I love the BK series, especially the tweeners. I have a BK 5 (3 of these, one for my wife and two for me), 9, 11,14, 15 (4 of these, one each for my oldest son, my daughter, my wife and myself, I LOVE IT), 16, 17 (2 one for myself and my youngest, great skinning knife) and now the 18. I really wish KaBar still made the 5, 15 and 17, what a shame. The BK 18 is a wonderful knife! I love the style, the feel and the light weight. Need to get the liner to make the handle slightly wider for my hands. I really like the sheath, wish you had the same for the 15, 16 and 17. I hope to pick up a couple more of these, my youngest is already wanting one. I'll let the wife try it in the kitchen with the BK 5 and 15.