Yes...You can get 18 Tramontinas for the price. Just figured I'd get there before someone else does. Here's a better way to describe that steel that I didn't think of in the video: "It's even TOUGHER than 3V, yet EASIER to SHARPEN"
Oh gamma radiation that’s the naughty bad radiation, It’s about quality not quantity Even Parvati (she has like ten arms,) couldn’t use 18 machetes at once, Ever seen a machete fight?, not pretty,
PREPAREDMIND101 Good video. Chris can you please tell me where you get that bluing stuff you etched JESS-1 with.And what's it's name is. I'd like to try it. Thanks Chris.
I was used to watch high end folding knife reviews when I watched this so when you where saying the price I was thinking “based on the amount of material and the type of material I’d guess 500ish” then you said the price and I realized how crazy ridiculous folding knife prices are...
Yes, Dokken man! Back For The Attack was such a top-notch album. As always a quality review for a special blade. It's so simple and discreet in its design, yet probably the prettiest machete around. Looks very effective too. Rock on!
Hey Chris from PM 101 you have a keen sense of humor! You had me laughing from your comments! I bought a set of kitchen knives from IKEA a few years ago and noticed that they cut through food a lot easier than my other knives! I though they were just sharper, but even after sharpening my regular knives the IKEA knives were still better. I was intrigued! I investigated and noticed that the edge was different...there was no distinction in the blade all the way to the edge. Looking at the edge straight on I noticed that it had a convex (curved) shape at the edge. That made sense why it cut through easier. I think it's from there not being a vertex (as seen from a straight on view) at the point where the cutting grind "V" transitions to the rest of the blade. I think ( I'm a novice to knife science!) The angle of the edge "V" Is steeper than that of the blade so that along the sides of said "V" being straight instead of curved makes it require more effort to push through material. The convex shape is a continuous transition instead of suddenly at one point. You said this machete has a convex grind so I think that's one of the reasons it cuts through so easily! I hope Bark River will put it into production! Question: do you know how to sharpen a convex grind? Perhaps you could do a video! I would like to be able to sharpen my IKEA kitchen knives which I don't know how to do! Thanks brother! Peace out!
One day thinking to myself "with Bark River going up and down all the CPM steels, it would be cool if they made a big blade out of CPM1V". And here it is! Wear of A2 and tough as S7 is a tall order my friend! Jackhammer bits, cold chisels, and punches out of S7. Planer blades with A2. THX 4 da preview, -don't lob off a finger!
Com 1v isn't as tough as S7 but it's up there. S7 is considered a shock steel used for jackhammer bits like you said, 1v is still a tool steel. Crucible lists 1v less tough than S7 (they make s7 xl which is a more pure steel, very nice) but above 3v. Z-tuff is a pretty similar steel to 1v, I heard great results about. One steel I'd like to see used in fixed blades is cpm 9v. Edge retention close to 10v but much higher toughness. Never understood why no One uses that steel, sure it's not the best choice for folders but a fixed blade out of it would be great.
I have a bark river machete from a decade or more ago, looks very similar to this one. Mines in A2 and is sharp, quick and light in the hand. I did get a small chip n the edge while chopping through a thick vine. Repeated honings has almost smoothed it out, just a slight hiccup when slicing catalogue paper. I don't use it for hard chopping anymore. This 1V might be the perfect upgrade. My A2 did develop some interesting patina patterns on it tho.
I have always wondered why this steel is mostly used as tool steel and whyt no one used it in blades. Im so happy to see it used in a blade and it seems to preform like i thought it would.
it's a thing of beauty...tbh given the quantity of CPM material used in its construction, its way cheaper than a knife. When are they launching the polymer training version, so you don't miss que the first time you heave it and hack off a limb?
I know I've never touched it out In the woods either ?.............🤣🤣🤣 . Loved the review .....though does will really like big choppers? In the woods?. .. 🤣🤣🤣
I have a ZT parabellum.... But I also like this blade as well but they're both very similar size/length and prize. If you were in my shoes.. would you sell the zt and get this or keep the zt?
That is cool. I would be interested in it. I am a big fan of machetes as woods tools. I own several Gransfors Bruks axes, and I much prefer large knives and machetes accompanied by a silky saw. Different strokes for different folks.
