Bark River Aurora?

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Razor

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I just traded for one of these, and do not know if I like it or not. The blade seems real pointed for a woods knife. I would hate to get miles in the woods, and stick the knife in my hand. Am I full of mud,? Should I keep the knife?:confused:
 
I've got one and I like it. The centered, sharp point is for drilling, something that is needed occasionally in bushcraft.
 
What you like is what you like, so we can't help you decide to keep it or not.

That said, I like a sharp and pointy knife for the woods. Just becareful and aware while using it.
 
I would hate to get miles in the woods, and stick the knife in my hand.
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i don't want to sound insulting...but the only knife i can think of that this wouldn't be a concern with would be the "my first SAK" knife, with the rounded tip...

the point doesn't seem too fine to me, based on handling one. the thickness of the steel and the semi-scandi convex grind leave enough meat at the point for it to be strong, but not too thick to work for fine drilling and cutting with the tip.
 
I like a pointy knife although the point on the one I just sharpened just sliced open the back of my thumb.:eek: Don't ask! Yeah I guess I got it sharp.

If you really decide you hate it you can always send it my way.:thumbup::D
 
I suppose you could easily just blunt the tip but I think that would require you to give up you bladeforums membership ;):D
 
You guy talk me into, I am going to keep it. If those BR's cut as good as they look!
 
What kinda handles does yours have own it? Mine is stag, and I thought I did not like stag. These changed my mind.
 
The Aurora doesn't strike me as being an extreme sharp point. I have kitchen and fillet knives with finer points and you could cut yourself with any well honed knife. You need to have your wits about you with any sharp tool and use it safely. Keep your pinkies behind the blade.

Nice knife! Enjoy it :)
 
Bark Rivers cut very well indeed! They can be a bit thick in some situations,but their range is large&useful.
 
I have handled a few barkies and the Aurora is my favorite so far.

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Yep, work with it a bit. IMO, for me, the Aurora is the bushcraft knife. Oh and if you every want to try the bow drill firestarting method, that tip just sings through wood drilling the holes needed.
 
Cpl Punishment said:
Yep, work with it a bit. IMO, for me, the Aurora is the bushcraft knife. Oh and if you every want to try the bow drill firestarting method, that tip just sings through wood drilling the holes needed.
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Ditto...I got one in the spring and haven't really bought a knife since. Well, technically I guess I bought a cold steel GI tanto just to beat on and to tuck in a truck bag, but that's only a knife in the technical sense to me!

In terms of real knives I actually care about and use and want to use, the Aurora is it for me. I haven't wanted to buy anything else since.

Scary eh?!
 
misanthropist said:
Ditto...I got one in the spring and haven't really bought a knife since. Well, technically I guess I bought a cold steel GI tanto just to beat on and to tuck in a truck bag, but that's only a knife in the technical sense to me!

In terms of real knives I actually care about and use and want to use, the Aurora is it for me. I haven't wanted to buy anything else since.

Scary eh?!
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It certainly put the squish on the plans I had for buying various other 4" knives.

When you find the one, you know it. :D
 
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