I am employed at bark river and work on the handle side. I will vouch that every handle I do can be different. Also, some of the softer woods cannot be machined so they must shaped by hand. Which is what I also do. All those are amazing, Bushcrafter LT in 3V is my go to knife and would also recommend the Bravo 1.25. Keep up the great videos.

Wow! 7 years ago! Not fiddling about, just informing knife users. Good job you two!

One of my fav Bark rivers is the Highlander Special, mine is in A2, an I use it as an EDC knife, as I am A handy man that is retired from Construction, this knife is a dream from bushcraft, work, an edc. Thank you gentlemen enjoy your channel so much!

I've had my gunny for 6 months, and I still frequently stare at it in awe.

Love my Barkies. Could not debate one thing yall said. My go to is a Bravo 1.5 in 3V my favorite steel. Albeit Magnacut has become a close second. Carry on.

I was into all the Scandinavian made knives for awhile but once I got my first Bark River I find it hard to spend my money on anything else.

I just bought a Gunny Scandi in CPM-3V for $215 on eBay. I’m so pumped. Lightly used, only ever stropped. I had to tell someone.

I have a Bark River Aurora. I love it so much. Cool video - now I want more Bark River blades :)

I just met mike Stewart at the factory. He’s a good dude. Gave me a personal tour.

Big fan of DBK here, I love their videos and their reviews of Bark River Knives plus Mike Stewart's videos inspired me to get a Bark River. I bought my first bark river, a Bravo, one month ago for USD $270 on dlttrading and it came with a few defects that were not negligible by any means. The grind was visibly uneven, the edge near the guard was ground down because the maker's hand slipped on the belt, the pins had scratches, the tip was slightly uneven, a corner on the micarta scale on one side had frayed micarta, and the belt loop on the leather sheath was not measured properly because it was not long enough to button to itself even without a belt slotted through the loop. I thought what the hell: this was probably a fluke and since they have such a good reputation on the internet and their prices are exorbitant they must be a good company. It is a good knife, with the kind of edge retention I anticipate it's steel to have, but I expected it to be perfect for that price and the brand's renowned craftsmanship. This was my opinion of the company until I did more digging on the internet. If you look wide enough on the internet you will find many many dirty ugly things about BRK products which people don't talk about but are definitely existent across the years. I was horrified to learn so many shady things about the company on bladeforums, bushcraftusa, and reddit. There is a significant amount of evidence that BRK is not the upstanding company with honest business practices that knife KZfaq channels and Mike Stewart (the founder and owner of BRK who has a few youtube videos) make it out to be. Do some research and you will find out for yourself.This is a quote from 5 years ago I found on reddit which in my experience as a customer is quite accurate, even after having contacted their spokesperson on facebook about my knife. "As a knife maker here, you don't tend to see a lot of our kind posting our opinions about manufacturers and other makers. But here we go. Bark River, from what I've seen, is an immoral company. They have a forum where they were encouraged to bash people that didn't like their products, and where they blatantly censor people that try to have civil and open conversation, or offer polite criticism. Disingenuous in testing, unprofessional heat treating and Grinding (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/asmWdryTkq3FnZs.html&ab_channel=kenneths123). From that video you can see a ton of mistakes. A man holds a knife by the spine, while he grinds the blade, such that the he won't notice the heat build up nearly as much, and really bears down on the knife. It's cheaper to bear down on a knife with worn belts instead of changing to a fresh one. And when he quenches, you should absolutely not see a plume of steam coming from the blade, nor should you dunk it for a split second, all you are doing is creating micro fractures in the edge and ruining the heat treatment of the edge and not really adequately cooling the blade. It sounds silly in a way, knives are tools. But you know, this is metallurgical science, and people are paying for premium. They offered on some models, sub par sheaths that everyone and their grandmother had problems with, but it's okay because for a 'X' dollars you can buy another, better one made for the same model. Hell, the same company that made the sheaths if I'm not mistaken, basically did a rename. I could be wrong about that, but the 'new' manufacturer had almost 100% identical styles. And all of that, and they won't take responsibility for the numerous damaged knives that have been proven damaged through empiricism time and time again, by the good ol' folks on youtube, Cliff Stamp, Ckc knives and Virtuovice have done tons of testing and have some pretty good evidence to suggest inferior hear treatments that they simply won't be held accountable for. It sucks because they're huge players in the knife game, and they legitimately make high performance stuff sometimes that really kicks ass and looks great (Mostly their A2 stuff from what I've seen), but other times they have issues they won't address or won't take responsibility for, and that's wrong. If a customer had an issue with a knife I made, I wouldn't ridicule them, I'd work to rectify my mistakes because that's the right thing to do, and make sure I don't make them on the next knife. I'd also like to say, I've never done business with them nor been wronged by them, but the evidence is there, they do generally walk around with this air of superiority that prevents them from doing a better job. They make some great stuff, and then some not so great stuff."

