Bark River Bravo 1 VS Gunny Hunter VS Aurora

[_Wraith]

As long as you mentioned thin fixed blades - this is one of my newer acquisitions, from one of the makers here. Blade is about 4" scale to tip, AEBL at 60-61. I wouldn't want to use it for rough work, but it's a great slicer.

That is a beauty! I would love something like that but I doubt the makers here ship to Australia.

 

[hhmoore]

Hmm sounds good but I still think I would rather stick with the A2, I think the knife I am looking for is the Bravo 1 LT though. If only they made it in A2

They do make the 1-LT in Elmax, if that is an option for you.

 

[_Wraith]

They do make the 1-LT in Elmax, if that is an option for you.

I have never had any experience with Elmax and I prefer carbon steels so I might pass on that one.

 

[hhmoore]

Understandable - I didn't go for that option, either. Just figured I'd toss it out there. Sent you an email, btw.

 

[Mob]

Boy would I love all three! But limited funds sadly wont allow that.

truthfully bro, just go with what your comfortable with. Skill often replaces the need for many knives and or size of the knife. The skill I've acquired in knifework, the smaller knife I end up wanting. My favorite combo now is a 4'' or less blade, small axe, and hand saw. While one can replace the other, I've found having all three make life really easy. More useful then one really big chopper knife and a small knife.

Pick whichever looks best to you specs wise- and build up your skill with that knife. A friend of mines with probably 8 times the experience can do impressive things with an Old Hickory Paring knife, Tomahawk, and small hand saw.

Not every knife works for everybody, so unless you can hold each one in person- it'll be a blind purchase.

What do you plan to use this knife most for?

 

[_Wraith]

Understandable - I didn't go for that option, either. Just figured I'd toss it out there. Sent you an email, btw.

Thanks for the email if I can't decide on a Barky I may have to look closer into that knife.

 

[_Wraith]

truthfully bro, just go with what your comfortable with. Skill often replaces the need for many knives and or size of the knife. The skill I've acquired in knifework, the smaller knife I end up wanting. My favorite combo now is a 4'' or less blade, small axe, and hand saw. While one can replace the other, I've found having all three make life really easy. More useful then one really big chopper knife and a small knife.

Pick whichever looks best to you specs wise- and build up your skill with that knife. A friend of mines with probably 8 times the experience can do impressive things with an Old Hickory Paring knife, Tomahawk, and small hand saw.

Not every knife works for everybody, so unless you can hold each one in person- it'll be a blind purchase.

What do you plan to use this knife most for?

It will be used for woodworking (no battoning) , possibly a little bit of food prep (although unlikely) and any other tasks that need to be completed while hiking or camping.

 

[Mob]

It will be used for woodworking (no battoning) , possibly a little bit of food prep (although unlikely) and any other tasks that need to be completed while hiking or camping.

In that case, if it were me, I'd go for the smaller knife. I'm by no means an expert, so these are just my opinions. But I've used knives outdoors enough (IMO) to share would be useful. It's really easy to want a big knife, we all do. But you'll be happier in the long run with something more compact for that task, and save some weight too!

Hell if your not battoning much, I'd get a Mora and save even more money. It would be far better for woodworking than any of the three. Again this is just my opinion. We don't have to spend a ton of money to get long term tools that will be useful. I make my own knives now, and I still buy Moras. lol

 

[_Wraith]

In that case, if it were me, I'd go for the smaller knife. I'm by no means an expert, so these are just my opinions. But I've used knives outdoors enough (IMO) to share would be useful. It's really easy to want a big knife, we all do. But you'll be happier in the long run with something more compact for that task, and save some weight too!

Hell if your not battoning much, I'd get a Mora and save even more money. It would be far better for woodworking than any of the three. Again this is just my opinion. We don't have to spend a ton of money to get long term tools that will be useful. I make my own knives now, and I still buy Moras. lol

I have a a mora in carbon steel and for some reason it does not cut well at all . I also prefer smaller knives but smaller knives have smaller handles and I like a hand filling handle. So what I really want is a smallish knife with a largish handle. I hope this makes sense.

 

[hhmoore]

Sharpen it, or buy a new one (there's a reason they're cheap)
I own two: my first, a 711, came sharp; my second, a Companion, could barely rip paper (I almost threw it out, because it "wasn't worth the effort"; but I needed the sharpening practice, lol)

 

[Mob]

I have a a mora in carbon steel and for some reason it does not cut well at all . I also prefer smaller knives but smaller knives have smaller handles and I like a hand filling handle. So what I really want is a smallish knife with a largish handle. I hope this makes sense.

Not sure what's up with your mora, but mines are among the sharpest knives I own and make.

If you don't like those, then the aurora might be for you. If don't own an ESEE, the 3 and 4 are good sizes and don't break the bank.

 

[_Wraith]

Not sure what's up with your mora, but mines are among the sharpest knives I own and make.

If you don't like those, then the aurora might be for you. If don't own an ESEE, the 3 and 4 are good sizes and don't break the bank.

Yeah I don't know what's up with my mora either it actually shaves paper and hair really well but when it comes to wood it sucks. I don't own an ESEE but I like convex edges so I want to stick with Bark River. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Mob]

Yeah I don't know what's up with my mora either it actually shaves paper and hair really well but when it comes to wood it sucks. I don't own an ESEE but I like convex edges so I want to stick with Bark River. Thanks for the advice.

If it's sharp and sucks on wood, I think you just haven't learned to use scandi edges yet. No disrespect meant by that. Scandi grind does have a really aggressive bite, but I've found a really light touch and proper approach angle make a huge difference.
Convex is a little more forgiving though. But remember (again my opinion) a given edge geo for any style grind will have pretty similar performance. I don't think you've put enough time into the Mora yet to really appreciate it's uses. I was just suggesting the Mora to save some cash.

With that said, if it were my choice to make assuming I had the funds. It would be the Auroro as my first choice or a Bravo 1 LT.

 

[_Wraith]

Just pulled the trigger on ordering a Gunny Hunter in A2 with desert ironwood scales (yes I changed my mind again) from DLT trading . Will post pics when it arrives. Thanks for all the great advice.

 

[Mob]

You sir are as indecisive as me! But I don't think you'll regret it for sure. BRKT makes awesome knives.