I can honestly say I really enjoyed this video and after listening to Mike speak about about his company and their knife making process, from beginning to final finish and QC, I can say I want a Bark River knife more than ever. GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!
Just picked up one of your PSK knives and I love it, it is a great little knife very handy...I have several of your knifes (north country, snowyriver and bravo) the quility is first rate.....thank you Mark J Stribrny/Livonia, MI
bought my first Bark River Knive today ..The Aurora II in CPM 3v /Amboina Burl and Brass Pins ..HOLY Ghost !! It has IMMEDIATELY become my favorite knife .. ABSOLUTELY top quality. Took two years and then I wanted the normal Aurora .. COMPLETELY sold out .. Then I dared to buy the slightly longer Aurora II and ... BABY !!! I just soaked the knife sheath with leather care and then REALLY soaked with Snow Seal (Sheat heated in the oven and soaked with the stuff .. The leather was GREED for it (pretty dry) The best knife I will ever have And that's what I say as a German, where there are also VERY good knife brands .. But NO Bark River .. I will only sharpen this splendid specimen by hand on the stone.
I did the same thing. I wanted the Aurora, but since they were sold out, I took a chance and bought the Aurora 2. Now that I have it, I’m actually glad it worked out that way. I never would have bought the 2 otherwise, as I thought it was too long, but it handles great. I love it and I’m glad I went with the Aurora 2. Everything about it exceeded my expectations
hey I’m new to your channel but I’ve been a supporter of brk for many years now. I was enamored by the amount care these guys put into their product whether it be the 100% no questions asked guarantee, the quality of materials especially the steel, their knowledge of metallurgy, the heat treat, and the VERY friendly and helpful online community (bark river facebook group) if you have a problem mike will go out of his way to talk with you and fix any issue you’re having and I mean anything lol. That being said their knives can seem a little expensive at first but if you plan to use it or sell it later on, you’re making an investment, they don’t depreciate much in value; some even go up! any way I could blather on about brk all day but if you’re thinking about getting one join the facebook group to help guide you through the thousands of knives they offer, very kind knowledgeable folks. Have a good one!
You should try a Bizzarro Blade from Fairbanks Alaska. They are convex ground if wanted and they are custom made one of... Guaranteed for life on workmanship. :-) Custom Leather or Kydex Sheaths....
Awesome video! I definitely would love to get my hands on a BRK, alas they're a tad over my budget. Really looking forward to your visit to Knivesshipfree!
I had a candadian camp knife with a beautiful burl handle chip on the edge in subzero temps. They no longer produced the knife probably due to the thin geometry that attributed to the edge failing. They made me a new golok with desert ironwood and black liners as a free replacement. Bark river is about their quality knives and ill always have a spot in my heart for bark river knives.
I bought a couple Barkies because of this good interview. What M.Stewart said at the 10:00 mark really impressed me. 👏 💭 Finally, a man who values & respects women! My Bark River Scout & Cub are gorgeous. Perfect works of art & wicked sharp! Their warranty & "spa treatment " on their knives really sold me too. Well done, BRN!
Where is that? I only did this tour because I has a speaking engagement in Tomahawk Wisconsin and I drove right through Escanaba MI. I actually don't own a Bark River knife.
it is in Titusville, Pa about 40 miles south of erie. If you search on youtube you can see a tv show done years ago about the tour.. Very unique tour. the upper level is all glass so you can see the plant running below..
I've lost count of how many times I've re-watched this one, Dave ... Mike Stewart is fun to watch, too! I have a made-to-order Little Creek I should be getting delivered sometime next week. Super interview and tour! Thanks again ... God Bless you and yours
This vid sold me on Bark River! I was debating between Bark River and a different company. Glad you posted this video. I'm really excited about the convex grind. Wow, what a company. Proud to purchase a knife from them!
Fantastic video & thank you. I love watching Mikes TH-cam’s videos “this ones in black so it’s mine” 😆 I have owned a few of their blades over the years....gunnys, bravo, fox rivers.. plus my Blackjack 125 heavy hunter(stacked leather) which is my current go to Barky for deer & the only Bark River I now own. All were outstanding dependable knives with A2 steel being my favourite for processing deer! I haven’t really been a fan of 3v type steels in the past due to A2 being so amazing at processing deer/holds up an edge after cleaning out a Sambar(large deer species) plus its just so easier to touch up. But...I probably need to try their 3v again?!? Thank you Bark River for your outstanding products 🙌🏻 I’m very interested in their new Fox Rivers EXT-2 &/or EXT-1 with the deeper blade design - this is a must have knife for me :)
Great video, bark river knives are top self, i own several and feel they put out the best knives money can buy thats my opinion. Glad to see a video to show people a great American product .