I recently received my Bark River (in collaboration with Dark Timber) Grizzly knife! I like it very much! My father lives approximately 10 miles from the Bark River knife factory. Thank you for your time and work!

I have just bought a Antique Ivory micarta Gunny. Beautiful knife.

I absolutely love my Bark River Tundra which has a Canadian 3V blade with an Aurorra handle !

I'd love to see more on the Bark River Wilderness Explorer.

Very detailed! I myself am just beginning knife buying because I moved to a state that has much less knife laws than my previous state so these talks really help me to make a more informed decision, so thank you!

I'm a big barkie fan. I own 12 of them. Cpm3v is my favorite steel. It works for me. When it comes to knives and steel,just find one that works for you. Everyone is different and live in areas with different environments.

I want all knives

Try the BRKT Gunny Sidekick. A new knife in CPM M4. Also the Kalahari Bushman II in CPM 3V and the Adventurer I Neck Knife in Elmax. Although I would not consider any of these a primary knife for bushcrafting, I think they would make excellent knives for food prep and feather-stick making and great backup knives for everything except batoning.

I originally had purchased a Bark River Bravo 1 and was disappointed. It was dull as a butter knife. It had sharp edges sticking out all around where the handle material met the steel and the rivets were also sticking out, not flush with the handle material and sharp too. The knife had 2 dark rust pits too. One on the back of the handle and a smaller one on the spine of the blade. Not to mention the stiff, very cheap feeling and ugly looking leather sheath. This was not an anomaly, because I also purchased the Bravo 1.5 which had IDENTICAL issues, INCLUDING pitting in the steel. BOTH were returned. I ended up purchasing the TRC South Pole and Apocalypse from and just recently got a TRC This Is Freedom. ALL 3 knives are like fine jewelry. Unparalleled attention to detail and all 3 knives were shaving hairs out of the box. NOT to mention their sheaths, two Kydex and one leather. MIND-BLOWING, I almost couldn't believe how nice they were. TRC clearly care about what they are doing and the respect for their customers is obvious. NO comparison really. TRC is just several levels above I think.

Bought a Bark River Bravo 1.5 with the CPM 3V and Mil-Spec G10 handles. It's a beast of a knife.

One of the most clever geometries is the JX6 Companion. Along with the Canadian Special, my two favorite geometries. The Gunny is a fantastic knife, and for good reason why you guys have so many. The Kalahari Bushman is a great extension to that blade. BTW Bark River Knives is in Escanaba Mi. which happens to be my hometown! Glad you're enjoying the knives!

I just got my first last week. An early Fathers Day present.an UP Bravo in A-2 Amboynia burl. Nice. I use knives like this to break down large pieces of pork, like whole shoulders.

I am heading to Escanaba Michigan today which is home to knifeshipfree and Bark River knifes. I grew up there and a very good friend of mine used to own Marble Arms before they went to hell. I will try to get a picture of the places while I'm back home. You guys would be in heaven there!

Got myself a nice Bravo 1 LT, 3/16ths thick 3V. Arrived today, very happy. Sheath is a bit silly - should have been simpler!

Good job describing the differences. Thanks for your time! 🇺🇸

I plan on driving up there to check out their operations soon. Its like a 4 hour drive from my place.

I have the Bark River Bravo Necker in CPM 3 , awesome little knife!

GREAT video, you guys! Keep up the great reviews on Bark River knives. Thankfully, they have so many other models for you to review! Also, you might consider going to one of their "Grind-ins".

i was given the bark river mini fox river 3v. best knife iver ever had. much better than my spyderco s30v pocketknife i was using every day at work. i want a longer blade though. it just feels to small for my daily uses

Hey guys, I agree with Bark River knives being one of the best. What you forgot to mention is the convex grind of 99% of their knives. The knive kind of sharpens itself and won't get stuck easily either, bc of the convex grind.

