Bark River- who’s fault?

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T.J. H said:
I received my 2 BRK's today. Looking them over, there two really nice pieces. The real test will be when I put them to use. I now own three BRK's, all are top notch fit and finish. I'm not disputing that Mike isn't a bad guy, but I'm not agreeing with it either. So far I've gotten what I've expected for my cash. I've no dealings with the man so I won't judge him. My opinion, however, in no way invalidates those who have had a negative experience. As of now, I'll continue to purchase BRK's
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As far as wall hangers go, they do make some nice looking knives. Some even seem to function as knives. Your money...I'd rather spend mine somewhere else.
 
T.J. H said:
As of now, I'll continue to purchase BRK's.
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And you'll continue to fund his immoral, unethical and criminal behavior. Good for you. :rolleyes:

Assuming you read this entire thread, and the other threads linked in this thread - you sure have a lot of balls to make a statement like yours.

This forum is about raising the bar and education of all-things-knives. You apparently choose to disregard what this forum stands for and what we have shown you about BRK and Stewart. Enjoy wallowing in your ignorance and selfishness.
 
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shane45-1911 said:
And you'll continue to fund his immoral, unethical and criminal behavior. Good for you. :rolleyes:

Assuming you read this entire thread, and the other threads linked in this thread - you sure have a lot of balls to make a statement like yours.

This forum is about raising the bar and education of all-things-knives. You apparently choose to disregard what this forum stands for and what we have shown you about BRK and Stewart. Enjoy wallowing in your ignorance and selfishness.
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The guy has done nothing to me except sell quality knives. As I rule I don't believe everything I read on the internet, especially forums. You're the one with "a lot balls" to expect that I'd take what I read here as gospel. Excuse me if I don't join your witch hunt. Good day to you.
 
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T.J. H said:
The guy has done nothing to me except sell quality knives. As I rule I don't believe everything I read on the internet, especially forums. You're the one with "a lot balls" to except that I'd take what I read here as gospel. Excuse me if I don't join your witch hunt. Good day to you.
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Wait one. If we're not supposed to believe everything on here how can we believe your post about those being quality knives?

Feels like a conundrum.
 
T.J. H said:
The guy has done nothing to me except sell quality knives.
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There are lots of people who have "done nothing to me" either, but common sense and a set of morals and values says I won't support the likes of Putin, or David Duke, or Mike Strider (to keep this knife-related).

It's simply wrong to support someone who has clearly and deliberately wronged so many people (MANY on this forum), and just because you aren't one of them is a pretty crappy excuse to use. The PROOF goes well beyond this forum, but you appear to be too narrow-minded to find the truth for yourself.

Again, carry on wallowing in your own selfish ignorance.
 
I'm not sure you really understand what ignorance means. In any case,good luck with your crusade against BRK's. I'll see myself out.
 
T.J. H said:
The guy has done nothing to me except sell quality knives. As I rule I don't believe everything I read on the internet, especially forums. You're the one with "a lot balls" to except that I'd take what I read here as gospel. Excuse me if I don't join your witch hunt. Good day to you.
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Same here.


I'm not a millenial or gen Z'er. I don't buy social causes or issues. I buy goods.

When I go to buy a knife, I go to buy a knife. I've NEVER concerned myself with the Maker's credit history, gender identification, business dealings, sexual proclivities, arrest record, political leanings, etc., etc., etc. Either they make a good knife or they don't. And, from my years of experience, Bark River makes a good knife. MANY of my Bark Rivers have served me well over many years. And, when I hear someone spewing ignorance about the quality of them, I'll gladly disagree. (*speaking of "education") I'd do the same for my other knives...Buck, TOPS, Becker, ESEE, Busse, etc.


I understand the hate here a little better now, and a lot better than I did when my search engine entries would bring me here. I get it. It's endemic, and it's just something that Bark River owners will have to tolerate if they're here. They won't be shown the same respect as anyone else trying to enjoy their time here. In fact, and on the contrary, they'll be ridiculed and harassed until they're run out of any Bark River thread.

