Brian Jones
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Do it brother...you will not be disappointed. Barkies and Gossmans are my two favorite blades in the business.
Fox River Magnum Passaround
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Do it brother...you will not be disappointed. Barkies and Gossmans are my two favorite blades in the business.
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As soon as KSF has a Woodland special in green canvas, I'll most likely make the jump.
Hopefully its not too soon because I'm broke.
Hopefully its not too soon because I'm broke.
On my first day of using the knife, I was impressed with how large it was. I had never handled a BRKT but expected them to be small knives. I know this is the Mag version, but I was impressed regardless. I think it would be too large for my EDC but nice for around the house jobs or short hikes.
Without first sharpening it as it was fairly sharp, I took it outside to attack some downed oak branches. It chopped 3" branches fairly easy, but had a harder time with anything over that. I didn't baton anything, because it's not my knife.
I took it inside and gave it the 320/1000/2000 sandpaper over mouse pad treatment and it sharpened right up. You should see my office; there is sliced papers all over the place, and bald spots on my arm. I love this full convex grind that BRKT is famous for. Not sure how beneficial it would be in the woods without a strop, but it's great around the house/farm.
Finally, I paired it with my EDC, a Glock 27, then my EDD (Every Day Drink), a good double malt 15 year old Scotch.
I will send this out on Thursday after playing with it for another day.
Without first sharpening it as it was fairly sharp, I took it outside to attack some downed oak branches. It chopped 3" branches fairly easy, but had a harder time with anything over that. I didn't baton anything, because it's not my knife.
I took it inside and gave it the 320/1000/2000 sandpaper over mouse pad treatment and it sharpened right up. You should see my office; there is sliced papers all over the place, and bald spots on my arm. I love this full convex grind that BRKT is famous for. Not sure how beneficial it would be in the woods without a strop, but it's great around the house/farm.
Finally, I paired it with my EDC, a Glock 27, then my EDD (Every Day Drink), a good double malt 15 year old Scotch.
I will send this out on Thursday after playing with it for another day.
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Looking good. Funny how well the sheath matches the holster.
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great review! nice pics too.
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Just bumping so the thread doesn't get too lonely way back on the 4th or 5th page.
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OOOOOOhhhhhhh YYYYEEEEAAAAHHHH!
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Worry not my friend, I was playing with the knife today and I even took some pics.
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OK guys, I've been playing with the Magnum for a few days now and I really like it.
I'm new to the BRK&T thing, this was the first barkie I've ever handled, and I'm very impressed with the fit and finish and just the overall quality of the knife. It has enough imperfections that you know it's a handmade, And I consider that a good thing, but the thing is just truly beautiful. I've never seen G-10 look as nice as it does on this knife.
The sheath is very nice quality, smells fantastic, beautiful stiching, great color and feels very durable. With that said, I was a bit disappointed with the retention. It feels a bit loose but this knife being a prototype I'm not assuming this is typical. I guess with that deep of a pocket sheath, you don't have to be worried about the knife falling out unless you end up upside down so it is what it is.
I didn't put the screws to the knife so to speak, but I did carry it for a day and did all the typical knife things with it, nail trimming, package opening, sewer unclogging.....OK, I didn't really unclog a sewer, but I bet it could.
I normally like to prep a meal with a blade while I test it, but with my Dad passing away the other day, we haven't been doing much cooking. I did take it to the kitchen to play a bit and see how it did. I did a bit of slicing and dicing like I would were I making my homemade salsa.
Is it a kitchen knife, no. It's thick, but it did the job without a complaint.
A few days later, I took it to my workshop and gave it a bit of a workout, some chopping, some batoning (with a rubber mallet) and a little carving.
Continued on nexy post.
I'm new to the BRK&T thing, this was the first barkie I've ever handled, and I'm very impressed with the fit and finish and just the overall quality of the knife. It has enough imperfections that you know it's a handmade, And I consider that a good thing, but the thing is just truly beautiful. I've never seen G-10 look as nice as it does on this knife.
The sheath is very nice quality, smells fantastic, beautiful stiching, great color and feels very durable. With that said, I was a bit disappointed with the retention. It feels a bit loose but this knife being a prototype I'm not assuming this is typical. I guess with that deep of a pocket sheath, you don't have to be worried about the knife falling out unless you end up upside down so it is what it is.
I didn't put the screws to the knife so to speak, but I did carry it for a day and did all the typical knife things with it, nail trimming, package opening, sewer unclogging.....OK, I didn't really unclog a sewer, but I bet it could.
I normally like to prep a meal with a blade while I test it, but with my Dad passing away the other day, we haven't been doing much cooking. I did take it to the kitchen to play a bit and see how it did. I did a bit of slicing and dicing like I would were I making my homemade salsa.
Is it a kitchen knife, no. It's thick, but it did the job without a complaint.
A few days later, I took it to my workshop and gave it a bit of a workout, some chopping, some batoning (with a rubber mallet) and a little carving.
Continued on nexy post.
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A bit of battoning.
And a bit of carving.
As you can see, the edge laughed it all off.
She made a few friends while she was here. The Fox river is my first Barkie, just got it yesterday.
Here she is dressed. Tony, I threw in the firesteel for you being such a nice guy and letting us check out your wares. I don't have any blue and black G-10 laying around but I saw that you had another knife in Bocote, so I made you up one of those.
Overall, I really like this knife and may be picking one up for myself someday. Great size and great design.
Thanks Tony!
And a bit of carving.
As you can see, the edge laughed it all off.
She made a few friends while she was here. The Fox river is my first Barkie, just got it yesterday.
Here she is dressed. Tony, I threw in the firesteel for you being such a nice guy and letting us check out your wares. I don't have any blue and black G-10 laying around but I saw that you had another knife in Bocote, so I made you up one of those.
Overall, I really like this knife and may be picking one up for myself someday. Great size and great design.
Thanks Tony!
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Cool review bro,sorry to hear about your dad..
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Excellent review, I am glad to see the knife getting some hard use. Even happier to see that the stainless can take it. That was super kind of you for making up that firesteel for me. It is much appreciated bro. Great pics as well. I'm glad you took part in this, I would like you take part in my other pass around also, if your not too busy.
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Sounds good, I'll sign up!