new brkt golok chipped in 30min.

If you're getting a replacement, not a repair, can you get some measurements of the edge thickness and approximate edge angle? I have 2 choppers that I've reground, both with 12"+ blades. The new edges go as low as 0.015" behind the edge, at the top of the sharpened bevel, with edge angles 17-20 degrees per side, and primary edge bevels of ~4-5 degrees per side. Steel is 1055 plain carbon steel, hardness is unknown. Both will cut through at least a 4x4 and still shave my arm. I've limbed, bucked, and split 4" diameter limbs with them for an afternoon and didn't see the kind of damage you did. After seeing what $15 blades 3/32" thick will do with a good regrind, I don't think I'd be willing to try a $200 that has noted chipping issues 4-5mm deep, even if it is considerably thinner than mine.
 
PharaohX3 said:
Now we are getting into an all too common practice here on BF: people talking down on a product they have never actually owned or even used. I think the Barkie Golok is awesome, I own it, I've used it extensively. People who own it should be the ones mostly weighing in here imho, be it positively or negatively. Theorizing about an item you have never actually touched isn't going to help the OP or anyone else.

I'm also seeing alot of people bagging on the price, comparing Bark River to machetes made south of the border, this is of course also a mistake (don't get me wrong, I love machetes!)

Just want to remind everyone how pricing in the knife industry (and almost every other) works:
Better and pricier materials, price goes up.
More materials, price goes up.
Made in the USA, price goes up.
Craftsman of higher skill, price goes up.
Better overall fit and finish, price goes up.
More aesthetically pleasing, price goes up.
Well known and respected brand, price goes up.
Customization options, price goes up.
Item more scarce, price goes up.
And on and on...

Try to keep factors like these in mind guys. And remember, just because an item isn't produced by your favorite brand, in your price range, doesn't always mean it's somehow inferior or a waste of money. Besides, if you don't like nicer, higher quality knives you are on the wrong forum anyways :)
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well today was brkt golok take 2.
received a new golok and started chopping the exact same limbs now only drier. this time no chips. and to top it off it was sharp enough after 1.5 hr of chopping for me to accidentally cut my hand while "resurfacing the handle" with some coarse sandpaper. excellent.

I considered it good to go after chopping through a couple of 6" dia limbs 10 times as well as a plethora of smaller ones. now i'm happy.
 
thejeep said:
well today was brkt golok take 2.
received a new golok and started chopping the exact same limbs now only drier. this time no chips. and to top it off it was sharp enough after 1.5 hr of chopping for me to accidentally cut my hand while "resurfacing the handle" with some coarse sandpaper. excellent.

I considered it good to go after chopping through a couple of 6" dia limbs 10 times as well as a plethora of smaller ones. now i'm happy.
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Gotta love a happy ending :)
 
3 more hrs of chopping today and i am really liking my new chop stick. today i chopped mostly beech tree limbs up to 8inches dia with no rolls or chips or dings.

as for measuring the edge dimensions, i don't think i have that capability as i have no micrometers, calipers, or dial indicators.
 
thejeep said:
3 more hrs of chopping today and i am really liking my new chop stick. today i chopped mostly beech tree limbs up to 8inches dia with no rolls or chips or dings.

as for measuring the edge dimensions, i don't think i have that capability as i have no micrometers, calipers, or dial indicators.
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This is how it should be, now You have a great tool in Your hand!

Regards
Mikael
 
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