Unfortunately, for the haters, I ain't going nowhere. (*unless the Staff opts to permanently remove me)
 
It never ceases to amaze me the amount of ego and ignorance a person must have to tell others what they do and don't know.
 
hank_rearden said:
If the blade warps, then it wasn't designed for chopping.

Specifications:
Knife TypeFixed Blade Blade StyleStraight Back
BrandBark River Blade EdgePlain
Product NameEdwin Forrest Bowie Blade GrindFlat
Model #08-315M-NC Blade FinishSatin
Overall Length17.00" Handle MaterialCanvas Micarta
Blade Length12.5" Handle ColorNatural
Handle Length4.75" Sheath MaterialLeather
Cutting Edge12.00" Sheath ColorBrown
Blade Thickness0.18" Weight18.6 oz
Blade MaterialA-2 Tool Steel OriginUSA
Blade Hardness60 HRC DesignerBark River

The blade length, thickness, hardness, and grind tell me it's a delicate blade. I don't think it's good for a lot of chopping work.
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hank_rearden said:
Seems I offended a number of makers/dealers/owners with my post. I still think the knife's configuration is at the delicate side.
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You mean the post above from two weeks ago? Nah, we've moved on from that argument, especially since Bark River admitted to screwing up the grind on an entire batch and refused to replace the knife....
 
Alone said:
It never ceases to amaze me the amount of ego and ignorance a person must have to tell others what they do and don't know.
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Use your own logic bud. You literally said the people who refuse to support brk are simply ignorant. So all the tens of thousands of dollars that Mike has stolen, the numerous batches of knives he shipped out with inferior unadvertised steel, the horrible track record of handling numerous qc issues, are just claims made by ignorant people. You’re either delusional or trolling at this point
 
Sharpoholic said:
Use your own logic bud. You literally said the people who refuse to support brk are simply ignorant. So all the tens of thousands of dollars that Mike has stolen, the numerous batches of knives he shipped out with inferior unadvertised steel, the horrible track record of handling numerous qc issues, are just claims made by ignorant people. You’re either delusional or trolling at this point
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Wrong again. I did not say that.


Here, I'll type it again (*slowly) so that you can keep up...

The difference between you and I is that I don't care if someone supports Bark River or not. To each his own. However, to blanket their knives as "all crap" is ignorance on a colossal level. How do I know that? I've used SEVERAL, over SEVERAL years. Beyond that, several others have chimed-in with their anecdotes and tried to "educate" you a bit, but you seem to continue to want to walk in darkness.

Personally, I don't care what you do. Go ahead with your bad self. However, when you come in here and throw little passive-aggressive jabs, don't be surprised if they boomerang. Those little jabs are the very definition of "trolling", and accusing someone else of exactly what you're doing is nothing more than projection and hypocrisy.


Beyond that...

"Stealing", "business deals", blah, blah, blah. Talk about "mental gymnastics" just to buy a knife. LMAO!
 
Alone said:
And, when I hear someone spewing ignorance about the quality of them, I'll gladly disagree. (*speaking of "education") I'd do the same for my other knives...Buck, TOPS, Becker, ESEE, Busse, etc.
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Last I checked, sending out numerous batches of knives with the wrong inferior steel is pretty indicative of quality. Far from ignorance. You’ve passed the point of willful ignorance, you just look foolish now.
 
Sharpoholic said:
Last I checked, sending out numerous batches of knives with the wrong inferior steel is pretty indicative of quality. Far from ignorance. You’ve passed the point of willful ignorance, you just look foolish now.
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Yeah. I guess me and the other tens-of-thousands of folks who've owned and used them with zero issues must've just gotten ours out of that ONE good batch. 😄
 
Alone said:
Yeah. I guess me and the other tens-of-thousands of folks who've owned and used them with zero issues must've just gotten ours out of that ONE good batch. 😄
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Probably. And it's far less than tens-of-thousands. Don't make up numbers to try to justify your defense of a liar, thief, con-man and criminal.
 
shane45-1911 said:
If you know, then you have ZERO reason to support BRK. And if you don't know, you should learn.
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Shane, I have tried to read everything here and everything that has been posted in other threads...ad nauseum.

What more could I learn?
 
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