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I definitely prefer fixed blades. For my job I can't currently carry a fixed yet. I have been thinking about getting a Ka Bar. How is your BK16 treating you?

The KaBar is excellent it feels great in the hand, the heat treat was done right, it holds an edge.

Just expect to strip the coating off and get a custom sheath made for it eventually the factory sheath is not the best.

I stripped the coating off of mine and put a mustard patina on it and then did a boiled vinegar patina over that.

The BK16 is considered a higher end knife like the ESEE and RAT's costing about $80 total on Amazon.

KaBar uses 1095 CroVan which is similar to regular 1095 just stronger, slightly more rust resistant but it is still high carbon, and it holds the edge longer.

The knife was designed by Ethan Becker which is one of the best out there, he designs his knives right.