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Which survival knives work best for different emergency situations, or hunting, fishing, skinning, rope cutting, general purpose? Leon Pantenburg reviews many top shelf survival knives and puts them through extensive field testing.

The Bark River Bushcrafter is a medium size, do-it-all bushcraft knife.

The best bushcraft knife? We review the Bark River Bushcrafter

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When it comes to bushcraft/survival knives, how much is enough? Here’s an offering from Bark River Knives that might be just what you need.

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Video review: Casstrom Safari is little knife with large abilities

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Sometimes the best knife for the job is a smaller one. This Casstrom Safari is small, lightweight and easy to carry.

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This knife and The knife and cardboard sheath were made 44 years ago. The sheath still does its job quite well!

How to make a quick, safe knife sheath out of cardboard and duct tape

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Every one-piece knife needs an edge guard or sheath for safety if it is going to be used outdoors. Here’s how to make a quick sheath out of a paper towel roll and duct tape.

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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 pattern made with the latest materials.

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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 knives

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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ext-2, Bark river knives. best deer hunting knife

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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