This item says it is a Ka-Bar Becker Knife with Drop Point, Short. It looks like a Bk-16 and the reviews refer to it as a BK-16. So is it a BK16?
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The BK16 is indeed a drop point. The BK17 is a clip point and the BK15 is a trailing point.
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No it is a full tang survival knife with a drop point, most so called "Bowie" knives are of a clip point and are hollow ground, the BK 10 is flat ground making it easier or better to Baton, Carve, Feather wood...bushcraft survival tasks, the Bowie is designed more along the lines for tactical benefits
1975705
No, USA and model number and kbar are the only labeling on the knife, if you want USMC or other military markings and still want the cool kydex sheath you will need to buy two kabar knifes to meet your needs.good luck.
229592
The one I got seemed to be 100% Ka-Bar. Or else, the packaging, etc. was all a really great copy. The blade I got was ground asymetrically and didn't live up to my expectations so I sent it back.
1013232
The BK-22 has a different, much better IMO, sheath and may have a different coating. The main difference is the sheath though, unless you plan on getting an after market sheath I would go for the BK-22 if at all possible.
2078499
It is indeed a "rat tail" tang, a fairly substantial one and should be plenty strong as the ka-bar's were for years and years. Fallkniven makes a knife very similar to this and a full tang design where it is exposed at the butt of the handle. I prefer the fallkniven to the srk, but the srk will still be very useful. try a google search for "coldsteel srk tang photo: and you will see the tang. I wouldn't call it "full" but it's not a skinny rat tail either.
53935
The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to answer as best as I can. These arent armchair opinions either. I own or have friends who own, and we use them in the woods.
1869080
The BK10 is an above average crew / survival knife that "can" be used for a camp / woods knife ( I cut down the thumb ramp on mine for more control on smaller tasks ). The BK16 is a fair utility knife, I don't like the flat grind instead of the original sabre grind. I have both knifes and don't use the 16. The 10s sheath is one inch longer.
1026048
You are correct. This is a fixed blade knife like an M9 bayonet. This is an outstanding fighting knife in my opinion.
1141509
Honestly, I think it's the same knife from different sellers. The picture looks the exact same. In any case, it's a pretty good knife, a little tight to open, but that's better than too loose. I don't think Gerber offers the same style knife in different steel qualities. I bought the one certified by Amazon just in case it was wrong and I had to return it. That's usually the safest bet. Good luck!
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This straight from Ka-bar's site. Becker Magnum Camp Item(s): BK5 $141.16 Currently Out of Stock4 Reviews The 0.188" Becker Magnum Camp is the perfect field knife. Made in the USA. Note: Sheath sold with the Becker Magnum Camp also accommodates the small, skeleton-handled knife #BK13 Remora. Item sold separately here: http://www.kabar.com/knives/detail/6
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This particular one is more a collector's item and does have the KBar company logo. I bought one of these back in the 70's from Atlanta Cutlery and it recently got stolen. I ordered another. For $44 it is a very good work knife and does not have the logo, but is of the Kbar design: Ontario 498 Marine Combat Knife (Black)
369817
Bk22 or the bk10... If you're looking for a great knife at a reduced price look at the schrade schf9... I have all three and all of these knives are beasts
1417510
The mk-1 knifes blade length is 5 1/8'' and the sheathe says 5 1/4'' "most" Ka-bars. I haven't tried to fit that either. Try researching it online somewhere like Ka-bar's website. I wouldn't bet on it though because even if you have the length what about the height and width of the blade/tang/handle. Sorry bud :/
1310232
bought mine at an establishment that sharpens for lfe if purchased through them... sorry i can tell ya its a hhelluva knife i believe bests the famous bk2 covers more of the combat side of things
278477
I don't know about the bk10 personally, but the RAT-5 is a great knife for the money.
863316
This knife has ARMY stamped on it whereas the Marine Ka-Bar has USMC stamped on blade hilt, other than that it is the same knife...