Bark River Bravo Necker

[Lfernando]

Wondering if any of you guys used the 3V version of the bravo necker 2. I'm considering to buy one, but always like to check before
If you have used please leave your rating, or if you have any other knife to suggest with similar specs, please dont hesitate to tell it :thumbup:
Thx

 

[CapitalizedLiving]

I cannot speak for the shorter (Necker 1) version as I don't own one, but the Necker 2 in 3V goes head-to-head with most of my outdoors knives and doesn't break a sweat. I only wish the handles were expoxied on and the blade didn't have the useless and painful jimping. But otherwise, it's golden.

 

[Hawk45]

I don't have a 3V version b/c I picked up a very nice used 12C27 version off the for sale section here. The knife (w/handles) is great. Big enough and tough enough for just about anything. Slices very well and holds a wicked edge. The 3V version is a tougher steel but takes a bit of care unless you put a patina on it. If you are worried about cost.. I don't think there is anything the 12C27 version can't do that the 3V version could.. except the 12C27 version will be more rust resistant, and the 3V will probably hold a better edge longer. But a quick strop and both are sharp again in mins. I prefer the Necker 1 to the Necker 2 size. So your decision will be better rust resistance vs edge holding.