Awesome. What sold me to purchase my 1st BK was a photo of the actual knife I purchased. Would be nice if they would also include the backside of the scale as well. The top and bottom might be asking little much when no liners are involved. But, it would really be nice to see the whole knife. Maybe just for any that are a bit higher end varieties. Of course wouldn't need both sides of Mike's personal black micarta ones...
I've carried a Bark River Bravo 1 on all my camping and hunting trips for the last 8 years. To say I'm hard on gear is an understatement and this knife has taken everything I've thrown at it. If you are waffling about getting one of the Bark River knives because of the cost, remember you get what you pay for.
Apples and oranges Steve. From all we've talked about over the phone and what I saw on the tour , the two "processes" used for making knives between yourself and BRTK are almost opposite. You would have really enjoyed the tour.
Great video I love this channel . My wife and I binge watch all the time . I noticed none of the workers using hearing protection ? Just seemed very loud . :)
I love Mike Stewart. He makes some of the best semi-production knives in the industry and makes himself extremely available to his customers. It says a lot when the President of the company gives you the tours too.Its great to know another Stewart will be keeping the company going long into the future also.
Hello, it’s Al Quillin again and I’m still looking for a shiny mountain Bowie. I would love to purchase one to add to my collection. Tell me when where and how I could go about this please I’ve been asking ever since I seen the first video of that knife please help me, sincerely
Dave, did you and Brooke ever go back to Bark River for a Grind In event or to see a knife get made from beginning to end? That would be an awesome follow-up to this tour. Bark River is my primary interest in cutlery these days.
I have 6 Bark River Knives and a collection of over 150 other knives. The reason I like BRKs so much is because of their excellent convex blade geometry and heat treatment. If you want a bulletproof blade then get a Bark River.
Really glad to see a small company doing so well. Definitely something we need more of in this country. With that said so sad to see the guy with black face knowing how much of that grit is now in his lungs. Along with none of the grinders having any dust collection. 😞
Dude! So awesome, I'm currently looking at some property in Garden, MI (near by Escanaba). Hope you and Brooke are doing well, would love to get together sometime. -Brad Richardson
Hey Brad! Great to hear from you !! G Hope all goes well with your property in Garden. Give us a call , We'd love to catch up with you. How's Josh doing?
I have heard a lot of controversy around this company over the years. I never looked too much into it because I'm a folding knife guy. I finally watched this and I am shocked. Mike is a totally normal human. I love how he was dressed and appeared. It's great to see someone being so successful (40,000+ knives a year) and still be himself. The whole company is ran as a commune and workers are talented and respected. I just don't see how this could be fake. Everything seems authentic. I will probably pick one of these up sometime just to say "thanks for being awesome" to a great company.
Actually its an OLD school type of place. Lot of people smoking inside, solid American made machines.....its kind of a throw back place. They are the real thing, and I dont even own a Bark River knife.
They aren't cheap. But i don't think they ask too much for what goes into them. Its a premium knife. I don't own one so i can't comment on using them but I've worked in a couple factories when I was younger and I can see the care and skill that goes into them.
I always had a knife in my pocket at work for opening boxes and stuff. If I forgot to take it out? I was feeling really guilty all the way home!!!!! Crazy 😜 and all because kids have too use them, NOT FOR THE. INTENDED PURPOSE!!!!!!! ❤️🇬🇧💖🙏🔪
I just heard of the company last month when one couple went into the factory and toured it. I may have heard of the brand before that, but thought their knives was made in China, Taiwan, or some other country. I lived in Michigan and was glad to see that the company is there and I may end up buying one of their knives. I checked out knivesshipfree.com and saw the Bark River knives there and will be looking at their knives further and see if I can buy one soon.
Thank you for your video, and thanks for Bark River Company to make it possible. I think, it´s the amazing quality, for this business success. And sold out in advance. And this free service is great. Possible, because the factory has made is near - not in Asia etc. Also a good reason to buy this brand. I know the problem of some dealers in the Internet (ie car spare parts) in germany: Offers products, but not have it. They order it, when customers order there. Greetings from sw-germany (europe) liked + subscribed
I received my first Bark River knife a Gunny in CPM3V.My son who lives in Kentucky ordered it from Amazon ,cost 300 dollars worth every cent,on the paper test the weight of the knife pushes the edge through the paper.Big Scandinavian knives fan eg.Helle,Mora,Martini,but my next few knives are going to be Bark River.Bravo next in A2 steel.Stay safe.Great video.
