BK-11 Little Spud

[Crag the Brewer]

There is countless debate on the merit's of a finger choil on Larger knives....
Pretty much everyone agrees that smaller knives Shouldn't have them. Haha. Idk, now?

It all started when I first picked up my BK-62.....the thin, small handle just almost feels like my index finger "should" go over it...

I kept that blade closer to original, but when I was lucky enough to win a Cammie BK-11 that feeling came back. I knew I would need to buy one, and see what I could come up with.....


I am Really happy with the results!
It feels very natural.
I've never made scales before, so I wanted to give that a try too.

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It's about 70% finished. I still have some minor handle shaping, and sanding. More sanding on the spine to remove some marks. Patenia redo.
And a new sheath....It was A lot of fun, and I realized I need some knife making tools now! Haha.
I appreciate all the work and effort all the pros do in their knife making endeavors.

 

[The Warrior]

Can't make up my mind yet if I like it or not, haha, but great work though!

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Can't make up my mind yet if I like it or not, haha, but great work though!

It's so Ugly, it's Good!
You might appreciate that it fits in the hand better?
With such a huge palm swell, it fills in for a strong grip.

 

[Xr6x]

Very Nice Work

 

[trailbum]

Not a fan of the choir.
Love the scales though.
Really nice work.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

I don't go to church as much as I should, either.....
Their singing annoys me too!I
Ha

Not a fan of the choir.
Love the scales though.
Really nice work.

 

[knoefz]

Looking good so far!

 

[daizee]

That's a solid mod. I have a pristine Ka-bar 11 right here, and am planning some creative adjustments too.

 

[The Warrior]

That's a solid mod. I have a pristine Ka-bar 11 right here, and am planning some creative adjustments too.

We will, of course, require photographic evidence of said mod.

 

[Jonny1280]

Not a fan of the choir.
Love the scales though.
Really nice work.

Well I think it’s heavenly...

 

[DunkEm]

Really creative use of the HDPE (I assume) washer for the spacer!

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Really creative use of the HDPE (I assume) washer for the spacer!

Thanks.... I wanted to make sure the scales wouldn't shift with heavy use.
I measured it so it's wedged/drawn into to angle of the inner hollow of the tang. (I believe it's nylon... But still strong, moisture, and impact resistant)

 

[GeofS]

Very creative mod! I like it a lot.

 

[Don W]

I think it looks great. I often like knives that have a choil. I find them useful in just having more griping options. Nice looking handles too.

 

[knifejunkie1928]

Haha you copycat I love it, it looks great!



But I will say yours is probably better with your THICK custom handles. The Kabar micarta on mine is ok but a thick palm swell would be nice.

On the whole choil/ no choil thing: personally I don't like choils. It's what keeps me off the bk15 and bk5. However, I don't see this mod as a choil because I only use it with the full grip. For me it was never to choke up on the blade, but just to make the bk11 a full hand grip blade.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Haha you copycat I love it, it looks great!

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But I will say yours is probably better with your THICK custom handles. The Kabar micarta on mine is ok but a thick palm swell would be nice.

On the whole choil/ no choil thing: personally I don't like choils. It's what keeps me off the bk15 and bk5. However, I don't see this mod as a choil because I only use it with the full grip. For me it was never to choke up on the blade, but just to make the bk11 a full hand grip blade.

I agree, it just seems like the Right way to hold the knife.
I'm almost surprised how normal it works.
it's just a grip.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Haha you copycat I love it, it looks great!

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But I will say yours is probably better with your THICK custom handles. The Kabar micarta on mine is ok but a thick palm swell would be nice.

On the whole choil/ no choil thing: personally I don't like choils. It's what keeps me off the bk15 and bk5. However, I don't see this mod as a choil because I only use it with the full grip. For me it was never to choke up on the blade, but just to make the bk11 a full hand grip blade.

I think it's funny how good/correct this looks.

 

[Boss1911]

I Like it... Good job...

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Added a handy kydex sheath. I oriented it so I have easy access, even with jackets or packs, sitting, whatever...

 

[Michael Sankewitsch]

Haha you copycat I love it, it looks great!

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On the whole choil/ no choil thing: personally I don't like choils. It's what keeps me off the bk15 and bk5. However, I don't see this mod as a choil because I only use it with the full grip. For me it was never to choke up on the blade, but just to make the bk11 a full hand grip blade.

This is what I have been looking for!!! I am so glad I troll through the forums now!