Bark River Bravo after 1 year of use.

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  • čas přidán 4. 03. 2024
  • Update after 1 year of use.
    #barkriver #knife #bushcraft #blades

Komentáře • 28

  • @gingebrien2408
    @gingebrien2408 Před 13 hodinami

    I dare say you give grudgingly kudos to the the Barkey. Bravo 1. There is always room for improvement. As I went down the rabbit hole of collecting knives, one of my first knives was an Esse 5 with upgraded scales. A beast, heavy, indestructible, but not for every task. So when I purchased my first Bark River Bravo it was the Bravo 1.25 in 3V. It is my everything knife. It takes a beating and afterwards a strop to bring it back to shaving sharp. I have been fortunate with all my Bark River purchases. Everyone was flawless from a fit & manufacturing standpoint. I do agree The well made leather sheath for the Bravo is not for me. What ever issue one has with the knife one purchases from Bark River, they will fix any flaw. Replace it if you break it. Iv yet to hand over my knife to someone who didn’t like the ergoes. So in my opinion you can’t go wrong either a Bark River knife. Quality tools for the intended purpose or design. 😁

  • @emilychippie2771
    @emilychippie2771 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I like the concept of Bark River - small quasi custom runs, interesting materials and many traditional knife designs. Just can't afford them.😥 I noticed in your videos that there hasn't been any fresh snow in a while. Early spring should make for a nice long bushcraft year. Looking forward to this seasons outdoor videos. Cheers,

    • @OldForestBushcraft
      @OldForestBushcraft  Před 3 měsíci

      I also like their concept. And some very nice designs. But PRICY. And with the QC problems and not always so nice sheaths wouldnt say they are a great value. I love the once that I have, but bought all from second hand with very good prices. (So In that sense they were good values for me.)
      Thanx for watching, have a great day!🌲🔪🌲

    • @OldForestBushcraft
      @OldForestBushcraft  Před 3 měsíci

      Yeah, the veeeeery long and harsh winter seems to end also quickly. Was one of the coldest in memory. Looking somehow very much for the upcoming season.

  • @KuukkeliBushcraft
    @KuukkeliBushcraft Před 3 měsíci +1

    The handle looks really nice. Convex grind a bit like the Nomad. Wich is great at battoning. Even if I was struggling in my last video 😂(that was the wood).
    Awesome video mate.

    • @OldForestBushcraft
      @OldForestBushcraft  Před 3 měsíci

      I think they are extremrly similar knives. Convex, high blade shape, exact same thickness, even handle.
      Nomad better value I would think. Bark Rivers are getting really expensive (I bought this second hand, as I did with all the Bark Rivers I have). Thanx for watching Tim, have a great day!

  • @zdenekbart
    @zdenekbart Před 10 dny +1

    Bravo1 LT in MagnaCut my favorite. 👍🇨🇿

  • @paullambert4445
    @paullambert4445 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Bark River knives are really nice, but they cost more than I’m willing to spend on a knife. I try to limit myself to $160.00. In the U.S. a person can’t buy a Bark River for for that kind of money. I enjoy your videos. Thanks 🎸🔪

    • @OldForestBushcraft
      @OldForestBushcraft  Před 3 měsíci

      Yeah, they are very pricy, and considering the sheaths are made somewhere else, and not top quality design, plus QC issues, dont consider them good values. I love few Bark River that I have, but bought them Second hand, with price range 100-200 e. Would not pay the full price.
      Thanx for watching, have a great day!🌲🔪🌲

  • @kanukkarhu
    @kanukkarhu Před 3 měsíci +1

    Everyone says the same thing about Bark River: Nice knives, crappy sheaths. VERY expensive. 😊
    There are some great BRK's out there, but there have been some issues with quality control, for sure. Yours looks great, and I'm glad you're happy with it! 😃👍🏻

    • @OldForestBushcraft
      @OldForestBushcraft  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Have been very very happy with this one. Great design imo. Though not perfect either. And the sheath..
      I think if one pays so much money, the sheaths should be well thought out and high quality.
      (Btw. I think the Joker Nomad is pretty close to this.)
      Thanx for watching, have a wonderful day!🌲🔪🌲

  • @8626John
    @8626John Před 3 měsíci +1

    Good looking knife! I have never really looked at Bark River knives. I may have to check them out. Looks a little out of my price range. Beautiful country there!

    • @OldForestBushcraft
      @OldForestBushcraft  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yeah, Bark Rivers are getting pretty expensive. I think the Joker Nomad is as close to this as any other knife. Have heard its a great blade. (Tim from KuukkeliBushcraft uses it)
      Thanx for watching, have a great day!🌲❄️🌲

    • @8626John
      @8626John Před 3 měsíci +1

      I don't know if I could bring myself to carry a really expensive knife in the woods for fear of losing it. Lol​@@OldForestBushcraft

    • @OldForestBushcraft
      @OldForestBushcraft  Před 3 měsíci +1

      ​That is a valid concern imo. Thats why I dont use my trc Classic Freedom that much. Might sell it. Bravo is also expensive ofc, I still do use it a lot. Though would not take it to long hiking trip etc. ​Maybe bacause I bought it second hand with great price (Would not pay the full price). Dunno.
      Thats why knives like Jääkäripuukkos, Peltonen M95 or inexpensive puukkos like Eräpuu, Ahti etc. are great. @@8626John

    • @8626John
      @8626John Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for the reply.​@@OldForestBushcraft

  • @dlrmon1
    @dlrmon1 Před 3 měsíci +1

    If you go with a Bravo 1 LT, you lose that balance you like (Handle Heavy). The Bravo 1.25 LT is a well balanced blade.

    • @OldForestBushcraft
      @OldForestBushcraft  Před 3 měsíci

      Ok, good to know!
      Thanx for watching, have a great day!🌲🔪🌲

  • @joncox9719
    @joncox9719 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Love the handle color, plus the handle! What a nice knife! It's hard to find a BRK that does not fit your hand well! Wonderful handles! The blades are outstanding too! But, like you said, their sheaths are not up to par with the knives, I never even open the sheaths that come with the BRK, I leave them in the box and use my custom sheaths! Great review! Thx!

    • @OldForestBushcraft
      @OldForestBushcraft  Před 3 měsíci +1

      It really is a great one! I love the Bravo line up design. And its really a heavy use knife for me and after 1 year has totally convinced me!
      Thanx for watching, have an awesome day!🌲🔪🌲

  • @solomonkane408
    @solomonkane408 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I have a bravo 1 amd itvis a great all around sturdy knife spend the money and ypubwont regret it. What size is the jre sheath i think its a letter ?

    • @OldForestBushcraft
      @OldForestBushcraft  Před 3 měsíci

      It came with the Large Northern Hunter. Maybe it was the E size?
      I can double check. Much superior to the original sheath!
      Thanx for watching, have a great day!

    • @OldForestBushcraft
      @OldForestBushcraft  Před 3 měsíci

      I believe its JRE Leather, Model K

  • @zdenekbart
    @zdenekbart Před 10 dny +1

    You prefer with thumb ramp, or rampless?

    • @OldForestBushcraft
      @OldForestBushcraft  Před 10 dny

      I have to say, at the end I prefere the Rampless, but also the ramp doesnt realy bother me either. Great knife anyways!

  • @Robert_Thomas832
    @Robert_Thomas832 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Nice knife but out of my price zone. I'll stick with a cheap Mora and an axe for the splitting 🪓

    • @OldForestBushcraft
      @OldForestBushcraft  Před 3 měsíci

      Great choice! They are pricy knives, and would have not paid the full price for this, got a good deal secondhand.
      Thanx for watching, have an awesome day!