Slab handle stainless knives are cookie cutter as far as I'm concerned. Much rather see the Black Jack type ( Bo Randall)of knives they make. They are much more difficult to make and nicer IMHO. They wont show the quench and temper because it is a cookie cutter procedure. Plain tool steel is another thing. I'm a romantic. I like to use the blacksmith method so I get a distal taper. Convex grind in the end. No two are alike. Ball bearing steel(52100) is my favorite.
Right now it seems cool do not put a respirator on to have a cool dirty mechanic look. Not so fun when you start coughing out blood with lung chunks 10 years later. Other than that a great mini-factory with well organized (in a truly American way :)) manufacturing processes. My Bark River Bravo LT limited is going to be delivered soon and I cannot wait! 👍
For about three years I was on the fence about getting a Bark River Bravo 1 with ramp. Part of it was I couldn’t make out the weird drama some had against Bark River. But I pulled the trigger this year. Part of the reason I bought one, I hate to admit it, was they made a few with a handle that GITD. Have to say I couldn’t be happier. It is definitely a “survival” knife in that is is a thick bar of steel with an edge. Plus it GITD really well when hit with UV.
Do they have an outlet store at the factory? I'm going to be a couple of hours away in the spring for vacation. I'd love to buy one directly from them while I'm up there as well as drop a few off for spa treatment.
@@Bushradical I bet it was.. I'd love to be able to see all that in person. This is what made me pull the trigger on The Donnybrook. Now I have 4 lmao 🍻
If I didn’t live in the UK. I’d love one. Of there knives. But, it’s illegal to carry a knife in the UK 🇬🇧. The amount of times I’ve had a knife in my pocket, when I’m out in the caravan and scared to death of the cops doing a stop and search. I’m 54 yrs old, so the fact that, I’m going to get searched is slime. But I still feel guilty. 😮😔😬😉❤️💖🇬🇧😎
@@Bushradical You took the words right out my mouth. Do you know, some schools won’t allow kids to have compass’s in there pencil cases, in case they stab someone with the point on it. Blinking crazy. 🔪💖🙏
I used to think that they were overpriced a little bit, but after watching this video I realize how inexpensive they actually are. Considering all the steps involved and all the work needed I just can't think of those knives as being pricey anymore. I cannot wait to get my Cub!
Thanks for the Tour Dave. You certainly shed some light on the behind the scenes of their operation. I've been enlightened to this knife brand and respect the quality, work ethic, and 'grind' behind their knife making efforts. Bring on Christmas.
I can honestly say I really enjoyed this video and after listening to Mike speak about about his company and their knife making process, from beginning to final finish and QC, I can say I want a Bark River knife more than ever. GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!
This makes me REALLY want a Bark River knife.
Awesome! Wish I woulda been there. Oh WAIT! LOL Good job catching things I didn't when my card filled up! Great tour.
I'll arm wrestle you for your shotgun Microphone!
Let's just wrestle. 😍
hey now none of that kinda talk around here, LOL
Yup ... a'nudder Radical video! Enjoyed the tour, Mr. Whipple ... enjoy da beautiful UP, eh?
Brook that what husband are for
This company has not changed in forever. The same down to earth awesome Americans that represent us all so well. I wish they were my neighbors.
right on
Just picked up one of your PSK knives and I love it, it is a great little knife very handy...I have several of your knifes (north country, snowyriver and bravo) the quility is first rate.....thank you Mark J Stribrny/Livonia, MI
Its nice to see a custom factory with hands on craftsmanship
yeah it is
Great video. It’s very nice of bark river to show all the behind the scenes stuff
Those guys are great at what they do.
Bark River 👍 has my vote. I will proudly spend my hard earned bucks on an all american family owned shop that builds top notch blades! Love it
awesome knives!
bought my first Bark River Knive today ..The Aurora II in CPM 3v /Amboina Burl and Brass Pins ..HOLY Ghost !!
It has IMMEDIATELY become my favorite knife .. ABSOLUTELY top quality.
Took two years and then I wanted the normal Aurora .. COMPLETELY sold out ..