PREPAREDMIND101 great, yeah I looked at their schedule and it's way down the list, didn't see a pre order avail, just a limited first run? I agree it looks like a nice design!
This would be such a great tool for those who only need that one blade when building a deer blind and what not. Usually you're only clearing some brush and occasionally some branches, this be that perfect tool imo.
I am writing this one year after the video was published. I have one of these machetes which I have used considerably for work purposes, clearing hundreds of yards of trails, cutting large limbs and saplings and brush. It has held its edge incredibly well, requiring only stropping once a week to return to an extremely sharp edge - shaving sharp. This is the best heat treated, toughest steel I have ever used. The machete's balance and feel is very good. I have never experienced edge retention nearly as good as this blade. The quality of this Bark River machete was too good to be true. Here's the catch: Bark River's quality control went to hell. During the last month, there were many sold with thin, bent blades. BR put sorry machetes out to their distributors for some reason. I know a man who bought and returned four, never getting one which was satisfactory. Some weighed half what the specs said they were supposed to weigh and had blade thickness half what was specified. One was bent, severely, off center from the handle; another had a bend in its too-thin blade starting halfway out. Bark River, what are you doing to your once fine company by ruining a great product and letting customers purchase it? For $225, you should provide an exquisite product. Instead, you let untold numbers of crap out and took the money, requiring customers to pay for shipping to return them. They should never had reached the distributors. The product, the last I heard, has been discontinued. Those of us who got good ones were lucky. It's the best tool of any kind I have ever purchased and is being used, weekly, to get the job done. I'd rather get the job done than spend my time sharpening a lesser blade. It's a joy to use. But mine is one of the good ones, thank goodness. I hope BR can resume production of this machete in a satisfactory form, I have co-workers who would love to have one, but BR needs to get some quality control.
Honest question..how could one need more toughness in a blade large or small than 3v provides? I understand 1v is tougher but 3v toughness is off the charts for our uses compared to nearly all other steels, it costs the same and the edge retention is better. It's even more readily available than 1v currently.
Very cool, great grind. I think old school carbon steel is still best for machetes. Lower Rockwell. Easy sharpening. Less chippy. But if this gets close and has better edge retention I can see the attraction
Wow, I want one! A whole lot of baddassery built into that beast. ReallyBgiMonkey is a machete guy..I bet he would make love to that thing! Now that's a picture I bet you will never get out of your mind, lol.
I've got the Camp 14 and this BR machete. There is a comparison to be made: this BR is better balanced and will chop hundreds of what I cut (small trees, vines, branches, briars) without needing sharpening. On my Camp 14 sheath, I have attached a way to carry a diamond hone because it needs it throughout the day. The BR does not. However, the Camp 14 handle has a better, more secure grip, which is why I also wrapped the handle of my BR machete with a baseball handle grip material. After that five buck modification, the BR is the ultimate, and a better tool than the Camp 14: it holds an edge better, cuts better, and is better balanced, resulting in a less tiring day. I use them routinely in my job, clearing trails, and around my place. I do like my Camp 14, but after getting this Bark River Bravo Machete, my Camp 14 remains in the shop, resting and unused.
Gets stuck really easy. Dang. The Cold Steel Kukri 0-1 has a giant hollow grind and it doesn't have that problem. Having said that, I'll give you $350 for that:) I put a choil on that cs and I we it as a knife too. Small tasks and all. And I wonder if this can do the same, only better.
It's a work of art but like everybody has said definitely couldn't wrap my head around that price. Unless it was the only machete I'd ever have for life and use it on a daily basis then maybe . With that said beautiful chopper for damn sure sweet review man .👍👊🤘
Granted, I've never USED the Yacare, but they are very different. The Yacare is a much more "robust" feel. And although I've no issues with how TOPS does 1095, It just isn't anywhere close to as tough as 1V. The Yacare would need it's stand alone review. I wouldn't compare the two. Very different.
Good enough. If you do pick a Yacare up, I look forward to that review. But I do admit, this blade looks really really good. I usually shy away from machetes cuz I have faith issues with thinner blades longer than 8"...
