Very easy to feel at home and comfortable following you and "Bushy" arond. You two are living the life I wished for 40+ years ago but was afraid to take the leap. Just conventional old me now but 20 years ago I met a lady quite like you in spirit. What a long strange and fantastic trip she has made it. 'Nother story there though... Ross
I'm becoming a fan of Bark River and after watching these last two videos. The main reason I think is because I love a convex grind. Thanks so much for sharing!
Brooke, thanks for taking us along so we could see the knives .. the one you chose is beautiful, and will come in handy in your adventures.. and yeah, something you can pass along to your kin that will put it to it's best use. cheers, from our cabin in the woods to yours. Glenn & Maureen
Now that’s a beautiful knife! Great choice!! Many women would spend that much on a pair of jeans (crazy) but that knife will last you a lifetime. I am glad you treated yourself. Enjoy!
Good choice Brooke, The blade looks very much like one I've had for many years. Mine is a Blackjack Trail Guide in A-2 tool steel. Made in Effingham, IL.
I enjoyed getting to see and feel your knife for myself!! I definitely need to get a quality knife if I continue my life outdoors!! Thanks for showing it to me, Brooke!! Too cool! Lightweight!!
Congratulations on your first new Bark River!!!! I have 2 now and have desires for at least a couple more!!! I hope fortune favors you to get a couple more!!!
Like the new knife and really like you Brooke, you are a top lady! Dave is a very lucky guy! I so wanted you to win your Alone season, but you both did great!
Cracking video, what an awesome set of guys at the shop so passionate and knowledgeable and a love of their trade. I would like to see you do more of these type of Videos Brooke.
Brooke, you are going to love that knife! I hope we get to see it put through its paces. So long as you have a couple good strops with different grit compounds, it's easy with a little practice keeping it razor sharp. If it gets really dull or damaged, get a mixed grit pack of wet dry sandpaper (auto body supplies), and lay the paper on top of the strop. It has the same give as the strop and you use the same motion. When it looks as well used as your condor, you can send it to the Bark River spa and have them bring it back to as-new too!
Hello from New Zealand, That is a beauty of a knife, I to have just bought a Bark river knife, its a Bravo 1 with black micarta handle, i luv it, i want them all, they are so well made, my next one will be the drop point hunter, Fox river and gunny are sweet to. Happy days to you, cheerz Stevo
Wow! That's knife heaven = knives ship free. Hope to go there someday. Awesome Bark River Knife with a beautiful handle. Put a bright colored paracord lanyard on it - if you haven't yet - so you don't accidentally lose it in the woods. Thanks for the cool video.
Brooke I just received my Ulu 🇺🇸to🇨🇦😘😬thank you! Beautiful wood and sharp steel 😬. Look out outdoors. Ok. Look out vegetables. Lol. Thank you SO MUCH! Awesome work Dave. Now I have a keepsakes from my favorite ALONE team. 😊
I love that bark river knife with its maple handle and cool blade it's got a great curve to it, you chose well and it may be a couple hundred dollars but you get what you pay for and I believe it was money well spent. Looking forward to seeing you use it and hearing your reviews on it. This was a very interesting vid and the owner seemed like a nice guy too thanks Brooke :)
Beautiful knife , and 1st production run , even better ! After watching Bush Radicals video of Bark River Knives , I had to buy a BRK , I ended up getting the classic drop point hunter with Honduran rosewood scales and the steel is.CPM3V ! Thanks for sharing and your new BRK is beautiful ! 👍🏻🇺🇸✌🏻!
I live in the beautiful state of Michigan ,I do want a Bark River knife they make so many styles and types it's a hard choice but you can't go wrong they are top quality and material items
Wow ... what a cool way to cap off the UP Tour series! I'm definitely looking into one of those BRK Mini Kepharts ... love the way they look! Thanks for sharing, Brooke! Beautiful knife :)
Quick question ... is that spring you and Dave stopped at anywhere near Big Springs? I plan to be heading to Mid Michigan (Owosso) from North Dakota in late May. Also want to stop at Knives Ship Free in Escanaba ... "On da way 'tru, eh?"
Just went to there site found the Bark River Cub so I purchased it and very pleased to see the large amount of choices. I definitely think this will become my site of choice for knifes, Thank You for a great video.
Great video brook watched Dave's video yesterday nice to see your side and perspective can't wait to see what you picked out liked how you showed some of the knives on the wall. Nice knife
Another great video. I would never do anything to your Alone knife. To many memories there. I hope u leave it just the way it is. Thanks for the great videos.
