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ITEM: BK16

Becker Short Drop Point

A modestly sized field knife perfect for belt or pack carry. Includes a MOLLE compatible Cordura® sheath and an extra set of brown handles. BK16HNDL micarta handles will fit the BK16.

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ITEM BK16

Becker Short Drop Point

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A modestly sized field knife perfect for belt or pack carry. Includes a MOLLE compatible Cordura® sheath and an extra set of brown handles. BK16HNDL micarta handles will fit the BK16.

Handle Color: Black

$144.19

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Sheath Included: BK15S

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BK16HNDL Becker Micarta Handle Set pictured on knife.

Becker Micarta® Handle Set for Short Becker knives +$38.50

Becker Micarta® Handle Set for Short Becker knives #BK16HNDL These attractive green canvas Micarta® handles will fit the KA-BAR Short Becker Knives BK16, BK18, BK18BLK, and BK19. These handles will also fit the following discontinued models: BK15 and BK17. Please note these handles do not come with hardware. Please use your existing KA-BAR Becker hardware. If you have lost it or would like to purchase your own hardware the measurements are: Handle Cap Screws: 8 - 32 x 1/2" Nuts: 8 - 32 Allen Wrench size: 9/64 Made in the USA. $38.50

Becker Black Micarta® Handle Set for Short Becker knives +$38.50

Becker Black Micarta® Handle Set for Short Becker knives #BK16BLKHNDL Black canvas Micarta® handles will fit the KA-BAR Short Becker Knives BK16, BK18, BK18BLK, and BK19. These handles will also fit the following discontinued models: BK15 and BK17. Please note these handles do not come with hardware. Please use your existing KA-BAR Becker hardware. If you have lost it or would like to purchase your own hardware the measurements are: Handle Cap Screws: 8 - 32 x 1/2" Nuts: 8 - 32 Allen Wrench size: 9/64 Made in the USA. $38.50

- - Blade Length
  - 4.375 inches
- - Blade Steel
  - 1095 Cro-Van
- - Blade Thickness
  - 0.165 inches
- - Blade Type
  - Fixed Blade
- - Blade Width
  - 1.25 inches
- - Color
  - Black
- - Edge Angle
  - 20 Degrees
- - Grind
  - Flat
- - Handle Material
  - Ultramid®
- - Knife Manufactured In
  - United States
- - Overall Length
  - 9.125 inches
- - Rockwell Hardness
  - 56-58
- - Shape
  - Drop Point
- - Sheath Manufactured In
  - China
- - Tang Stamp
  - KA-BAR/BK&T
- - Weight
  - 0.4 lb

- Ethan Becker
  
  Ethan Becker is a man after our own heart. An avid outdoorsman who enjoys martial arts and hunting, Becker founded Becker Knife and Tool Corporation in the early 1980s to design the industrial-strength tactical and survival knives he'd always wanted for himself. What we love about Becker, other than his innovative designs, is that he spends so much time in the outdoors testing new equipment and designs. KA-BAR is proud to be the manufacturer of Becker Knife & Tool products - all brought up to date and approved by Becker himself.