The price isn’t bad if your someone who uses your blades on a daily basis where the better steel is better for long term use so u don’t have to sharpen it as much.
Even at that price, I'd still buy it. It sounds like it's a damn near indestructible blade that one can use for multiple tasks. I don't own a Bark River yet, but I want that! I'm gonna have to get one when it's available!
Dokken. Very Cool. The Blade? If you can afford it, Buy it. It seems to fit the Niche of the Old (like 1890s) "Bush Knife". Also reminds me of the old 1910 "Medic Machete" the Army used to issue. Thanks Chris.
Yeah. It's not like you're doomed if you don't have one. Like I said, I didn't see the point of it till I got one. Would I chose it over my JX5? No. I'd rather have the JX5 and a cheaper machete. The upside to getting review samples, is a lot of times we never would have considered buying one. But then you have one in your hands, and it's like "Oh wow... This thing IS sweet!"
PREPAREDMIND101 Oh, no Disagreement at all. Like you said, if you want the Best of the Best, go for it. But I think that if I was a Professional Guide in a place like the African Savannah, I'd be having it in my Kit. Take Care.
What are the actual specs on this thing? Length overall, blade size, weight? I may have missed that amidst the banter between Chris and Will. For many people in the rich West, 280 dollars or its equivalent in another currency (BR exports to Europe as well) is probably about the same in relative buying power as the sub-20 dollar price of a Tramontina for a poor South American forestry worker or farmhand. Still, even here, many of us do not have this kind of money to 'throw around'. I know I don't. But if I could spend that kind of money without sacrificing anything important, I'd love to have one. Goes well with a set of Gransfors Bruk axes and a couple of Silky saws. I do think though that anyone who gets one should have the guts to just use it rough - not to test it on a thick log or a couple of neatly setup sticks to impress TH-camrs or your brother in law at a birthday party, but to clear acres and acres of nasty brush, sometimes hitting rocks when swinging it close to the ground, nicking it inevitably at some point, resharpening it, doing it again and again and again until that handle is drenched with the DNA from your sweaty palms. And report back in five years. It is, of course, as Chris says, a rare tool, experimental even, and rare objects always command high prices. Just look at 'limited' series of luxury watches. Same thing. The real 'need' is to own it, not really to use it as a tool. Which is fine, as it keeps people at Bark River employed. On another note, this blade shows that you don't need a crazy thick and heavy chopper to do the job.
As a noob, I spoke as a noob, acted as a noob, and purchased as a noob, When I put on my big boys pants and knew my ass from my elbow I looked back at my noobness, for such things were toys, Do I look back with regret, no, I ran, and sometimes fell over, But it was part of learning, buy cheap stuff, know what like and don’t like, then when your level of skill qualifies you to do so you will buy the better products, it’s a natural progression, “You’ve never Touched it out in the woods.....the machete” (Signs of self editing...you know wat we waz thinkin....live in fear......live in feeeear..lol)
Max Spettmann... my money is on the yacare. IMHO Tops is the best knife maker out there. And though they may not use any "super steels," their 1095 with their outstanding HT allows them to be a very VERY close 2nd to those super steels.
That would be interesting. I think the Bark River would out perform the Yacare only due to the blade length. I do agree, when it comes to TOPS, I've never been dissatisfied. Unlike other makers who's knives typically break to bad heat treat, I haven't broke a TOPS knife, bit I did bend the last 1 1/2" of the tip on my silent hero while batoning through a 3" piece of oak with a big ass knot. I've noticed, if they have a bad heat treat, it bends instead of snapping. Which of course TOPS replaced it for me and the lady at their customer service was awesome. I did the same to my new silent hero and it manages to split everything I put through, even bigger oak with knots and no problem.
Idk i have a yacare. While it is certainly a nice blade for some tasks its almost too thick? Not alot of flex to it and for clearing light brush not the ideal tool? It does an ok job chopping thicker wood.
Hmm cpm 1V. So its supposed to be like S7 tough and A2 edge holding...seems like Ztuff! Allof those steels are outta control tough (S7/1V/Z-Tuff), it is an exellent steel for those tasks. I wanna grab one of these! Hell if i could get some of that steel from crucible.....(diabolical laugh)
And Bark Rivers Unconditional lifetime warranty is somehow lacking becauuuuuse...... Why? Better watch saying that too loud. The ESEE cult will burn your house down.
