Canadian Special vs Bravo 1

The canadian was always an odd looking blade,

Can someone explain its design purpose, thanks
 
moonshine47 said:
Hmm, uses would be general outdoor use, however, If anything were to happen i would want to be confident with what i had on my belt...you know theres no time to run home and switch knives =P
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You can be totally confident with either knife (including the Northstar). I've yet to find a Bark River knife that isn't sturdy and well built.

And while BRKT's guarantee wouldn't help you while out in the bush, it's there becuz BRKT knives are so well built. Mike makes knives that work, in every sense of the word.

Between the CS, the B-1, and the NS, my personal choice would be the CS. But all three are good in the hand, and if I found myself alone in the bush with any of them, I'd be smiling.
 
dd61999 said:
The canadian was always an odd looking blade,

Can someone explain its design purpose, thanks
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If you're serious, go to the Bark River sub-forum on the "other forum" and ask Mike!

All I can tell you is that it's the best all around outdoors knife I've ever used.
 
Hollowdweller, that the best inabling I've seen in awhile.:D Sure gives me a good idea of the Bravo-1s handle, as compared to the NS. I like it, I like it! :D
 
Thanks Longbow.

Some of my major eff ups in knife buying have been as a result of buying knifes from pictures and mistaking the size or blade thickness, or handle contours cause there's nothing to compare it to.

So any time I can remember I have taken pics of the knives in the various ways so (hopefully) people can get a better idea of the actual specs:thumbup:
 
hollowdweller said:
Thanks Longbow.

Some of my major eff ups in knife buying have been as a result of buying knifes from pictures and mistaking the size or blade thickness, or handle contours cause there's nothing to compare it to.

So any time I can remember I have taken pics of the knives in the various ways so (hopefully) people can get a better idea of the actual specs:thumbup:
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I think that's the ultimate 'community service' to the blade culture. It's a pain trying to look at pictures without any scale to decide how a blade will fit you!
 
I've bought a couple thinking they were huge hand filling blades and when I took them out of the box I realized I had totally misjudged the scale:foot:
 
I own a Northstar coupled w/mikro canadian & firesteel....awesome set-up for camping or hiking. My next BRK&T will be the Bravo-1 (Green Micarta or Green linen micarta) so sweet that Green !
 
Grampa said:
If you're serious, go to the Bark River sub-forum on the "other forum" and ask Mike!

All I can tell you is that it's the best all around outdoors knife I've ever used.
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oh come on.......................I dont want to join another forum

no one can tell me the design aspect of the canadian
 
texastonydobbs said:
I own a Northstar coupled w/mikro canadian & firesteel....awesome set-up for camping or hiking. My next BRK&T will be the Bravo-1 (Green Micarta or Green linen micarta) so sweet that Green !
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Must have picture of your piggy back setup Tony. Hope that Mikro is going to get some good use.:)
 
Stretch, your sheaths just keep getting better:thumbup:
HD, was it you who eventually ground the ramp off the Bravo 1:confused:
 
dd61999 said:
no one can tell me the design aspect of the canadian
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I've never handled one, but I'll take a guess from the photo.

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This knife looks extremely versatile. It looks well suited for dressing/skinning game, bushcraft, or edc. Drop points are sturdy and reliable, the handle looks comfortable and secure, and it's not too thick. It probably wasn't made with one specific task in mind but rather made to perform well at countless uses.
 
AfterTFD said:
I've never handled one, but I'll take a guess from the photo.

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This knife looks extremely versatile. It looks well suited for dressing/skinning game, bushcraft, or edc. Drop points are sturdy and reliable, the handle looks comfortable and secure, and it's not too thick. It probably wasn't made with one specific task in mind but rather made to perform well at countless uses.
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That's actually a prototype - the production model is a little different.

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It is a very versatile knife - the best all around outdoors knife I've ever used. The finger grooves make for a good saber or hammer grip, but are shallow enough that they don't irritate in other grips. The humped spine makes for a comfortable thumb rest, and also facilitates holding the knife by the spine for detail work with the tip. You could probably also use the humped spine to scrape skins, though I haven't tried that personally.

If I was restricted to just one knife, this would be it! :D
 
Thanks for pointing that out, Grampa. I knew that I the first time I saw the CS that I liked it, but when I went back and checked out the BRKT homepage I was not pleased. The production blade looks much better to my eyes. Might have to give one of those a try eventually...
 
Also, the tip is in line with the handle, makes for easy drilling, like the North Star:)
 
The Bravo1 reminds me a lot of the Tora, though the handles have large differences. Thicknesses are probably similar. I would not enjoy the thumb ramp on the Tora.

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