How does this compare to the (smaller) Becker BK-16, especially for belt carry, and finer cutting camp tasks?
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.
1869081
BK16 is a light duty camp knife that can't do heavy work. BK10 is a real crew/ survival type knife that can do light work if you need. I removed the thumb ramp from the BK10 for more control cutting or carving. BK2 is too heavy.
1869082
BK10 is a chunky serious utility knife. Good for camp/field duties, but carrying it ( in it's not so great nylon sheath) on yr belt - well if you are alone in the woods, ok. Otherwise, a bit much. Cutting/chopping: super sharp edge, easy re sharpening. Cutting up fish to battoning for kindle wood, no prob.
1869083
The BK16 is a smaller knife suited to most hunting, bushcraft, or camp chores. The BK10 is more of a survival type knife (think a thinner lighter version of the BK2). I have and have used all 3, I can't imagine anything I would do with a knife that the BK16 cannot handle. I gave away my BK10 and only keep my BK2 for it's macho value. If you want to chop big trees get an axe. If you want to split firewood get a belt pole axe. Having said that, in an emergency the BK16 will baton very well.
1869084
The other answers pretty much nailed it. I have big hands so the crewman does the small tasks just fine. The sheath isn't great so I made my own kydex that suites me better for belt carry.
2133744
I like the SCHF9 because its a longr blade and a grippier handle with a blade just as thick as the bk2 for a lower price.
1990505
I have a robust and a couple companion and like them both. They are carbon steel and easily sharpened, thus they hold an edge well and are very sharp. The robust has a Thick blade and can with stand much work. I have batoned wood with it and it has stood up well to the striking. The companion knife is a thinner blade but is excellent for carving wood and general bushcraft task. I wouldn't baton with it though. The robust has worked for me for striking sparks on a magnesium stick or fire steel. The back of the blade is to smooth. Both knives are excellent. The handles fit fine in most hands. Since they are inexpensive I would recommend buying one of each. I have a robust and a couple companion and like them both. They are carbon steel and easily sharpened, thus they hold an edge well and are very sharp. The robust has a Thick blade and can with stand much work. I have batoned wood with it and it has stood up well to the striking. The companion knife is a thinner blade but is excellent for carving wood and general bushcraft task. I wouldn't baton with it though. The robust has worked for me for striking sparks on a magnesium stick or fire steel. The back of the blade is to smooth. Both knives are excellent. The handles fit fine in most hands.... » Read More I have a robust and a couple companion and like them both. They are carbon steel and easily sharpened, thus they hold an edge well and are very sharp. The robust has a Thick blade and can with stand much work. I have batoned wood with it and it has stood up well to the striking. The companion knife is a thinner blade but is excellent for carving wood and general bushcraft task. I wouldn't baton with it though. The robust has worked for me for striking sparks on a magnesium stick or fire steel. The back of the blade is to smooth. Both knives are excellent. The handles fit fine in most hands. Since they are inexpensive I would recommend buying one of each. « Show Less
278477
I don't know about the bk10 personally, but the RAT-5 is a great knife for the money.
544866
strong tip I work on furniture and I use the tip to pry staples out of wood and no problems ive had this knife in my carrying rotation for almost a year and I do own a benchmade griptilian and mini griptillian and the paramilitary 2 Is a more solid knife as long as you don't plain to stab through concrete with it shouldn't be problem
1464185
I can't speak for the Ontario 398 marine combat knife, but I once owned the Ontario Spec Plus SP 1 marine combat knife, and currently own the leatherneck. I would say the leatherneck is finer in every regard. First, the SP 1 loses the metal pommel. Ontario's 398 model retains it, but judging from photos, it is not as thick as the forged pommel on the Leatherneck SF. Both Ontario models are made from 1095 Carbon Steel hardened to anywhere from RC 50-55. Some might hear "carbon" and assume sharper edges and better retention than the stainless blade on the Leatherneck, but Cold Steel hardens the Krupps 4116 to RC 56-57, indicating greater manufacturing consistency and better edge retention. I can attest that the Leatherneck comes from the factory with a MUCH finer edge than the Ontario model, or any other Ontario I've ever purchased for that matter. The handle on the Leatherneck is more aggressively textured, providing superior grip. The secure-ex sheath allows the user to customize the angle and height of carry. Finally, the finish on the Leatherneck blade offers less friction than the porous, matte finish on the SP 1 when sheathing/unsheathing or cutting through anything thick enough to offer resistance. I am a fan of Ontario and the Spec Plus line, but I rate the Leatherneck above any USN Mark II fighting knife variant I've owned, including the Ontario SP 1 or the SOG Government.