Beautiful knife Brooke. The reason the Ultra-Lite Hunter 1 & 2 are so light is because they are not full tang blades. The classic Drop Point Hunter with Ivory scales that you also liked is a full tang blade and you probably noticed it was heavier
Beautiful knife Brooke. You can't go wrong with a Bark River. Yes you pay a big price, but if taken care of, it will last a lifetime, and the warranty is bar none the best you can find. They will fix or replace it no matter how you break it, and you can even send it in for a free "spa treatment" if it just needs cleaned, polished, and sharpened. I own a few of them, and wouldn't part with them for anything. You will enjoy it..no doubt in my mind. Be careful though..the A2 steel is great..very tough, but it will rust if you don't take care of it. It's not a stainless. Treat it like any high carbon steel and you'll be fine. It is pretty tough stuff other than that. I look forward to seeing in use in future videos!
RIP DB LOVE THE KNIFE - trying to make a decision on which Bark River I want next - I do know I want something I can EDC. Love your stuff as usual Brooke - watching the entire video for a second time, even though all I want to see is the actual knife again. Thanks! Keep it up.
That is a pretty knife. Love that birdseye maple. My problem is , I would be afraid of loosing it out in the woods. I hope Dave was able to bring home a knife treasure too. If not tell him that I have a spare Remington in my drawer that he can have. It has a black handle and a metal blade. :)
Good selection Brooke. The birdseye maple grips with the accents (inserts, I'm not sure what they're called) really make the knife standout. Looking forward to your review of the knife after you get to use it. Hope Dave was able to pick up a new knife as well. Thanks for sharing
No he didn't buy one- this was some money I had from my "back of the room sales" at our last talk.... so I had some fun money. Those knives are expensive and we're pretty frugal people! LOL
I agree. My wife and I are frugal as well so I normally purchase the more affordable options like Condor, Kershaw and Mora knives. Plus, the older I get the more I appreciate older items, so I'm always on the lookout for a good, well seasoned knife.
Great knife you bought! Since you were at the Bark River factory i want 1 also, I been looking at the Bark River Bravo Survivor I hope to have it soon. Thanks
Get yourself a Bark River knife of your liking in Magnacut steel. It combines toughness, edge holding and unsurpassed rust and stain resistance. They are occasionally making some of the favorite models in it .. but they sell out fast.
I have to look up the factory the next time I am back in Michigan and try to get there to visit it, and then the Knivesshipfree store. You all must have loved the tour of the factory and the store where their knives are sold out of.
I am totally jealous of your amazing new knife. It's a work of art as well as a fully functional knife, not sure what more you could ask for. Looking forward to seeing you put it though its paces in future videos.
Nice Video and you got a beautiful Bark River knife! Today I ordered my Donnybrook and I own several others. My favorite for bushcraft tasks is the Aurora. But all Bark Rivers perform very well, I simply love them and the Stewart´s are very friendly people which I like to support. Knifes ship free is also a great partner and I was sad so sad when I heared the news, that Dereck passed away. Why have to good ones always have to go first? Greetings from Germany!
Don't be ashamed of your knife, the other knives are jealous. Your knife has done its job well, and lived to tell the tale. A little steel wool, some light machine oil and some sweat will give you a Priceless companion. while the Bark River sits pretty, the Condor will continue to be the knife you go to and fondly remember.
Beautiful knife Brooke, I'm sure it will serve you well. I think you'll be surprised how long it will stay sharp compared to your old one. Get yourself a strop if you don't have one. Don't let it rust! It'll get a nice patina but watch out for the icky red/brown stuff. Mineral oil is good to use on it if you'll be using it to prepare food in the woods. Also, don't store it in the leather sheath for more than a day or two, that will promote rust.
God bless Derick he will be missed but God has a other soldier God bless Derick and his family and Knives Ship for Free!!!
Like your knife. Thank you for taking us to store to witness the makers of beautiful knifes. You guys are great. ❤
Such a passionate knife enthusiast! Rest In Peace Derrick Bohn!
indeed- so sad!
Very easy to feel at home and comfortable following you and "Bushy" arond. You two are living the life I wished for 40+ years ago but was afraid to take the leap. Just conventional old me now but 20 years ago I met a lady quite like you in spirit. What a long strange and fantastic trip she has made it. 'Nother story there though... Ross
Very nice- thanks
I'm becoming a fan of Bark River and after watching these last two videos. The main reason I think is because I love a convex grind. Thanks so much for sharing!
How cool!
I think I'd have picked the same knife.
WHAT a beauty, and that sheath!
Aaaahhhhh!!!
