You know, I'd buy a knife from this guy just because I like him. He's genuine and intelligent and knows what he's talking about but doesn't make you feel stupid because you might not know as much. I just bought my first sebenza and although I'm nothing but happy about it, Chris reeve just doesn't have the best reputation for being a good guy. It's about the product your getting but, I just feel that if you respect the person who makes it you automatically feel better about it. Can't wait to purchase and use a bark river.
@EDKG8 жыл бұрын
I was going to write basically the same comment, but now I just need to applaud yours haha
@droflah768 жыл бұрын
I have wanted one of Mike's knives for years but this interview just sealed the deal.
@SamuraiChris788 жыл бұрын
I love that this man stood on principle with Marbles and kept Americans employed. I will shortly be a proud Bark River Knife owner!
@countryprepper47194 жыл бұрын
What bark river knifes did you end up buying? They are the best knives I have ever owned
@donaldpriebsch3 жыл бұрын
Man, what a hero for the knife world. Could listen for hours and hours.
@hanzobroadcast96553 жыл бұрын
I wish I could thumbs up this video twice. What a great moment. Thanks for sharing.
@jelaienfinue4 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a cool guy. I especially like what Mike said about his customer's lives being more important than the knives. Shows that he not only cares about his product, but he also cares about the people buying that product. I don't get the people that bash him all day long on forums, that man knows what he's talking about and truly cares. I'm happy and proud to have ordered one of his knives and the people behind it make it that much more meaningful and precious.
@ting2808 жыл бұрын
awesome guy. i could listen to him talk about heat treat parameters all day and i'd come back the next day for more of the same
@NeilTheKnifeGuy8 жыл бұрын
What a great interview Rob thank you for doing it. Think I need to get me a bark river.
@preelenede8 жыл бұрын
One of the best interviews I've seen!!!!!
@Colonel1Bravo3 жыл бұрын
I started buying Bark Rivers a few months ago in November of 2020. I never thought it was so addictive. I have 15 now and just pre-ordered two more. Mike is a cool guy, I’m glad he is like that. I’m pretty biased and cannot get excited about other makers knives or folders. I do like Dulo knives but he is in Bulgaria and it takes forever to get them
@davidmathews21244 жыл бұрын
I’ve been buying Mike’s knives since Blackjack days. Best production knives in the world. Love him AND his knives.
@dougmcartin38818 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Mike for hours. Its such a pleasure to hear a guy who really knows his stuff talk about knives and steels. Thanks for doing this one Rob. Really good stuff.
@BadDawg4445 ай бұрын
Mike Stewart is a total genius. You won’t find a better made knife than a Bark River Knife. Plus, they do convex edges which are fantastic for outdoor knives.
@AdaptiveSolutions18 жыл бұрын
This guy makes me want to buy more of his product - if for no other reason than to support his business, employees, and family... This is what the American dream is all about. What a likeable guy. Great video Rob, Thanks for sharing. DW
@TheAnvil19716 жыл бұрын
Mike Stewart is a awesome guy. That´s one reason why I love Bark River Knives so much and own a lot of them. Thanks man and god bless you! Greetings from Germany.
@cyrilculton11817 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful human being. This video was the fastest 1/2 hour ever. I could listen to him for a long time, he's just like the proverbial favorite uncle. If sales of BRKT knives didn't increase immediately after this video posted I for one would be very surprised. Great job to you both.
@LennyoldBruce8 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much from this interview with Mr. Stewart and the wonderfull journey through his factory. That was amazing. Greetings from good old Germany!
@artvandalay61615 жыл бұрын
What an incredible video!! Thank you Rob for putting his out, and a huge thank you Mr. Mark Stewart. Two fantastic people sitting down for an incredible, rewarding session for the knife community. I’ve never owned a Bark River, but I will this week. I’ll pay more just to support them. My respect to you both - TEdward.