PREPAREDMIND101 bark river is known for complaining about customers complaining no matter the issue. But yeah otherwise it's not too bad. They have a bad history of alot of things that goes unheard of because fan boys. Esee ... Fanboys are awesome!! Lol I'm not an esse fan at all. Good warranty though. Just not knives I like to use.
Yes...You can get 18 Tramontinas for the price. Just figured I'd get there before someone else does. Here's a better way to describe that steel that I didn't think of in the video: "It's even TOUGHER than 3V, yet EASIER to SHARPEN"
Oh gamma radiation that’s the naughty bad radiation,
It’s about quality not quantity
Even Parvati (she has like ten arms,) couldn’t use 18 machetes at once,
Ever seen a machete fight?, not pretty,
No chips, I like chips with my drink.
PREPAREDMIND101 Chris make a sharpening vid on that 1v if you ever dull it at all
PREPAREDMIND101 Good video. Chris can you please tell me where you get that bluing stuff you etched JESS-1 with.And what's it's name is. I'd like to try it. Thanks Chris.
Finally dulled ( a bit) my JX5....I work sharped it ( old version) Got back to shaving sharp in 30 sec, LITERALLY
I was used to watch high end folding knife reviews when I watched this so when you where saying the price I was thinking “based on the amount of material and the type of material I’d guess 500ish” then you said the price and I realized how crazy ridiculous folding knife prices are...
I absolutely agree.
Gotta think it's a piece of steel with wood on the bottom. Not like that justifys the market of folders
Great video Chris I want one. Can you PLEASE do a video on how you wrap your handles.
Can you make a video of that black tape wrap around the handle and talk about the brand etc?
Ive had the tops machete .230 for over a year, that bark river has all the improvements ive been looking for, sweet vid, awesome blade
Yes, Dokken man! Back For The Attack was such a top-notch album. As always a quality review for a special blade. It's so simple and discreet in its design, yet probably the prettiest machete around. Looks very effective too. Rock on!
Hey Chris from PM 101 you have a keen sense of humor! You had me laughing from your comments!
I bought a set of kitchen knives from IKEA a few years ago and noticed that they cut through food a lot easier than my other knives! I though they were just sharper, but even after sharpening my regular knives the IKEA knives were still better. I was intrigued! I investigated and noticed that the edge was different...there was no distinction in the blade all the way to the edge. Looking at the edge straight on I noticed that it had a convex (curved) shape at the edge. That made sense why it cut through easier. I think it's from there not being a vertex (as seen from a straight on view) at the point where the cutting grind "V" transitions to the rest of the blade. I think ( I'm a novice to knife science!) The angle of the edge "V" Is steeper than that of the blade so that along the sides of said "V" being straight instead of curved makes it require more effort to push through material. The convex shape is a continuous transition instead of suddenly at one point.
You said this machete has a convex grind so I think that's one of the reasons it cuts through so easily! I hope Bark River will put it into production!
Question: do you know how to sharpen a convex grind? Perhaps you could do a video! I would like to be able to sharpen my IKEA kitchen knives which I don't know how to do! Thanks brother! Peace out!
... like a light saber through younglings.
Jack Thorsson true true
One day thinking to myself "with Bark River going up and down all the CPM steels, it would be cool if they made a big blade out of CPM1V". And here it is! Wear of A2 and tough as S7 is a tall order my friend! Jackhammer bits, cold chisels, and punches out of S7. Planer blades with A2. THX 4 da preview, -don't lob off a finger!
Com 1v isn't as tough as S7 but it's up there. S7 is considered a shock steel used for jackhammer bits like you said, 1v is still a tool steel. Crucible lists 1v less tough than S7 (they make s7 xl which is a more pure steel, very nice) but above 3v. Z-tuff is a pretty similar steel to 1v, I heard great results about. One steel I'd like to see used in fixed blades is cpm 9v. Edge retention close to 10v but much higher toughness. Never understood why no One uses that steel, sure it's not the best choice for folders but a fixed blade out of it would be great.
Great video! I just picked one up today. Can you show what you use and how you wrap your handles?
