New Bark River Necker Knife

banana-clip · Oct 31, 2009

Anybody see the new bark river necker?

I seen some pics and its really sweet.

Its supposed to be for sale soon.

idaho · Oct 31, 2009

It lacks second hole for handle slabs mounting.

Treg · Oct 31, 2009

Overprice....$69

JD Mandrell · Oct 31, 2009

idaho said:
It lacks second hole for handle slabs mounting.

For $50.00, they have a big selection of different colored handles with mounting screws.

To me this kinda looks like a RAT Izula/HEST hybrid.

ElectrikHellfire · Oct 31, 2009

Kind of cool but I like the Izula and even the Becker a little better.

Murphyslaw · Oct 31, 2009

idaho said:
It lacks second hole for handle slabs mounting.

I believe that the scales are inlet to fit the cut-out in the handle, and are secured by 2 through screws.

kycolonel · Oct 31, 2009

idaho said:
It lacks second hole for handle slabs mounting.

There will be handle kits offered in various colors of G-10 and Micarta. There are also some cool sheath options to be available. KSF will have all the details soon on their site.

As for the price, it is more than the Izula, but remember BRKT is a semi-custom shop. I was ready to buy an Izula then strip and convex it, now I don't have to. I have another knife in BRKT's 12C27 and think it is awesome. I think they'll sell like hotcakes.

timogranzotti · Oct 31, 2009

Finally, a coated blade without the coating on the cutting edge! No inhibited cutting performance! That took long enough! I hope Busse, Ontario, and Rat is paying attention!

crbauhs · Oct 31, 2009

Now that is a sweet sweet knife. I like it alot.

Jpalmer1988 · Oct 31, 2009

A little More info.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=687248

timogranzotti · Oct 31, 2009

here's the KF official release thread:

http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/863590/

Personally, I like the kydex sheath with the integrated firesteel better than the leather...

Thalestin · Oct 31, 2009

The leather is ugly but it is designed to fill the pocket as a type of edc knife sheath

banana-clip · Oct 31, 2009

timogranzotti said:
Finally, a coated blade without the coating on the cutting edge! No inhibited cutting performance! That took long enough! I hope Busse, Ontario, and Rat is paying attention!

I hope they pay attention too, should be a sweet blade :thumbup:

banana-clip · Oct 31, 2009

Looks like a really nice edge on it too.

Jake Bauer · Oct 31, 2009

Looks too much life a RAT rip off to me. Bet it's a good knife tho.

okbohn · Oct 31, 2009

I think it is going to be a great knife. I don't have my hands on one yet, but should next week.

It is not a RAT rip off any more than the RAT neck knife is a rip off of all the other skeletonized neck knives out there. If you look at the knives side by side, they are very different.

It won't be for everyone, but I am looking forward to it.

Lock1454 · Oct 31, 2009

I'm intrigued

Have an Izula and have been wanting to get a couple other small fixed blades for EDC to have a rotation. Price is a wee bit steep, but it does include the cost of shipping so I guess it's not too terrible. Anyone know if that steel is comparable to any others or where it sits in the standings?

ElectrikHellfire · Oct 31, 2009

Now its kinda growing on me. I like all the choices in colors/handles.

hardheart · Oct 31, 2009

Lock1454 said:
Anyone know if that steel is comparable to any others or where it sits in the standings?

around 440A, 420HC, it's the steel used in stainless Mora knives. Man that is pricey for an air hardening stainless like 12C27 with no handle slabs.

Lock1454 · Oct 31, 2009

hardheart said:
around 440A, 420HC, it's the steel used in stainless Mora knives. Man that is pricey for an air hardening stainless like 12C27 with no handle slabs.

Ouch... That got scratched off my to get list rather quickly :\