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  - Mark Klar
  - This knife is absolutely perfect for a person like myself. The handle is comfortable, has perfect length and shape, the blade is the perfect length for the tasks that I perform (cutting packages, prepping tinder for fire, shelter construction), and I hope to use it soon for filleting fish and dressing game (pretty sure it'll be perfect). The thickness is perfect for any number of small to medium tasks. Do not expect this knife to perform large tasks such as splitting logs and such. It was not (in my opinion) designed for that, so make sure you are buying a knife designed to do what you need it to do. I keep this one in my car AT ALL TIMES as I know I can trust it to function when I need it. The sheath is great, made of durable material, attaches easily to MOLLE gear, and has a nice small pouch for either a small flashlight, whet stone, or flint. This will be a great investment for those who even do wood working as it is easy to handle and manipulate the blade.
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  - Calvin Bunch
  - FITS IN BK18 SHEATH PERFECTLY.. you know Kabar, you'd make a lot more money if you let people know that… I was going to give my money to another company for a sheath but figured out bk16 fits in bk18
  - Jason Pemberton
  - Was gifted this excellent knife as a gift from my fellow U.S. Army Soldiers. A quality knife with a design towards survival and bushcraft. The option of two sets (Black and Coyote Brown) of handle scales was an added bonus. Knife was sharp out of the box and the black grit coating on the blade seems durable and causes very little drag during cutting. The handle feels great in your hand but could have been a little thicker for my likes. I am looking forward to the Factory Micarta Scales that are soon to be released by KA-BAR. The blade is very well balanced and easy to manage and maintain. The sheath was such a quality durable Molle sheath that it eliminates any desire to purchase or craft an after market version. My only gripe was that the hex tool screws are an odd in-between size. They require a T-20 key tool to remove and adjust. Even then I slightly stripped the inside of one...and have no future replacement if condition worsens. :( I am a Soldier....and I trust KA-BAR with my life! I would recommend this knife for anyone. Thank you
  - Jeroen Put
  - The sheat is crap, the knife rattles in it. But that's the only downside! I made a kydex sheat for it and solved the problem. The knife itself is perfectly balanced and the thickness of the steel is a litlle less than the Esee knives wich is good when you want a multi-purpose knife and not only a wood chopper. The knife is compact but sufficient. A perfect companion for every trip... If this knife comes with a decent sheat i'll give it 5 stars instead of 4, no doubt!
  - Dave Valerie
  - A DAMN fine 4" blade! My ESEE 4 has been retired.The weight, thickness, and the handle are as perfect as that come. I added the Mircata scales, and stripped mine. Just a perfect all around camping, hiking day blade. The sheath, not so much. But the knife is a 5 out of 5!
  - Chris Maust
  - A big THANK YOU. I had recently broken the blade of my Bk16 that I purchased 2 year's ago. I sent it back and received a new Bk16 in less than a week. I am thoroughly and completely happy and thankful. Great job and I will be purchasing more knives from Ka-Bar.
  - Frank Starr
  - The BK16 is an excellent companion knife. It's rugged yet deft. It's the very capable little brother of the BK7. Thick spine, sharp edge, flat grind, nice ramp and plenty of heft for a companion knife. It can handle many campsite tasks. The sheath conjures a lot of negative talk across the internet and I'd bet 90% come from wannabes, not guys who have actually scouted a perimeter or even walked a patrol. No one needs a sheath that goes "click" when the knife is seated. Think about that for a minute. A nice, quiet sheath, forgiving whether the knife is placed edge forward or back, plenty of options to add some kit without adding to bulk... that's an asset. That is the stock sheath. Great job Mr Becker, great job.
  - Matthew Ramsey
  - Amazing knife. I bought this years ago in a Cabelas bargain cave, back when that was a thing. Best $35 I ever spent. This knife has been wife me in the field for years. I have used this for everything from the basic wire stripper, pry bar, ground for locate equipment, sod cutter, shovel, and that added feeling of protection from loose dogs in a trailer park (utility workers know this problem well). I finally just resharpened this blade. It holds up for an extremely long time and keeps doing whatever job I throw at it. There are a lot of complaints about this sheath out there. Let me stop you right there, most are just plain wrong and don't understand it at all. Its perfect. It may be large, but it holds the knife snugly and securely (after a few tries of stretching the straps to snap together) and also holds any standard size Leatherman or folding multi-tool. For a field worker, this thing is perfect, solid, and just what you need even if you don't know it at the moment. I just bought 2 extra sheaths for this. One will probably sit for 10 years as they last a long time, I just don't want to search when that time comes again. Even when all ratty and frayed like a dog has chewed on it for weeks.
  - Casey Serr
  - My favorite fixed blade , was always looking for the perfect knife, ended up with a vast collection that ive slowly sold off , bucks , esees , gerbers , kbars and camillus , once i got my bk16 the hunt was over , its absolutely perfect , only swapped the scales for micarta and purchased and a leather sheath for it . The coating held up fairly well for a few years but have stripped it and did an acid patina but am planning to put a matte enamel on it . I lost the screws to the handle , contacted kbar and they shipped new hardware. Just seen they offer this in magnacut now , may pick one up. Great knife , Great company
  - Mark Wood
  - Absolutely my favorite all-around camp/hike/bush knife. Ergonomics, size, blade shape, grind, it's all perfect. I'm docking a star because something this good should be available in a premium steel like CPM-3V, M4, Magnacut, etc. If you don't like the sheath, whatever, upgrade it. Same with the scales -- upgrade later. But you can't change the steel. Ka-Bar, are you listening? Make the BK16 in a high end steel and people will beat down your doors to buy them.
  - jacob mader
  - love it. razor sharp out of the box, others have said otherwise. scales are flush when adjusted. pummels strong, lot less heavy than a bk2, I'm backpacking and pounds equal pain. it's no hatchet but chops well for it's size.sheath is great molle compatible. compartment holds my leatherman or a magnesium fire-starter. made in usa! 'merica!!!
  - Ben Bohannon
  - I purchased this knife 2021. I wanted to wait a year before I done a review on it so I could write a realistic review. I knew I was buying quality as expected as I have bought several kabar knives over the years. This BK 16 design by Becker has been my favorite go to knife for all my outdoor activities since purchase. Very ergonomically comfortable. I use it every week whether camping, boating, hunting, or fishing. My other kabars have there place in my routines as well. I have no complaints from any of them. Very pleased customer and look forward to many more products. I am definitely a kabar/ Becker knife advocate to anyone. I recommend these knives to anyone and especially those who approach me asking about the one in my hand at that time. Keep the good quality going. Thanks
  - Nick Rinker
  - Everything is great except the sheath, id prefer one like the Jarosz, simple and snug.

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