I have a bark river machete from a decade or more ago, looks very similar to this one. Mines in A2 and is sharp, quick and light in the hand. I did get a small chip n the edge while chopping through a thick vine. Repeated honings has almost smoothed it out, just a slight hiccup when slicing catalogue paper. I don't use it for hard chopping anymore. This 1V might be the perfect upgrade. My A2 did develop some interesting patina patterns on it tho.
I have always wondered why this steel is mostly used as tool steel and whyt no one used it in blades. Im so happy to see it used in a blade and it seems to preform like i thought it would.
it's a thing of beauty...tbh given the quantity of CPM material used in its construction, its way cheaper than a knife.
When are they launching the polymer training version, so you don't miss que the first time you heave it and hack off a limb?
This is up for pre order on DLT.
PREPAREDMIND101 Jason of DLT also said on Facebook the price started at 217 for the test run if that helps. Pre order in for me I can’t wait.
I know I've never touched it out In the woods either ?.............🤣🤣🤣 . Loved the review .....though does will really like big choppers? In the woods?. .. 🤣🤣🤣
The reason I wouldn’t buy one is because I would buy two. I have a right and left side. haha. Thanks. Tony. If I had the money.
Why else did God give us two hands?
I have a ZT parabellum.... But I also like this blade as well but they're both very similar size/length and prize. If you were in my shoes.. would you sell the zt and get this or keep the zt?
That is cool. I would be interested in it. I am a big fan of machetes as woods tools. I own several Gransfors Bruks axes, and I much prefer large knives and machetes accompanied by a silky saw. Different strokes for different folks.
Odd you dont findmore vids about the Bravo machete
HI Chris, if you could have only one of the 2, Bark River Bravo Machete and JX5, which would it be? In terms of a have-to-do-it-all tool.
I want one when will they be available?
They are out in June
10:34 why is he swinging like that .
Cool, but got El Chete so all good. Got my Grizzly pre order coming soon next week! So any update on the DevX Chris?
It's coming. They're super busy up there. I can't wait. It's my Grail knife.
PREPAREDMIND101 great, yeah I looked at their schedule and it's way down the list, didn't see a pre order avail, just a limited first run? I agree it looks like a nice design!
Wow, look how clean that thing slices.... I want one but I want a LT Wright Genesis even more.
"You never touched it in the woods.........the machete". Is that how young people are calling it these days? 😂😂😂
Just put my pre-order in for one, look forward to getting one and putting it through its paces. Again, Awesome review Chris. 👍🏆
This would be such a great tool for those who only need that one blade when building a deer blind and what not. Usually you're only clearing some brush and occasionally some branches, this be that perfect tool imo.
1 thumbs down and video was uploaded 10 min ago, but video itself is 22:32,, Someone is ''Triggered''
They think that hurts me somehow, LMAO.
you havent made it until you’ve got a couple of oddbods who subscribe and notify just to dislike your vids.
I am writing this one year after the video was published. I have one of these machetes which I have used considerably for work purposes, clearing hundreds of yards of trails, cutting large limbs and saplings and brush. It has held its edge incredibly well, requiring only stropping once a week to return to an extremely sharp edge - shaving sharp. This is the best heat treated, toughest steel I have ever used. The machete's balance and feel is very good. I have never experienced edge retention nearly as good as this blade. The quality of this Bark River machete was too good to be true. Here's the catch: Bark River's quality control went to hell. During the last month, there were many sold with thin, bent blades. BR put sorry machetes out to their distributors for some reason. I know a man who bought and returned four, never getting one which was satisfactory. Some weighed half what the specs said they were supposed to weigh and had blade thickness half what was specified. One was bent, severely, off center from the handle; another had a bend in its too-thin blade starting halfway out. Bark River, what are you doing to your once fine company by ruining a great product and letting customers purchase it? For $225, you should provide an exquisite product. Instead, you let untold numbers of crap out and took the money, requiring customers to pay for shipping to return them. They should never had reached the distributors. The product, the last I heard, has been discontinued. Those of us who got good ones were lucky. It's the best tool of any kind I have ever purchased and is being used, weekly, to get the job done. I'd rather get the job done than spend my time sharpening a lesser blade. It's a joy to use. But mine is one of the good ones, thank goodness. I hope BR can resume production of this machete in a satisfactory form, I have co-workers who would love to have one, but BR needs to get some quality control.
