Bark River Fox River and Gunny knife

My demands for my hunting knives have been almost determined. No knife has satisfied them perfectly except for Bark River Fox River and rampless Gunny. Anyway I hope BRKT will give a good sheath to a good knife. Both the crappy and the great sheaths are made by the same Sharpshooter. It's really ridiculous!! But over that ridicule I love their Fox River and Gunny most of all the hunting knives out there almost definitely.

[@freedomfighter0011]

I must have watched this vid 10 times since it was made and it always brings a smile to my face. To see someone enjoy their collection so much is inspiring. I have just purchased my own gunny hunter in purple, green and gold elder burl and i absolutely love it. Keep up the vids doc, they are informative and enjoyable.

[@dacritter8397]

"I need female tenderness in snowy mountains.." LOL.. you rock. Great knives, great video. thanks for the presentation.

[@jn3750]

Where did he say that?

[@Xminor79]

J Nguyen 12:30

[@prestong4690]

Sensei Wako, Thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge, hunting trips and inviting us into your home. Your videos, by far, are truly the best on YT!! Your extensive knowledge in reference to knives, has helped us tremendously over the years. I'm sure I share the same sentiments, of so many others. Just wanted to take the time to say, "THANK YOU". Wish you and yours, good health and continued success. Preston

[@kevinblanchard6652]

"Hello, knife people" I hate hearing that! It means I will spend money. Thank you so much for your commentary sir. I have just purchased my first Bark River, a Fox River with matte micarta scales and a strop. You are a genius and I watch your videos religiously. Thank you.

[@linuxgirl_]

Those are indeed beautiful. Thank you for sharing so many wonderful things with us.

[@alessandrothugknifeforhate4517]

Yeah , orange is awesome

[@ananmahafr3158]

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[@virtuovice]

I didn't know it was such a beauty before I got it in my hand. The-Knife-Connection website still has it as a sold knife. Thanks.

[@guybaxendale]

If i buy a Bark river it will be in the Blaze Orange G10 with black liner - looks great and hard to lose in the field

[@virtuovice]

Yes. I always love Bamboo. It is a simple beauty and it is typically light and tough. Thanks.

[@donnya1000]

WOW! These knives are mouth watering. To think that they are an addition to you current collection is even more appealing. I really like all the wood species very much, they are unique and beautiful. Great vid!

[@virtuovice]

Whoever loved it? I think it adds just coldness and heaviness. I feel like 3V Fox River edge geometry is shallower than A2 one. I am nervous about its chipping. Anyway they put the bolster to increase the weight IMO. In the 3V Bravo1 case they increase its geometry and add the weight. Their way on each model is completely different. The field test will say what it is. Thanks.

[@SafariSamurai]

You are right Wako, even so like the blade lenght of Scagel, without a choil si out of list. I will try with the Handy Hunter's choil and handle to see what happen..! Again sincererly appreciate your comments! Gracias.

[@clippertalk]

wow great video. Shows your love and passion for well made knives- great steel, handle materials, and craftsmanship.

[@cahoonu]

You have a very beautiful collection of Bark River knives, I am so envious. Thank you.

[@OldenLX]

I love your expressions of love for your knives. Very enjoyable!

[@Colonel1Bravo]

I agree that these are the best two Bark River knives for deer. Thanks for the video

[@AlexDrieko]

Wow, what a great collection of your favorite knives! Your camera is superb, the close ups are so clear. Thanks for sharing.

[@1sgbrewer]

The Gunny King of Fox River has the most beautiful handle materials. Thanks for sharing.

[@cwegg]

Excellent Video~! If you want to see something that will put a smile on your face, watch this video. I knew I was going to like the video after his first three words. "Hello... Knife People" I don't believe I have ever seen anyone so engrossed and enamored with Custom fixed-blade knives. He is one of the most enthusiastic fixed-blade knife collectors ever. His enthusiasm is contagious and very entertaining. I started purchasing Bark River knives after watching this video. Thank You Virtuovice~!

[@jessehightower]

Same here. I bought 2 BRKT's so far and I'm getting my first Gunny this week from KSF.

[@virtuovice]

Thank you! I am drowning in the Bark River.

[@residentblade]

Beautiful as always. You have reached the top with those knives, wonderful collection.

