Bark River edc

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Niddler1

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How many of you carry Bark River fixed blades, and which ones?
I'm considering a Featherweight Fox River, is that too big to put in a pocket?
 
I carry my Bravo EDC quite often. It is razor blade sharp, and holds an edge very, very well in Elmax steel. Perfect for my hand. Really love it!!
 
I steered away from the Featherweight Fox River because of my experience with the Featherweight Hunter - it just didn't fit me right; which was disappointing because I really liked the knife. The Featherweight Fox River looked too similar to that knife, both in terms of specs & handle size/shape; so I wouldn't take the chance without being able to handle it, first. That is not to say that my experience was a common one, or that you would find it uncomfortable.
The size of the FFR would be fine in the pocket, IMO.

I regularly carry a Mini Fox River; but I usually stick it on my belt. (The knife size is fine for the pocket, as is the Bravo EDC)
 
I pocket carry an imp (cut down fox river). You can definitely pocket carry the featherweight fox river too. I set mine up with the scandi dangler attachment with the factory sheath to keep the knife from shifting in my pocket and still give me room for other stuff.

The bravo EDC is a good option so is the pro scalpel II, essential, city knife, and the little creek to name a few.
 
I regularly carry an Essential and Lil' Canadian in my pocket. The Essential is 6.2" and Lil' Canadian is 7" (plus a little extra for the sheath, but note that I use a Mini Fox River sheath for the Lil' Canadian, which I think saves me a couple tenths of an inch). I'm a big dude with big pants, about 6'-1" and 250#, and I think length-wise the Lil' Canadian is starting to push it for in-pocket carry. My main issue is if I squat down while doing whatever home repair task I happen to be working on, the handle often starts jabbing into my leg and it gets uncomfortable really quickly.

You could probably get away with the Featherweight Fox River at 7.25" but that's probably about the most I'd personally go.
 
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I carry my Featherweight Fox River either inverted, in the front left pocket, or on my belt at 9 o'clock. Comfortable either way. I have large hands and find it easy to use in a variety of grips. The angled butt, with contoured edges, makes it possible for me.
 
I have tried to pick one for pocket carry but it is hard for me to get the size just right. This Bravo Necker 2 is a good size, about 7" long. If I put it in the front pocket of my Wranglers it sticks out a little bit. I think for pocket carry it would help to have a minimal kydex sheath. Most leather sheaths seem to add about 1/2" to the length of a knife. Anything less than 7" long and it is hard for me to get a grip on the knife so I'm better off with a folder. I'm still looking and trying though.

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I got the PSK in Elmax with Micarta handles and have carried it off and on in one of the Knives Ship Free pocket slips and it has worked fine for me. This is definitely an example of a little-big knife and I have used it for everyday, around-the-house chores to carrying it to accompany my Bravo cutting down wood. With a small lanyard compensating for the short handle I feel as though I have a full grip.
 
That Adventurer II really does it for me, Spyder. What a beautiful blade! How much did you spend on it?
 
I carry a fixed blade in my pocket, but Bark River won't get my money. I've handled a fair number of their small designs and they don't float my boat and were not what my hands needed. My suggestion is don't buy one unless you get to handle it first or don't mind returning it.

I have two customs I carry in my pocket, a Jody Muller and a vintage Mike Franklin. There's a lot of custom small knives very close in price to Bark River's products...I believe Bark River is too high in price for what they deliver.

I also think what they did to the Loveless City Knife pattern is sacrilege. They ruined a classic.

As with any company, check them out in the GB&U.
 
brownshoe said:
I carry a fixed blade in my pocket, but Bark River won't get my money. I've handled a fair number of their small designs and they don't float my boat and were not what my hands needed. My suggestion is don't buy one unless you get to handle it first or don't mind returning it.

I have two customs I carry in my pocket, a Jody Muller and a vintage Mike Franklin. There's a lot of custom small knives very close in price to Bark River's products...I believe Bark River is too high in price for what they deliver.

I also think what they did to the Loveless City Knife pattern is sacrilege. They ruined a classic.

As with any company, check them out in the GB&U.
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No where near representative of my experience with Bark River. I agree, Bark River isn't for everyone. You just need to research your purchase and choose wisely.
 
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