I bought a Bark River Kephart CPM3V 5inch with black scales and red liners when it was first offered. Liked it so much that I have EDC it every day since! Haven't regretted it once ! It's one of my grail knives . You say you're not a expert 😂but you work that knife safely and with skill like Kohanski taug😊ht you . You taught me something new ,never seen a stripper notch before, cool thanks .
@@Woodswalker1965 , I started scouting back in 65 . My uncle had been a n avid sportsman and a early scout around the 20s and had collected some of Horace Kephart's magazine publications and he let me read them when my interest grew on camping. I also read Kepharts book. My uncle had a copy . I had always wanted a Kephart knife, read about it several times and took to heart his viewpoint that he bought and used the most up-to-date materials available at the time . Never could find what I felt was the right combination of materials to buy. Knife makers came close but they always were trying to be historically correct and while I appreciate that and almost gave in to the 64 . Then Bark River hit the nail on the head with what I can honestly say checked off all my boxes ! ⏹️ a new type of steel ( CPM3V) ⏹️ a new type of handle material ( black canvas mycarta) ⏹️ mosaic pins, lanyard hole , red mycarta liners ⏹️ one on one contact with a craftsman who would take the ideas and requirements I had seriously and agree to create my dream knife of over 40 years! I talked to a sales representative and he got a fantastic gentleman to agree on my ideas . BARK RIVER was bending over backwards Willing to work with me! The team was all in on the creation of knife . I wanted the tip to be just a tad sharper of the spear point offered but still strong , the bevel to be a more substantial scandivex than would be normally available on their knives I asked for the tip to be exactly centered with the mass of the knife, and to be ground to a flat spine with no jimping and a pinch bevel on the handle next to the recassa . I asked them to sharpen the blade to a workable edge and left it to the expertise of the craftsman as to anything sharper. It came scary sharp!! Every time I used her for the first half year she bit me . Finally she taught me respect and how to caress her edges and curves . I have never let anyone use her she is mine and mine alone ! 😂 I carry a SAK trecker in my pockets to loan out . Yeppers I'm that guy who when asked for a knife, responds with " What Kind " ? I paid extra for my knife , i waited for over 40 years to get a shot at my dream knife, I saved up and planned with Bark River for approximately five months before committing to paying 60% up front and the rest before shipping. My knife is one of a kind . I wouldn't trade it for anything else. It hold an edge like nothing else . It's Rockwell hardness is right at 59. so far I have made meat with it ,skinned several deer,two opossum, one turkey 🦃, bunch of squirrel, rabbits, and at last count four hogs . I use it everyday in my kitchen don't even think I have opened the knife drawer except for th Swiss army paring knife i have , in over two years. I must admit that every single step and every single hurdle and every year I have waited was worth adopting this special knife. The Bark River company goes a step ahead and above all the rest .
Nice knife and a good deisplay of knife skills amigo!...a great exercise in blade control...I like your breezer, you wear it well...all the very best Wade...MTwoods
Hey Wade. Nice carving and notch work! I have the BR Bushcrafter myself and I really like it too. What I'm interested in seeing from you is the Buck 110 review. I'm glad you picked one up. 👍👍
That is a little beauty. I have been intrigued by Bark River for many years, however, I’ve been concerned that if I get one I will quickly end up buying twelve. I’m not saying that’s a bad thing, but timing is everything and I probably should slow down. Thanks for showing it off.
Wow- great knife for woodworking; especially the work you were doing with/near the tip. A longer or thicker bushcraft knife might not have been as effective for that work. Seems like it would pair well with a bigger belt knife/camp knife, or maybe a small axe. Great video. Old School Woodswalker!
Hey friend🙂 a great knife. I just could not get along with the grind. Everything else was amazing. Super light, amazing ergonomics. I liked everything so much I actually bought a second one some months after I sold the first one. I just could not get along with the grind. Sounds crazy but it would always dig in or pop out on me. Most likely my lack of knife skills. I like to use mora sloyd knives now
Hey- if you had time to show us how you are maintaining that scandivex edge vs a convex edge, that would be appreciated. Are you just doing a scandi, and then rounding it a bit on the strop? I have seen a few different techniques, but whatever you are doing is clearly working.
