Bushcraft Northwest BCNWO1 Knife

SpookyPistolero

SpookyPistolero

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Hi folks!

I recently broke down and ordered a Bushcraft Northwest blade, their model BCNWO1. It was only a week ago or so that I ordered it, and it arrived today! Mike Lummio, the designer/maker of the blade and owner of BCNW, was a pleasure to deal with. We spoke via email on several occasions and he was very forthcoming with details about the knife and production time. :thumbup:

www.bushcraftnorthwest.com

I wanted to share a few still shots and basic thoughts here, but I've also put together a couple of video reviews that I hope you guys enjoy. It's a two part review, the first is a 'close up' indoors, and the second is in use outside. It was originally all outside, but I messed up on a close up and didn't have the knife in the shot! (Hence the abrupt beginning of the second part.)

The blade is very handsome, and comes with a nicely fitted JRE leather sheath. The blade is 5/32" O1 and ~3 5/8" long. OAL is roughly 8", handle thickness ~7/8". Handles are a bamboo composite, and very comfy! The overall size is very good for my hands, as is the blade length. It's got a bit of heft and is very controllable and comfortable.

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This knife is extremely well detailed. The grinds are even, and the cuts are all true. The slabs are perfectly equal and fitted without any gaps at the tang. Even the thumb scallops are evenly grooved. The pins don't have the common 'halo' around them either.

The quality was of high enough degree that I breezed past it to see how well it performed!

The edge came in respectable shape, but had a bit of a burr. I used a stone to smooth things out and then stropped it, and produced a shaving edge in no time.

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Part 1:
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Part 2:
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Thanks folks, take care!
 
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very cool Spooky... great stuff man...:thumbup: i have been wondering why there isn't more of these blades around being used... they look great.. i especially like the bamboo scales...:)
 
Great review, and awsome blade :thumbup: I have been wondering about those knives, since it seems no one has one :confused:
 
BarberFobic1992 said:
Great review, and awsome blade :thumbup: I have been wondering about those knives, since it seems no one has one :confused:
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I think the price point keeps people away. But it's not really far off from most scandis since it includes a sheath. Plus, it's still a helluva a lot cheaper than the scandis that come from the other side of the pond.

Edited to add: Are you 'back in town' by the way? I can send out the Wet. mini if so.
 
SpookyPistolero said:
I think the price point keeps people away. But it's not really far off from most scandis since it includes a sheath. Plus, it's still a helluva a lot cheaper than the scandis that come from the other side of the pond.

Edited to add: Are you 'back in town' by the way? I can send out the Wet. mini if so.
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Yep, I am back. Send it whenever you're ready. I can e-mail you my address if you need it.
 
Great lookin' knife bro and as mentioned you seem like a natural in front of the camera.
 
The taper at the end of the handle seems a tad abrupt, does this bother your pinky? I just noticed it in one of the pics, and was wondering.
 
Well, my pinkie lands a bit before the end, but I like the handle circumference to be lessened at the end. It's not overly abrupt though, at least in my hands.
 
Great review Spooky!

I got to handle 1 back in June at WAR. Very nice knife.
 
I realized just now that I overlooked an impressive part of this knife! I became very smitten with the functionality and left out the fit & finish details!!! How boorish of me.

This knife is extremely well detailed. The grinds are even, and the cuts are all true. The slabs are perfectly equal and fitted without any gaps at the tang. Even the thumb scallops are evenly grooved. The pins don't have the common 'halo' around them either.

The quality was of high enough degree that I breezed past it to see how well it performed!

I'll add this to the original post, as well...
 
Thanks Spooky! I wondered about that knife some time ago, like an improved/suped-up Mora!
 
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