Then I dared to buy the slightly longer Aurora II and ... BABY !!!
I just soaked the knife sheath with leather care and then REALLY soaked with Snow Seal
(Sheat heated in the oven and soaked with the stuff ..
The leather was GREED for it (pretty dry)
The best knife I will ever have
And that's what I say as a German, where there are also VERY good knife brands ..
But NO Bark River ..
I will only sharpen this splendid specimen by hand on the stone.
I did the same thing. I wanted the Aurora, but since they were sold out, I took a chance and bought the Aurora 2. Now that I have it, I’m actually glad it worked out that way. I never would have bought the 2 otherwise, as I thought it was too long, but it handles great. I love it and I’m glad I went with the Aurora 2. Everything about it exceeded my expectations
Beautiful work
hey I’m new to your channel but I’ve been a supporter of brk for many years now. I was enamored by the amount care these guys put into their product whether it be the 100% no questions asked guarantee, the quality of materials especially the steel, their knowledge of metallurgy, the heat treat, and the VERY friendly and helpful online community (bark river facebook group) if you have a problem mike will go out of his way to talk with you and fix any issue you’re having and I mean anything lol. That being said their knives can seem a little expensive at first but if you plan to use it or sell it later on, you’re making an investment, they don’t depreciate much in value; some even go up! any way I could blather on about brk all day but if you’re thinking about getting one join the facebook group to help guide you through the thousands of knives they offer, very kind knowledgeable folks. Have a good one!
Thanks
You should try a Bizzarro Blade from Fairbanks Alaska. They are convex ground if wanted and they are custom made one of... Guaranteed for life on workmanship. :-) Custom Leather or Kydex Sheaths....
I'm in Fairbanks Alaska right now, but Ive never heard of those knives.
Awesome video! I definitely would love to get my hands on a BRK, alas they're a tad over my budget. Really looking forward to your visit to Knivesshipfree!
Thanks Bob. That video should be up soon.
I have a LOT to catch up on.
I want a job there !!!
That's what I was thinking.
I’m sold. I NEED a Bark River or two or five.
After seeing this video I'm sold on Bark River. Seem like cool people.
Its a pretty cool group of people
I had a candadian camp knife with a beautiful burl handle chip on the edge in subzero temps. They no longer produced the knife probably due to the thin geometry that attributed to the edge failing. They made me a new golok with desert ironwood and black liners as a free replacement. Bark river is about their quality knives and ill always have a spot in my heart for bark river knives.
right on. Good knives
That was an awesome, organic factory tour!
I could have spent the day, and not seen it all
Its 3 years later now, and am wondering if you might go back and see what has changed!? God bless🙏
Probably some of the most beautiful knives ever made.
I bought a couple Barkies because of this good interview. What M.Stewart said at the 10:00 mark really impressed me. 👏 💭 Finally, a man who values & respects women!
My Bark River Scout & Cub are gorgeous. Perfect works of art & wicked sharp! Their warranty & "spa treatment " on their knives really sold me too. Well done, BRN!
What a candy store :)
Wow, I want a new knife.... guess which brand :')
LOL!
this place just gets me soooo jacked up in a good way I LOVE THIS PLACE made in the USA still holds true here
right on.
I am suddenly a huge fan of Bark River
It was a fun tour.
Suddenly? Every knife nut should be a huge fan.
I'm going to get a Bark River Bushcrafter 2 in 3V steel
With a Green Natural Elder Burl handle
right on
Right on, thanks
This was a good 20 mins I enjoyed
nice knives' but I didn't see any ulu's there Dave hint hint...congrats on 10k subscribers Dave
Thanks Elwood!
go see Great Eastern Cutlery. You can see the same thing, but with Traditional folding knives.
Where is that? I only did this tour because I has a speaking engagement in Tomahawk Wisconsin and I drove right through Escanaba MI.
I actually don't own a Bark River knife.
Titusville, Pa. Not to far but well worth the trip.
it is in Titusville, Pa about 40 miles south of erie. If you search on youtube you can see a tv show done years ago about the tour.. Very unique tour. the upper level is all glass so you can see the plant running below..
I've lost count of how many times I've re-watched this one, Dave ... Mike Stewart is fun to watch, too! I have a made-to-order Little Creek I should be getting delivered sometime next week. Super interview and tour! Thanks again ... God Bless you and yours
Glad you enjoyed it
Thumbs up if you just bought a Bark River knife.
