I don't have that particular knife model, but I'll be sure to take a look at it. Oh, and I also don't usually chop that much, at least not with knives, except for these stress-tests etc.
I can understand that. Your knife is performing quite well in all tasks given to it; it even rivals the GB Outdoor Axe in some specific task(s). That's saying something.
Hi! To be honest, and I feel I can be that, since I do not in any way work for Bark River, I can say that I'm not, personally, a big fan of the handle of the Canadian-series. I know many people who do like the handle, but I also know of a few that doesn't. Simple as that. I kind of wish it wasn't made with the finger grooves. but I did modify my CCII a bit, by using sandpaper, to "round" the finger grooves a little/make them less "pronounced". I know mods to the handle can be requested when buying one or by sending it in for "spa treatment". The knife itself is light and swift, a very good over all camp knife. You can also do some light-medium chopping with it, but due to the somewhat short blade length of 8" and the thinner spine of ~.190, I would stick to light chopping. All in all, a great camp/all around knife!
Thank you for the answer. I appreciate your honesty a lot. I have a 1909 MB coming to Denmark soon :D Decided to get it after I saw your videos and your last comment. Keep up the good work!
It's a great looking knife, quite capable of doing some heavy work - but for me, personally, it feels a bit "clunky". It's a VERY big and heavy blade, and I knew that when I bought it, but it still feels a little too "clunky" to me. Because of that, I've not used it as much as many of my other, larger, knives.
I need to spend some more (quality) time with it to give you a fair, honest opinion. I do not in any way regret getting one, it's just a bit larger/heavier than I expected it to be. But it sure has its uses.
Pink G-10 Its actually my first Bark River. Years ago I had the Blackjack Shining Mountain Bowie and while it was made from 52100 steel which is a very good steel I wasn't comfortable doing any hard use with it because the handle and tang seemed like it won't be able to handle it. This version however seems like it could handle very hard use.
Congrats on your first Bark River! That's a big knife to start with, but then again, you've already owned one before, although from Blackjack. Still the same actual maker, though. Also, 52100 is a great, strong steel - but I understand how you think. I'm quite certain that the BRK Shining Mountain Bowie can withstand some reallly hard and heavy use.
The "Original Chopping Contest" was won by the JX5, with the Dakkar close second and 1909 MB placed third. There are some videos showing the three doing some random battling. ;)
When I made this video, I didn't yet own some of my largest models such as the Grasso Bolo III, Parang, Pro Brush Knife and Battle Cleaver. That's why it isn't in this video. I should probably make a new, updated video like this one.
Hey man great vids and love the channel. I have just started a channel myself and though it only have 2 vids up at this time it will be a bark river channel lol. I love BRK and if you want check out my channel. Keep it up man
Hi Taylor! For some reason your comment got marked as spam and I didn't see it until now. Thank you for your kind words, and I wish you all the best with your own channel! Keep it up!
Love to make a trade for that Chris tanner beast have to many quality knives from fixed/folders /axes hatchet machete’s and tomahawks so I’d rather trade than buy at this point make it worth more than the knife I want.
00:52 - Shining Mountain Bowie
01:15 - Michigan Bowie (Pommel and Moran-style)
02:24 - Dakkar
03:14 - Grizzly
03:54 - JX5
04:51 - Kalahari Magnum Camp Knife
05:44 - Canadian Camp II
06:21 - Teddy II (Pommel and Moran-style)
07:45 - Bravo Survivor 3V
09:00 - Bravo 2
09:24 - JBA
10:28 - GB Outdoor Axe
11:14 - GB Large Forest Axe
11:46 - GB Small Splitting Axe
Terrific collection mate. Have fun with those.
This is really helpful seeing them side by side!
Love the video Fred! Used my Jx5 today. It's a hell of a choppa.
I'm sorry for my late reply, but I want to thank you for your support! And yes, the JX5 is "a hell of a choppa", lol! (Y)
You need add a Bark River Golok into that collection. It's an amazing chopper!
I believe you, and in the future I hope to get my hands on one. (Y)
Sick knives/axes!! Love the swedge on bravo 2!
Late to the party, but those are nice. Thanks for the vid.
Your collection is awesome..
Thank you, Ramon! If you want to see the complete collection, as of today, you can check it out over here: ua-cam.com/video/RD_ZFoHGUik/v-deo.html
I don't chop much but the trail buddy 3 is my go to large camp knife.
