Praise for Bark River

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hollowdweller

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This is a new stainless bushcraft style they are doing. Thin blade.

I saw this picture and I wanted to comment.

Why can't other companies produce a good working handle like this? Seems like almost no other companies and even very few custom makers can do a good contour on the handle, but Bark River comes thru time and time again!
 
oohh.. that looks cool...:eek: check out the ergos on that handle... it looks mighty comfortable..

bark river rocks...:thumbup:
 
Bark Rivers are too nice, the Aurora has been on my "want" list for a longtime.
And the Canadian camp knife, Micro-Canadian and the latest being the Manitou.

What model is this one HD?
 
I love my Barky's, and although I don't own that one I have a few knives by custom makers that are my most comfortable knives to use, with great handle ergos.

That knife looks superbly comfortable for a right handed person, but the thinness on the leftside may be a lil akward for a lefty. IMO
 
tonym said:
I love my Barky's, and although I don't own that one I have a few knives by custom makers that are my most comfortable knives to use, with great handle ergos.

That knife looks superbly comfortable for a right handed person, but the thinness on the leftside may be a lil akward for a lefty. IMO
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I think that's just the shadow of the picture.
 
hollowdweller said:
I think that's just the shadow of the picture.
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Very well could be:thumbup:

I have noticed, actually was shown, that some knives both production and custom actually feel better in one hand then the other. Some times the palm swell is a tad greater on one side, which is what causes that most of the time.
 
It is the Ultra Lite Bushcrafter.

MikeStewart said:
Specs:

Overall Length:7.5 Inches
Blade Length: 3.55 Inch
Edge Length: 3.250 Inches
Blade Thickness: .070 Inch
Blade Steel: Hobson's Choice
Hardness: 57-58rc
Weight:2.37 Ounces

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They are a limited edition one shot run of 70 knives.

If you want one, act quickly.
 
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Limited run?
Damn.

All the cool stuff (along with a brace of Nessie from Koster) I find out about laying here on short term disability when I find it hard to justify spending money on food. . .<sigh>
 
As for the others and why they do not do them I do not know. I do them thought.
All you got to do is ask.:D I think others would do it , it is not that hard to do. I have done several and I do not think they are all that great of a feel to me but to each his own.

Take care all,

Bryan
 
tonym said:
I have noticed, actually was shown, that some knives both production and custom actually feel better in one hand then the other. Some times the palm swell is a tad greater on one side, which is what causes that most of the time.
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Tony, I totally agree.

Check out this picture of an asymmetrical big horn sheep handle.

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When using a right hand grip the thumb fits in to a recessed area with a large swell that supports the muscle at the base of the thumb.

The flip side has a more traditional swell, but features a smooth area behind the bolster where the index finger rests.

This handle does not fit as well in a left hand grip, but is totally natural in my right hand.
 
Whoa. Mike did it right on that one!! I hope to see it turn into a production in the future.:thumbup:

What is hobsons choice? :o
 
I figure most people on this forum will jump on these pretty quick. Price is good too, around $100. :thumbup:
 
I love that, I'd dig one for sure. Bark River does well because they know what they are doing, the actually use the tools, and theylisten to their customers!
 
Very cool knife. I just scored one in tan burlap micarta. :thumbup::D

Jeff
 
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