Yeah it's a beauty for sure!
Brooke that was an excellent choice. It is absolutely beautiful. I'd be proud to have that on my side. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful knife you chose..Great video. Thanks for sharing
thanks Diane
I stopped in your Chattanooga location. Beautiful show room. Well thought out and very nice people there. Welcome to TN. Will be back. Thx
Hi Brooke, great looking knife, I see why it caught your eye, Rock On!
thanks much!
Brooke, thanks for taking us along so we could see the knives .. the one you chose is beautiful, and will come in handy in your adventures.. and yeah, something you can pass along to your kin that will put it to it's best use. cheers, from our cabin in the woods to yours. Glenn & Maureen
Hi Glenn & Maureen!
Now that’s a beautiful knife! Great choice!! Many women would spend that much on a pair of jeans (crazy) but that knife will last you a lifetime. I am glad you treated yourself. Enjoy!
Wow never thought of that! LOL you're prob right! Most of my stuff is second hand so this is a real treat :)
I love knives and started a collection several years ago. You made a fine choice. Congratulations. Love your videos too, gigi
Nice choice on the new Bark River, it's a beauty! You deserve to own one, girl!
Bark River makes GREAT knives. I really wish I could afford a bunch of their knives. Thank You so much for sharing!!!
thanks for watching!
Sweet. I don't own a Bark River knife yet but that will change very soon. Thanks for the tour.
That Birdseye Maple is really sweet!
Great video Brooke 👍 a beauty of a knife that you truly earned ! Thanks.
Good choice Brooke, The blade looks very much like one I've had for many years. Mine is a Blackjack Trail Guide in A-2 tool steel. Made in Effingham, IL.
Loved this video, and I love the knife that you selected! Hope that it serves you well in all of your adventures!
Congratulations with the new knife.
Nice choice Brooke! That is a beauty!!
I enjoyed getting to see and feel your knife for myself!! I definitely need to get a quality knife if I continue my life outdoors!! Thanks for showing it to me, Brooke!! Too cool! Lightweight!!
Cool thanks Chris!! It is fun to share :)
Congratulations on your first new Bark River!!!! I have 2 now and have desires for at least a couple more!!! I hope fortune favors you to get a couple more!!!
Yeah it's hard not to want more knives...!
Like the new knife and really like you Brooke, you are a top lady! Dave is a very lucky guy!
I so wanted you to win your Alone season, but you both did great!
Thanks much appreciate it!
Cracking video, what an awesome set of guys at the shop so passionate and knowledgeable and a love of their trade. I would like to see you do more of these type of Videos Brooke.
I LOVE that phrase.... cracking video. :) Cheers
Hi from Ohio. The knife is beautiful. Can't wait to see it in use at your next adventure. God bless.
thank you!
Great video and an excellent choice on your knife! Your videos are so fun. I’m so glad I found your channel!
thanks much and welcome!
Beautiful knife. Love them Barkies!!!
Brooke, you are going to love that knife! I hope we get to see it put through its paces. So long as you have a couple good strops with different grit compounds, it's easy with a little practice keeping it razor sharp. If it gets really dull or damaged, get a mixed grit pack of wet dry sandpaper (auto body supplies), and lay the paper on top of the strop. It has the same give as the strop and you use the same motion. When it looks as well used as your condor, you can send it to the Bark River spa and have them bring it back to as-new too!
Sweet thanks!
Hello from New Zealand, That is a beauty of a knife, I to have just bought a Bark river knife, its a Bravo 1 with black micarta handle, i luv it, i want them all, they are so well made, my next one will be the drop point hunter, Fox river and gunny are sweet to. Happy days to you, cheerz Stevo
I love knives. And those are beautiful.
I miss Derek. I am happy that you made this video to show the KSF store and have that interview with him!
yesss so sad
Beauty of a knife!! You deserve it. 😊
Wow! That's knife heaven = knives ship free. Hope to go there someday. Awesome Bark River Knife with a beautiful handle. Put a bright colored paracord lanyard on it - if you haven't yet - so you don't accidentally lose it in the woods. Thanks for the cool video.
U picked a beautiful blade Brooke! I'm so jealous... I love that knife too! And the leather sheath!
thank you Cilla!
I'm so happy you got that knife, Brooke. It's so beautiful. Loved your vid. Stay happy:)
thank you!!
Wishing you many happy years for you and your knife.
Love the knife, Brook. It's going to fit your side real good.
