BOSS Street vs. Bravo 1... it's on!

230grains said:
Not as good as Busses, they have a lifetime warranty against manufacturers defects. The only company with a better warranty than Busse is Rat Cutlery, which is impossible to beat, even by Busse.
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Not true! Bark River's warranty is just as good as Busse's. They warranty against everything even abuse like RAT and Busse. Bark River will even refurbish a knife for free. When comparing these knives it personal preference. Companies like these are really good for us as the customer. I do believe that under normal and even most abnormal use you are not going to break a Bravo-1 or Boss Street. What bothers me are the people who break a knife on purpose just for fun then think the deserve a replacement. Anyway.. I am looking forward to the review. You cannot loose with either one!
 
trailside22 said:
Not true! Bark River's warranty is just as good as Busse's. They warranty against everything even abuse like RAT and Busse. Bark River will even refurbish a knife for free. When comparing these knives it personal preference. Companies like these are really good for us as the customer. I do believe that under normal and even most abnormal use you are not going to break a Bravo-1 or Boss Street. What bothers me are the people who break a knife on purpose just for fun then think the deserve a replacement. Anyway.. I am looking forward to the review. You cannot loose with either one!
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"Lifetime Warranty
All Bark River knives and axes are guaranteed against manufacturing defects for life. If you have any problem with our product, just return it to us and we will repair or replace it. If you would like us to refurbish or re-sharpen the product please enclose shipping and handling fees — $12 Lower 48 States, $15 Alaska, Hawaii and Canada, $25 All other Countries. Mutliple knives may add to charges."

http://www.barkriverknifetool.com/aboutus.php
 
A reply from Mike Stewart owner of Bark River on another forum.
We cover Tractors in the Warranty--Deer Too and 40 year olds.
Just send it in any we will give it the once over for you.
NOW--Take Reid's Advice--Make up a Really Good Story.
I do like the Crazed Aardvark Attack. Last time that happened--We covered the knife.
Slipping on a puddle of Gorilla Milk was a Good one too. We covered the knife.
Being Assaulted by A Fedders Air Conditioner Was one of My Personal Favorites. We covered the knife. The Sea Monster was Not Nessy. I think it was the one in Canada--I think it was Ogopogo. The Customer was attacked while sitting in his 59' Buick along the lake shore and had to defend himself with his Bark River when the Monster Attacked the Convertible Top. We covered the knife.( It was in the Spring--Might have been a Misguided Mating Ritual)

Bark River may have that posted, however the above it how they treat their customers. If you break it they will fix it or replace it. I am glad to know that if I have a Busse, Bark River or RAT no matter what I do to it they will fix or replace it.
 
Fair enough, I was just going by what was written on their page regarding their warranty. I'm a bark river fan, although I only own a bravo 1.
 
I have first hand experience that Bark River's warranty is identical to Busse's, except they don't cover any damage done apparently by badgers (inside joke that I dont understand)...

An idiot friend of mine, who I lent a barkie to, snapped the tip and BRKT took care of it fully knowing it was 100% abuse. I posted pics of the damage on another forum and Mike Stewart (owner of BRKT) responded to me directly to have it sent in.

Busse, RAT Cutlery and BRKT are all on the same out of this world level when it comes to customer service - they all have my business for life.
 
If for no other reason, this post is interesting as it seems there is a ready source of sheaths that will be available for the Boss Streets. That is nice to know.
 
trailside22 said:
Not true! Bark River's warranty is just as good as Busse's. They warranty against everything even abuse like RAT and Busse. Bark River will even refurbish a knife for free.
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Bark River will indeed do those things, BUT.....it is on they're production time. If that is the case, you will wait up to a year+ for a replacement, when they do the next years run. Shouldn't be a problem with the Bravo, but it is worth mentioning.
 
I think the Bravo-1 looks more refined but that probably has mostly to do with the uncoated blade. I prefer the grind on the Boss Streets and I prefer the steel, if for no other reason it has better corrosion resistance. The non-skeletonized tang should be stronger though the extra strength may not be needed by mere mortals. The Talon hole and the handle rivets also give a bit more flexibility for lanyard location. The exposed tang may or may not be of benefit depending on preference.
 
iamtoast said:
I think the Bravo-1 looks more refined but that probably has mostly to do with the uncoated blade. I prefer the grind on the Boss Streets and I prefer the steel, if for no other reason it has better corrosion resistance. The non-skeletonized tang should be stronger though the extra strength may not be needed by mere mortals. The Talon hole and the handle rivets also give a bit more flexibility for lanyard location. The exposed tang may or may not be of benefit depending on preference.
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I like the exposed butt on the BOSS Street. I have always found them useful when they are flat or rounded. Not so much when they are pointy. Anyway, I do plan to put it to use and the fact that the Bravo doesn't have one is a minus. I'd say the thumb ramp is a minus too but it's actually useful if you put your thumb in front of it rather than on it.
 
Is that most common interpretation of how to use the thumb ramp, is it just that design or is that the generally accepted practice? Would the same apply to the scrapper 5?
 
I am a fan of the Bravo-1. I have two of them, one in CPM154. A comparison between the BOSS and Bravo-1 would be interesting to me. Do it!
 
How about some pics??

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I really like the boss but like someone else has mentioned, I can't help but think that it could of been better by having no choil.

It an important section of edge that is missing where if you are doing fine cutting using your thumb for pressure and control the object your cutting may slide and catch in the choil. Also the choil is right in the area where you would want to do the fine cutting so you have to extend your thumb just a bit further along the blade which means slightly less grip control. Yes it would be small but to some with smaller hands it may count.

Does anyone else think agree?

I do like the slightly lower drop point blade, compared to the Bravo1 which allows for a slightly better point work for digging/cutting holes in wood.
 
abchopper said:
I really like the boss but like someone else has mentioned, I can't help but think that it could of been better by having no choil.

It an important section of edge that is missing where if you are doing fine cutting using your thumb for pressure and control the object your cutting may slide and catch in the choil. Also the choil is right in the area where you would want to do the fine cutting so you have to extend your thumb just a bit further along the blade which means slightly less grip control. Yes it would be small but to some with smaller hands it may count.

Does anyone else think agree?

I do like the slightly lower drop point blade, compared to the Bravo1 which allows for a slightly better point work for digging/cutting holes in wood.
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BINGO!

That or have a choil big enough for your finger, so that you can choke up on the blade.
Except that would turn your 4" blade into a 3" blade...

I'm looking forward to the HOG Muk.:thumbup:
 
abchopper said:
I can't help but think that it could of been better by having no choil.
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I have to agree. This design would be improved with the elimination of the choil and thinner stock.

I like the idea of thicker stock knives, but in real life I'm always grabbing for my thin slicers and there is just no need for that choil.
 
I think, since BRKT is located in Escanaba, MI, the badger/warranty thing has to do with a rivalry w/ Wisconsin (U of W mascot is the badger). Off topic, I know...

TrailWolf said:
I have first hand experience that Bark River's warranty is identical to Busse's, except they don't cover any damage done apparently by badgers (inside joke that I dont understand)...
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If for no other reason, this post is interesting as it seems there is a ready source of sheaths that will be available for the Boss Streets. That is nice to know.
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Where are the sheaths? Mashed via Busse website or Independently from Mashed cat?
 
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