New Bark River: H&C Knife.

I have been waiting for this knife after trying out the prototypes.
I really liked the combination of the shaped handle and the blade shape.
I sure hope that it is going to be A-2 steel.
I am holding some $ in my knife account for this one.
 
Guys,

As soon as I hear from Mike Stewart, you will know. Until then, start putting some $$ aside.

Kev
 
I like it, sweet looking knife, I prefer the one without the two front pins though.I hope it is made from A2 .Thanks for sharing
 
Big Mike said:
Not a bad analogy, :thumbup:

…a smaller, lighter version, ideal for backpacking or general bushcraft type duties. :cool:


"If you're not living on the edge, …you're taking up too much space."

Big Mike
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Makes me wonder what the Gunny will look like....without the thumb ramp.
 
When we had the April 2008 CT WSS Gathering I had the chance to handle both of these prototypes (even though Kev' was trying to play keep away with 'em:D). They each definitely have a different feel in the hand Talfuchre, as you asked. I believe the one with the 2 small parallel pins was the meatier of the 2, and the one without the small pins (in Big Mike's picture above) had a much nicer grip/feel to me with medium size hands.

I'd like to see about an inch of rounded gimping on the spine from the scales foward for more secure work. Offer it in O1, 1095, and A2 so folks who prefer a specific steel can enjoy the design across the board. I often see a very popular model have it's sales limited because it's offered in only one steel. Why not make different runs of the same model in different steels? Nice to see them address the Legal carry issue for all states, way to go BRKT:thumbup:
 
SpookyPistolero said:
What's the Gunny?
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I don’t think the Gunny will be easily confused with the H&C Knife.

I suspect the Gunny to be a stout and wide little bugger; a much more heavy duty tool.

The Bravo series of knives is overbuilt to meet the needs on the Military.

I think the H&C Knife is really geared toward the hiker, a tool for bushcraft and camp chores; the best of the Aurora and the Bravo-1, a tool that will meet the needs of the hiker, camper, or the hunter.

A 4” blade of A2 Tool Steel, .150” thick, with a full convex geometry; this is the kind of easily carried field tool we all like.
 
I'm not going to tell you what other knife forum it is on but they are up for sale now. 50 will be made without the two forward small diameter pins and in the thinner stock I requested.

Get 'em fast boys.
 
Hmmm, i'm definitely intrigued by this blade. It does indeed look like a streamlined Bravo-1/Aurora mix as Big Mike said. It just might replace my Bravo-1 down the line.... I guess I better start saving up!

edited to add: If I knew this new BRKT was on its way, I wouldn't have bought my second bravo-1 yet...oh well :)
 
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If I were their lawyer, I'd advise them to delete the legal comment. Otherwise, it looks great. Should be a slicing machine.

DancesWithKnives
 
"A 4” blade of A2 Tool Steel, .150” thick, with a full convex geometry; this is the kind of easily carried field tool we all like." (Sorry, I'm not smart enough to figure the quote thing, haha).

Beautiful! I've pined away for an Aurora scaled down to <4" blade, and I couldn't help but capture this. I can't even remember the last time I've pulled the trigger on a purchase so fast..!
 
Good deal my friend, ...I hope it serves you well. :thumbup::cool::thumbup:





"If you're not living on the edge, …you're taking up too much space."

Big Mike
 
Uggg - this makes my life difficult.

I want a bushcrafting knife in a convex edge. I want a BRKT and had it narrowed down to an Aurora....


I wonder what one to get now. Anyone with experience with both - input would be INVALUABLE.

TF
 
TF, you can always order a "New England Special" Aurora the next time they do a run of Auroras. It has the full size Aurora handle, full blade height, but with a 4" blade. I'm off on Monday and I'll shoot & post a picture if you're interested.
 
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