BRKT all convexed and suggestions?

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I was thinking about adding a BRKT to my christmas wish list. I can't figure out which one to get. I kind of hesitant in getting one because of the convexed edge?
Are all the BRKT convexed edges? What is the best way and things to use to sharpen them? What do you use in the field to do it?
Do you guys recommend any particular model? I'm going to use it for just about everything outdoors.
OH!
How is the mini canadian for outdoor projects?

Gil
 
I don't have a Mini Canadian. But I've had quite a few now. They're all great knives. The River's Edge, Wolf River, Bravo-1. All winners.

Don't be scared of convex edges. I use sandpaper and a piece of foam to sharpen mine. Thats easy as heck to pack into the field, and won't break on ya.
 
Barkies are great knives - you won't end up with just one! :D

As a general "out in the field" knife, my own favorite is the Canadian Special.

The Mini-Canadian is a great little knife, though a bit small for a primary field knife.

All Barkies are convexed, and once you get used to it, it is very easy to keep them hair popping sharp! And no expensive stones or tools are needed. Here's how: BRKT Convex Guide
 
I used to have a Mini Canadian. Nice blade but small.

Go for something around the North Star size.

In my experience and I have quite a few Bark Rivers they are probably the easiest to sharpen of any brand. You'll love one!:thumbup:
 
A second vote for the Canadian Special. Fox River is also a great general purpose outdoor and survival knife.

As for sharpening, it is pretty straightforward. The one aspect that is somewhat counterintuitive in my experience is that even though you have this incredibly tough knife with a very durable edge, you need to strop lightly to get the best results. As in the weight of the knife only.

Good luck.
 
Highland for sure. Best all around Barkie IMO. Bark River has done a few hollow primary grinds over the years with convexed edges. The Scout for example comes to mind. Very good advice on the sharpening technique directly above my post on the light pressure.
 
I have owned the Highland, Woodland, Adirondack, and Mini Canadian. All first rate knives using first rate materials.

Do not be afraid of convex grinds. One of the most versatile IMO, and easily kept up. Most of the time I just stropped mine back to shaving sharp. If more was needed, I used a mouse pad glued to a wood block. Put a piece of wet dry sandpaper accost it and off you go. Very easy to do.
 
This is probably illegal, but go to knifeforums and go to the Bark River subforums. There is a few posts and galleries with the pics and specs of all the knives. Just have to search them out. My favorite is the Fox River. If you have a certain material that tickles your fancy, Mike probably has it for a handle material. Just like the guys said above ,use a mouse pad with some wet/dry sandpaper and your good to go. Just be sure to use a light touch or you'll actually make the edge dull. The subfurum has convex sharpening tutorials.

.GIBBY
 
I know the forums you are talking about, but I can't seem to get the web page to pop up. Alll I get is a white page with no writting,but the address is right on the top.
 
The Bark River clip point skinner is hollow ground. My boys both have one and they love them. They use 12C27 in that one so it's a good stainless blade.
 
I started collecting Bark River knives (users, all of them) back in February. Before then, I never even knew convex ground edges existed....that's how dumb I was. Now I have six. They're as easy to sharpen as a high carbon v-grind, but cheaper, since the materials used to sharpen cost less.

Do be careful buying a Bark River. Remember the old Lays Potato Chip commercials? "Nobody can eat just one......" ??
 
I have a Mini Canadian and Northstar and I am fond of both. The Mini C is small, but very robust. I have used it as an only knife while camping, but have found myself wanting something a bit larger a couple of times. It is a good edc as a fixed blade pocket knife. The Northstar is a nearly perfect outdoors knife in size and shape in the bushcraft style, and can do most things excellently.

Don't be afraid of convex edges. They are long lasting and sharpening them is idiot-proof once you learn the simple technique (a stropping motion on very fine sandpaper backed by a surface with a little give to it). I find them easier to sharpen and maintain than regular edges.
 
Here's my setup. It's all I use and, so far, all I need to keep convex edges razor sharp.
ConvexSharpeningKit-01.jpg
 
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