Sorry Cody, Ive been to the factory, but Ive never owned a Bark River knife
This vid sold me on Bark River! I was debating between Bark River and a different company. Glad you posted this video. I'm really excited about the convex grind. Wow, what a company. Proud to purchase a knife from them!
Fantastic video & thank you.
I love watching Mikes TH-cam’s videos “this ones in black so it’s mine” 😆
I have owned a few of their blades over the years....gunnys, bravo, fox rivers.. plus my Blackjack 125 heavy hunter(stacked leather) which is my current go to Barky for deer & the only Bark River I now own.
All were outstanding dependable knives with A2 steel being my favourite for processing deer! I haven’t really been a fan of 3v type steels in the past due to A2 being so amazing at processing deer/holds up an edge after cleaning out a Sambar(large deer species) plus its just so easier to touch up. But...I probably need to try their 3v again?!?
Thank you Bark River for your outstanding products 🙌🏻
I’m very interested in their new Fox Rivers EXT-2 &/or EXT-1 with the deeper blade design - this is a must have knife for me :)
Thanks M&S!
I never knew you visited bark River
A couple years ago, Brooke and I were driving through Escanaba and figured we would stop and see the factory if they would give us a tour
I saw it;
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This was awesome! I've wanted a Bark River blade for a while and now I want one even more! Lol!
They looked pretty nice.
Which one do you want?
I have 3 of these, two Bravo 1’s and one Bravo 2. I love them both. Thanks for the tour!
I don't own one, but they seem awesome.
You have three of them and u love them both?😂
A great knife company 10/10 for the vid guys 👌🏻
Thanks!!!
Great video, bark river knives are top self, i own several and feel they put out the best knives money can buy thats my opinion. Glad to see a video to show people a great American product .
Thanks Mike. They are a really cool company.
Awesome. What sold me to purchase my 1st BK was a photo of the actual knife I purchased. Would be nice if they would also include the backside of the scale as well. The top and bottom might be asking little much when no liners are involved. But, it would really be nice to see the whole knife. Maybe just for any that are a bit higher end varieties. Of course wouldn't need both sides of Mike's personal black micarta ones...
AWESOME , BEAUTIFUL KNIVES
That is the coolest video I’ve seen in a looooong time👍👍
Thanks
I've carried a Bark River Bravo 1 on all my camping and hunting trips for the last 8 years. To say I'm hard on gear is an understatement and this knife has taken everything I've thrown at it. If you are waffling about getting one of the Bark River knives because of the cost, remember you get what you pay for.
Hi Dave, very cool to see how they make their knives, thanks for sharing, Rock On!
Thanks Z!
What an awesome tour! Right there in Michigan, seem like really great folks. In 40 years I may have my shop set up like that eh dave? Lol
Apples and oranges Steve. From all we've talked about over the phone and what I saw on the tour , the two "processes" used for making knives between yourself and BRTK are almost opposite. You would have really enjoyed the tour.
Really awesome tour. You and Brooke have given me a true appreciation for the quality of the knives Bark River Knife company makes.
Thanks. It was impressive seeing the process.
Nice knives.
They gave us some Alaska love!
Making America great again!
Great video I love this channel . My wife and I binge watch all the time . I noticed none of the workers using hearing protection ? Just seemed very loud . :)
The air in there had a color to it too....no respirators that I saw????
Bushradical Hope your lady wins alone ! Seems like a new person leaves every day ...
I hope she wins too!
I love Mike Stewart. He makes some of the best semi-production knives in the industry and makes himself extremely available to his customers. It says a lot when the President of the company gives you the tours too.Its great to know another Stewart will be keeping the company going long into the future also.
Have become today the Bark River Aurora II ...CPM 3V ...MAN its the Best Knive i´ve ever had ..
So DAMM Good Quality !!!
AWESOME video... thanks for doing this! Yes, I have quite a few of them... they are 'addictive'
All the VERY BEST!
Thanks
Hello, it’s Al Quillin again and I’m still looking for a shiny mountain Bowie. I would love to purchase one to add to my collection. Tell me when where and how I could go about this please I’ve been asking ever since I seen the first video of that knife please help me, sincerely
I want a BARK RIVER KNIFE- FNA-OUTSTANDING.
Thanks
Dave, did you and Brooke ever go back to Bark River for a Grind In event or to see a knife get made from beginning to end? That would be an awesome follow-up to this tour. Bark River is my primary interest in cutlery these days.
