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FOBOS

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Hello gentlemen. I have been a long time reader of Blade Forums, but this is my first post. I was going to buy a Fallkniven S1, then decided on a Bark River Bravo 1. It will probably get here in a week. The question is, did I make the right choice? I will be using it for general camp, bushcraft, all around woods knife. I had the chance to buy American and the reviews were very good for the Bark. Thanks for your replies in advance. :)
 
FOBOS said:
Hello gentlemen. I have been a long time reader of Blade Forums, but this is my first post. I was going to buy a Fallkniven S1, then decided on a Bark River Bravo 1. It will probably get here in a week. The question is, did I make the right choice? I will be using it for general camp, bushcraft, all around woods knife. I had the chance to buy American and the reviews were very good for the Bark. Thanks for your replies in advance. :)
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Outstanding choice. Be careful, it will bite your fingers very easily and so cleanly that you'll bleed before your body registers the pain...:D :thumbup:
 
I think you could not have made a wrong choice. Both are great knives. You'll be very happy with your Bravo. One of the sharpest knives I own.
 
I have the S1 and F1 both are excellent - I also looked closely at Bravo 1 - seems great too - possibly with a more traditional sheath.

I agree = could not have made a wrong choice
 
I read alot of good about the F-1, but I don;t own one. I do, however, own the Bravo-1. You can't go wrong.

Your purchase is hereby Approved! :thumbup:
 
I have both the SI and the Bravo 1. I like them both and generally carry the S1 as more of a hunter and the Bravo 1 as more of a bushcraft knife.
 
Good choice, great knife! (The Falkniven would have been good too!)

The Bravo-1 has a thick, sturdy blade, that, thanks to Mike's great convex grind, cuts like a skinny blade.

The handle of the Bravo-1 is the most comfortable of any of my knives.



What's your next Bark River knife going to be? :D
 
I handled a Bravo-1 in a passaround, as well as several other barkies. Absolutely awesome knife in every regard. I wasnt too fond of the Sheath that came with it, but there is a Leather option IIRC..
 
I'm very interested in both of these knives and appreciate this thread :)

I think 5" blades are about the best compromise of performance vs. comfort and these two are both serious contenders. I have a BRKT Sandstorm II and I have become a fan of the brand as a result. I'd like something a bit wider though ideally - and I'm probably the odd man out saying this but I really prefer a rubber handle for the increased traction on the grip...

The blade on my Sandstorm is ~1" wide. Another favorite of mine is the CS SRK - it is ~1.25" wide... Anyone know how much wider the Bravo 1 is? What about the S1 - is it wider or more narrow then either of these? Also, how long is the Bravo1's blade exactly?

The Blackjack Grunt is another real contender for me and I love that knife. I just want a smaller handle, a little more narrow & a bit more straight... Maybe I'm too picky but I have in mind something with a 5" blade, maybe 1.5" wide, good point but with some belly and a rubber handle if possible...?
 
untamed said:
I believe there's gonna be a 7-inch model in '09.
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there are actually going to be 3 knives in the line including a scaled down version called the Gunny, and a scaled up version called the Bravo 2. Being 50 percent Swedish, I am really interested in everything Fallkniven, But you just cant go wrong with any BRKT. Mike Stewart is the tops!!!
 
sharpening the bravo 1 convex edge
http://video.google.com/videoplay?d...ex+sharpening&ei=Uv-ESLLEO5Tc2AL9t6TvBA&hl=en


i was thinking about those convex edges...they are supposed to be old art, or something, and seeing all those sandpapers, compounds for finishing and so on, i was wondering why is that..
cant it be sharpened with a regular stone like a normal V edge knife ?
it has to be, because i see convex edge in a lot of "survival" knives, and im thinking that if you would have to sharpen in the wild this kind of edge with a piece of stone that you find, it wouldnt be very easy, enlight me...im not familiar with convex sharpening, ive sharpened my F1 with regular stone or the sharpmaker.
unless there is a way to sharpen as easily as you can sharpen a V knife with a stone, i dont see a convex edge being suitable for wilderness, unless you carry a dozen of sandpapers, strops and so on
never seen a video about sharpening a convex edge on a regular pocket stone...only heard comments and instructions
 
jacktrades_nbk said:
sharpening the bravo 1 convex edge
http://video.google.com/videoplay?d...ex+sharpening&ei=Uv-ESLLEO5Tc2AL9t6TvBA&hl=en


i was thinking about those convex edges...they are supposed to be old art, or something, and seeing all those sandpapers, compounds for finishing and so on, i was wondering why is that..
cant it be sharpened with a regular stone like a normal V edge knife ?
it has to be, because i see convex edge in a lot of "survival" knives, and im thinking that if you would have to sharpen in the wild this kind of edge with a piece of stone that you find, it wouldnt be very easy, enlight me...im not familiar with convex sharpening, ive sharpened my F1 with regular stone or the sharpmaker.
unless there is a way to sharpen as easily as you can sharpen a V knife with a stone, i dont see a convex edge being suitable for wilderness, unless you carry a dozen of sandpapers, strops and so on
never seen a video about sharpening a convex edge on a regular pocket stone...only heard comments and instructions
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I could'nt of put it better myself. A mousepad and a piece of sandpaper don't fit that well in my pocket. My Eze-Lap diamond rod however does.
 
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