My first knife (BK16)

Bk16 kydex sheath

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Xkid96x

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Hey guys, I just want to share my experience after getting interested in bushcrafting for camping. So I did tons of research on forums and youtube for a good quality knife. I end up purchasing my very first knife ever which is the bk16. After receiving my knife from online purchase, I did notice that the factory grind is a bit rough and overgrind on one side resulting the edge not to be symmetrical. Since I just getting started, I don't have a stone to fix it and had to send it to a sharpening service.

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Nevertheless I'm still impressed with the quality of the knife and the handle are so comfortable. Anyway, based on past thread, i decided to strip the coating and giving it a nice patina with mustard.

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My next mod would probably be changing the screws to a stainless steel one if I can find it at a nearby store. Then proceed with a kydex sheath since the factory one is not that promising.
I do have a few question, first do we need to oil it up event hough the blade already have a patina? Second, which is better for kydex? Tacos or pancake? I'm planning to strap it with a small pouch or something to carry a fallkniven dc4 n this huge ferro rod that i have.

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Do share a picture of your mod and custom kydex if you have one.
 
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Xkid96x said:
Hey guys, I just want to share my experience after getting interested in bushcrafting for camping. So I did tons of research on forums and youtube for a good quality knife. I end up purchasing my very first knife ever which is the bk16. After receiving my knife from online purchase, I did notice that the factory grind is a bit rough and overgrind on one side resulting the edge not to be symmetrical. Since I just getting started, I don't have a stone to fix it and had to send it to a sharpening service.

8rumiM3.jpg

RseYY2V.jpg


Nevertheless I'm still impressed with the quality of the knife and the handle are so comfortable. Anyway, based on past thread, i decided to strip the coating and giving it a nice patina with mustard.

GJjAuPT.jpg
fjtOWcG.jpg
EGomQZj.jpg
3xUV4z0.jpg


My next mod would probably be changing the screws to a stainless steel one if I can find it at a nearby store. Then proceed with a kydex sheath since the factory one is not that promising.
I do have a few question, first do we need to oil it up event hough the blade already have a patina? Second, which is better for kydex? Tacos or pancake? I'm planning to strap it with a small pouch or something to carry a fallkniven dc4 n this huge ferro rod that i have.

2AslUlI.jpg


Do share a picture of your mod and custom kydex if you have one.
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Congrats you made a good choice for your first knife :thumbsup: Nice Job on the edge and patina :thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
If you're planning on attaching a pouch, I would recommend a pancake style sheath.

I understand that it bugs some people; but, honestly, I don't pay much attention to how even the bevels/grinds are on a knife I'm going to be using and sharpening. Im only going to mess them up anyway :D
 
18-8 Stainless or 18-8 Black Oxide Stainless 8-32 x 1/2” socket head cap screws 8-32 hex nuts. Are the size you’ll need.
Azwelke Sheaths and Diez Knives make good quality Kydex Sheaths :)
 
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Hawk590 said:
You have chosen a fine knife. That isn't good to come from the factory like that. I will mention it to Ethan when I call him this weekend. At least let him know to mention it when he talks to the factory.
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Yea, it is not a big deal but a bit of a bummer for first timer like me. I know it is hand grind so it wont be perfect, just at least the edge is symmetrical is good enough
 
Xr6x said:
18-8 Stainless or 18-8 Black Oxide Stainless 8-32 x 1/2” socket head cap screws 8-32 hex nuts. Are the size you’ll need.
Azwelke Sheaths and Diez Knives make good quality Kydex Sheaths :)
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Thanks, i was looking for the dimension of the screw. As for the sheath, my only choice is to custom make from one of the maker here since importing those sheath from azwelke is a bit expensive with shipping and taxes
 
hhmoore said:
If you're planning on attaching a pouch, I would recommend a pancake style sheath.

I understand that it bugs some people; but, honestly, I don't pay much attention to how even the bevels/grinds are on a knife I'm going to be using and sharpening. Im only going to mess them up anyway :D
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I agree with you there, it just bugs me because its my first knife. Kinda like if you ever had your first car and wanting to take care of it to make everything perfect. I probably let it slide if i have a dozens of collection and a set of sharpening stone at hand.

Kels73 said:
Nice choice. I prefer a pancake sheath when I plan on attaching a pouch.
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One of the local maker in my country can customised it to any design I like. He showed me pictures of the kydex that he made and this one caught my eyes. Is this design here good for practical reason or just aesthetic?
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Xkid96x said:
I agree with you there, it just bugs me because its my first knife. Kinda like if you ever had your first car and wanting to take care of it to make everything perfect. I probably let it slide if i have a dozens of collection and a set of sharpening stone at hand.



One of the local maker in my country can customised it to any design I like. He showed me pictures of the kydex that he made and this one caught my eyes. Is this design here good for practical reason or just aesthetic?
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It has practical value. In addition to the eyelets, you also have slots. The slots give you the option of using straps.

As for the eyelets, just make sure that the distance between them meets your needs.
 
Most of the kydex I buy is Pancake but I've got a few Taco's also.
The taco or pancake isn't as important to me as the design of the sheath itself.
I rarely attach a sheath to my belt so I wouldn't have that hard attachment point to draw the knife from. I carry in the side pocket of my carhart dungaree's.
I tend to go for a design of sheath that has a large thumb ramp to push off of, while drawing the knife.
 
And then several knives I've bought recently have rubber handles, so the design of the sheath can damage the rubber over time, depending on how it's configured.
Not an issue with hard plastic or an upgraded micarta handle.

In regards to the edge being, not symmetrical, you just need to think of it, as "being ahead of the game" for when you re-profile it.

That one side is almost done already, that'll save you so much time.
 
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Nice first knife....great looking patina. If you're like the rest of us here, it won't be your last....:)
 
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