I have 6 Bark River Knives and a collection of over 150 other knives. The reason I like BRKs so much is because of their excellent convex blade geometry and heat treatment. If you want a bulletproof blade then get a Bark River.
Great video. You guys have sold me on the donnybrook EDC! I'll be sure to pick one up as soon as I can
family business 40k a year WOW have fun stay warm
Very much enjoyed this tour... thanks for sharing.
It was a fun day.
Cool video! Just so happens, I have 2 Bark Rivers in the mail and on their way to me as I watch this...I just LOVE my Barkies!
Let me know what you think....I actually don't own a Bark River Knife. ( We have 2 teenage kids) so funds are always tight.
One of the best vid we've seen matey. Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Bushradical. Cowabunga.!
I just wish we could buy them locally here in Michigan. According to their website, they have distributors but none in Michigan.
Really glad to see a small company doing so well. Definitely something we need more of in this country. With that said so sad to see the guy with black face knowing how much of that grit is now in his lungs. Along with none of the grinders having any dust collection. 😞
I guess they don't have a dental program for their workers.
Dude! So awesome, I'm currently looking at some property in Garden, MI (near by Escanaba). Hope you and Brooke are doing well, would love to get together sometime. -Brad Richardson
Hey Brad! Great to hear from you !! G Hope all goes well with your property in Garden. Give us a call , We'd love to catch up with you. How's Josh doing?
How's business going?
Josh is doing great, and business has been pretty good. Been hectic preparing for Blade Show this year haha. Lets talk soon! All the best!
I have heard a lot of controversy around this company over the years. I never looked too much into it because I'm a folding knife guy. I finally watched this and I am shocked. Mike is a totally normal human. I love how he was dressed and appeared. It's great to see someone being so successful (40,000+ knives a year) and still be himself. The whole company is ran as a commune and workers are talented and respected. I just don't see how this could be fake. Everything seems authentic. I will probably pick one of these up sometime just to say "thanks for being awesome" to a great company.
Actually its an OLD school type of place. Lot of people smoking inside, solid American made machines.....its kind of a throw back place. They are the real thing, and I dont even own a Bark River knife.
I have 3 plus bark river knives. All being made in last 5 years. All are really nice knives.
Je suis intéressé par le modèle de couteau Bushcraft N°1 en CPM3 et Green micarta comment faire pour le commander en FRANCE, merci pour votre réponse.
absolutely awesome! Would love to see you guys start making folders. thanks for the video
Thanks
One big family is the biggest workplace red flag you can look for.
Sure enjoyed the tour of the BRKT company!
Blessings!!!
Thanks!
Sure want to get me a few of their knives. So many nice ones. I'm sure they're well made. A bit pricey though.
They aren't cheap. But i don't think they ask too much for what goes into them. Its a premium knife. I don't own one so i can't comment on using them but I've worked in a couple factories when I was younger and I can see the care and skill that goes into them.
sure wish you would fix this knife instead of blocking my messages on facebook. mike s.
What brand/model/type are those grinders at 7:30? What do you call that tool? Where do you buy the belts?
Bark river sucks. I can't believe some of the knives that make it out of there. Pathetic
I always had a knife in my pocket at work for opening boxes and stuff. If I forgot to take it out? I was feeling really guilty all the way home!!!!! Crazy 😜 and all because kids have too use them, NOT FOR THE. INTENDED PURPOSE!!!!!!! ❤️🇬🇧💖🙏🔪
I cant believe the UK wont let you have a pocket knife
in Italy we are very pride of Extrema Ratio, Fox or Lionsteel; but Barkriver is a cult!
LOL
I would love to learn & work there
Me too.
I just heard of the company last month when one couple went into the factory and toured it. I may have heard of the brand before that, but thought their knives was made in China, Taiwan, or some other country. I lived in Michigan and was glad to see that the company is there and I may end up buying one of their knives. I checked out knivesshipfree.com and saw the Bark River knives there and will be looking at their knives further and see if I can buy one soon.
Let me know what you think. I've never owned on so I don't have an opinion on them.
Thank you for your video, and thanks for Bark River Company to make it possible.
I think, it´s the amazing quality, for this business success. And sold out in advance.
And this free service is great. Possible, because the factory has made is near - not in Asia etc.
Also a good reason to buy this brand.
I know the problem of some dealers in the Internet (ie car spare parts) in germany: Offers products, but not have it.
They order it, when customers order there.