Thanks my friend I appreciate you. So I only deal with the convex edge really when I’m looking after the edge. Essentially it’s a Sabre grind right? I’ve been stropping the edge or touch it up on ceramic rods. Great idea for a video, thanks!👍
That is a lil beauty..few people handle a knife as well as you good sir..not that I’m an expert..have a few scars for proof ..had to explain to the lil woman the other day, why I watch videos of knives so much..when I tell her..I have all the cutting tools I need…I told her…all I need…not all that I want..
have had my ultralight for over 10 years and its always my go to knife for basic tasks.
I can understand why. It’s a great all arounder, even food prep at camp.🔪👍
I bought a Bark River Kephart CPM3V 5inch with black scales and red liners when it was first offered. Liked it so much that I have EDC it every day since! Haven't regretted it once ! It's one of my grail knives .
You say you're not a expert 😂but you work that knife safely and with skill like Kohanski taug😊ht you .
You taught me something new ,never seen a stripper notch before, cool thanks .
That Barkie Kephart sounds amazing my friend. It’s nice when you find a winner👍🔪
@@Woodswalker1965 ,
I started scouting back in 65 . My uncle had been a n avid sportsman and a early scout around the 20s and had collected some of Horace Kephart's magazine publications and he let me read them when my interest grew on camping. I also read Kepharts book. My uncle had a copy . I had always wanted a Kephart knife, read about it several times and took to heart his viewpoint that he bought and used the most up-to-date materials available at the time .
Never could find what I felt was the right combination of materials to buy. Knife makers came close but they always were trying to be historically correct and while I appreciate that and almost gave in to the 64 . Then Bark River hit the nail on the head with what I can honestly say checked off all my boxes !
⏹️ a new type of steel ( CPM3V)
⏹️ a new type of handle material ( black canvas mycarta)
⏹️ mosaic pins, lanyard hole , red mycarta liners
⏹️ one on one contact with a craftsman who would take the ideas and requirements I had seriously and agree to create my dream knife of over 40 years!
I talked to a sales representative and he got a fantastic gentleman to agree on my ideas . BARK RIVER was bending over backwards Willing to work with me! The team was all in on the creation of knife .
I wanted the tip to be just a tad sharper of the spear point offered but still strong , the bevel to be a more substantial scandivex than would be normally available on their knives I asked for the tip to be exactly centered with the mass of the knife, and to be ground to a flat spine with no jimping and a pinch bevel on the handle next to the recassa . I asked them to sharpen the blade to a workable edge and left it to the expertise of the craftsman as to anything sharper. It came scary sharp!! Every time I used her for the first half year she bit me . Finally she taught me respect and how to caress her edges and curves . I have never let anyone use her she is mine and mine alone ! 😂
I carry a SAK trecker in my pockets to loan out .
Yeppers I'm that guy who when asked for a knife, responds with " What Kind " ?
I paid extra for my knife , i waited for over 40 years to get a shot at my dream knife, I saved up and planned with Bark River for approximately five months before committing to paying 60% up front and the rest before shipping.
My knife is one of a kind .
I wouldn't trade it for anything else. It hold an edge like nothing else . It's Rockwell hardness is right at 59. so far I have made meat with it ,skinned several deer,two opossum, one turkey 🦃, bunch of squirrel, rabbits, and at last count four hogs . I use it everyday in my kitchen don't even think I have opened the knife drawer except for th Swiss army paring knife i have , in over two years.
I must admit that every single step and every single hurdle and every year I have waited was worth adopting this special knife.
The Bark River company goes a step ahead and above all the rest .
