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I will not be buying any more bushcraft blades after this (no pics sorry)

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At least this is how I feel about it tonight. :D
I just got Bark River Liten Bror from knives ship free:thumbup:. Guys believe me this is perfection.
Amazing how compact and nice it feels in the hand. Mine is like this one but has red liners. Don't let the picture fool you. Its smaller than I thought it would be. Maybe because I have its big brother.
I was torn between this and the spyderco bushy but I am so glad I went with this one.

Get one. It will become your favourite.
My next step is to try to make it a true scandi :o


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In my opinion - I would not change the geometry of the blade. If you love the feel of it - cut with it for a while.

Changing the geometry of a knife is best left to those who understand it. I have changed the geometry of a few blades and regretted it both times.

But, that is just my opinion.

When you can, take comparison pictures next to your aurora - and in your hand.

How large of hands do you have?

TF
 
Forgive my asking, but what handle material is that ? At first I thought it was bamboo but, looking closer it doesnt apear to be. Awesome looking knife though.
 
Beautiful knife !

I can't see any significant advantage in changing the grind. And it looks like you'd have to remove a lot of metal. The overall appearance of the knife would be changed quite a bit. Just my thoughts.
 
Just got word BRKT sent me one for T&E and it should arrive Tues. Thanks for the comparison pics. Looks great so far!
 
Oooo - I love those comparison pics - I may have to get one of these after all. It is like the Gunny, but a spear point and a lower sabre grind.

Thanks,

TF
 
Great looking knife! I don't think that I have ever seen or held a Barkie that I didn't like, like you say, close to perfection....
 
When i first saw this, i wanted one, as it's almost exactly like my all-time favorite knife ever, the BRKT Ultralite Bushcrafter. Then i noticed that the Liten Bror is much thicker than the ULB, and to me, the ULB is the perfect knife. Infact, i like the ULB so much, that i've been thinking about trying to use it as a template, to make one myself out of some kind of steel. I might get a Liten Bror, but i do wish it was made from thinner stock.
 
:DLooks great! Got mine on the way as well. Can't wait to tear it up.

As for reprofiling, I would reconsider. As Talfuchre said, if she performs well, leave her for now and test it out more.

Also, may I ask, what is a 'true scandi' in your eyes?
The convex-scandi is the what scandi's used to be prior to the industrial revolution. They were all convexed.
The modern scandi with zero-edge, or even the hollow ground 'scandi' with flat bevel, is a more common take, but also a departure from the original.
Although excellent for making fine ribbons out of hardwood, you'll find the convex edge to have more metal behind for harder bushcraft tasks, with less chipping or rolling.
There is more in terms of function than just carving here, it is built to be a scandi workhorse....

BTW, those are some nice Kepharts! Let me know if your thinking of letting go of one!
 
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Actually, all traditional older "scandi" knives, were slightly hollow ground. The true "scandi" edge, or the convexing thereof came after much use, and many hours of sharpening by hand.

Edited to add: When i say "true "scandi" edge", i mean an edge ground to a zero-edge, with no bevels.
 
So Do I sharpen this knife on a stone ( like a scandi)or on a sandpaper on mouse pad( like a convex?

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Helpful post Rat 1....:rolleyes:

Nice blade Bushcraft. :thumbup: Glad your happy with it. It looks like a nice one.

I agree with TF.....Cut with it awhile before you change it. As far as sharpening, strop it after use, and it will remain sharp. 3V isnt it?
 
j williams said:
Helpful post Rat 1....:rolleyes:

Nice blade Bushcraft. :thumbup: Glad your happy with it. It looks like a nice one.

I agree with TF.....Cut with it awhile before you change it. As far as sharpening, strop it after use, and it will remain sharp. 3V isnt it?
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Thanks J, yup its 3v
 
bushcraft said:
So Do I sharpen this knife on a stone ( like a scandi)or on a sandpaper on mouse pad( like a convex?
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Mouse pad. In fact, unless they need gunk cleaned off them first, I strop all my knives on a pants leg or even my arm after I use them.

Muh easier than a stone, which can take off more metal than necessary.
 
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Thanks J, yup its 3v
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No prob man... 3V is pretty tough steel. I had a convex knife in 3V and I found that 600 grit/ mousepad stropped it up quite nicely after use.

If it has a micro bevel, a few passes on an EZ lap diamond rod will get it back to hair poppin in no time. Thats what I use on my Gossmans that have a micro bevel. Scotts got a nice how to video in his forum in the makers section.
 
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