@rdog78538 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you published this video. Back when my finances allowed it, I was fortunate enough to buy a handful of BRKT knives. The cool thing is, as I recall, I barely missed the deadline on getting in on their very first Bark River Collectors Club knife, but they were gracious enough to let me in, under the wire. It is an awesome knife, of very limited quantity, that has always meant more to me because of the story. Your video allowed me to put a face to the story, and for that I will always be grateful. Thank you, my brother.
@greymanzink61188 жыл бұрын
That must have been a hoot to do that interview! Mike has great camera presence, and a super sense of humor. Looks like I might need to check out Bark River Knives for a purchase.
@Halfmoon674 жыл бұрын
Must have been a fantastic experience! Thanks for this vid!
@calebgreen41508 жыл бұрын
Rob thank you for introducing me to this brands founder. I don't think many of his customers will really ever get to meet him in person and have such a awesome conversation with such a pinnacle person in the knife industry. Damnit now I have to buy another knife.
@pstaehlin8 жыл бұрын
We need MORE business owners in the USA with Mike's work ethic and warranty philosophy. This is what truly makes a good American company a GREAT American company! Cheers to you Mr. Stewart!
@snaponjohn1003 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this awesome video. Be blessed my friend. John
@DerrickBohn8 жыл бұрын
Great video!!
@rhelinux8 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic interview. Mike has a personality that just exudes character and a sort of colloquial charm and friendliness tempered by gruffness that makes him instantly likable. My next fixed blade will be a Bark River purchased through KSF (also an excellent interview). Great job heading up there for the tours and interviews.
@johnhuynh92988 жыл бұрын
I have so much respect for Mike after this video. Thanks for sharing.
@scottyb-i1b8 жыл бұрын
Awesome interview!! I've been a Bark River customer for years.
@mikeh02228 жыл бұрын
I'll definitely be picking up a Bark River soon. Mike is a wealth of information and I love what he and the company are doing.
@Teachering8 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this interview with Mike Stewart, very much. A very nice person and a good business man.
@AaronIsaak478 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed watching this interview. I admit I heard about Bark River knives from watching Bark rivers biggest fan in Japan Virtuovice on youtube. I love these quality designs that focus on ergonomics, handle materials and steel choice. Especially not selling out to Chinese manufacture. Unfortunately there are few available here in Australia but I'm most definately going to purchase one now after watching this excellent interview. Big respect to Mike Stewart. Thanks for sharing.
@lee33htzdiscotech8 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob, Great video brother. In a word.... Fascinating! I most certainly feel warmer about the couple of BRK's I already own. I may well just have to grab a few more. Grace and Peace, Lee.
@royjones593448 жыл бұрын
Greetings from NH. One of the best knife videos on KZfaq. Many thanks to you and Mike for taking the time to make this video. Funny that drinking is an Olympic sport in MI because it is here as well - must have something to do with the cold and snow and us crazy people that love it.
@maguraboy8 жыл бұрын
Bark River knives are highly addictive.I honestly don't think you can get away with just buying one...if you are a knife guy that is.It is not just their materials ,fit and finish but that overall balance of their blades and practicality.
@TheApostleP8 жыл бұрын
+ogostaboy That about covers it! Once exposed to the wonders of Bark River Knives, I think the most natural question is... "How did I not own any of these before now?!"
@MPerry-ox9qb8 жыл бұрын
We need more men like him, that will put their countrymen ahead of the almighty dollar.
@rustyl11368 жыл бұрын
What a great guy!!! This is why I buy Bark River Knives!!!
@budfarkus8 жыл бұрын
awesome interview,had others get to see how genuine Mike is and shows he is just like the next good guy
@everydayjonny41058 жыл бұрын
Wow, I'm so sold on getting a Bark River Knife and I rarely get out and use a fixed blade. What a great story.
@atravelingboy79957 жыл бұрын
I love this guy, great interview! just purchased my first bark River Aurora lt 3v in Black canvas micarta red liners and Mosaic pins today in part because of this interview, keep it up guys!
