Bark River Knives Vidarr | A2 Steel | Dan Tope Hard Use Testing
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- Like all things Bark River. This Knife Exudes Quality! The VIDARR by Tope Knives and Bark River Knives is no exception! Vidarr meaning Forrest Warrior in Old Viking really spells out exactly what this tool excels at! Outdoor Work!
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Technical Specs:
Overall Length: 11.00"
Blade Length: 6.425
Steel: A-2 Tool Steel
Grind: Convex
Finish: Satin
HRC: 58-60
Handle Material: Green Canvas Micarta with Brass Bolsters
Handle Length: 4.575 inches
Weight: 9.75oz
Price: $232
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So, after traveling all over the world to unbelievably inaccessible places, spending years examining and testing every conceivable type of knife, you have found the BEST knife! Your sacrifices and service make you a great humanitarian.
I picked one up the second they became available (January 2017) I've used it for food prep, carved a spoon, batoned wood, sparked a Ferro rod and made fire, opened boxes, edc'd, you name it. it handles it all! I love the Vidarr! Great review!
Thanks alot brother! I love this knife! One of the best in its size class for sure!
I like this knife a lot. Light for it's size, good looking. I was thinking of buying a BarkRiver Bravo edc elmax. 3 oz for a neck knife. Exspensive but good quality. Very good review , well explained. You didn't hold back and still it held it's edge. Thanks Tony
Not a bad one either!
That Knife is Gorgeous! Great Testing and Review! Love It!
Outdoor Momma Yep it is! How's it going Outdoor Momma
Going pretty 😊. Thanks
Yes Ma'am it is!
That looks really good and the video speaks for itself
Thanks alot John!
That Knife is Absolutely Beautiful!
Oh Yeah it is!
First,can't wait for that 50K giveaway!
Wow! That will make a ZOMBIE GO BOOM! Sweet Blade!
For Sure!
Cool 😎 looking Knife
Man that is a beautiful knife! I make my own knives and I want that knife. Better start saving.
I make and design my own as well. So does my friend in the video and we loved it!
Love the Vidarr. Slightly blade forward balance if you need to chop with it. Gorgeous lines, classy brass hardware, dead on fit and finish, and righteous ergonomics. Dan & Bark River really drove it out of the park on this one.
Mike Lewis Oh yes Mike! They did!
I own several Bark River knives as well as this one. The handle does seem a little small at first, but feels very right for the balance of this knife. When I first unpacked it, I thought it wasn't going to work with, what seemed at the time, a narrow handle... However, I just can't put it down... it feels right somehow. Great review and an awesome knife!
Mark Kucera It does its job and does it well!
I love the knife
Most Definitely! So Do I
Wow! I can't wait to get my hands on one!!!
They are purdy.. and awesome!
Awesome knife!
Vidar was also the name of a norse god. He was almost as strong as Thor and was destined to kill the giant wolf Fenris in Ragnarok, the end of the world in norse mythology.
So yeah pretty cool name for a knife.
Oh yes. Very awesome name Indeed!
Awesome video mate!
Thanks alot!
:D
Beautiful knife, very classy!
Priority Survival Oh yes sir!
cool blade and bark river puts a incredible convex edge on thier blades but make sure u keep A2 clean and dry or it will turn to rust.
that's a awesome looking blade. been saving up for it. hope to have 1 soon.
Right on Mike! I love how well it works and then keeps going!
I really like Bark River knives and that one is really appealing design. Great review.
banditgriot Thanks a lot bud
Beautiful knife! Nice review... Have a Bravo 1 Field on order and can't wait for its arrival !!!
JS Krawz Right on!
This is my favorite channel. haven't been a subscriber for too long, but I love this channel my favorite videos are the bug out bags !!!!! Please keep this channel going
Bison 680 No plans on quitting! As long as people are open to learning and having fun as I learn and film! I will remain!
Great looking knife! You rock Chris, hope the family is doing well. sorry about missing most of last week's parts here and on Facebook. Between moving and being sick the last five days I've been moving like a zombie or something. Thank you, again, Chris. 👍
Thanks alot bud! We are busy... very busy.. But we overall sir.
Thank you for the review of this knife. I have seen where Bark River released it and, like you, I just like the look and functionality of it. When I get this one here soon it will be my third Bark River. I also have their Ghost II karambit ( amazing little knife), and a first production run of their Double edged mountain man dagger. The only other knife I own that I equate as equal in quality is my TOPS Wild pig hunter, Thank you again for the review, it really helped make up my mind on this one.
Beautiful knife!!!
I agree all the way Mike!
Beautiful knife!
That it is!
thanks for showing this. A little out of my price range for now but something to defiantly keep in mind. I have been hesitant about spending money in a really high quality knife just to have it be worthless. I am on disability with limited income so when I do buy something like this I want to make sure it's worth the money I am investing in it, again thanks for all you do.
Hi. Get a bark river. Last knife you'll ever buy. You can break it and they'll replace it for free, no questions asked.
Great job!
Thanks!
Great review,The vidarr is my favorate of all my bark river knives.
Right on! It is a great knife and superb performance for the money!
Knife looks awesome, I have an old hammy down knife but I think that I'll put away a little money and pick up one of these.
I can tell you... it is worth the investment!
Love that your testing it looks awesome,
That antique ivory micarta is calling my name.
Brian Delafield The scale options for it are pretty awesome!
that's a crazy cool knife
Casey Maple oh yeah!
