BRKT Micro canadian?

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Hi guys,
I have a chance to get a micro canadian in a trade and Im really tempted but it seems a bit small for any real use? People say it cuts like a much bigger knife so I was wondering what your opinions on it are? It seems like it would make a good knife for short walks on the watershed where I usually just carry a swisstool. Lets see pics too, and if someone has one next to a bravo-1 for scale that would be awsome.
Thanks.
 
Mine is on my belt right now. Fairly new, I am still trying to get used to it (also got the mini so I am trying both out to see which fits me best). Mine had edge issues from the get go (dull and very small chips along the edge) that did not get solved sending it back. I took it to the Sharpmaker and it has worked OK, but I have not given it a good sharpen yet. Fits my hand very well now that I rounded off the butt as the ridge that it comes with dug into my hand. The blade is small, but does work well for EDC tasks. It may sound negative but I do like it, good retention, nice design, a working tool even though mine is in day glow G10 with Mosaic pins it is still made to be used. The sheath is top notch, but I will probably make a kydex neck sheath for it as I prefer my small blades this way.
If it is a good trade then go for it, I am sure that you can always sell it again if it doesn't work for you.
I don't have pics yet and won't promise any as I have a wedding in a week but if I can I'll get a couple in hand. Any other knives that you would like a comparison to as I do not have a Bravo?
 
Here is a picture:

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Might show scale better:

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I do not use mine all that much; it has a too rounded tip and it is thicker than I feel is needed.
I'd go for the Pro scalpel if it had been out when I got my Micro. Mine is usually carried attached to my Bravo-1 sheath.

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It is very capable for it's size, but I find it slightly small to carry as my only knife while in the woods. Hardly use it alone, prefer folders for that (Spydercos)


Sverre

PS! Looking at getting a new leather sheath (Sharpshooter) for the Bravo.
 
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NoFair said:
PS! Looking at getting a new leather sheath (Sharpshooter) for the Bravo.
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Thanks for the pics, it is a little shrimpier than I expected. I originally put up a thread to trade for the leather sheath but someone offered a micro canadian and I am pretty tempted. Thanks for the replies so far, keep em coming.:thumbup:
 
ah just buy it. You will find yourself wandering the watershed (i'm assuming the Seymour demonstration forest watershed? ) and cutting walking sticks and making fuzzsticks.
 
It's a nice little knife, I wear it around the neck with the standard sheath, or I'll toss it in my pocket for a short woods walk. I really got a good chuckle at the size of the micro when I got it, but it has proved to be a very capable little performer. I say go for it.
 
"Mikro" they call it...........

Bark River has a serious problem: they just can't make a poorly designed knife!

I don;t own them all by a long stretch, but I've yet to order and receive a Barkie that doesn;t win my affection and keep it. Each model has it's own arena where it'll shine, so consider that when considering the micro-Canadian. The design calls for fine work and probably should be coupled with a larger blade (like NoFair's setup) when out hiking and camping.

I own (or my daughter does) a mini-Canadian, and I wear it every chance I get. Next to a Scandi-ground Helle, it is the sharpest knife in our household. I would assume the micro would be the same. Take heed though, one fo the mikros (mikro-II, I think), comes with 12C27 steel, and the standard mikro with A-2. In my experience, the A2 is more finely grained and takes a nicer edge than the 12C27.... it also holds the edge a bit longer.

If you're after a large knife, look at another model. If you want a small knife for delicate tasks (though the knife will NOT be delicate), then the minis or mikros will be great.
 
Thanks for all the reply's. I thought it was too small to use alone, I thought about piggybacking it onto my bravo-1 but don't see all that much point to it, I can do really fine work with the bravo-1 and if I couldn't I'll have an sak or swisstool. I thought I might be able to just toss it in my pocket when walking in woods with trails (where sheeple come to exercise), but I guess an sak would be a bit better?

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(i'm assuming the Seymour demonstration forest watershed? )
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No, the one in delta.:)
 
definately get the micro....:D it's a great little knife.. you won't regret it... it's one of my favorite EDC knives.....
 
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I got a Mikro a while back on a whim and I love it. The only downside was the sheath. The knife is sized for EDC but I couldn't carry it because the sheath was for belt carry. I'm pretty sure if I showed up to the office with a belt knife people would have freaked. I just got a pocket sheath and now I can carry it freely. I like the knife that much more now.

In summary it's an awesome knife.

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I love the Mikro C,I have one coupled to my North star...Great lil' EDC or great fixed blade to replace a folder..
 
I bought a Mikro II because I wanted to try a stainless steel blade and everyone said what a sharp little knife it was. Both descriptions were true but I find the knife hard to hold if your hands are slick (I was cutting up a chicken). I also bought a Little Creek which looks like a miniature Highland. The handle is not much bigger if you measure to the plunge line, but it is thicker. The Little Creek has a thicker blade made of A2. I found it cut just as well and much easier to hold. The blade is about .75" longer so it is a little larger. Maybe I should have compared the Mini Canadian to the Little Creek (similar size and steel) but since I prefer the Fox River/Highland style to the Canadian style won't be buying it.
 
Got to love the micro!!! It cuts big for such a small knife. Its my favorite knife for cleaning squirrels and rabbits, not to mention fuzz sticks.
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Its a great knife...you can't go wrong with it. I carried it everyday for quite some time. After some use the only thing I did to it was sculpt the scales a bit more and bead blast them for some texture. I really like this little guy! This pic was taken rainbow trout fishing...the Mikro Canuck was all I used that day...unfortunately, no fish:grumpy:

Craig
 

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The Mikro-Canadian was my first Barkie - I got it used cheaply. For awhile I didn't use it at all, but when I did I was amazed at how this stupid little dinky knife could do so much!

I now EDC a Mikro-Canadian, given the regulations where I work. It still impresses me with what all it can do. It's one of those knives that is small, but cuts big.

I'm now at the place where, when I head off into the bush with the Mikro piggy-backed on a larger knife, I'm surprised at how often I use the Mikro instead of the larger blade.
 
I don't have the Mikro but I saw one and loved it. I wanted it for quite a while but couldn't justify the price to myself. I finally settled and got an AG Russell Woodswalker.

I use that thing all the time. A small knife is a super handy thing to have around when carrying a larger knife or when a knife is taboo.

I would like to get a Mikro at some point when I'm drowning in money and need to get rid of some. I say get it.
 
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