Here are 12 recommended outdoor knives from Berk River. Models such as Bravo 1 of the masterpiece, Fox River, Ganny, etc., are posted! It also touches on popular compounds and knives, so it is a must-see for those interested in strops.
What is Berk River?
Berk River is a Michigan-based knife brand that combines traditional and state-of-the-art knives to produce highly durable blades. The emphasis is on actual outdoor use, such as having many handles for one model to suit the user’s needs, rather than a quirky style.
The company’s masterpiece is “Bravo 1”, which was created in collaboration with the US Marine Corps reconnaissance unit. This knife made Berk River famous. Knives aimed at survival, not combat, are helpful in various outdoor scenes such as camping, bushcraft, hunting, fishing, and survival!
12 Recommended Berk River Knives
Berk River Bravo 1 A-2 Black Campus Micarta Lampless
Developed at the request of the US Navy Scouting Fleet, Bravo 1 is a popular series that has already sold over 10,000 units since its production began. A-2 steel is a steel material with a good balance of sharpness, sharpness, and ease of sharpening, and less blade spillage.
Overall length: 230mm
Blade length: 107mm
Blade thickness: 5.5mm
Steel: A-2
Handle material: Black Campus Micarta
“The thick blade thickness has a different sense of reliability. The sharpness is good, and the balance is also good. The shape of the knife blade is also nice.”
BarkRiver Bravo 1 3V Light Green Canvas Micarta Orange Liner Lampless Drop Point
CPM3V steel has a higher hardness than A-2 steel, so it has a sharp edge and good blade durability. In addition, it is made of a material that does not easily rust.
Overall length: 230mm
Blade length: 107mm
Blade thickness: 4.0mm
Steel material: 3V light
Handle material: Green campus Micarta orange liner
Bark River Fox River 3V Black Canvas Micarta
Fox River is a general-purpose knife designed primarily for hunting. Since the blade is a drop point, it is easy to handle and is designed for quick work.
Overall length: 209mm
Blade length: 107mm
Blade thickness: 4.3mm
Steel: 3V
Handle material: Black canvas Micarta
“The grip is also easy to hold, and you can expect it as a standard knife that can be used in hunting.”
“If it can be used together with a knife with a gut hook, it seems that it can handle wild boars.”
Berk River Ganny S35VN G-10
Ganny is a small type of Bravo 1. S35VN is a stainless steel material that does not rust easily and has a good balance of sharpness, sharpness, and ease of sharpening.
Overall length: 212mm
Blade length: 95mm
Steel: S35VN
Berk River Bird & Trout Elmax Black Canvas Micarta
This knife is ideal for dismantling fish and small hunting animals and for a little outdoor work. Elmax steel is the highest quality stainless steel material, with high hardness, very sharp sharpness, and good blade durability.
Overall length: 203mm
Blade length: 91 mm
Blade thickness: 1.7mm
Steel: Elmax Super Stainless Steel HRC60-62
Handle material: Black canvas Micarta
Berk River Bravo 2 S35VN Black Canvas Micarta
Bravo 2 is more prolonged and more extensive than Bravo 1. Although it is a large knife, it is designed to be convenient to carry. The handle slab type has the same outer shape as Bravo 1 and is easy to get close to.
Overall length: 311mm
Blade length: 177mm
Blade thickness: 5.5mm
Steel: S35VN Stainless Steel HRC58-59
Berk River Aurora Green Micarta
An outdoor knife that features a magic blade and can be used well. Uses the most robust whole tongue structure with the blade sandwiched between handle materials. You can hold it firmly with a gentle finger groove.
Overall length: Approximately 242 mm
Blade length: Approximately 117mm
Blade thickness: Approximately 4 mm
Steel: CPM 3V
Handle material: Green Micarta
Berk River Canadian Special
A knife designed based on the Canadian skinner knife. It is designed for hunting and outdoor use.
Overall length: Approximately 218 mm
Blade length: Approximately 114mm
Blade thickness: Approximately 4 mm
Steel: A-2 carbon steel
Handle material: Micarta
Berk River Ghost 2 Karambit A-2 Military Standard Camo G-10
Overall length: 165mm
Blade length: 65mm
Steel: A-2
Handle material: mil-spec duck
Berk River Bravo 3 CPM3V Mil-Spec Camo G-10
Berk River Bush Knife, Bravo 3. The blade is a robust large knife with a length of about 29 cm.
Overall length: Approximately 43cm
Blade length: Approximately 29cm
Blade thickness: 6.9mm
Steel material: CPM3V
Handle material: Milspec
Bark River Kalahari Hunter A-2 Green Canvas
A hunting knife that uses A-2 and features a long-lasting Hamaguchi blade. Since there is a lanyard hole at the rear of the handle, it can be used by attaching a strap or the like.
Overall length: Approximately 235 mm
Blade length: Approximately 115mm
Blade thickness: Approximately 4 mm
Weight: Approximately 212.4g
Steel: A-2
Handle material: Green canvas
Berk River Classic Hunter
An outdoor knife that combines traditional design with ease of use.
Overall length: Approximately 208 mm
Blade length: Approximately 94 mm
Blade thickness: Approximately 4 mm
Steel: A-2 carbon steel
Handle material: Micarta
Bark River that compound is also recommended
Let’s polish the bark river.
A compound is an abrasive that is used by rubbing it into a strop. Knives finished with a whetstone have a slightly rough cutting edge, but blades with a strop have a smooth finish. This is because, thanks to the elasticity of leather, when the cutting edge is rubbed, it sinks a little into the leather, and the cutting edge is polished firmly. The vicinity of the cutting edge becomes closer to the shape of a sword blade.
When to use a whetstone for a Berk River knife
Razor strop is used only for finishing, so use a whetstone to restore the sharpness of the blade that is no longer cut. However, if it is said that the edge has decreased a little, the sensitivity may be restored only with a strop. When used together well, you should make the knife a more “usable tool.”
Berk River Solid Compound Black # 3000
For general blades, No.3000 is the fineness that is considered for finishing, but at Berk River, it is positioned for rough sharpening of daily maintenance.
5.6oz 160g
“There was also Berk River paper. It is very comfortable to use.”
Berk River Solid Compound Green # 6000
No.6000 is considered to be the most acceptable category for finishing. However, at Berk River, it is used for daily maintenance.
5.6oz 160g
Berk River Solid Compound White # 12000
5.6oz 160g
DLT Double Side Paddle Strop, Berk River White / Black Compound Set
A set of DLT’s actual double side paddle strop standard size and Berk River white and black compound. The paddle slop can be used separately for rough finishing on one side and finishing on the other side. If you don’t have your whetstone, please try it.
“This is my first time using a strop. I researched various things and purchased this product. Some products do not have a handle, but this one is easier to use.”
“The compound is also finished in black and white. I don’t think you need green in the middle. Since there are individual differences, if the leather on the surface is slippery, it is better to use a hard one and rub it up a little.”
Find your buddy at Bark River.
Let’s master the Berk River knife.
Even in the same series, knives become completely different items depending on the steel material, handle material, and daily care. The more you put your hands on it, the richer your expression will be. There are so many Berk River knives besides this one. Let’s ponder and ponder and find the one that you think “this is it!”.
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