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This is the first knife review I have ever done and I hope you all enjoy it. I figured out how to get the pictures displayed here so you dont have to click links. Hope you all enjoy!
I recently purchased a Bark River Necker 2 and I feel it necessary to share with you all how great of a knife this is. I like it more than the Izula.
Knife Specifications:
- 3.5in Blade made of 12C27 stainless Steel hardened to 58RC
- 3.5in Skeletonized Handle; overall knife is 7in
- Blade Thickness is .130in
- Full Convex Grind
- Weighs only 1.77 ounces! thats less than the Izula
- The spine of the blade and the Handle are an Electrostatic Powder Coat and come in 5 different colors
- The sheath is made of Kydex which also holds a firesteel, and there is an optional leather sheath
- Also available are handle sets that have storage inside of them. I have not tested these yet because I didn't have the extra money to order one at the time I bought the knife.
- All Bark River Knives come with a LIFETIME no questions asked Warranty
Knife Sells for $75.00 online.
When I first got the knife I was very impressed at how little it weighed and how great it looked. Online pictures do not do it justice. The blade was razor sharp and could shave my arm out of the box. The handle is a little uncomfortable without the scales or paracord, but once I wrapped it it was perfect. I have medium-large hands and the handle is the perfect length for me. I do wish that the jimping went further up the spine though.
After I wrapped my handle with a "basket weave" it was time to do some cutting. The knife easily tackled all of the tasks I put it against. I wish that I had a video camera so I could show you all just how well it did. The knife went through apples effortlessly and could shave a tomato paper thin. I cut 2 large cardboard boxes into tiny pieces and was still able to shave my arm after. The knife went through 5mm thick leather like butter and also shined at making fuzz sticks.
I then went into some more strenuous tasks. I used some small logs about 2in diameter and did some batoning. The knife split the wood well and I did not experience any chipping on the edge. I also attempted to chop a soft pine log. Its not the best chopper but thats not to be expected from a knife of this size. I was however very impressed on how well this knife held its edge. Even after these tasks the knife would still go through paper with ease, but was pulling hair more than shaving. I touched up the edge with a leather strop loaded with green polishing compound and it didn't take long for the edge of the blade to shine and get hair splitting sharp. The blade has a wicked mirror finish and is super sharp.
I removed some of the Power Coating off the very tip of the spine so that way I could throw better sparks off the Misch Metal Fire Steel I ordered with it. I did this by soaking the tip in Acetone. I also used the holes in the sheath to wrap paracord through so I can run my belt through it. I keep the knife on my waist horizontally and it is easily concealable.
Overall this is an excellent EDC/Back up survival/Self Defense Blade. It is super light and you don't even know your carrying it. It holds its edge very well and is very easy to sharpen (I use mouse pad with sandpaper and finish with strop). The warranty from Bark River cant be beat and they also offer free resharpening forever (you pay shipping). I recommend this knife to everyone and I feel it reigns superior to the Izula.
I recently purchased a Bark River Necker 2 and I feel it necessary to share with you all how great of a knife this is. I like it more than the Izula.
Knife Specifications:
- 3.5in Blade made of 12C27 stainless Steel hardened to 58RC
- 3.5in Skeletonized Handle; overall knife is 7in
- Blade Thickness is .130in
- Full Convex Grind
- Weighs only 1.77 ounces! thats less than the Izula
- The spine of the blade and the Handle are an Electrostatic Powder Coat and come in 5 different colors
- The sheath is made of Kydex which also holds a firesteel, and there is an optional leather sheath
- Also available are handle sets that have storage inside of them. I have not tested these yet because I didn't have the extra money to order one at the time I bought the knife.
- All Bark River Knives come with a LIFETIME no questions asked Warranty
Knife Sells for $75.00 online.
When I first got the knife I was very impressed at how little it weighed and how great it looked. Online pictures do not do it justice. The blade was razor sharp and could shave my arm out of the box. The handle is a little uncomfortable without the scales or paracord, but once I wrapped it it was perfect. I have medium-large hands and the handle is the perfect length for me. I do wish that the jimping went further up the spine though.
After I wrapped my handle with a "basket weave" it was time to do some cutting. The knife easily tackled all of the tasks I put it against. I wish that I had a video camera so I could show you all just how well it did. The knife went through apples effortlessly and could shave a tomato paper thin. I cut 2 large cardboard boxes into tiny pieces and was still able to shave my arm after. The knife went through 5mm thick leather like butter and also shined at making fuzz sticks.
I then went into some more strenuous tasks. I used some small logs about 2in diameter and did some batoning. The knife split the wood well and I did not experience any chipping on the edge. I also attempted to chop a soft pine log. Its not the best chopper but thats not to be expected from a knife of this size. I was however very impressed on how well this knife held its edge. Even after these tasks the knife would still go through paper with ease, but was pulling hair more than shaving. I touched up the edge with a leather strop loaded with green polishing compound and it didn't take long for the edge of the blade to shine and get hair splitting sharp. The blade has a wicked mirror finish and is super sharp.
I removed some of the Power Coating off the very tip of the spine so that way I could throw better sparks off the Misch Metal Fire Steel I ordered with it. I did this by soaking the tip in Acetone. I also used the holes in the sheath to wrap paracord through so I can run my belt through it. I keep the knife on my waist horizontally and it is easily concealable.
Overall this is an excellent EDC/Back up survival/Self Defense Blade. It is super light and you don't even know your carrying it. It holds its edge very well and is very easy to sharpen (I use mouse pad with sandpaper and finish with strop). The warranty from Bark River cant be beat and they also offer free resharpening forever (you pay shipping). I recommend this knife to everyone and I feel it reigns superior to the Izula.
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