Best machete on the market | Another look at Bark River’s big knife

The only valid cutlery review is one that uses the blade for the purpose it was designed. That’s how the Bark River Machete was tested. It was wrung out on one of the most abrasive and challenging mediums imaginable – bamboo. Here’s a second look at how it worked out.

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

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

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Best EDC knife? We review the Bark River Gunny Vortex (video)

I didn’t need another Bark River Gunny. But I couldn’t pass up this latest addition to the Gunny line.

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Review: Check out the ESEE-3 for a reasonably priced, useful survival knife

A common question goes something like this: “Expensive, pretty knives are wonderful – but I want a plain survival tool. What is a reasonably-priced, reliable rigid blade?” Well, check out the ESEE-3.

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Review: Bark River Fox River Featherweight might be your best EDC knife

Sometimes the best knife is a small one. After all, survival tools must be lightweight, compact and easy to carry or they might be left behind. This may be the knife you’ve been looking for.

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Thick or thin? What’s the best blade design for you?

One thing to consider before investing in a knife is how thick the blade is. Blade thickness directly affects how the knife can be used, and how effective it will be. Here is how to chose the best thickness for your needs.

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Aurora Hunter: Bark River combines two great knives to make a better hunting knife

What happens when two great knife designs – the Kalahari blade and Aurora handle – are combined? In this case, a really great hunting knife is the result!

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Best hunting knife? We review the Bark River Wilderness Five Cru-Wear

Looking around for the best hunting knife? For hunters, outdoorspeople and cutlery aficionados, that’s one of the searches that never ends. This Bark River Wilderness Five may be what you’re looking for.

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Video: Carp Knives LP – A quality custom knife that can work hard

I couldn’t resist when Alabama knifemaker Kendall Carpenter offered to make a hunting knife to my specs. The result is the Carp Knives LP (for Lower Peninsula). 

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Best budget every day carry knife? Check out the L.T. Wright Bushcrafter

Searching for an inexpensive, quality bush knife? Then take a look at the L.T. Wright Bushcrafter.

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