Bark River is actually pretty reasonable price wise as far as the high end knife market goes. I personally won't spend more than 100$ on a knife but 250$ isn't bad compared to some of these companies charging upwards of $500-$1000 ( insanity imo)
I dont consider $250-$500 high end now that I have peaked behind the curtain to see that the "real" high end knives go for $3,000 - $25,000 a piece.. easy.
Thank you for this. It's a great review on what seems to be a great knife.
Anytime Bruce! Thank you for chiming in! I always encourage comments and feedback!
Really great looking knife!
Sue Nelson I definitely Agree!
Y isn't there more reviews on this knife?
Awesome knife tho..
Ramon Toyens I couldnt tell yeah!
that thing is way too thick to be decent food prep, try cutting into a watermelon!
but serously, try using the knife for something other than chopping (and batoning) for an extended period of time. you'll learn real quick that something smaller and with thinner stock is leaps and bounds better for most any knife task - and really all you need - you'll wish you had packed another knife.
no hate from me, just thoughts rattling around the old noggin 😁
It is true that you can get the vast majority of "knife" tasks done with a relatively thin blade, no longer than 4 inches. However, if you are likely to place yourself into a situation where your knife may be pressed into being more than a knife...bigger starts to look better. I don't baton or chop with a knife on a regular basis. I also don't pry with my knives on a regular basis, but if I had to do dumb things with my knife, I want some assurance that it can survive the application. I have knives for various purposes, but when it comes to a general purpose outdoor blade 5" long and 3/16ths thick is the minimum for me.
And I thought pineapple couldn't get anymore fun to eat! Great knife, pretty and functional.
Right! just think.. double machetes!
That's a beautiful knife !
I love how it looks!
i have the braco 1.5 love best knife i own until i finally get me dark timber!
Dan is the man and BRK A2 is the $#!&!! I use eezox for rust prevention On A2
i had a vidarr and had to get rid of it...the handle was waaaaay to small for the blade size.
this was the first time i have ever been dissapointed with a bark river.
I'd get the Squad Leader 2 in 3v for about 262$.
Great video
Gorgeous blade. Looks like it would be ideal as a camp knife for food prep and detailed carving tasks like traps and tent stakes, etc. BUT, I would not call it a survival knife, its too small and light, IMO.
As I did test it thoroughly... I must disagree. It is fully capable despite its "size"
It's just a personal preference thing brother. For me I typically use a 1/4" thick 7-8" knife. From decades of experience I find that a knife any bigger/heavier than that tends to become a tool reserved only for chopping and batoning, if it is any smaller then it tends to get relegated to camp use for food and game prep and bushcraft type chores. If it works great for you, that's awesome, stick with it because there is no question it is a high quality, capable tool. Just out of curiosity how many months of use do you have with it?
I hear you completely there.. MOst people by choosing from size alone prefer 7-10" for a survival Knife. but at 6.425" it can definitely fit the bill. My Ideal range is 9"-12" overall blade length. You can do ALOT of work with a blade that big and it fits the role of self defense very well.
You know it brother. I hope you will continue to use it for an extended period of time and give us an update in the future about it!
Not sure if you still have this knife but if you do would you be willing to sell it?
Great Review, looking to order one :)
Right on man! You will love it
Sweet knife kind of reminds me of a western knife
Dustin Driggers Oh yes. Just a tad
gotta love brkt
Sem Dijkstra Bark Rover makes some great blades!
Sem Dijkstra Bark River for the Win!
Did you have any trouble with the bolster shifting while batoning? I've sent mine back twice as the bolster shifted.
Great review Chris! This is an awesome blade that is solidly crafted. The knife immediately caught my eye with it's classic, well-executed design. If one considers the knife's performance, it softens the blow of the sticker shock, IMO. It is simply the cost of a professional-grade tool.
Michael Jergens For some it will for sure! $350 for a good knife shouldn't be considered high. I know so many friends who will drop $1,000-$2,500 a one firearm but can't grasp why $$ on a good knife is worth while
Would love to be able to purchase one of these knives. But living on a fixed income, I would have to pay installments. LOL
Just save up in installments... I do that alot for my knives.
Im pretty sure i read dlt has layaway
How much
great knife and great price!!!
I love Vidarr
Ahh a ZT fan. "I actually have folders that..."
Why is this called Vidarr?
Ask Thor... He sent the email.
can you spark a ferro rod with it?
Yes.
Subbed!
dammit man, you just cost me 224 bucks
Word to big bird!
Right On Dylan!
Giveaway? Woah!
I know, I am starting a bug out bag but gear is so expensive and 6 children are far from cheap.
We try to give back as much as we can!
I wish I could afford one.
Gary Lytle If anyone ever wants anything bad enough. Save
It's hard to save for thing's wanted when your living on one income trying to support 4. I also get to watch my 2 year old grand daughter 3 days a week. Unfortunately I lost my job 2 years ago besacse of my disability. But at least we have a roof over our heads and food in the fridge. I do my best for my family and we're their for each other. I just can't get around like I used to and now I found out I have Parkinson's on top of all that. I am determined not to give up. I will always do my best for my family and friends.
Sorry I didn't mean to ramble on
Someone send this man a grizzly.
Or a squad leader II
i want to win ...
That's way way nice.
This knife is Incredible and Works as well as it is Beautiful!
What is covering the tang. It looks different than the rest of the handle.
They make convex edges on their knives to cut back on warranty issues.