Finally Got Another Sebenza!

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warden41272

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Got the large regular left-handed Sebbie! I'm so tickled I could poop glitter. But while I was at the store, I got a chance to handle one or two of the Bark River Knives. I must say, I was impressed. They were a little thick for my tastes, but seemed to be well made. I've been looking for some time for a fixed blade to put on my duty belt. Any recommendations? Also, anyone with BRK experience, let me know why I should/shouldn't purchase one.
 
BRK are awesome knives, but if you're worried about corrosion, I'd recommend a Busse, actually, I'd recommend a Busse no matter what. They are nuclear tough. Busse Combat is the only company that I've seen that stands behind their words and their warantee 100%. INFI is the only high performance steel that I know of that that offers a level of corrosion resistance comparable to stainless.
BUT BRK are really nice too, and probably better finished and maybe better looking. Compare costs, you can't go wrong with either one.
IF you're looking for a tough knife that's a little cheaper, take a look at Swamp Rat knives as well.
Then again, why not just get a Chris Reeve Green Beret knife. Those are awesome too.
There's a lot of nice fixed blades out there, and I couldn't pick just one.
So I didn't. :D
Oh, and Congrations on the Sebbie, use it hard!
 
sebbies are perfection and you cant go wrong with a Bark River either.

the Fox River or new Copperhead would serve you well
 
CONGRATS on the new Sebbie!! Your " I'm so happy I could poop glitter" almost made me spit out my Pepsi!!
 
Warden,for the fixed on your belt,Bob Dozier has a tactical line,Agent,Bodtguard,etc.Take a look!
 
Notice some of the good manufacturers recommended here: Dozier uses D2, Chris Reeve and Bark River use A2 -- high carbon is the way to go for tough and sharp daily use knives.

There are good stainless steels, from 12C27 to S30V, but you could be paying more and not getting any real advantage.

Busse and Strider and Chris Reeve have very strong blades for a lot of money. Spyderco and Benchmade and and Bark River will get you through the day without breaking the bank.

What duty belt ... game warden? Bark River would be ideal, especially something like the Highland or Fox River. Don't be put off by the thickness. I have the Rogue, Highland, Wolf River, Micro-Canadian, and Micro Slither, and I keep them in the kitchen for food preparation. That's a convex edge. it cuts like a much thinner blade, and resists dulling.

If you aren't sure about Bark River, take a look at a Chris Reeve One-Piece that's a lot like the Sebenza: the Sable. From time to time, you can get a Sable III with the 4" blade. My favorite knife. :) The Sable IV is 5.5" and a beautiful general-purpose outdoor knife, too.
 
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