I don't have that particular knife model, but I'll be sure to take a look at it. Oh, and I also don't usually chop that much, at least not with knives, except for these stress-tests etc.
Looking forward to it!
I can understand that. Your knife is performing quite well in all tasks given to it; it even rivals the GB Outdoor Axe in some specific task(s). That's saying something.
Pink G-10 After chopping see how easy it is for each one to featherstick. I got the Shining Mountain Bowie on the way. That thing is crazy big.
If there can be found one collection of BRKT that I like non, this is the one.
Hi Pink G10. I'm also curious to how do you like the Canadian Camp II? Do you find the handle comfortable for heavy work?
Hi! To be honest, and I feel I can be that, since I do not in any way work for Bark River, I can say that I'm not, personally, a big fan of the handle of the Canadian-series. I know many people who do like the handle, but I also know of a few that doesn't. Simple as that. I kind of wish it wasn't made with the finger grooves. but I did modify my CCII a bit, by using sandpaper, to "round" the finger grooves a little/make them less "pronounced". I know mods to the handle can be requested when buying one or by sending it in for "spa treatment". The knife itself is light and swift, a very good over all camp knife. You can also do some light-medium chopping with it, but due to the somewhat short blade length of 8" and the thinner spine of ~.190, I would stick to light chopping. All in all, a great camp/all around knife!
Thank you for the answer. I appreciate your honesty a lot. I have a 1909 MB coming to Denmark soon :D Decided to get it after I saw your videos and your last comment. Keep up the good work!
Very cool 😎👍
...Mountain Bowie ...MAN this is a Short Swort !
A Goddam Gladius LoL
alot of money on that table;-)
How are you liking the Shining Mountain Bowie ?
It's a great looking knife, quite capable of doing some heavy work - but for me, personally, it feels a bit "clunky". It's a VERY big and heavy blade, and I knew that when I bought it, but it still feels a little too "clunky" to me. Because of that, I've not used it as much as many of my other, larger, knives.
Pink G-10 ok thanks for your reply. I bought one also. I actually like it. Just wanted your opinion on it.
I need to spend some more (quality) time with it to give you a fair, honest opinion. I do not in any way regret getting one, it's just a bit larger/heavier than I expected it to be. But it sure has its uses.
Pink G-10 Its actually my first Bark River. Years ago I had the Blackjack Shining Mountain Bowie and while it was made from 52100 steel which is a very good steel I wasn't comfortable doing any hard use with it because the handle and tang seemed like it won't be able to handle it. This version however seems like it could handle very hard use.
Congrats on your first Bark River! That's a big knife to start with, but then again, you've already owned one before, although from Blackjack. Still the same actual maker, though. Also, 52100 is a great, strong steel - but I understand how you think. I'm quite certain that the BRK Shining Mountain Bowie can withstand some reallly hard and heavy use.
Did you already post the complete chop off
The "Original Chopping Contest" was won by the JX5, with the Dakkar close second and 1909 MB placed third. There are some videos showing the three doing some random battling. ;)
Id say theres around $10k of cutlery on that table.
Why is the parang excluded?
When I made this video, I didn't yet own some of my largest models such as the Grasso Bolo III, Parang, Pro Brush Knife and Battle Cleaver. That's why it isn't in this video. I should probably make a new, updated video like this one.
Pink G10 i'd very much enjoy that
How is the 3V compared to a tool steel?
Drew Tatum 3V is a tool steel. More corrosion resistant and tougher than A2
Matthew Tilley thanks
You need a tracker
Hey man great vids and love the channel. I have just started a channel myself and though it only have 2 vids up at this time it will be a bark river channel lol. I love BRK and if you want check out my channel. Keep it up man
Hi Taylor! For some reason your comment got marked as spam and I didn't see it until now. Thank you for your kind words, and I wish you all the best with your own channel! Keep it up!
Shocked you don't have a Bravo-3.
I'm sure I'll pick one up, one day. I do have the Grasso Bolo III, Parang, Battle Cleaver, Pro Brush Knife and a few other larger models today though.
Would have been a great video if you had better lighting and I could actually see the knives...
Love to make a trade for that Chris tanner beast have to many quality knives from fixed/folders /axes hatchet machete’s and tomahawks so I’d rather trade than buy at this point make it worth more than the knife I want.