Bark River Survival/Bushcraft Knife Question

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The age old question...if just one knife...

Never owned a barkie, but I've done a lot of research, and from everything that I've seen, they will be the makers of my next knife. Unlike a lot of folks, I'm a little partial to a slightly larger blade. I'm looking for a good survival/bushcraft knife that will be doing a lot of chopping, snare making, skinning, ect... you know the drill. I really like the looks of the Bravo 2, but I haven't seen a whole lot of commentary on it. I also like the Smoke Jumper, but it looks like it might be a little too light for a whole lot of chopping. Any comments on these, or suggestions for other styles in a 6" to 9" blade? Thanks in advance for the help! :cool:
 
I personally have a Bravo 1 that is a great knife and from my understanding the Bravo 2 is just a larger version. It should be a great knife if it is comparable.
 
I prefer the B2 to the SJ-the B2 is a workhorse and I am not a big fan of the false grind on the SJ.

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i like the gameskeeper 2 ,i think its the most underated barkie out there,aloha
 
Hey I don't know if you are dead set on a Barkie but Scrapyard knives are about to release their Regulator Bowie made from 51200 steel and that looks like it would fill your needs.....

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Overall Length: 13"
Blade Length: 7 1/2"
Blade Thickness: .333" (Over 5/16")
Handle: Resiprene C
Steel: SR-101
Hardness: Differentially Treated: Spring Tempered body with 59-61 Rc edge.
Weight: 14 1/2 ounces!!!
 
kalama said:
i like the gameskeeper 2 ,i think its the most underated barkie out there,aloha
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dead on about that one. i have the gameskeeper II as well as the B2. between the two i like my gameskeeper II more. although the B2 chops a bit better :D
 
i had the B2 was kinda heavy for me the G2 fits me perfs,pitdog thats a nice bowie how much does that run it would make a awsome boar blade
 
kalama said:
i had the B2 was kinda heavy for me the G2 fits me perfs,pitdog thats a nice bowie how much does that run it would make a awsome boar blade
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No price yet...I don't think....but you should check out the thread on the Scrapyard site, there are other great pics demonstrating it's tip strength etc !!!!:thumbup:
 
I started with a Huntsman - minimalist personified. Next, I muddied the waters by getting a Fox River, North Star LE, and Gameskeeper almost together. Then - a Boone - traditional - and a Journeyman - minimalist traditional. All could suffice for most survival/bushcraft uses. Somehow, the North Star is neat - and has a home - just don't know why (It nicked me the first day - it was cold & wet, too - just a glorified paper cut. Love the Fox River - but love the Gameskeeper more - stout knife with great hand protection, yet you can choke up for fine cuts. Love A2, too.

I am not fond of the Bravo's thumb ramp. I may have to get one anyway. Not this summer - I've spent all I can afford for a while.

Stainz
 
Stainz said:
I am not fond of the Bravo's thumb ramp. I may have to get one anyway.
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You can ask BRKT to take it off for you :) (In my case, requests made through Derrick):

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My Gunny is coming with the ramp removed also and the spine squared a bit better (my Bravo-1 throws sparks, but not as well as my F1).


To the OP, I haven't heard much about the B2 either, but everything I have heard is good :thumbup:. Big Mike likes the big Barkies, he'll give you some good info :).
 
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