Fehrman or Bark River?

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I am wanting either a Bark River Fox River or a Fehrman Peacemaker for a small use camp and skinnig knife. I know that it may be more like comparing apples and oranges but these are the two I am going to choose from. Please help me make my choice. Thanks!
 
The Fehrman Peacemaker is one of the best designed knives of that size that I've ever owned. The CPM 3V holds a great edge a long time, and they come very well finished from the factory. The ergonomics are fantastic. I don't own any Bark River knives, but I think the Fehrman steel would be somewhat better at edge holding and toughness.
 
Bark River has an awesome variety of sizes and styles and handle material -- I have 5 of them myself.

Fehrman looks good. I know the Bark River knives will get the job done. Their convex grind needs less sharpening; stropping will bring the edge back after normal use.

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Take a look at the BRK&T Highland Special, probably my favorite.
 
Bark River knives are one of the best knives in their price range. A2 is damn good steel and convex edges are great for a hard working knife.
 
My dad got me a foxriver for xmas and its awesome, very well built, great blade shape, super sharp. Mine has orange g10 which I like very much. Don't know about the other but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend BRK/T to anyone for outdoor use. I will say that I am not thrilled with the sheath atht came with the foxriver, it will serve but custom kydex or leather is in the future for mine.
 
I prefer Fehrman due to a difference in design. Most Bark River knives have little or no guard. My Fehrman Peacemaker has an adequate lower guard. I chose it over other competitors, including Busse and Dozier, because the Fehrman had the longer guard.
 
the Fox River is the perfect [for me] utilitarian shape/design.
 
If you are good with beveled edges, then the Fehrman is a fantastic knife because of the 3V ... A2 cannot keep up with it in an edge holding comparison.
If bevels don't come easy for you, the A2 of the BRKT will sharpen up much more quickly and easily with the mousepad/sandpaper/stropping thing.
A sharp knife is the best knife IMHO ;)
 
while bark does some madels in 3v, all ferhmans use this.for normal trail usage the bark.shines. if going to larger ,read 7in. plus the ferhman excells. i beleive the edge durability goes to ferh. but in small knives you can stroup the bark on your belt to allow plenty of performance for regular camp & trail excrusions .
 
Don't have a Fehrman, so can't comment. But have several BRKT's, including the Fox River and have no problem recommending them.

Also have the BRKT Lil Canadian in CPM3V and agree it has a bit of an edge holding advantage, but BRKT's A2 is great steel and I can't see you being disappointed.

Kevin
 
I own a Fehrman Peacemaker and love it. I do not own a Fox River...however I do own a couple other Bark River knives. For my own personal taste...I would prefer the Peacemaker for camping and the Fox River for skinning. If I had to pick one...it would be the Fehrman.
 
Both make excellent knives. I own both brands.

3V is stronger than A2 and holds an edge better.

Design trumps all though. Which looks better for your usage?
The BR may be a bit more slanted towards field dressing.
 
Fehrmans are the best knives in my inventory, especially the smaller ones, no question about it. I can't recommend them highly enough. Perfect fit & finish, excellent edge retention, great balance. They are not rust-resistant, but with a bit of oil after every hard use, you won't have any issue with that.
 
I have two fox rivers but not the peacemaker. I find the fox's to be very versatile and ergonomic (how is that for a big word?) They carry easily on the belt and when I throw a waist pack over them I never have felt discomfort. I have a fehrman hood hunter and a through hiker though. They all are good quality knives. The 3V may be a little tougher but the A-2 of the fox river seems to have been tempered very well, sharpens up easily, and I don't think you can go wrong with either manufactorer. I would get the one with the feel and the design you think will best suit your needs. How many people really work a knife these days to the full measure of a steels capability? I am sure there are some, but for many of us, all the good steels, if well tempered will serve well IMHO.
 
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