Dokken rhymes with Rockin’!!! You just became Premium Metal listed!!!
Honest question..how could one need more toughness in a blade large or small than 3v provides? I understand 1v is tougher but 3v toughness is off the charts for our uses compared to nearly all other steels, it costs the same and the edge retention is better. It's even more readily available than 1v currently.
Good looking design nice demo. I like the choil for the fine detail work. It has a descent bit for a machete. What's the total weight?
Is it tougher the ztuff
Hello Chris, do you mind to share an amazon link to the grip tape you use? In thus vid? Thanks man :)
Which would you say chops better, this or the zombie tools Parabellum?
It's a sweet chopper. Seems to be well suited to woodlands vice jungle/swamp application as a normal machete. I'm sure they'll sell out fast.
Very cool, great grind. I think old school carbon steel is still best for machetes. Lower Rockwell. Easy sharpening. Less chippy. But if this gets close and has better edge retention I can see the attraction
I love it! I am using the Shrade SCHF-45 as my main chopper, but I would love to try this baby out in the 1v.
Thanks for sharing,
Cheers!
I can get 4 Ontario RTAK II (5160) for that money and doubt if you can notice a big difference.
Is the thickness the same as Bravo 1 LT? I just pre ordered one on DLT.... Can't wait for it to come in.
10:00 Lmfao. "The machete" he nearly cracked
Wow, I want one! A whole lot of baddassery built into that beast.
ReallyBgiMonkey is a machete guy..I bet he would make love to that thing!
Now that's a picture I bet you will never get out of your mind, lol.
I was waiting for this video since I saw this on Instagram, this is a awesome blade
Maybe do a chopping and performance comparison against the Kershaw Camp 14 and Camp 10 models?
I've got the Camp 14 and this BR machete. There is a comparison to be made: this BR is better balanced and will chop hundreds of what I cut (small trees, vines, branches, briars) without needing sharpening. On my Camp 14 sheath, I have attached a way to carry a diamond hone because it needs it throughout the day. The BR does not. However, the Camp 14 handle has a better, more secure grip, which is why I also wrapped the handle of my BR machete with a baseball handle grip material. After that five buck modification, the BR is the ultimate, and a better tool than the Camp 14: it holds an edge better, cuts better, and is better balanced, resulting in a less tiring day. I use them routinely in my job, clearing trails, and around my place. I do like my Camp 14, but after getting this Bark River Bravo Machete, my Camp 14 remains in the shop, resting and unused.
Tramontina 18 inch and Ontario 18 inch. Those two can do a lot for you and they’re really cheap
Nice blade. It did better than I thought it would. Thanks
this is more like a small sword that a machete which has more edge retention ,sharpness and rigidity in short a beauty
Stop talking about me Chris lol. When you said $280 I did say well gotta get one now!
This or Bravo III?
Gets stuck really easy. Dang. The Cold Steel Kukri 0-1 has a giant hollow grind and it doesn't have that problem. Having said that, I'll give you $350 for that:)
I put a choil on that cs and I we it as a knife too. Small tasks and all. And I wonder if this can do the same, only better.
It's a work of art but like everybody has said definitely couldn't wrap my head around that price. Unless it was the only machete I'd ever have for life and use it on a daily basis then maybe . With that said beautiful chopper for damn sure sweet review man .👍👊🤘
How does this thing compare to TOPS' Yacare, steel for steel and handling-wise?
Granted, I've never USED the Yacare, but they are very different. The Yacare is a much more "robust" feel. And although I've no issues with how TOPS does 1095, It just isn't anywhere close to as tough as 1V.
The Yacare would need it's stand alone review. I wouldn't compare the two. Very different.
Good enough. If you do pick a Yacare up, I look forward to that review. But I do admit, this blade looks really really good. I usually shy away from machetes cuz I have faith issues with thinner blades longer than 8"...
Your don't get much tougher than 1V...
