Question 1

How does this compare to the (smaller) Becker BK-16, especially for belt carry, and finer cutting camp tasks?

Accepted Answer

The BK10 is an above average crew / survival knife that "can" be used for a camp / woods knife ( I cut down the thumb ramp on mine for more control on smaller tasks ).  The BK16 is a fair utility knife, I don't like the flat grind instead of the original sabre grind.  I have both knifes and don't use the 16.  The 10s sheath is one inch longer.

Question 2

Without considering handle materials and sheaths, what can this knife do that a BK2 cannot do? (I'm a Becker/Camillus Campanion user.)

Accepted Answer

Frankly, the knives are similarly sized (I have both this and a Campanion) and have similar capabilities.  The Crewman is lighter, though only by about 4 ounces, and a slightly thinner blade Campanion is 1/4 inch thick while Crewman is 3/16 inch think that alters the balance in the hand.  To me, the Crewman feels livelier. I have found it the Crewman easier to maneuver and work on finer tasks.  The Campanion has about a 1/4 inch shorter blade.  The Crewman's false edge is useful for some tasks.  Both are sound fixed blades.

Question 3

how thick is spine

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J.c.h. - Hi, not sure why the others answering this question for you are having trouble measuring their knives!!  The spine is approximately 3/16" inch thick OR exactly 0.188 inches thick as listed in the technical specifications on the Ka-Bar website.  It's less than 5mm thick (5mm = 0.196 inches)......again, the BK-10 is 0.188 or 3/16" thick which is the same as the longer/bigger brother; the BK9.  In the world of blade thickness.....a HUGE difference!  The BK2 is 1/4" or 0.250 thick.  I hope this helps you.  I recommend 1/4" knives for your SHTF blades and 3/16" for your everyday/camping type stuff.  Thanks.

Question 4

Is it as thick as the bk2?

Accepted Answer

No, this one is NOT as thick as the BK2.

Manufacturer	KA-BAR
Part Number	4000142
Product Dimensions	35.56 x 10.16 x 7.62 cm; 340.2 g
Item model number	4000142
Colour	Black
Style	Knife
Power Source	ac
Item Package Quantity	1
Number of Pieces	5
Handle material	Nylon
Blade length	2 Inches
Blade edge	Flat
Usage	hunting
Included Components	Accessories of Home improvement tools
Batteries included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Item Weight	340 g

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