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Survival knife reviews, machete reviews, cutlery knife views, axes and hatchet reviews, based on decades of experience hunting, fishing, outdoor camping, hiking, and adventures.

Best whitetail knife? First impressions of the Bark River Bobcat

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Somebody did their research on the new Bark River Bobcat, and it was obviously designed by a deer hunter. I predict this is going to be a really, really popular hunting knife.

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Review: Bark River Crash Ax proves its worth

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The Bark River Crash Ax performs way above its weight class. Here is what I found about ax’s performance on a Mississippi River canoe trip.

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Review: Bark River Camp and Trail – good all around knife choice

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The Bark River Camp and Trail knife is a workhorse. It is solid and well designed and worth considering for a camp or utility knife that can do just about anything.

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Video review: A first look at the Bark River Crash Ax

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Tactical axes have been around for thousands of years. If you’re in the market for one, this Bark River Crash Ax may be just what you’re looking for.

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Hyken Lite Hunter, Bark River knives

Another look at the Hyken Knives Lite Hunter

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Thinking about the best tools for deer hunting? A useful, quality knife should be right at the top of your list. This Hyken Knives™ Lite Hunter proved to be a superb hunting knife.

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Bark River Knives, Bark River Hauk, Scandi knives

Is the Bark River Hauk the belt knife you’ve been looking for?

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This Bark River Knives™  traditional-design belt knife has a lot going for it, and it might be the EDC or bushcraft knife you’re been looking for.

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Best knife sheath? We review the Jenna Martin Vehement Knives design

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A really, really important part of a rigid blade knife is the sheath. A good one will be safe and comfortable to carry and get used. A poorly-designed sheath is dangerous and encourages you leaving the knife behind. This design by Jenna Martin is incredible!

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Bark River 5 inch Kephart

Best utility knife? Check out the Bark River Kephart five-inch blade

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The Kephart design blade is a proven performer. This latest Kephart from Bark River may prove to be the best version yet.

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How to survive: Choose the best fillet knife for preparing fish

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A fillet knife is a specialty tool for filleting fish. Here is how to choose one that will fit your needs.

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C.T. Fischer and Bark River Nessmuk knives

Review: C.T. Fischer Nessmuk Knife – a contender for best all-around knife

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Sometimes a knife just looks right, and that’s what drew my eye to an ad for a “Nessmuk” knife. It looked like a quality workhorse.

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