@gf4him8 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyable! I don't own a Bark River but that may change.
@zoo2you8 жыл бұрын
Love Bark River. Great knives. Great company.
@ActionHero298 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this very much, thanks Mike and Apostle.
@wasatchdan8 жыл бұрын
The only thing I didn't like about this interview was that it wasn't a couple of hours longer. Very interesting man and company. I learned some stuff about steel that I hadn't known before. Now I know what to look for with the heat treat on some of the super steels. Very nice.
@howabouthetruth21578 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic and fun video! I never really knew anything about Bark River Knives, other than their reputation for making one of the best knives for the price. And what a story! Thanks again Rob, yet another enjoyable video. ( and who the heck is this 1 troll I always see clicking the thumbs down button within hours of your videos posting? LOL. It's like the guy just sits around all day every day, keeping an eye on your channel. It must suck.......not having a life. Maybe he was the victim of a bad knife attack, that left him forever disabled, LOL. )
@rymic728 жыл бұрын
Great vid, sir! Thanks for this one. Makes me feel great about the 4 Barkies I own.
@bluegrasssurvival94237 жыл бұрын
Just bought a Bark River Bravo 1.5 in CPM 3V with the Mil-Spec G10 Handles. Looking forward to trying it out.
@mrglock23135 жыл бұрын
Quality, American made, and WARRANTY is why I started buying bark river.
@Flamma-theSyrian7 жыл бұрын
what a great and informative video !!
@steveottavaino38048 жыл бұрын
What happens if the Badger takes the knife from you?? Not that that's happened to me, yet. Great interview with a terrific dude; over at KSF right now looking at the BRK's. Thanks for the effort putting this together, great job Rob!!!!
@bengalvin717 жыл бұрын
Without doubt THE most heart warming informative and funny videos I've seen in years. Thank you...... and damn it I'll have to save up for one now
@littlejpl5 жыл бұрын
I will warn you now "Don't do it" if you buy one you will soon have 5 , 10, 15 and more. My first was the Canadian special my 14th is a Kephart Lt and Im saving for a Bush craft Lt now. All of mine are works of art to me in shape and function. They make a GREAT!! Knife and I don't care what model you chose it will cut and look amazing doing it to.
@siggsterloo4 жыл бұрын
Ya just gota love this guy !
@eugeneBai8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rob! Great video!!!
@knifecollector031thenether98 жыл бұрын
Impressive Rob. What a nice, common man is Mike Stewart. I love this vid very much. But, sorry, there is a but. There are some more knife makers around the world that operate on the same level of knife making and maybe, just maybe even a little higher. Without decreasing any of the respect Mike Stewart deserves of course. But in countries like Germany, The Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy and Japan there are really great knife makers that can do what Mike Stewart can do. So there is, in my opinion, a super league of a very small group of knife makers which Mike Stewart belongs in. Thanks for sharing this great vid. Looking forward to the next one of this series.
@ferizb8 жыл бұрын
+Henk Hakvoort Please share with us some good knifemakers from Europe!
@knifecollector031thenether98 жыл бұрын
+ferizB Here you can find a nice comprehensive list: 60gp.ovh.net/~worldkni/eng/euroknifemaker.htm I would give some special attenion to Hillknives from Holland. Father and Son with decades of experience in high end knife making.
@bdubbleyou85678 жыл бұрын
I understand your point but I believe that his success in mass production is unrivaled. Probably the most successful high league knife maker in my opinion.
@sveinungtorgrimsen21494 жыл бұрын
Remarkable and nice person! I currently own 2 Bark River knives. There will be more, for sure :-)
@levandadiani30062 жыл бұрын
Outstanding personality, wow! deepest respect in all senses possible! Thanks very much indeed for this interview! BTW what's wrong with liking red wine?!))
@Greenmachine3058 жыл бұрын
This is a man I would work with.