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The -092 handle is held on by a 1/2" aluminum ferrule at the butt end, and the handle squirms after just a few minutes of use. But the great quality of the blade is worth the price of admission. It will definitely chop down a sapling, but at 14 oz. is a little light for extended wilderness survival applications. This is more of a medium-duty weekend-camper utility bowie, and will give many years of good service in a structured setting (campground). For heavier applications, look at the MTech mt-151, which is thicker and heavier and still in the same price range. I own an extensive collection of fixed-blade knives, and can highly recommend both of these MTech knives for their price and durability.
10798
I don't own the BK 16 or 17 but it appears the blade on the Mark 1 is slightly longer at just over five inches. The big difference for me was the handle as the Mark 1 handle can be used as a tool/hammer with it's pommel style end cap. Over all the knives are very close in over all length.
1019198
I have the companion heavy duty and it is great. it was very sharp I purchase it and does not dull very easily. I've chopped wood with it and and all I have to do is run across my stone a few times and it's as sharp as it was when I bought it. a friend of mine has the companion and it's not much different from the heavy duty. overall great knife.
956399
Depends on your purpose. The rat1 is better steel with a flat ground blade that is designed for camp chores. The spyderco has g10 scales, is lighter, it will open more quickly (the rat1 is smooth but a wee bit awkward compared to my endura), and the blade geometry might be better for Edc tasks.
468618
With all due respect to Tomar's Ka-Bars, I'm not sure what it is about this knife that makes it less capable than the 16. Other than the thinner spine caused by the full-length swedge, that reviewers have said chews up batons quicker than other knives, it's proven itself to be as effective as an outdoors knife in the right hands and either of the other tweeners. Folks have pointed out the similarities between this knife and the early trade knives used in N. America. BTW, for similar purposes, some people even use the 17, which also seems to run counter to current bushcraft-y, hike-y, hunt-y trends.
35383
Yes, the 2 feels a lot heavier in the hand. I had both the 2 and 10, until I deemed them both unsuitable for my survival style; the 2, well, because although indestructible, it's extremely heavy; and the 10 because, well, it's a shorter version of the 9, which happens to be my favorite. If you want an honest opinion from an avid survivalist and military veteran, the perfect combo is the 9 with a 16 or 17. That's all you really need. But, if you just want one good survival knife that can do it all, go with the 10 or 7. The 2 is just too much steel. Besides, all the Beckers are pretty much indestructible. The only thing the 2 could specialize in compared to the others is prying, but you shouldn't be prying with knives anyhow.
2191602
I have both. If I had to choose, I would pick this one. Love the assisted open, easy to find with the color, blade lock, very sharp out of the box. The scout is a great little knife for around the house, but for the outdoors, this is the one I always carry.
605310
For the price and over all use I prefer the MG companion.I use mine for camp chores and such if a chopping tool is needed a small axe or saw is better.The carbon steel seems to take an edge and hold it slightly better the stainless blades.
1995790
The trail hawk has a small blade area so it isn't good for large cutting jobs. But I find that it is a perfect tool for hiking and camping if you don't need to cut down large to medium sized trees. It's great for de-limbing a tree and other odd jobs. I have heavily mod-ed my hawk and I'm OCD about my edges. I sharpened mine and it is a great cutter. I enjoy carrying mine with me on my trips out to the woods.
1941261
Honestly I prefer a larger heavier blade and it is comfortable its sheeth is nice and distributes the weight very well. It also has a hole for 550 paracord to strap to your thigh as well which helps a lot. I love it and I also love the BK-9 which is heavier. It is all personal preference but for a survival situation I would use the BK-9 or BK-7 but I leave for the Marines in five months and this is a wonderful knife.
1481004
I prefer it.it seems to hold an edge longer. If your in the fence about this or the 561 I would go south the die-hard as an edc. The 561 is mainly if you want a self defense knife.