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I think BKB is quite situational though, it really depends on who is on the other team.
You want to postpone buying Crystalys/ Daedalus as you want to have above 200+ dmg for critstick to be truly beneficial. Your best bet for a first damage item is Black King Bar.
As for your option to go shadow blade, the risk weight about the same as the reward. Opt into buying Black King Bar instead. Why run away when you can stand your ground and trade damage on top of lifesteal.
Edit : Yes BKB can be situational but 95% of the time most enemy teams will have some sort of disable. It's not only for mass disables, it grants a window of damage opportunity and a good source of health + damage.