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It has been a while since I have posted in this wonderful part of the forums, bso I thought I would make this post.
I have been fond of Barkies since I learned about them some years back. I have a few of there knives and I tend to think they are more along the traditional line of knives yet I hardly see them mentioned in this neck of the woods.
I will admit that the micarta handles lean more towards the modern knives, but there are some nice wood, and other natural handle material that Bark River uses. The leather sheaths are also a nice touch for that old time feel once they are well broken in.
I really enjoy my peanuts so I wanted a fixed blade that was around the same size that would not get gunked up when using it for quick food prep ect. Well after doing some willing and dealing I ended up with a BRK mikro canadian with bloodwood scales and A2 blade (sorry no pictures at this time) and I find it very handy. It has taken a nice patina in the two weeks I have carrried and used it. The wood almost seems to get more "tacky" when it is wet even with soap.
Where do Bark River knives fit in?
Below is a picture of my Bravo II which is now my large camp knife. I wanted to test it out before our first camping trip and I found it did very well. I know this was designed as a fighting knife, but I think it makes a nice all around large camp knife.
I have been fond of Barkies since I learned about them some years back. I have a few of there knives and I tend to think they are more along the traditional line of knives yet I hardly see them mentioned in this neck of the woods.
I will admit that the micarta handles lean more towards the modern knives, but there are some nice wood, and other natural handle material that Bark River uses. The leather sheaths are also a nice touch for that old time feel once they are well broken in.
I really enjoy my peanuts so I wanted a fixed blade that was around the same size that would not get gunked up when using it for quick food prep ect. Well after doing some willing and dealing I ended up with a BRK mikro canadian with bloodwood scales and A2 blade (sorry no pictures at this time) and I find it very handy. It has taken a nice patina in the two weeks I have carrried and used it. The wood almost seems to get more "tacky" when it is wet even with soap.
Where do Bark River knives fit in?
Below is a picture of my Bravo II which is now my large camp knife. I wanted to test it out before our first camping trip and I found it did very well. I know this was designed as a fighting knife, but I think it makes a nice all around large camp knife.