@blap2008 жыл бұрын
Great guy! I live in China and he made the right decision, because the Chinese would just be looking at numbers and not about people or the quality. Wish there were more people like this in the world
@andrewclark96448 жыл бұрын
Nearly every time you said "bark" river knives, my dog beside me barked.
@TimBlankJ8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that Rob .. Awesome vid!!
@aznelite3258 жыл бұрын
As soon as I started the video, I grabbed my Bravo 1.5 3V to sit and strop.
@SummitScene8 жыл бұрын
Great interview of a great knife maker!
@geraldchavez24057 жыл бұрын
Mike Stewart is a genius.
@Realwademasters8 жыл бұрын
Lol the beginning you said he is involved with making other knives that can't be named but unfortunately he makes them so well you can tell witch companies he makes them for (Northfield ) definitely is one of them he is my favorite fixed blade maker of all time and I could pick his knifes out from a mile away
@Realwademasters8 жыл бұрын
As you said Rob the giveaway is his handles
@jay-rus44375 жыл бұрын
Have a bravo 1.25....now this video makes me want to order up a Kalahari hunter
@grahams63908 жыл бұрын
Makes me want to go out and buy a Bark River Knife....don't own one yet.
@michaeltarosky8 жыл бұрын
Great interview! I only wish you would have asked Mike why all his knives are convex grind. I own several BRK knives and find them easy to maintain with a strop and sandpaper. Just curiouswhat his reasoning is?
@LDmagnum4 жыл бұрын
I’ve always been intrigued by bark River so I decided to give them a try, unfortunately when I got my Edwin forest bowie the tip was chipped off, upon further inspection I noticed that the tip went through all the packaging of the shipment and probably broke on the ground, i know this wont be a problem to get my knife fixed or replaced but i expected a little bit more thought and care to be put into the shipment of a 12inch razor
@countryprepper47194 жыл бұрын
You are only as good as your employees. DONT EVER FORGET THAT.
@edwardsavje14768 жыл бұрын
what a great vid thank you!!!
@jergensenC68 жыл бұрын
Great interview.
@mfreeman3132 жыл бұрын
Well, shoot, I know somebody else who's got a Featherweight Fox River in black Micarta. It's a little gem, a recent purchase so it's S45VN, and I couldn't ask for a better EDC. I suppose I should congratulate myself on my taste. 😉Seriously though, while there's no doubt they're committed to making a high-value knife from the best materials they can get, there's also a quality to the design of the things that makes them as attractive, obviously to a lot of us, as any knife you can buy.
@MrF4tty8 жыл бұрын
Sign me up. I will buy a knife from Bark River just because I like the guy! That and he makes really good knives...
@BrothuhV848 жыл бұрын
This is going to sound nitpicky but... I'm not sure why Bark River insists on convex scandi blade on their bushcrafter knife. If you look up the youtuber virtuovice's video "My theory about scandi geometry for wood jobs", he talks about how the convex scandi creates a large angle were the apex bites the wood when making feather sticks. When this convex angle has been shaved down with water stones to make a normal scandi blade, it is much more comfortable to make feather sticks. With the 3v steel they use, it can hold up to a lot of abuse (as was demonstrated in the same video). I wish BR would change this geometry from factory. Another nitpick I have is about the micro bevels they put on many of there 3v hunting knives because of stropping in the field. The sharpness you get from a zero edge is more practical for deer dressing. With the micro bevel removed stropping is much quicker and edge problems can be fixed on the fly. All of that said, Bark River knives are indeed some of the best fixed blade knives in the world. I have no other issue with them. I figure they are the type of company that strives for perfection and perhaps these changes would make an even better knife. I hope you check out that video Apostle P and tell me your take on these issues. Blessings to you! Have a great day!
@TheApostleP8 жыл бұрын
+BrothuhV84 In an off-camera discussion with Mike Stewart about that very question, he asked me in his inimitable sarcastic tone... "When that Scandinavian woodsman invented this grind in the 17th century and resharpened it in the forest, did he bring his lapped 50-pound bench stone with him? Did he even have a lapped bench stone? Or more likely, when he sharpened it on the best rock he could find, I'll bet he had a convex Scandi ground knife ;)" Point taken.
