sheath don't even feel like they are there. A quick tune up after I played with it this last week and it is good to roll. I look forward to more insight and good posts from all around here. Cheers, Aaron