Nice review Wade. Nice watching over a coffee on a Monday morning before work. Take care my friend. 🇺🇲🌲🔥🔪
Have a great day my friend👊🔪🌲🔥
Glad You Are Happy With This Very Capable Blade Wade ! Hugs For Them Pups ! ATB T God Bless
Thanks Terry, I’ll throw in a free belly rub too😀👍
Really nice work on that stick. I think try sticks are a lot of fun.
Thank you, they sure are👍🔪
Nice knife and a good deisplay of knife skills amigo!...a great exercise in blade control...I like your breezer, you wear it well...all the very best Wade...MTwoods
Thanks buddy! The breezer is a Tilley Airflow if you’re interested. 👍😃
@@Woodswalker1965 I am thanks!
Nice vid Wade, do like your knife reviews especially see you working with the blades,try sticks are fun indeed👍🏻thanks a lot for sharing 👌🏻
Thanks buddy👊 I have a few Kepharts coming soon🔪
Sure looks nice. Would love that on the belt.
Thanks for watching my friend👍🔪
Hi Wade, great review my friend…thanks for sharing…‼️👍🏻
I appreciate you watching buddy!
Excellent demo on the notches, Wade. Thanks.
Glad you liked it, I appreciate it!
You're pretty handy with a blade. I wouldn't want to be a stick near you. 👊
😂😂Loving your current trip series👊
@@Woodswalker1965 Thanks man! 👍
Hey Wade. Nice carving and notch work! I have the BR Bushcrafter myself and I really like it too. What I'm interested in seeing from you is the Buck 110 review. I'm glad you picked one up. 👍👍
Thanks for watching. The 110 is on my belt now. Making fast friends with it👍🔪
Thanks for sharing…looks like a nice little knife
It is!
That is a little beauty. I have been intrigued by Bark River for many years, however, I’ve been concerned that if I get one I will quickly end up buying twelve. I’m not saying that’s a bad thing, but timing is everything and I probably should slow down. Thanks for showing it off.
Nice notches! I love my ultralight as well.
@@Alejandro0__123 Thanks for watching my friend👍
I've never owned a bark river, but I have heard there kephart is superb.👍🏻
I’ve heard that as well!
Nice little one Wade
Thank you, much appreciated 🙏
Wow- great knife for woodworking; especially the work you were doing with/near the tip. A longer or thicker bushcraft knife might not have been as effective for that work.
Seems like it would pair well with a bigger belt knife/camp knife, or maybe a small axe.
Great video. Old School Woodswalker!
Very true, a great companion knife! Thanks for the support my friend👊
Wade made a multitool stick. Super awesome. Btw, did you find anything at MEC today? I saw you there but gave you privacy :))
Haha you should have grabbed me and said hi!
I just stopped in quick after a 7 hr road trip so I wasn’t in a shoppy mood.
@@Woodswalker1965 i wasn't very impressed with MEC. I did see Princess Auto had a cool "smokeless" grill/firepit though
Hey friend🙂 a great knife. I just could not get along with the grind. Everything else was amazing. Super light, amazing ergonomics. I liked everything so much I actually bought a second one some months after I sold the first one. I just could not get along with the grind. Sounds crazy but it would always dig in or pop out on me. Most likely my lack of knife skills. I like to use mora sloyd knives now
Hey brother we like what we like! Sloyd style knives are popular for good reason
Hey- if you had time to show us how you are maintaining that scandivex edge vs a convex edge, that would be appreciated. Are you just doing a scandi, and then rounding it a bit on the strop? I have seen a few different techniques, but whatever you are doing is clearly working.
Thanks my friend I appreciate you. So I only deal with the convex edge really when I’m looking after the edge. Essentially it’s a Sabre grind right? I’ve been stropping the edge or touch it up on ceramic rods. Great idea for a video, thanks!👍
That is a lil beauty..few people handle a knife as well as you good sir..not that I’m an expert..have a few scars for proof ..had to explain to the lil woman the other day, why I watch videos of knives so much..when I tell her..I have all the cutting tools I need…I told her…all I need…not all that I want..
Haha yes Sir, there is always one more!👊🔪😀 Thank you!
😂 spot on