Love those 2 guys!!!!!!!!! They are absolute legends!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I am definitely getting a bark river knife!!!!!!!!! Keep up the great work guys, huge fan 👍👍👍👍👍😃😃😃😃😃😃👍👍👍👍👍

I would definitely like to see a vid on the bark River adventurer or the black jack 155 made by bark River. both are smaller EDC sized fixed blades. with neck carry options. 👍😎👍

very very VERY Intresting ...`cause my next knife will be a Bark River ...100%

Bark River of Fallkniven? Such a hard call, may as well own both!

lignum v wood is what they use to make carpenter`s mallet`s, very hard wood. Nice one lads.

Hi guys I like your channel a lot... vintage bark river knives can be jewels for many reasons especially for the perfect grinds and heat treats...always look for them. Fox River and FR II are must haves especially the old non contoured short handle pinch grip Fox Rivers!!!! 😆

Not sure if this will help you guys but try Bushcraft Canada. Located in Kelowna B.C.

Can you review some larger Bark River Knives such as the Bravo Vortex, Bravo Survivor or Bravo 2or 3 as I do not know which to choose!

yeah i want a DBK kniiiiife

Awesome video like always! I'd love to see a video on the Mini Rogue A2.

Try the Bark River Bravo 1.25 spear point. I absolutely love mine. Love your videos keep it DBK!

At the end of the day what really makes a difference in knife blades is heat treating and blade geometry. Most of the rest such as steel composition and names are mostly hype that is used to drive up the cost.

You guys! Your videos keep getting better, and better. Keep it up. Thanks!

In your opinion, is cpm 3v or cpm 4v better and why. Thanks for the awesome content i enjoy watching!

My experience has always been excellent.

Bark River is a top. 🔝🇨🇿

Man this video is so much better than that silly childish crap they usually do

Got my first BRK today an love it, got the Highland special. Was a little concerned with handle size as I have large hands but was quite pleased as I have used it in multiple positions with zero problems an wanted it as an edc knife. Very happy with my choice. So thanks you guys an Chris from Prepared minds 101.

Hi From Australia, Great video, both entertaining and very informative. I also like how you lay the knives out as it allows me to compare the size as I really want to get my third bark river knife but I want a specific size and with such a massive selection that they offer its time consuming to find a knife in the size you want.

1909 Michigan Bowie. Fly to Detroit, drive north 9 hours.

do a review on the Canadian!

4 years ago... But anyway... You have to check out the bark river v44 bowie!

I have been researching which bark river to get for a while. I just ordered a Gunny in A2, my thought is I'll practice sharpening and taking care of that then pass it to one of my son's and get an elmax or cruwear. I really like my Mora's because of how easy they are to sharpen, but I have an S30V that once I get it sharp I don't want to use it because it's such a pain to do. Thanks for sharing your insight.

Hi guys. Thanks for the comments about Bark River. One questions: Bravo 1, or 1/25 for all around camp, hunting, game prep? Which would you choose for ease of handling?

Love the knives, sometimes I don’t like the sheath for esthetic reasons. They are well made enough. I just prefer other styles.

Bark River uses CPM Cruwear and CPM D2 steel as well

05:44 'no focus? Nee oke duidelijk' hahaha. Zo leuk maarten heel serieus en mikkie steeds serieus en dan weer een gek gezicht trekken hahaha mooi. Mikkie je had zo een wit puntje op je linker schouder echt mn aandacht ging steeds naar dat puntje whahhah maar ja hij ging niet weg! Groetjes! Duimpie!

Just ordered a BRKT Ringtail in CPM154 steel with the exotic Bocote wood handle scales a few days ago. Got it for just $102 shipped after a 20% off coupon sale. :) My only other experience with BRKT is the uber tiny EPK (even smaller than the PSK!) so I'm really looking forward to handling something from them that fills the hand better. I have a feeling my future holds a collection resembling yours when funds allow it. You have some amazing blades! 👍🏼😀

Outstanding video.

Thanks for the Video....always appreciated...... Gunny rampless with a slight drop point with with red C-tek..and white liners with hollow pins...Virtuovise has one in a video. it's a beautiful piece.

BRK has, or had a model called Liten Bror, which is mini Aurora. It has a scandi convex grind. I wonder how Mikey would feel about this knife.

