Tag Archives: Micarta

Bark River Adventurer Neck Knife

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Derrick

If you look at this knife and see an uncanny resemblance to the Carter Cutlery “Perfect” we posted last week, that’s not a coincidence. The Adventurer Neck Knife is Bark River Knives‘ take on Murray Carter’s design. It’s proven popular … Continue reading →

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Every great knife needs proper pants

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Derrick

Often we spend so much time ogling knives that we miss the importance — and the beauty — of a great sheath. Today’s wallpaper aims to correct that oversight. For the record, Kydex is fine but leather is better. Oh, a … Continue reading →

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Before there was L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives…

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Derrick

It’s always interesting to trace the paths of the knifemakers we admire. Many of them honed their skills on other blades before producing the brands they’re associated with today. Not so long ago, L.T. Wright was half of Ohio-based Blind Horse Knives, which … Continue reading →

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ESEE Knives ESEE-4P

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Derrick

Sharp eyes will notice that this is actually a pre-ESEE model — specifically, it’s a RAT Cutlery RC-4, forerunner of the current ESEE-4. And while it’s true that we still have a few RATs in our inventory, the important thing … Continue reading →

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Fiddleback Forge: Custom & Production

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Derrick

Andy Roy of Fiddleback Forge recently released his first batch of production knives. The production Bushfinger brings all the cool design of Andy’s handmade knives, but in CPM S35VN “super steel” and at an unbeatable price.

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Fiddeback Forge: Beauty meets function

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Derrick

Every time we get another batch of Fiddleback Forge knives, Andy Roy’s hand-forged work impresses us more. Few knifemakers produce tools that so successfully combine performance, comfort and beauty. (By the way, we just republished an interview with Andy Roy that … Continue reading →

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Bark River Little Carver 3V, in the garden

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Derrick

Those of us who live in colder northern climes soon will be preparing our gardens for the growing season. It’s a lot of work and, to be honest, it can be tempting to postpone it ’til we find a bit … Continue reading →

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Bark River Paring Knife

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Derrick

Yes, we’ve been known to pull out a Benchmade folder to process a juicy steak — but we also love fine knives designed specifically for kitchen duty. As we said in a blog post a while back: Many of us … Continue reading →

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Bark River Camp & Trail

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Derrick

We’ve heard the Bark River Camp & Trail referred to as “a better Gameskeeper,” and we’d be hard-pressed to dispute that. In fact, our reviewer called it “a perfect knife.”

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Bark River Little Carver 3V

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Derrick

Photographing a fine fixed-blade knife in its natural habitat often involves a woodland scene, a hunting camp or a crackling fire. Not so with the Bark River Little Carver 3V. This compact Wharncliffe is at home in all those places, sure, but … Continue reading →

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