Brooke I just received my Ulu 🇺🇸to🇨🇦😘😬thank you! Beautiful wood and sharp steel 😬. Look out outdoors. Ok. Look out vegetables. Lol. Thank you SO MUCH! Awesome work Dave. Now I have a keepsakes from my favorite ALONE team. 😊
Awesome!! Glad you like it - thanks much!
We're in Channing, MI right now, about an hour west of Escanaba and it looks like I've got to go get a new knife now. Thanks Brook.
That’s a great looking knife. I got my first Benchmade 15 years ago and have been buying Benchmade since then.
Very cool video and a cool company.
I love that bark river knife with its maple handle and cool blade it's got a great curve to it, you chose well and it may be a couple hundred dollars but you get what you pay for and I believe it was money well spent. Looking forward to seeing you use it and hearing your reviews on it. This was a very interesting vid and the owner seemed like a nice guy too thanks Brooke :)
thanks much sharon!
Beautiful knife , and 1st production run , even better ! After watching Bush Radicals video of Bark River Knives , I had to buy a BRK , I ended up getting the classic drop point hunter with Honduran rosewood scales and the steel is.CPM3V ! Thanks for sharing and your new BRK is beautiful ! 👍🏻🇺🇸✌🏻!
sweet
This is so great to have this Michigan brand. And a Yooper to boot! It's on my list.
I live in the beautiful state of Michigan ,I do want a Bark River knife they make so many styles and types it's a hard choice but you can't go wrong they are top quality and material items
Wow ... what a cool way to cap off the UP Tour series! I'm definitely looking into one of those BRK Mini Kepharts ... love the way they look! Thanks for sharing, Brooke! Beautiful knife :)
thanks for watching!
Quick question ... is that spring you and Dave stopped at anywhere near Big Springs? I plan to be heading to Mid Michigan (Owosso) from North Dakota in late May. Also want to stop at Knives Ship Free in Escanaba ... "On da way 'tru, eh?"
Brooke, I wanna see your new knife on Monday!! Great knife Store!!
Will do!
Those knives are awesome I wish I could afford to get one they're worth every penny
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
They have a cool place. Bark River is on my list of knives to buy. You picked a great one!
Brook you have great taste in knives. I love the wood on it. I want one! Time to start saving up.
thank you!
nice knife Brooke, thanks for sharing
I like the way they wrapped the tang with wood . Very clean look .
i can't find that knife right now.... :(
@@therealgirlinthewoods
Well your in Arizona anyway lol
Just went to there site found the Bark River Cub so I purchased it and very pleased to see the large amount of choices.
I definitely think this will become my site of choice for knifes, Thank You for a great video.
sweet
Great video brook watched Dave's video yesterday nice to see your side and perspective can't wait to see what you picked out liked how you showed some of the knives on the wall. Nice knife
cool thanks!
Another great video. I would never do anything to your Alone knife. To many memories there. I hope u leave it just the way it is. Thanks for the great videos.
yeah i might keep it that way
congrats Brooke on that beautiful knife,;-)i have a bark river bravo 1 and i love it.
cool thanks!
Beautiful knife Brooke. The reason the Ultra-Lite Hunter 1 & 2 are so light is because they are not full tang blades. The classic Drop Point Hunter with Ivory scales that you also liked is a full tang blade and you probably noticed it was heavier
Omg. Knife heaven! Lol. Love love love this.
Indeed!
Beautiful knife. Excellent choice. I hope it gives you many years of good tough use. Congrats.
thank you
Your new knife is super pretty... definitely be checking out Bark River!! ⚔
cool thanks!
Beautiful knife Brooke. You can't go wrong with a Bark River. Yes you pay a big price, but if taken care of, it will last a lifetime, and the warranty is bar none the best you can find. They will fix or replace it no matter how you break it, and you can even send it in for a free "spa treatment" if it just needs cleaned, polished, and sharpened. I own a few of them, and wouldn't part with them for anything. You will enjoy it..no doubt in my mind. Be careful though..the A2 steel is great..very tough, but it will rust if you don't take care of it. It's not a stainless. Treat it like any high carbon steel and you'll be fine. It is pretty tough stuff other than that.
I look forward to seeing in use in future videos!
sweet thanks!
Your new knife looks great.
Hahahaha that was Super Awesomeness Hahahaha......Totally forgot about Knives ship free....So thanks for that as well
RIP DB
LOVE THE KNIFE - trying to make a decision on which Bark River I want next - I do know I want something I can EDC. Love your stuff as usual Brooke - watching the entire video for a second time, even though all I want to see is the actual knife again. Thanks! Keep it up.
thanks and yes.... RIP Derek....