@BrothuhV848 жыл бұрын
+TheApostleP Fair enough. But it still does not change the angle of down pressure on the wood. Perhaps he will be open to a different version of the knife in the future. He does seem quite open to options with his knife models. Anyhow, this issue is obviously fixable with modern stones and these knife handles can't be touched in quality. Just offering a different perspective is all. I can see we were both interested in this issue. :)
@jskrawz46117 жыл бұрын
He mentions that handing it over to a badger voids the warranty.... I would think lending it to a Buckeye would too!!!
@Lars15407 жыл бұрын
Amazing interview Rob! Haha wow! Never trust those badgers, they're bad news! Lol.
@erichan69854 жыл бұрын
Newports. Never would’ve thought . Look like a Winston man
@michiganprotection2 жыл бұрын
Mike, Does it void my warranty If I give my chickens and ducks battle rifles to protect themselves here in the UP?
@kejatz6 жыл бұрын
:D Superb!
@braidyfisher8 жыл бұрын
Damn it ROB! I might need to own a bark river knife now... :/
@astrazenica77838 жыл бұрын
Proves u can still be a patriot in business
@johnwest44925 жыл бұрын
Does Bark River knives have a store front( show room) so if I walked in could I buy a kni?
@TheApostleP5 жыл бұрын
John West They do not, John. Their knifes can be purchased from a network of dealers, most notable of whom are DLT Trading and KnivesShipFree.
@LifeFirstPlan8 жыл бұрын
I've got 4 Bark river knives now it's an addiction.
@VicariousReality74 жыл бұрын
The test data you will never see from knife manufacturers is: the actual real world wear resistance test numbers like you can get from Cedric Ada right here on youtube, and the charpy impact data for break resistance You can find the ultimate tensile strength of some modern knife steels on matweb.com but that does not tell you much about how it works as a cutting tool.
@lonewolf5978 жыл бұрын
Damn, I knew I shouldn't have lent my Bark River Bravo 1 to my cousin Badger!
@Beltane4518 жыл бұрын
3:27 Squirrel!! Heh
@jeremiahwilson17818 жыл бұрын
yeah thats it. buying a bravo and a city next week.
@michiganprotection2 жыл бұрын
The man himself! Must be a Friday
@VicariousReality74 жыл бұрын
21:00 I dont think many people understand that high speed industrial steel like you should find in good knives is the stuff they use in machines to work other steels and metals
@VicariousReality74 жыл бұрын
I have a HRC 70 knife made of Maxamet
@VicariousReality74 жыл бұрын
It destroys regular work sharp grinder belts.
@budaflash8 жыл бұрын
Good video! Tell Mike to quit smoking those Newports =)
@afprojektcz Жыл бұрын
😉👍
@Eurotrash43677 жыл бұрын
Why can't my boss be like Mike Stewart?
@Mike-ul1xn3 жыл бұрын
The working man's Ted Talk
@Fluoride5567 жыл бұрын
1700 a month! here in california thats a small house!
@xxbryan715xx8 жыл бұрын
rob.... I see one thing wrong. we don't see any barkies on the channel!
@erichan69854 жыл бұрын
I need that hat
@countryprepper47194 жыл бұрын
You are only as good as the employees you have working for you.
@frankman73848 жыл бұрын
Mike seems like a nice guy, too bad about that "chopstick" incident. The internet can be like the colosseum sometimes.
@ogenmatic8 жыл бұрын
Oh crap. Now I've got to piss off all my badger friends & ask for my BRK's back. This is going to make me very unpopular at the next Badgers & Blades Seminar...
@tmanjay10558 жыл бұрын
everybody said I made the finest knives in my cell block , I used only the best toothbrushes
@TheEvrael8 жыл бұрын
my dog chewed the handle of my esee-4, now its grippier :D