Ok, is 1V tougher than Chuck Norris? lol
that thing looks like it can really do some work, cool sheath too
The price isn’t bad if your someone who uses your blades on a daily basis where the better steel is better for long term use so u don’t have to sharpen it as much.
Even at that price, I'd still buy it. It sounds like it's a damn near indestructible blade that one can use for multiple tasks. I don't own a Bark River yet, but I want that! I'm gonna have to get one when it's available!
80's intro music rocks!
Sharky762 agree, like the random intros of late!
Love the 80’s rock songs
Sharky762 he needs to put on some Bee Gees
Never touched it in the woods huh.
Very interesting steel. Probably last a few lifetimes
Please do a review on the benchmade bushcrafter 162 in kydex and leather sheath love your vids
Chris, it would be nice if you could chop straight... :) Good review, thanks!
Sweet machete. ..and would love to have one of them. Great video to Chris
I’m from Florida. I’ve found my new favorite blade. It’s perfect for the thick swamps. I will have one.
It might not have very good corrosion resistance. But it probably won't be as big a problem if you keep it oiled.
Nice video Chris I want that thing! I need to score a DT before anything.
The test run detailed at just under 220. Love mine
2 Jx5's on the way. Is there any way to tell if they're gen1 or 2? I'm guessing 1 since they were on sale for $199
Nothing changed except there's no logo on the second run.
PREPAREDMIND101 Awesome. I saw a chop demo by PinkG10 here on ytube who had both. He said his gen2 was a wee bit thinner...which he liked.
There is usually tiny variences in thickness when it comes to 3V because of the process. Hard to explain because I don't even really understand.
PREPAREDMIND101 mushy spots. 😱
Just upgraded to a 3v bravo. And let me say. PERFECT full convex with no micro bevel. Looking at the survivor or 3 next. Probably survivor.
Long time waiting.. finally this machete bark river video out.. Nice explanations Chris keep it up 👍👍👍
Got mine pre-ordered. . . can't wait!
I really like the looks of this blade. Golok-like. Impressive bite!
Bark River has a lot of beautiful blades, but this one is perfection for me.
That thing is in a category by itself.
Dokken. Very Cool. The Blade? If you can afford it, Buy it. It seems to fit the Niche of the Old (like 1890s) "Bush Knife". Also reminds me of the old 1910 "Medic Machete" the Army used to issue. Thanks Chris.
Yeah. It's not like you're doomed if you don't have one. Like I said, I didn't see the point of it till I got one. Would I chose it over my JX5? No. I'd rather have the JX5 and a cheaper machete.
The upside to getting review samples, is a lot of times we never would have considered buying one. But then you have one in your hands, and it's like "Oh wow... This thing IS sweet!"
PREPAREDMIND101 Oh, no Disagreement at all. Like you said, if you want the Best of the Best, go for it. But I think that if I was a Professional Guide in a place like the African Savannah, I'd be having it in my Kit. Take Care.
When you buy Fallkniven, Bark River knives aren’t a bad price lol
My name is Chad I would love this knife!!!
Is that 280 with the sheath or do they charge another 80 bucks for the sheath?
duke togo with the sheath
wow...sure is purty. Looks like a real cutter, too.
What are the actual specs on this thing? Length overall, blade size, weight? I may have missed that amidst the banter between Chris and Will.
For many people in the rich West, 280 dollars or its equivalent in another currency (BR exports to Europe as well) is probably about the same in relative buying power as the sub-20 dollar price of a Tramontina for a poor South American forestry worker or farmhand. Still, even here, many of us do not have this kind of money to 'throw around'. I know I don't. But if I could spend that kind of money without sacrificing anything important, I'd love to have one. Goes well with a set of Gransfors Bruk axes and a couple of Silky saws. I do think though that anyone who gets one should have the guts to just use it rough - not to test it on a thick log or a couple of neatly setup sticks to impress TH-camrs or your brother in law at a birthday party, but to clear acres and acres of nasty brush, sometimes hitting rocks when swinging it close to the ground, nicking it inevitably at some point, resharpening it, doing it again and again and again until that handle is drenched with the DNA from your sweaty palms. And report back in five years.
It is, of course, as Chris says, a rare tool, experimental even, and rare objects always command high prices. Just look at 'limited' series of luxury watches. Same thing. The real 'need' is to own it, not really to use it as a tool. Which is fine, as it keeps people at Bark River employed.