Great video 👍 ❤️ and knife,❤️
Great knife Brooke. I'm glad you found one you liked and I'm betting it was tough to have to choose between the ones that felt good in your hand.
there were a lot of nice knives there to choose from!
Have fun with this beauty!!!
That is a pretty knife. Love that birdseye maple. My problem is , I would be afraid of loosing it out in the woods. I hope Dave was able to bring home a knife treasure too. If not tell him that I have a spare Remington in my drawer that he can have. It has a black handle and a metal blade. :)
Nope I had some extra fun money around for just this purpose- couldn't leave without a knife! Dave will have to save for one :)
Beautiful knife. I would love to get one like that some day. Good luck with it.
That’s a very nice knife. You made a great choice.
That looks good...always liked a small stout knife...the sheath look good too
Nothing like that new knife smell.
Now that's a knife!
Nice knife Brooke. Can't wait to see it in action.
cristened it by cutting a cake
Good selection Brooke. The birdseye maple grips with the accents (inserts, I'm not sure what they're called) really make the knife standout. Looking forward to your review of the knife after you get to use it. Hope Dave was able to pick up a new knife as well. Thanks for sharing
No he didn't buy one- this was some money I had from my "back of the room sales" at our last talk.... so I had some fun money. Those knives are expensive and we're pretty frugal people! LOL
I agree. My wife and I are frugal as well so I normally purchase the more affordable options like Condor, Kershaw and Mora knives. Plus, the older I get the more I appreciate older items, so I'm always on the lookout for a good, well seasoned knife.
wow that's a gorgeous knife
Great knife you bought! Since you were at the Bark River factory i want 1 also, I been looking at the Bark River Bravo Survivor I hope to have it soon. Thanks
Get yourself a Bark River knife of your liking in Magnacut steel. It combines toughness, edge holding and unsurpassed rust and stain resistance. They are occasionally making some of the favorite models in it .. but they sell out fast.
Just ordered a bravo 1.25 with dark curly maple handles. Really looking forward to it
Your're so funny...the knife looks nice nice🤗
Good choice, the Hunter 1 is awesome. Not a bad price either. Awsome video as always guys.
thanks!
Beautiful knife Brooke! I hope you do some reviews using it, the convex edge is interesting. Nothing like a new knife, enjoy!
thank you!
Love your new knife
Congratulations! So happy for you and your new knife. The handle stripes kinda remind me of your earrings. I hope you have it for a lot of years! :)
thanks Lisa!
I want one! Beautiful! 😍
I have to look up the factory the next time I am back in Michigan and try to get there to visit it, and then the Knivesshipfree store. You all must have loved the tour of the factory and the store where their knives are sold out of.
I am totally jealous of your amazing new knife. It's a work of art as well as a fully functional knife, not sure what more you could ask for. Looking forward to seeing you put it though its paces in future videos.
sweet thanks
Great choice
that is a very nice knife. looks like it fits you well.
So Happy for You! Very nice knife :)
thank you!
A very pretty knife. The lighter handle is very appealing. I'd like something just like that, but maybe .75"-1.5" longer blade.
Nice Video and you got a beautiful Bark River knife!
Today I ordered my Donnybrook and I own several others. My favorite for bushcraft tasks is the Aurora.
But all Bark Rivers perform very well, I simply love them and the Stewart´s are very friendly people which I like to support.
Knifes ship free is also a great partner and I was sad so sad when I heared the news, that Dereck passed away. Why have to good ones always have to go first?
Greetings from Germany!
yes so sad indeed!!
Love that knife!
Don't be ashamed of your knife, the other knives are jealous. Your knife has done its job well, and lived to tell the tale. A little steel wool, some light machine oil and some sweat will give you a Priceless companion. while the Bark River sits pretty, the Condor will continue to be the knife you go to and fondly remember.
That new knife is awesome, of course! But I like the old on too. : )
me too :)
Nice knife!! Luv ur videos!!!
thank you!
Beautiful!
It looks good, I am sure a fifteenth century Huron or Chippewa warrior would have been amazed by that knife.
indeed!
Looks good!...good choice, I think👍 (Full-tang is overvalue. For the tasks in the wilderness, yours is given a mind in your brain, so...🤔😉🤠)
Beautiful knife Brooke, I'm sure it will serve you well. I think you'll be surprised how long it will stay sharp compared to your old one. Get yourself a strop if you don't have one.
Don't let it rust! It'll get a nice patina but watch out for the icky red/brown stuff. Mineral oil is good to use on it if you'll be using it to prepare food in the woods. Also, don't store it in the leather sheath for more than a day or two, that will promote rust.
cool thanks