BPS Knives of Ukraine

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This story is astounding. Even in light of the circumstances, the following wording is in their sales pages:

" ATTENTION !!!

Do not use the knife to attack or willful damage to people or animals."

 

[Jack Black]

I also just ordered an Adventurer! I really dig the thin blade and the scandi grind. Really looks like a capable outdoors blade for whittling and light tasks.

Never heard of that company before and even if they don't deliver, it's no problem.

The prices they have are very good, and If it shows up, I'm gonna put it through its paces

It looks like a very useful knife. I was watching some videos last night, and there are folks doing all sorts of crazy batoning with it. Seems to manage OK though

These caught my eye a while ago also when some started showing up on here. Thank you for posting and bringing these to my attention again. I just ordered two! Ill post them up once they arrive.

Good for you Kevin

I ordered the flat ground Savage off the BPS site. It’s cheaper on Amazon, I found, but I think I will leave the order in, in hope that the Ukraine mailing label will provide some interest, and that the maker may benefit from the few extra bucks. Got my eye on the friction folder, too, and maybe one or two additional models.

A few of these knives will probably find their way to the Thrifty Thursday thread.

The ones I've received have had fairly plain mailing labels - I was hoping for a few of those 'special Ukrainian stamps!

Nice thread, Jack Black .

I took this little one along to a picnic and it's starting to get a patina.

I'm tempted by the Savage, as well.

Thanks for putting me onto them Rachel Cool pic

I've used mine in the kitchen a bit. The Scandi grind doesn't work for me awfully well for slicing carrots.

I think new companies producing outdoor knives think they have to produce them with scandi grinds, which is a shame in my opinion. The FFG on the Savage is very nicely done

I have the model that looks like the Mora Companion.

The knife came very sharp, with a nice polish on the blade. So far I have been happy with the knife and it's value.

The sheath, however, I found to be such thin leather that I have poked holes through when re-sheathing, and find it too dangerous to belt carry.

It seems possible newer models have addressed this, as it seems most people here are commenting on how nice they are.

I'm not sure they still make that one, do they? I'm quite impressed with the leather sheaths, particularly for the price. Perhaps they've beefed up the leather more recently?

The Hephaestos seem sold out ...that and postage outruns price of knife....the search continues...

Yes, it has been for a couple of months Jon, I hope they'll do some more, it looks great

 

[Fodderwing]

I'm in.

 

[Wasty]

They already have responded and shipping is going to take 3-4 Weeks... Just perfect for my vacation plans, and if it does not work, I'm still good

 

[Creaky Bones]

Just picked this one up. Didn’t need it, but it seemed like the right thing to do. It seems like it will make a great camp knife to take on vacation. I modified the scandi to more of a saber/convex. The knife came very sharp, and with very respectable fit and finish, and the sheath is better than a lot of much pricier knives. I will likely buy a few more as gifts.

 

[hugofeynman]

Shortly before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a small fixed-blade, posted by @r8shell , caught my eye, and after she told me that it was made by BPS Knives in Ukraine, I thought I would order one myself, both because I liked the knife, and as an act of solidarity. I didn't find it hard to get in touch with the small Ukrainian company, and while the knife was inexpensive, I told them just to keep the cash, if they were not in a position to ship the knife.

A few days later, Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, and with the intensity of the fighting, I did not really expect to receive the knife. A couple of weeks later though, it turned up on my doorstep, and I was very pleased with the usefully-sized knife, which was not only great value, but special in its own way.

The knife is the BS1FTS model, with a carbon steel blade, an ash handle, a Scandi grind, and a 3 1/2" blade. At only 3.17oz it's a handy little knife to take out hiking, and the sheath is of equally good quality.

I certainly don't need anymore knives, least of all belt knives, but I thought I would order some more knives from BPS. I certainly wasn't surprised when I saw that they had had to suspend production though. I kept checking back, just to see if there was any news about the company. A couple of months later, in the midst of the terrible ongoing war, I was quite surprised to see that they were working again. I ordered a couple of more expensive knives, but again told them not to worry if they had to close up again, or if the knives didn't reach me. They turned up a couple of days ago though. The first is their Adventurer model, which comes with a ferro rod, and is nearly 10" in overall length. Like the BS1FTS, it has an ash handle, a carbon steel blade, and a Scandi grind. The shoulders of the blade are very capable of striking the well-made ferro rod.

