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Troop 18 bought 50 Mora 840 Companions for the scouts to use.

Five reasons Boy Scouts should use rigid blade knives

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Many Boy Scout councils and camps ban fixed-blade knives. Here’s why they shouldn’t. (And why the well-prepared survivalist/prepper should consider adding a fixed blade to his survival gear.) by Leon Pantenburg I love folding knives, and carry one daily. As an assistant scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 18 in Bend, Oregon, and a skills trainer, I am sometimes asked for…

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The Rogue River comes with a sturdy leather dangler sheath.

L.T. Wright Rogue River – best all-around knife?

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The L.T. Wright Rogue River might be what you’re looking for in an all-around fixed blade knife.

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Review: Bark River Trakker Companion bushcraft/survival knife

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This newbie from Bark River shows real potential for a do-it-all bushcraft/survival knife.

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This Snowy River came with a curly maple handle.

Best EDC knife? Check out the Bark River Snowy River

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Looking for a belt knife that can do just about everything but is still convenient to carry? Then take a look at the Bark River Snowy River.

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C.T. Fischer and Bark River Nessmuk knives

Best survival knife? New materials, old designs combine in this classic cutlery

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Looking for a traditional, classic knife design made with the best of modern materials? Check out these newcomers.

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Lon Humphrey Sterling knife with flintlock rifle

Review: The Lon Humphrey Sterling may be the traditional knife for modern uses

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The best survival knife is one you enjoy carrying, because you’ll have it along when it’s needed. The new Sterling from Lon Humphrey Custom Knives is affordable, good looking and really useful, and may be what you’re looking for.

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force patina on carbon steel, vinegar patina, how to put patina on steel

How to force a patina on carbon steel blade

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Make a carbon steel blade look antique with this simple method of forcing a patina with vinegar.

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Check out the Bark River Bravo EDC for every day carry

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The best Every Day Carry knife is as elusive as that best survival or hunting knife. Check out this Bark River Bravo EDC.

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Review: Bark River Scandi knife combines great design with modern materials

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The Scandi knife design goes back about 1,000 years, to a time of square-sailed long ships, round shields and viking raiders. Bark River Knives has taken a classic design, updated it with modern steels and handle materials to create what I predict will be another superb knife

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Knife review: The Bark River Sahara Hunter may be the hunting knife for you

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Your backcountry hunting knife better be able to handle some survival tasks. The Bark River Sahara may be what you’ve been looking for.

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