On another note, this blade shows that you don't need a crazy thick and heavy chopper to do the job.
Honestly. 280 isn't as bad as I thought.
I just bought my first Bark River in 3V and that's over $230.
I was expecting upwards of $350-$400
As a noob, I spoke as a noob, acted as a noob, and purchased as a noob,
When I put on my big boys pants and knew my ass from my elbow I looked back at my noobness, for such things were toys,
Do I look back with regret, no, I ran, and sometimes fell over,
But it was part of learning, buy cheap stuff, know what like and don’t like, then when your level of skill qualifies you to do so you will buy the better products, it’s a natural progression,
“You’ve never Touched it out in the woods.....the machete”
(Signs of self editing...you know wat we waz thinkin....live in fear......live in feeeear..lol)
I was wondering when someone would catch that... Lol
Oh yes, yes we all spotted that...nothing slips by
NOTHING
@preparedmind101 do a comparison of this and the yacare by tops!
Max Spettmann... my money is on the yacare. IMHO Tops is the best knife maker out there. And though they may not use any "super steels," their 1095 with their outstanding HT allows them to be a very VERY close 2nd to those super steels.
J Rapp I love tops myself I'd just love to see the video haha
That would be interesting. I think the Bark River would out perform the Yacare only due to the blade length.
I do agree, when it comes to TOPS, I've never been dissatisfied. Unlike other makers who's knives typically break to bad heat treat, I haven't broke a TOPS knife, bit I did bend the last 1 1/2" of the tip on my silent hero while batoning through a 3" piece of oak with a big ass knot. I've noticed, if they have a bad heat treat, it bends instead of snapping. Which of course TOPS replaced it for me and the lady at their customer service was awesome. I did the same to my new silent hero and it manages to split everything I put through, even bigger oak with knots and no problem.
Idk i have a yacare. While it is certainly a nice blade for some tasks its almost too thick? Not alot of flex to it and for clearing light brush not the ideal tool? It does an ok job chopping thicker wood.
Finally, There is my chance to own a trusted machete.
Got to be an 80’s rocker fan? Love the intro and videos. Try out Allegheny Knifeworks. I bought the M38, it’s sick
Dokken, ya just got luck and billets to spare my friend! Good review! I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase at said price, quality matters.
Thanks Chris!
What firesteel brand Will use ?
That was my Rick Lindsey custom
PREPAREDMIND101 Thanks
I WILL get one when they come out...... Can't wait!
Would enjoy seeing a review on the golock
Im not a machete guy...I NEED THIS!!!
Nice Chris, Love this tool.
I asked to have a blade designed exactly like this 3-4 years ago and was told it was a bad design!! Lol imagine that
First machete I've seen reviewed that I really want! I will save up for it. It will be worth 280.00 for me.
I like the length and the handle, beautiful looking chopper. 🔪👍
Lovely looking knife.
ATB, James.
That looks like machete perfection to me. A convex grind and a super steel! BR does it again. It's a winner.
Msrp 329 and I don’t think that anything crazy. The price to me isn’t the problem. It’s getting on in the configuration you want .
Hmm cpm 1V.
So its supposed to be like S7 tough and A2 edge holding...seems like Ztuff!
Allof those steels are outta control tough (S7/1V/Z-Tuff), it is an exellent steel for those tasks. I wanna grab one of these! Hell if i could get some of that steel from crucible.....(diabolical laugh)
Hang in there. Don't lwt negative people get to you.
I want one so freaking insanely bad killer steel and design one hell of a good user
i kinda want one after watching this. its cheaper than a busse. but busse -warranty is the best in the business.
And Bark Rivers Unconditional lifetime warranty is somehow lacking becauuuuuse...... Why?
Better watch saying that too loud. The ESEE cult will burn your house down.
PREPAREDMIND101 bark river is known for complaining about customers complaining no matter the issue. But yeah otherwise it's not too bad. They have a bad history of alot of things that goes unheard of because fan boys.
Esee ... Fanboys are awesome!! Lol I'm not an esse fan at all. Good warranty though. Just not knives I like to use.
I like the vengeful one better