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In 2015 or so I first saw the Bark River Wilderness Explorer at KSF and was smitten. What a gorgeous shape for a knife. I appreciate utility but aesthetics always play a big role in the knives I like. Unfortunately, it was sold out. I phoned Bark River and asked if it would be made again, but the person said it was up to the dealers to request it - i.e. a matter of demand.
Well, last year I saw there was a new run of them and I bookmarked one in Red and Gold Elder Burl. For months I looked at it - one day it was gone! (The reason for holding back is the pathetic exchange rate - we pay more than 30% here in Canada for the knife than you do in the States. There are a few Bark Rivers up here, but not the kind of variety there is in buying from the U.S.)
Well, I finally pulled the trigger and got it in this week. Paying that much for a knife made me a little nervous but when it arrived the fit and finish was fantastic! Here are some pics:
The knife to the left of the finger is the Wilderness knife in Bob Loveless' shop.
Fresh from the wrapping. Dark Curly Maple with red liners and brass pins.
Red liners are darker than they looked in the pictures at the dealer, looks very sharp.
Oil still on the blade from shipping.
Slicing up some semi-frozen beef for my wife - this thing is an incredible slicer!
Sheath is very robust, looking forward to trying the horizontal carry option
Glad I finally pulled the trigger on this beautiful knife which I will use for camping and canoeing.
Dave
Well, last year I saw there was a new run of them and I bookmarked one in Red and Gold Elder Burl. For months I looked at it - one day it was gone! (The reason for holding back is the pathetic exchange rate - we pay more than 30% here in Canada for the knife than you do in the States. There are a few Bark Rivers up here, but not the kind of variety there is in buying from the U.S.)
Well, I finally pulled the trigger and got it in this week. Paying that much for a knife made me a little nervous but when it arrived the fit and finish was fantastic! Here are some pics:
The knife to the left of the finger is the Wilderness knife in Bob Loveless' shop.
Fresh from the wrapping. Dark Curly Maple with red liners and brass pins.
Red liners are darker than they looked in the pictures at the dealer, looks very sharp.
Oil still on the blade from shipping.
Slicing up some semi-frozen beef for my wife - this thing is an incredible slicer!
Sheath is very robust, looking forward to trying the horizontal carry option
Glad I finally pulled the trigger on this beautiful knife which I will use for camping and canoeing.
Dave
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