I know this is an ancient video, but I was happy to come across this nontheless. Both great knives by design. Totally different executions of each. I have found that both blade styles are extremely versatile and usefull. I have found that I despise thick blades bc I have found no use or need of them. However, in this case, the saving grace for the Canadian is its super high grind. I would however, like to see the tang tapered to save a ton of weight. I would agree with you that the belly of the Canadian lends superior ergonomics, but the curved spine makes scraping a rod harder to control. Both are great knives to have in your stable. Good video.
Nice video! I agree with you as my preference is the Canadian special as well. I have also picked up the Canadian Camp II for the camp needs and going to use the Canadian special more as a personal edc while in the woods.
Great video Mike... I really like the way you cut to different "scenes"... In your house, out in the woods, etc. Looks good.As for the knives they both look like winners, but I do like the Canadian Special more... But I might be biased in my opinions... lolThumbs up buddy!
Say Heah Mike, I think the Eliot iCal Blade Style is awesome for Bush crafting. Infact I bought a Weidmannshiel made in Solingen, Germany a few years ago and I neck carry it, the handles are stag and its a integral design the blade and the stag Slabs. I know your Bark River Canadian Special is Aces, I'm thinking of getting it in 3V.
Youre right, a lot of thought DID go into designing the Canadian Special....at the GROHMANN KNIFE factory..lol. But i do really like the Bark River versions as well. I just absolutely hate their flat style sheaths (the ones that comes stock with Aurora) Those sheaths aren't worth the stitching used to sew them together. The leather sheath that ships with the inexpensive Condor Kephart - $59.95 for knife and sheath - is waaaaaay better than the BR ones that ship with the Aurora. What the heck was Mike thinking?? I do however like the same sheaths you do, the narrower/rectangular style. Im about to order another Aurora with black handle (so you know its either Mike's or mine) and will ask Mike to swap out the sheath for the narrow rectangular one. Anyway, thanks for the terrific review of these beautiful knives.
Excellent knife!! I should have invested in quality brands as oppised to the standards!! Great review my friend!!!!
I know this is an ancient video, but I was happy to come across this nontheless. Both great knives by design. Totally different executions of each. I have found that both blade styles are extremely versatile and usefull. I have found that I despise thick blades bc I have found no use or need of them. However, in this case, the saving grace for the Canadian is its super high grind. I would however, like to see the tang tapered to save a ton of weight. I would agree with you that the belly of the Canadian lends superior ergonomics, but the curved spine makes scraping a rod harder to control. Both are great knives to have in your stable. Good video.
Nice video! I agree with you as my preference is the Canadian special as well. I have also picked up the Canadian Camp II for the camp needs and going to use the Canadian special more as a personal edc while in the woods.
Great video Mike... I really like the way you cut to different "scenes"... In your house, out in the woods, etc. Looks good.As for the knives they both look like winners, but I do like the Canadian Special more... But I might be biased in my opinions... lolThumbs up buddy!
Thanks Jim !
Nice video Brother! Keep it up! Bark river Love from Denmark! :)
The Canadian Special just looks like it has HOT SPOTS all the fuck over
Can you measure the thickness of the handle of the Kephart?
Good demo.! Thank you.
Those knives look good but what knife is on your side.
Say Heah Mike, I think the Eliot iCal Blade Style is awesome for Bush crafting. Infact I bought a Weidmannshiel made in Solingen, Germany a few years ago and I neck carry it, the handles are stag and its a integral design the blade and the stag Slabs. I know your Bark River Canadian Special is Aces, I'm thinking of getting it in 3V.
The Kephart is so fine.
It's great. I prefer the Canadian special
Kephart is so much better than the Canadian
What chest pack is that???
Couple of beauties. Review of the kit bag setup coming?
Sure
Hi, was wondering what is the vest you are wearing?
Hill People Gear kit bag
Yo Mike what chestpack is this?
Hill people?
Youre right, a lot of thought DID go into designing the Canadian Special....at the GROHMANN KNIFE factory..lol.
But i do really like the Bark River versions as well. I just absolutely hate their flat style sheaths (the ones that comes stock with Aurora) Those sheaths aren't worth the stitching used to sew them together. The leather sheath that ships with the inexpensive Condor Kephart - $59.95 for knife and sheath - is waaaaaay better than the BR ones that ship with the Aurora. What the heck was Mike thinking??
I do however like the same sheaths you do, the narrower/rectangular style. Im about to order another Aurora with black handle (so you know its either Mike's or mine) and will ask Mike to swap out the sheath for the narrow rectangular one.
Anyway, thanks for the terrific review of these beautiful knives.
Nice video. The kephart is just ugly imo and the handle thickness is not symmetrical. I’d take the Canadian Special.
"full flat convex".......???
Pete Privitere yes
Omega Outdoors and Exploration
Flat and convex are two different things.
Pete Privitere I meant to say full not flat .
kephart is a very ugly design imo.
I feel if it had more of a contoured handle it would be alot better