Becker - KaBar 'BK16'

I seem to have a problem with knives. I just can't have enough of them!! Seems I am always looking for a new blade. I recently acquired a Becker - KaBar BK16 fixed-blade knife. While this is an excellent knife, it does have a few drawbacks. The first is the handle scale material. Stock these are just hard plastic scales with 3 bolts, that attach them to the knife. The stock handle fills out my hand very well, but will get slippery when wet. I replaced these scales with a set of TKC black G10 with red liners. These slightly changed the knife grip, with a slightly thicker center area, that feels even better in my hand. The G10 scales also have a textured surface to them, increasing my grip on the handle even further. A great upgrade for sure!!
The scale installation was pretty straightforward. Getting rid of the 3 bolt system, to a much cleaner looking, countersunk screw, installation. I like how the red liners look against the black steel of the BK16.
I also rounded up a custom-made Kydex sheath from AZWelke. This was to replace the not-so-great stock nylon & canvas sheath that shipped with the knife. The fire steel loop, would not fit my fire starter, so I will eventually use the cord to lash the steel and striker to the sheath.
I temporarily placed the fire steel on a leather dangler sheath, that shipped with this custom Damascus knife that was already in my collection. Maybe one day I will take you all on a knife-by-knife tour of my collection. Comment below, if that is something you might like to see.
Well, that's it for now ... well until I get another knife hahaha.

[@dawnmarie5278]

Very cool blade! Yes I want to see your collection! I like knives and swords, hahaha. have a few myself.

[@danmontgomery.]

Thank you, Dawn. That is very cool !!

[@jamesstraub4981]

Nicely done, great choices all around. TKC and AZWelke make some fine products indeed, and how can you not love the BK16? Fantastic build brother.

[@danmontgomery.]

Thank you, brother.

[@henrycruz45cal]

Everyone added G10s and those same sheaths, so might as well be like everyone again ans strip the coating.

[@rahuldoes]

Attaboy! Touché!