I prefer flat-ground blades, so I also ordered the BPS Savage, which is 9 1/2" overall, with a 4 1/2" carbon-steel drop-point blade, and bog oak scales. BPS use both stainless and carbon steel, their carbon steel being 1066, hardened to 57-59 RC. While I realise this isn't a premium steel, all 3 knives arrived shaving sharp. Fit and finish is very good throughout.

When it's back in production, I'm hoping to obtain one of BPS's forged knives, and they do an interesting friction folder which has caught my eye too. It's nice to know that, with typical Ukrainian tenacity, despite everything, these cutlers are still going about their business, producing a range of knives which do them credit. Long may it continue. Slava Ukraini!

Two things I can conclude from this post: BPS are honorable people doing good knives and you are a good person.

 

[Jack Black]

Two things I can conclude from this post: BPS are honorable people doing good knives and you are a good person.

Thank you kindly good sir

 

[abbydaddy]

Thank you for the heads up about a good Ukrainian knife company. I expect to be trying to "buy Ukrainian" for a long time, and those knives look nice. I'll have to look into them. Slava Ukraini.

 

[sitflyer]

Very cool thread regarding a seemingly excellent company. I was drawn to the forged D2 knife but unfortunately OOS. I will be keeping an eye out to see if they get them back in production. The friction folder is interesting as well, maybe perchance I will try my luck at one of those.

 

[sf fanatic]

BPS friction folder came today and I’m impressed. Fit and finish is very good and the blade is centered and razor sharp. The sheath is well made as well. For under $50 imho its great deal.
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[WhittlinAway]

Thanks for starting this thread, Jack! I can see a BS1FTS in my future. I agree that it is evocative of Marttiini and that's a good thing in my book!

 

[Jack Black]

The Hephaestos seem sold out ...that and postage outruns price of knife....the search continues...

I really fancy that one Jon, but its been out of production since the war started. Hoping to pick one up when the madness is over

Taking the Savage out to the woods tomorrow

 

[Jack Black]

BPS friction folder came today and I’m impressed. Fit and finish is very good and the blade is centered and razor sharp. The sheath is well made as well. For under $50 imho its great deal.
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Very cool-looking folder

 

[Rich S]

I ordered my BPS off the big bookstore. Still has a BPS store. MUCH faster delivery. Hope Ukraine whips Putin's arse.

 

[Fodderwing]

BPS friction folder came today and I’m impressed. Fit and finish is very good and the blade is centered and razor sharp. The sheath is well made as well. For under $50 imho its great deal.

In an attempt to make sure I remain on the short bus "read slowwwww.... bus" I ordered mine straight from Ukraine. Never thought about it being available here in the U.S.. ...sigh...

 

[Jack Black]

In an attempt to make sure I remain on the short bus "read slowwwww.... bus" I ordered mine straight from Ukraine. Never thought about it being available here in the U.S.. ...sigh...

But think of the extra cachet

 

[ea42]

This from their site, awesome:

"Warning: delivery during the war period will take a little longer. Estimated shipments may be delayed by 2-3 weeks. After our victory over the Russian invaders, the speed of delivery will increase significantly."


Eric

 

[mitch13]

I really like the friction folder, they do hare an etsy store as well. Maybe 1 day but not at the moment.
Not cost effective for me, shipping to Australia $58 approx $41US only a few dollars less than the knife,

 

[meako]

I hear ya mitch13 ..but Ive taken the plunge on a Savage...as a gift for my Sons upcoming 19th...
I am impressed by them contacting me immediately with extended postage time... that sort of basic courtesy and customer relations goes a long way with me.
Cheers.

 

[mitch13]

I hear ya mitch13 ..but Ive taken the plunge on a Savage...as a gift for my Sons upcoming 19th...
I am impressed by them contacting me immediately with extended postage time... that sort of basic courtesy and customer relations goes a long way with me.
Cheers.

That's fair enough it's special. If I said to the wife I spent that much on postage on not so expensive knife, I would probably be able to guard the harem the next day.
Happy birthday to your boy I have a daughter turning 19 this year as well.