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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.

Review: Bark River Water Moccasin – A multi-task performer

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A useful knife is useful in a variety of situations. If the knife can handle cooking chores, it may do fine when used outside. So the Bark River Water Moccasin should be on your radar if you’re looking for a knife that does a lot of things well.

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Making the Bark River UP EDC an even better Every Day Carry knife

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Some outdoor gear, by long association, becomes a connection to the past. That is the case with this most recent knife project by Kendall Carpenter.

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The Bark River Mountain Man re-creates a classic knife design from the fur trade era.

Video review: Bark River Mountain Man knife – a classic design with modern materials

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Looking for an all-around belt knife that is also a workhorse? Check out this classic Mountain Man pattern made with the latest materials.

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Ten top field tested knives for deer hunters

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The best knife for deer hunting must be able to handle several tasks, including gutting, skinning and quartering the carcass. Here is what to look for.

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Review: The “just right” Bark River Ultralite Field Knife – CPM 3V

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There is a lot to be said for a knife that is just enough, or just right. The Ultralite Field Knife may be just enough for what you need.

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Video and review: Bark River Fin and Bone knife belongs in your preparedness gear

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One of the most useful and probably most-used knives is a boning/fillet knife. This latest creation from Bark River Knives is sure to be a winner, and a keeper!

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Review: L.T. Wright Large Pouter

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The L.T. Wright Large Pouter is a well-designed knife for hard work. There is nothing about this knife I don’t like.

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Best hunting knife? Fox River EXT-1 improved review

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Users helped design what may be one of the best knives on the market for big game hunting. The Bark River improved EXT-1 checks all the boxes for me.

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

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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 deer hunting knife? We review the Bark River Bravo EXT-2

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The Fox River is already one of Bark River’s most popular hunting knives. This version combines the Fox River blade and Bravo handle, and I’m betting it will be even more popular.

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