“The Beautiful Bark River Bowie” by Nutnfancy04:33

The beautiful Bark River Bowie knife is a fighter. It would be easy to be taken in by its good looks and superb quality and perhaps think it to be a collectible only. These Limited Edition 2009 Bark Rivers follow classic Bowie lines and achieve engaging looks. But close analysis, as shown in this Nutnfancy review vid, shows the essential fighting elements to be securely intact. The 8.5″ .190″ thick A2 tool steel blade provides reach and wicked slash and penetration cutting capabilities. The A2 steel is triple tempered, vacuum quenched, and cryo-treated to achieve an extremely fine grain structure. It is truly razor sharp out of box…be careful. This keen Bowie clip blade, featuring a precise tip and excellent belly, will slice and cut most materials with ease. Convex ground, it may hold that edge a little longer as well but will take special resharpening technique. The handles of the 2009 Limited Edition Bark River Bowie knives were offered in Coffin or Sabre styles, both of which offer excellent and secure grip in all presentations. They are long and don’t crowd large hands either, a hugely welcome feature in a fighting blade (also capable of non-lethal impacts too). Handle materials varied and are all superbly executed. Three favorites are shown: Natural Canvas Micarta, polished Green Micarta, and the strikingly beautiful Desert Ironwood. Even when wet the Micarta usually gives excellent traction for a presentation handle material. The polished solid brass guard is perfection, offering complete hand protection. The double quillions extend high but not too high as to be ridiculous. In hand the Bark River Bowie knife feels light, balanced, and fast. If you choke up as shown, its faster still. Its pedigree as a fighter is evident and it personifies the best of the breed from the 1800s. Yep it’s a fighter. But of course the primary POU of this blade will be as collectible, its lucky owner deriving satisfaction and enjoyment from this pedigree and capabilities while admiring the equisite level of quality. Value is high in these 100% USA-made blades; around $200 depending on handle material. They will increase in value. The semi-production Bark River Bowies have high levels of fit and finish on par with custom versions costing exponentially more. Its classic good looks are enhanced by a superb quality Sharpshooter Sheath Systems leather sheath. Heavy saddle leather, quality stitching, waxed and rounded edges, good looks, and snug fit make it the perfect companion to these gorgeous blades. It personifies the bygone era where the well-made Bowie knife was a favored around tool and weapon of comfort. For classically designed, semi-production high quality Bowie, the Bark River version is the best in world at its price level.//////////////////////// ////////////////////Nutnfancy Likability Scale: 10 out of 10