[@DeanO]

Great Bark River collection. My favorite is the Orange Micarta handle! - I truly enjoy your video's, especially your sharpening and sharpening techniques. Keep them coming.

[@guybaxendale]

Wako-sama many thanks for your reply that makes sense looking at the pictures. Regards Guy

[@mando515]

Very nice collection Dr...I've always enjoyed your videos. Keep them coming!

[@LiamMitts]

Hey Wako,I haven't been writing much lately so I thought I would drop a little note on you.I think your knife collection is great.Every man needs some kind of hobby to occupy his time.I love the shape of both Gunny and Fox River,Bark River.They have some nice sheaths too.It is hard for me to pick a favorite from these knives but I tend to lean towards the wood scales on your knives.The dark wood handle with the scales is my favorite.I think you called it Lace wood..I am always glad to see you.

[@cretan911]

You are the best! i don't watch cable anymore

[@vadwanuu7825]

I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your amazing collection with us :)

[@virtuovice]

I once owned a small mosaic pinned Bamboo handle of Fox River. It also had green liners. It was a fabulous one and I traded it out for the Mr. Itou hunting knife. Anyway I agree with you. The large aluminum pins look odd. Even the pins will be one of their sales tactics as well as exotic wood scales or colorful liners. The next batch will be with the thinner brass pins again. Thanks.

[@virtuovice]

It's awesome that you took my style of deer dressing! It is the fastest and the cleanest in my personal opinion and I am happy that you took it. Thank you!

[@1sgbrewer]

The Gunny King of Fox River has the most beautiful handle materials. Thank you

[@27dcx]

such beauty! I really love the second to last one, the rosewood burl, it's amazing!

[@royjones59344]

Greetings from NH doc,Nice collection of Fox River and Gunny knives.

[@CBL138]

Thanks for sharing your collection.

[@marincapital2586]

Very encouraging and educational video - thank you

[@TangoDown357]

That's an amazing collection of Bark River's. Thanks for the comparison.

[@virtuovice]

In the coming season at the second priority to Bark River Loveless Drop Point Hunter I will go to the edge durability test of the 3V Fox River. It is expected to hold for 10 deer in a row. Thanks.

[@virtuovice]

My camera is Sony Handycam. But it has no iFrame mode which is optimized for Mac iMovie, and the data transfer from the camera to the Mac takes much time. Thanks.

[@virtuovice]

TK2 is a difficult knife. Its 3G holds long and won't take chipping. It's a very good steel like Bark River A2. But it comes with a micro V edge from factory. As long as it has it, it won't take stropping, and we need to remove it if we like stropping more than stone sharpening. So I gave up purchasing any more Fallknivens and my eyes are only for Bark Rivers in A2 tool steel. Thanks.

[@virtuovice]

I already got rid of some. And now my collection is tighter and nicer. Thank you!

[@virtuovice]

I love rampless Gunny in A2 tool steel the best along with their A2 and 3V Fox River. Thanks.

[@mityjoeyoung8855]

Correction * What is your favorite bark river knife or knives now ? Can you do a current video for 2019 ? Thank you

[@1002grunt]

Nice collection

[@virtuovice]

The ramp removal service is for free at the stocking dealers. The ramp location is ridiculously close to the handle and its gimping is ridiculously sharp and aching. It's not a practical thumb ramp at all but just an aesthetic design. They explain it as a fire steel striker or for a military purpose. But I cannot believe it at all. It seems completely useless for any purposes and interferes the thumb stretching onto the spine very badly. Thanks.

[@KYTO82]

Nice collection of BRKT I have never owned a bark river but I think I would like the Gunny or Bravo 1 in Curly Maple or Ebony. I hope you do not loose interest in knifes I really enjoy your knife videos I do not understand about the sheath either as many bark river knives as you have bought they should litsen to you,, you have lot of knowledge about BRKT.

[@virtuovice]

Bravo1 is large for hunting. Fox River is only for hunting. Gunny is versatile. I would choose A2 rampless Gunny in Lignum Vitae handle. I am used to taking care of A2 edge. Lignum Vitae seems like pretty dense and tough wood. I like beautiful exotic wood , but sometimes burl wood can be weak. Thanks.

