New Bark River Mikro Canadian for a pocket fixed blade

Walkabout

Walkabout

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Hi,

I've been looking for a fixed blade small enough for the pocket, that's also got some of the features that I have grown to appreciate (carbon blade, convex grind, natural handle). I prefer a fixed blade rather than a folder to back up my belt knife when hiking, and this sturdy little piece fits nicely in the pocket. (I'll still keep my EDC folders when around town).

I just received this nice little Bark River Mikro Canadian from Red River Knives that fits the bill perfectly! The sheep horn slabs are impressively thick, giving the small handle a more robust feel. Overall length 5 inches, blade length 1.75 inches, thickness 0.15 inches (Pics from the store's site, as I'm pretty poor at photos).

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nice,,i have one also that i edc ,,had a custom leather sheath made up by jre industries,,
 
I've had the similar Mini Canadian for awhile now as a pocket fixed blade. I usually keep it in the hip pocket sheath made for the Russell Woodswalker. I rarely even use my folders anymore (SAK or Boker slipjoint being the exceptions).
 
I've got the exact same knife, and EDC it. It never fails to impress me with what it can do - great knife, great design, surprizingly "big" worker! I wouldn't leave home without it!

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Nick Hyle said:
That just begs for a tapered tang, doesn't it? :)
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I used to think the same thing because of the breadth of the handle on alot of the Bark River knives. But Mike Stewart knows what he's doing, evidently, because these little knives sure feel good in the hand! (((:D)))
 
Knew I should have gone Mikro Canadian instead of Mikro Slither!

Looks like a really nice, usable size. I have the Mini Canadian, but it's a little too big to warrant carrying with the small blade size, especially with another mid-size knife.
 
I was skeptical at first about the Mini-Canadian, but now I like it better than the Mikro. Funny how initial impressions aren't always right. I didn't like the Canadian Special either on first site....
 
At risk of seeming ignorant, what's a tapered tang, exactly? Is that like a hidden or rat-tail tang?
 
The tang is reduced in thickness/width. I would agree, no need for all that metal in the handle. Phil Wilson does really nice tapered tangs, compare a South Fork and a Coyote Meadow and the difference is huge.

-Cliff
 
The slim sheaths tend to fall over sideways in my pocket. The Woodswalker hip pocket sheath is about the size and shape of a large, flat wallet, and remains upright in a front or rear pocket. It's a lot of leather for a little knife, but is comfortable to carry (and gives a good, ad hoc stropping surface).
 
i might give the woodswalker sheath a try, how well does it fit the mikro? a sideways belt carry would be nice too, anyone rig theirs to ride that way?
 
repro said:
i might give the woodswalker sheath a try, how well does it fit the mikro? a sideways belt carry would be nice too, anyone rig theirs to ride that way?
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I made a copy of my Bob Dozier horizontal sheath that fits my Mikro II,--it lives on my jeans belt. I just bought some kydex, some rivets and small bolts and nuts. Heated the kydex in the oven, pressed it to shape between two bits of wood and some foam plastic. It took me about 4 goes to get it so the knife 'clicks' into place and stays put. I won't say it was easy--but it wasn't hard either.
Greg
 
repro said:
Has anyone tried cutting off the beltloop and carrying it in your pocket?
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Well, my experience has been with the Mini, not the micro, but the differences should be minor. I bought the AG Russell pocket sheath, but never got used to it. I also have a Kydex sheath. I don't use the clip system with it, but it makes a decent neck knife (a tad bit on the thick side). The Kydex sheath will allow you to carry the knife in your pocket very well. But after about a year of trying different carry options, I returned to the basic leather sheath on the belt.
 
repro said:
i might give the woodswalker sheath a try, how well does it fit the mikro? a sideways belt carry would be nice too, anyone rig theirs to ride that way?
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The Woodswalker sheath needs to be dipped in hot water and molded to the shape of the Mini Canadian or Mikro, and that's it. About an inch of the Mini Canadian's handle protrudes, so you might want to trim away a bit of leather to expose more handle for the Mikro.

For a mere ten bucks, its certainly worth a try. I like pocket carrying it for edc because it's inconspicuous and there's no fumbling with a belt. I prefer a belt sheath for the woods or camping.
 
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