I know this is sacrilege and...

[Big Mike]

Bark River makes a great knife. They even did a production run of a Fiddleback Forge Recluse a few years back. But you're comparing a production knife shop with a small hand made shop.

I'm not sure how you've come to the conclusion that a BRK&T knife is of better quality than a Fiddleback if you haven't used a Fiddleback.

There's a reason we're riveted to the computer.

My sentiments exactly.


Both companies make great knives, but the production of the knives themselves is a bit different.

Both are worth the asking price.


I'm not sure this was the best place to ask this question, but the good folks here will give you honest advice.



Big Mike

 

[Omega Leather Works]

I don't own a Bark River so I cannot comment on their knives.

My attraction to Fiddleback came because I respected Andy in the Shop forum. I like to make all kinds of things, including knives, and I thought that his responses were honest and very very smart. I'd seen Fiddleback knives over the years, but when I saw mist's Kephart it was done. After talking to Andy by pm's I knew that even though I really wasn't sure about carrying a fixed blade (had to check cali laws) I knew that I wanted some of his work. Turns out California has some really great laws. Open carry, but no restrictions otherwise.

A lot of sheath makers get their start because they need a sheath for themselves. That was the case for me. This forum has some of the very best sheath makers so it seemed that I'd found a great group of guys, and I wasn't wrong. I frequent a few other forums, but I stay here for the camaraderie and the friends I've made behind the scenes.