[@virtuovice]

Fox River is a bit more efficient skinner. And I like the clean design of Gunny as well. But each has each problem. Current A2 Fox River seems to have long and thick handle scales. 3V Fox River and 3V Gunny have thick geometry and a micro bevel to make a large edge angle like 30 degrees. A2 Fox River and A2 Gunny will come in a zero grind 25 degree convex edge in high probability. Their products can have problems at times. Thanks.

[@GeoMikeCache]

So many knives! WOW!!! I'm really impressed. Take care Wako.

[@OTBBushCraft]

Yes I see what you mean DOC, but that's the fun in collecting and using your knives! You find that one that's just right and all the others you form them into what you want

[@mz9393mz]

It interesting how much more attractive looking the smaller pins are than the larger ones like on the bamboo Fox River.

[@Woodyt]

Excellent knives all of them.

[@Timebender100]

Thanks for showing us you BR collection. Im going to pick out one for myself and place an order :)

[@sauceLegs]

I am looking for your fox river reprofile video for the information on the stones... but I must watch this full video. These are beauties for sure... It is nice to see the true difference between gunny and fox also. Also love the orange and black with the black sheath, perfect halloween knife. I just traded a benchmade 940 for a Spyderco Delica in Hap 40 with Orange scales... very excited to have an orange folder. Thank you

[@sauceLegs]

"I need female tenderness in snowy mountains" This is why you are my favorite youtube person, Doc

[@waynekatana]

have to agree with you virtuovice about the fox river sheath.fox river is one of my favourite bark river knives .bought one new 12 months ago,knife was fantastic,sheath was so dry and too small for the knife.even though i was extremely careful the knife sliced right through the side of the sheath and ruined it on my first outing.ended up having a custom kydex sheath made,which is pretty ridiculous considering bark river are reasonably costly knives

[@virtuovice]

3V Fox River has a different handle than A2 one. More contoured and longer. Its front end is a bit annoying in side holding compared to the short handle of A2 version. The ramp removal service will cost you $15 to $20 at any BRKT dealer when you purchase it. Of course BRKT will take it directly from you. Thanks.

[@funkyprepper]

great video - what camera are you using? - i like the great detail in near macro. still waiting for my 3v bravo necker - been 16 days now!!! from dlt trading (how much longer) the bark river 3v full convex is a very nice blade. wako is now mr. bark wako ha ha ha thanks darren

[@virtuovice]

You say very well. They deserve the money I believe. Thanks.

[@drkknight614]

Nice to see more Gunnys in your collection.

[@virtuovice]

I prefer Bravo1 by far as a survival knife. As a hunting knife Bravo1 is a bit heavy and bulky. ESEE3 is good. But ESEE4 has a short handle for the blade length and it always compelled me to choke up onto its narrow choil. So, I got the TKC custom handle on it. Thanks.

[@severzero]

Man i wish i could afford a gunny! Great knives wako. Keep up the awesome videos.

[@chavezc23]

Ladies like their shoes, we like our knives lol. My next knife will be the Gunny. Thanks to you. S/F

[@mityjoeyoung8855]

What is your favorite bark river knife or I moved now. Can you please do another video for 2019 ?

[@virtuovice]

I like wood handles too. They give me soft and warm feelings in the hunting field. But I would prefer rubber handles like Mora for fishing where the knife can be soaked in water long. Thanks.

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

All beautiful... orange G10 my fav!

[@virtuovice]

The orange and black combination is really cool. But if it was Bravo1, G10 will make it substantially heavier. Thanks.

[@81superfly]

You've got a great collection of knives. I'm jealous...

[@virtuovice]

The dealers are reducing stocks of their Bushcraft sheaths. I guess Sharpshooter already quit production of it. Current Rising Wolf comes with a sweel looking sheath, which formerly came with a Bushcraft sheath. I hope all the Bushcraft sheaths will be replaced to new ones. Thanks.

[@virtuovice]

It's DLT Dakota Vermillion Medium Sheath. Thanks.

[@andeanphoto]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@snaponjohn100]

Wako my friend, those are beautiful knives. God bless. John

[@elsanto650]

Hello, nice collection.

[@TheRunereaper]

Don't do it Doc! Better to swim than drown!

[@virtuovice]

The Handy Hunter has a lower grind and a shallower belly than BJ125. It doesn't seem so sharp nor so useful as BJ125. Scagel Medium Hunter is pretty long but doesn't have a choil. BJ125 is just good as Fox River in choking up holding. So I don't like the both knives personally. Thanks.