Please take a look at the First Edge 5050 which was developed with input from the US Navy Special Warfare Group supporting the SEAL Team Cold Weather Survival School. It's 0.25" thick, heavy and Elmax with G10 scales. It's also expensive at US$315.

Are you supposed to oil bark river micarta handles?

Guys how good is the bark river survibor and cruzader whats the differences bettween those two knives

I really want a bark river knive but I acn't afford ine and they don't sell it here in the philippines. 😞

5 years later and I’m still shocked you didn’t start this with “hello, knife people.”

what you think of S35VN steel in comparison to CPM3V? much appreciate

Another great video. I have recently purchased my first bark river. I opted for the Trail Buddy. I think a Great blade geometry for hunting! So far Love it and looking forward to opening day.

Thanks for the video. I think I'm going to get a Bravo EDC in Desert Ironwood with Black Liners and Mosaic Pins

I love the quality of the knives but what I don't like is the lack of choice regarding the sheath which is strange given the massive variations available for the knives itself. I currently have the bravo necker knife first run which has a nice sheath except it has no way to attach it to a belt at all and the other I have is the Bravo 1 and the sheath it came with is very high quality but I don't want a dangling sheath style I want one that can be supported where the weight of the knife is, kind of the middle back section not the top dangle down. Otherwise I love these knives which is why I am going to buy another.

Great video guys picked up a Aurora in A2 and it absolutely perfect !

Hi guys, recently confirmed from Mike Stewart personally - the liners do NOT add any additional thickness!!! Big surprise for me. Thx for a lot of fun with knives!

hey you guys should go to a bark river grind in and meet Mike and jim and jackie stewart and derrick bohn. also you get to make your own knife with the help of crew. they are held 3 times a year

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Kunnen jullie een video maken van alle Bark River bushcrafter messen? De bushcrafter, bushcrafter 2, mini bushcrafter en de ultra-lite bushcrafter.

Please do a full review on the Canadian!

Great video!! Not as much joking around. It’s better ! 👍🏻

Great Vid ..Great /Creazy Channel !!!

i dont understand why the terava jakaripuko steel dont show up in the charts :(

I have several BRK knives, you should check out the Bravo Survivor in CPM 3v, its and awesome blade.

Just got my hands on the UL Bushcrafter in Burgundy linen micarta with white liners.. it's prettier than my girlfriend :')

Hey guys, do a review on the Bark River Bravo Survivor !!! I have one in cpm 3v and its awesome. Really badass big knife. It can do a lot of different tasks very well..

which model would you guys choose if you could only have one for survival ? and thank you for you videos, you guys are amazing

Informative video on some of my favorite knives (BRK). Too bad Lignum Vitae has become an endangered species.

Greetings from Spain, we are followers of your videos. We have a request to make, we would like very much, that when you can do a video test to a knife, specifically the EXTREME RATIO DOBERMAN 4, we will wait impatiently the video test, as some followers think it is as good or more than the FALLKNIVEN A1 PRO. Keep up the great videos, thank you.

Keep on doing these highly entertaining videos - but - my question is : why are there so less videos about the Vidarr or Hauk? :)

Have you tried the Fox River? Apparently it’s the best hunting knife that Bark River makes(i think, not sure)

Bark River Gunny Hunter LT

How about Bravo 1.25 LT in 3v and the Bravo 1.5 in 3v?

I would like to ask you guys... I kow you had the ramp removed on your Bravo 1 knives, but there's now a "Field" version with Jimpings, would you preffer that option than just have plane with no ramp and no jimpings?.. you have used this knife for looong time now.. so before i go buy me one i wanted to know wht you think.. thanks!

Bushcrafter II. Review ?

Have you guys played with an aurora 2 at all?

love Bark River one of the best companies out there. Mike Stewart is one of the very few owners that stand behind his company and every knife 110% . he also is very active in the community. could not be easier to deal with.

check out the bark river cub, im looking into it, also, like the comments you reply to lol

I love the Grizzly Cub check it out

What about the highland special with g10

Check out the Bark River Adventurer

How do you guys sharpen a convex edge on the bark rivers ?

What do you guys think about the buck s30v blade ?

I don't understand hard to sharpen. I mean, I understand a longer time taken, but as long as u maintain the angle and start on a coarse enough grit, 3v can take like, 10-15 mins