Bark River Bushcrafter vs. Blackjack Bushcraft Companion

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I spent several months playing with these knives separately. It wasn't until I tried them together at the same tasks on the same wood that I came to appreciate the differences between the two knives.

[video=youtube;EzboaBDJR3o]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzboaBDJR3o[/video]
 
Good little review. While I haven't played around with the Blackjack, I've been curious about it. But I think I made the right choice. The BRK is a great woods knife - very comfortable in the hand & well thought-out blade design. There's not much you can't do with it.
 
Nice review!

I have been looking at that Bark River Bushcrafter for a few months. Looks like a well thought out, practical design! Thanks for posting this.


Sidenote: I have been watching your Mors Kochanski Book Club videos. They inspired me to get the book out and reread it. I am making the effort to actually get out more and practice what I read. Thank you for doing those videos!
 
Thanks for posting. I don't own it, but I like the exposed tang and the blade profile on the blackjack.
Appreciate 1095 for it's ease of sharpening and edge holding qualities and AFFORDABILITY (which at current price point for the Blackjack seems lost to me).
Next try comparing it next to a carbon steel mora. Just sayin'.....:D
 
Thanks for posting. I don't own it, but I like the exposed tang and the blade profile on the blackjack.
Appreciate 1095 for it's ease of sharpening and edge holding qualities and AFFORDABILITY (which at current price point for the Blackjack seems lost to me).

All the more reason to stick with the better steel on the Bushcrafter, imo. It may not be as easy to sharpen, but it will also need to be sharpened a lot less frequently than a 1095 blade.

Next try comparing it next to a carbon steel mora. Just sayin'.....:D

I'd actually love to see that. I'll put my money on the Bushcrafter.
 
I would do a head to head comparison of a BR Bushcrafter to a Mora, but it wouldn't really be a fair comparison, in my opinion. One is a $10 knife and the other is fairly pricy. The Bushcrafter is up there in terms of the value of knives in my collection. Also I buy each of those knives for different reasons. For instance, I buy a Mora because it is $10 and more or less disposable. When the edge rolls or if I have a problem with the Mora in another way, it hurts a lot less. Also, Moras make great giveaway knives to young folks I come into contact with. I remember when I was younger to get a knife from someone was a HUGE deal. Plus for the average kid, a Mora is probably going to perform better than just about any other knife they've ever had in their hand at wood working tasks. I've given away a ton of Moras and it never fails to make a kid really happy.

I buy a Bark River Bushcrafter because I like the fit and finish, the ergonomics of the handle are excellent, the edge geometry is great, and it comes with a nice leather sheath. I also tend to buy products made by my friends. Sure there are other knives out there with similar features but this one is made by a friend so I buy it. Same thing with Becker knives. I like Ethan Becker so I buy his stuff. The bonus is that you really can't go wrong with a Bark River or a Becker in terms of quality and performance.
 
Nice Video!!!

I like both of those. Looks of them anyway, I have never used either :)

I think there is a lot to be said of the subtle things. I know it is has driven me to make a lot of things differently. Things may seem subtle, but once you realize them, and then try to do without them, it drives you nuts and you want that subtlety (is that a word :o) back. At least that is the way it works for me :)

Thanks for taking the time to make the video.
 
Great video and nice comparison. BTW, I get a kick out of you and Jim on the podcast, I listen to them on my phone on my commute. Great stuff!
 
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