[@funkyprepper]

wako recommended both to me - dlt had $30 off the price had no idea it takes so long last tracking entry was in Chicago on the 8th of may - naff all since then :( are you in the UK like me?

[@virtuovice]

The Dakota Vermillion Medium Sheath fits Gunny perfectly. But I would rather love KSF Forest Sheath for it. Thanks.

[@jovenguardian]

“I need female tenderness in snowy mountains”? Hahahaha. Love it.

[@dullbrass]

Welcome to BRKT Japan :o) Awesome collection!

[@virtuovice]

I don't like the lanyard loop on the S35VN Bravo1. It's odd. But I like the loop on the Fox River as a design. Fox River Recurve doesn't have it and looks like lacking something to me. Thanks.

[@guybaxendale]

Thanks - I did not realise it was an option until I was brousing the BR website yesterday. Personally I think it detracts from the aesthetics of the knife but wondered if it added anything to the performance.

[@ARALSHERRI]

Thank you for the advice. Actually I was interested in K6 not K2 but I knew you had no experience with K6 Hunter which is similar to K2 except of the shape of the blade. K6 is better for skinning than K2. Also, Bark River changed the steel in the new Fox River knives. They are using CPM3V instead of A2. They said it has better edge retention than A2 tool steel. I wish you have a chance to test one with CPM3V.

[@denvercolorado999]

I have a gunny and I love it!

[@preppingforbeginners1347]

I love thos man's blunt talk!

[@virtuovice]

The old Gunny sheath is short and I don't like it. The current sheath has two kinds, one has a 1.5 inch belt loop and the other has a 2 inch one. Anyway it feels bulky for the knife and I love KSF Forest Sheath better for Gunny. Thanks.

[@stonybrokebushcraf]

beautiful Wako

[@virtuovice]

Yes. Large fits it.

[@Iseekoutthetruth]

I think in order to get the knife you are looking for, you should try making your own knife. ther are so many videos on youtube that show you how to make a knife. as much hunting that you do in the off season is when you should try to make a wako version, seeing how much you know about knives, I think you would make a good knife.

[@GiedriusT1]

Unbelivable!

[@befuturenow]

P.S. My understanding of a honing steel is that it recovers an edge by realigning it without abrasion. Thus to extend sharpness between times when an abrasive process is truly needed. You use the strop for regular maintenance, does it perform the same function, I get the impression it is still mild abrasion & thus still removing blade material?

[@MrNastytater]

I have to say,out of all these knives. 14:30 is the one I like the most.

[@virtuovice]

I give you the link by PM. It doesn't ship overseas. I think the prices at SharpeningSuplies in the US are reasonable regarding the shipping cost from here.

[@donaldmurray2053]

about your chosera stones ,, do you buy them in Japan or online? If in Japan are they cheaper in price? Please share the link with me also. I Love your collection of Bark River Knifes. Thank you very much

[@befuturenow]

Haven't seen any appearance of a honing (or "sharpening") steel in your videos such as chefs use etc. Perhaps my ignorance, but I wondered if you have any use for them.

[@mz9393mz]

Based on his past videos, he prefers the Bravo 1 by far.

[@virtuovice]

KnivesShipFree, The-Knife-Connection, and DLT Trading are expected to give you a free ramp removal service on a regular Gunny. You need to add a comment that you need the ramp removed professionally by BRKT before shipping to the order form. Thanks.

[@TacDaddy12]

Man I need one of these knives so bad...

[@TheCauscg]

Wako, if you had to choose just one knife, would you choose the Fox River, Gunny, or Bravo I? If you can answer that, which version of that knife would you get? A2, 3V, what handle scales etc....

[@TheBgcheez]

I love these knives! Unfortunately mine would be all scratched up if I owned these (from normal use).

[@mz9393mz]

What do you think of the lanyard loop on the end of the Fox River?

[@outdoorsandgear]

OK thank you!

[@D123DannyB]

love your Videos my Friend... i'm a new subscriber!

[@blanex1]

vary nice collection of knifes. may i ask how much they all add up to !

[@guybaxendale]

Apologies if you covered it in earlier videos but why do you always buy the rampless Bark River knives?