Drop Point Knife - Becker BK-16 or EK Commando EK51?

[AndyLate]

Man you guys are spendy I am shy about EDCing my Native 5 due to replacement cost.

I would really like to stay below $150, I just don't spend a lot of time in the woods.

Andy

[directimpingement]

Did you pick one? I've never used either, but the grip on the BK 16 looks much better for my uses. That said, my daily driver is a Ka Bar Mark 1, and has been for 10 years.

[AndyLate]

Did you pick one? I've never used either, but the grip on the BK 16 looks much better for my uses. That said, my daily driver is a Ka Bar Mark 1, and has been for 10 years.

Nope, still stuck in decision loop.

Andy

[mack7.62]

I would look at the Cold Steel knifes if you want a super steel, Midway usually has very good prices on these, Master Hunter or maybe Republic. Dang it you got me to looking, I already have a Master Hunter and now I want a Republic.

Master Hunter https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1019763453?pid=878513

Republic https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1026076744?pid=334982

[mack7.62]

The more I look at the Cold Steel Republic the better it looks as a bushcraft knife.

Pros:
Made in USA
Super Steel
Handle
Blade Design (5" but you can choke up on it)
Midway price

Cons:
Leather Sheath
Top serrations a little long
More expensive than the KA-BAR's but still a good deal at $170

[3 AE]

Just throwing this in the mix. They do make it with a Cerakote blade finish but it's $35-$40 more.

https://knifeworks.com/fallkniven-s1...-zytel-sheath/

[jsbhike]

Just throwing this in the mix. They do make it with a Cerakote blade finish but it's $35-$40 more.

https://knifeworks.com/fallkniven-s1...-zytel-sheath/

I have an F1 that I really like.

I will also recommend Scandi grinds


I have carbon and stainless Garbergs that have worked well and use the multimount sheath.

https://morakniv.se/en/knife-series/garberg/

I am making an assumption the smaller Teravas would be very tough knives based on using a Skrama 240 over the last year for splitting wood, machete chores, and making fuzz sticks.

Fixed Blade Knives - Varusteleka.com

https://www.varusteleka.com/en/group...ade-knives/725