Greetings from sw-germany (europe)
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Hello Germany!
I received my first Bark River knife a Gunny in CPM3V.My son who lives in Kentucky ordered it from Amazon ,cost 300 dollars worth every cent,on the paper test the weight of the knife pushes the edge through the paper.Big Scandinavian knives fan eg.Helle,Mora,Martini,but my next few knives are going to be Bark River.Bravo next in A2 steel.Stay safe.Great video.
Right on
I have to say, Bark River Knives are top drawer!
So what does it make Dark Timber knife?
@@fcuk_x idk but i can never fucking get one
Slab handle stainless knives are cookie cutter as far as I'm concerned. Much rather see the Black Jack type ( Bo Randall)of knives they make. They are much more difficult to make and nicer IMHO. They wont show the quench and temper because it is a cookie cutter procedure. Plain tool steel is another thing. I'm a romantic. I like to use the blacksmith method so I get a distal taper. Convex grind in the end. No two are alike. Ball bearing steel(52100) is my favorite.
Right on. I'm not familiar with the Black Jack line they make, but I'll look them up. And I believe they send their knives OUT to be heat treated.
Right now it seems cool do not put a respirator on to have a cool dirty mechanic look. Not so fun when you start coughing out blood with lung chunks 10 years later. Other than that a great mini-factory with well organized (in a truly American way :)) manufacturing processes. My Bark River Bravo LT limited is going to be delivered soon and I cannot wait! 👍
I thought the same thing. Respirators would be mandatory if I owned that place
This tour was just awesome, ty for sharing ,great video 😊💙👍...
We're glad you liked it !
For about three years I was on the fence about getting a Bark River Bravo 1 with ramp. Part of it was I couldn’t make out the weird drama some had against Bark River. But I pulled the trigger this year. Part of the reason I bought one, I hate to admit it, was they made a few with a handle that GITD. Have to say I couldn’t be happier. It is definitely a “survival” knife in that is is a thick bar of steel with an edge. Plus it GITD really well when hit with UV.
right on
Ok. Thank you. Now I want some bark river knife :)
Mike is a genuine guy!
He seemed like a real cool guy.
What a great American company with a great owner. Small simple family run business. No fancy factory needed. I love it.
Do they have an outlet store at the factory? I'm going to be a couple of hours away in the spring for vacation. I'd love to buy one directly from them while I'm up there as well as drop a few off for spa treatment.
They don't have a display, its just the factory
Great inside vid. Love my Barkies!
Thanks Lucel
thank you very much for the tour
I can't lie... I love this video. Gives you a whole new respect for the brand. I've probably ran across it and watched 10 times in 2 years. Lol 🍻
Thanks ! It was fun to shoot....I havent been back there since so I'm glad I got to shoot it
@@Bushradical I bet it was.. I'd love to be able to see all that in person. This is what made me pull the trigger on The Donnybrook. Now I have 4 lmao 🍻
awesome
I just bought a $240 Bravo 1 cpm3v and I had no idea free spotting, wow!
Good luck with it
If I didn’t live in the UK. I’d love one. Of there knives. But, it’s illegal to carry a knife in the UK 🇬🇧. The amount of times I’ve had a knife in my pocket, when I’m out in the caravan and scared to death of the cops doing a stop and search. I’m 54 yrs old, so the fact that, I’m going to get searched is slime. But I still feel guilty. 😮😔😬😉❤️💖🇬🇧😎
Its sucks how the U.K. is now. You guys used to be tough as nails, now the country is run by sissys
@@Bushradical You took the words right out my mouth. Do you know, some schools won’t allow kids to have compass’s in there pencil cases, in case they stab someone with the point on it. Blinking crazy. 🔪💖🙏
That is a sweet setup, fantastic American made knife company! I'd love to see this shop in person, very nice!
I would very much love to work for Bark River.
I have more than 35 barks love them so much ❤
I used to think that they were overpriced a little bit, but after watching this video I realize how inexpensive they actually are. Considering all the steps involved and all the work needed I just can't think of those knives as being pricey anymore. I cannot wait to get my Cub!
right on
Aaaahhh so many sharp pointy toys I gotta have at least one !
LOL.
Great tour. Thank you!!
Thanks for the Tour Dave. You certainly shed some light on the behind the scenes of their operation. I've been enlightened to this knife brand and respect the quality, work ethic, and 'grind' behind their knife making efforts. Bring on Christmas.
right on.