Bark River knives
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robpa
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Bark River knives
I am kinda getting interested in bark River stuff. Any experiences with the products? I know some history but never laid my eyes on the actual knife. They look good, like his blackjacks and Marbles.
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Re: Bark River knives
I have very limited experience with Bark River. I owned a City Knife and Mike Stewart donated another model to a benefit fund raiser that I was involved in.
I don’t remember which model the donated knife was because I only had it in my possession for a day or two.
This was at least 10 years ago but both knives were very high quality in my opinion.
I don’t remember which model the donated knife was because I only had it in my possession for a day or two.
This was at least 10 years ago but both knives were very high quality in my opinion.
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When I touch it, it gives forth a sound.
It’s got wires that vibrate and give music.
What can this thing be that I’ve found?”
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Re: Bark River knives
I’ve owned a few over the years. And they are all great knives. Don’t hesitate on buying any Bark River knife, that’s my opinion.
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robpa
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Re: Bark River knives
thanks for the input. Ill try a couple I guess.
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Re: Bark River knives
I currently own two Bark River fixed blades and have owned a few more in the past. All were excellent quality knives. My Bravo 1 is a favorite.
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robpa
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Re: Bark River knives
My 1st bark river came today. mini manatou(4 in blade)w. green l inen Micarta handles. Its about perfect, a really well made knife and A1 workmanship, and damn sharp.CPM 154 steel.
Next up, probably a Gladstone hunter in stag.
Next up, probably a Gladstone hunter in stag.
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Re: Bark River knives
Apparently, Bark River closed their doors on Friday, March 20, 2026.
From the DLT Trading website:
From the DLT Trading website:
Rick T.
"What can this strange device be?
When I touch it, it gives forth a sound.
It’s got wires that vibrate and give music.
What can this thing be that I’ve found?”
Proud member of the Buck Collectors Club Inc.
"What can this strange device be?
When I touch it, it gives forth a sound.
It’s got wires that vibrate and give music.
What can this thing be that I’ve found?”
Proud member of the Buck Collectors Club Inc.
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Re: Bark River knives
A lot of discussion about Bark River Knives closure on the Case Collector’s Club forum for several days now - lots of upset folks.
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Re: Bark River knives
This is one of bark Rivers early knives. It’s even a prototype. This is one handy little knife. I like it a lot shame they’re going out of business so soon.