Bark River Kephart 3V: The Best Of Both Worlds - Preparedmind101

[@astrazenica7783]

Thats 2.4 mm thick to sane ppl Love it. I wish more knives came in under 3 mm

[@hiroono1]

I am distrustful of Berk River and DLT production control. Occasionally, knives were not built more than a year after the pre-order, and production orders are not on a first-come, first-served basis. It is completely unknown what they prioritize in production. It looks beautiful in terms of price, but the quality is not very good. If you care about the sharpness, re-sharpening is indispensable.

[@flashforce699]

I am proud to say I just got a JX5 in October and I absolutely love it I even fell asleep with it , like a kid on Christmas . Now I will save up for either a JX4 BushBat or the awesome JX2 JessMuk ! It will take me a while to save for them , but it is totally worth it .

[@garypalmer6848]

The JX2 is a fantastic knife. I never leave home without it!

[@Prodigalson0078]

Yeah bros, that JX5 gets it done!

[@nevillesavage2012]

I ordered a BK62 Kephart the other day (should arrive today) instead of the BR Kephart in CPM3V. The only reason was for the original design. Im getting the BRK with the 4.25 blade next. Hard to beat their convex edge.I going to try the BK62 with its factory edge. Then im going to convex the edge with Japanese water stones. Will give an update to this post

[@christianwilliams4795]

Same here actually! Did yours have any QC issues? Mine had shamefully bad finishing on the wood scales and the sheath has stitching that came frayed and coming undone. After some contemplating I ended up fixing all that myself instead of mailing it away for almost a month.

[@christianwilliams4795]

Oi! Did you get around to waterstoning it yet? I found that factory edge a little steep and toothy so it only lasted a few days. I'm fairly impressed with this steel it took slightly longer to work than my other high carbon knives. Usually that indicates a harder and tougher heat treatment I think.

[@whiteroseproject7207]

Update please

[@cafeqc3793]

I have one BK62, really great knife. But I bought one Bark River Kephart 5 inch 3V too.

[@JunkyardFox]

Damn that is a nice knife. I’ve realized I like thin knives the best, thinner than 1/8th. Like the mora kansbol, I’d love to find a really thin kephart like that.

[@Seancmccormick]

Ahhhh Kansbol!!!! It just doesn't get any better James!

[@preparedmind101]

You'd like this then. It's thinner than an anorexic methhead.

[@bigfrank2959]

Desert Trekker it does get better! This knife! I got this for my birthday! Its the finest fixed blade ive ever used! Smooth bone red liners! Took it up to my 8000 arashiyama and this thing is the sharpest thing ive ever seen! So much control!

[@Seancmccormick]

@@bigfrank2959 Okay, Okay, It's on the list of got to get! Thanks BF! Atb Sean

[@micahfennell1988]

I've got a Kephart 5 and I love the blade. Quickly became one on my favorite knives.

[@lafeil]

Looks like a very good product and useful for camping and bugout gear.

[@jeffw4942]

Thanks for taking the time to do the review. Enjoyed it

[@marcjohnson4385]

You might not be abe to say but who makes the best Kephart knife and sheath in your opinion

[@solomonkane408]

I love the kephart design so simple and useful .

[@Rickzolla]

Just got mine. It's a wood eating machine. I use axes for the larger splitting/chopping tasks.

[@MaximumFatness]

The clanking sound of the wood splitting is oddly satisfying.

[@jimmyrutledge4531]

Is that snap sheath the same one DLT has listed as the gunny snap sheath?

[@steel1911]

I really like the BK Kephart for my go to camping knife it does everything I need in the field. I prepare my food ,perform basic camp task no problem plus even have cleaned fish. I don’t do any real serious wood work with mine I have bigger knives and a axe for that type stuff (plus a JX5 on preorder :) Yes, these BK Kephart knives can get crazy sharp I start with leather strop green compound then to the other side white compound. When I’m done holly cow it’s crazy scary sharp the thinner blade stock seems to be easier for me to sharpen overall compare to other knives I own. Great quality knife and if you value the history of this design it’s a must have for camping and bush crafters. I really would like to pick up a cpm-154 stainless BK Kephart also for my collection, but there’s so many knives I want and only so much cash to go around :(

[@TheLankyWoodsman]

I have this knife in cpm 154 and its amazing.

[@Airik1111bibles]

After years of using knives and playing with scandis thinking that was the only grind for bushcraft I've changed. My favorite knife is my Ontario Sk5 Blackbird, kephart blades just WORK. Esee and few others do kephart high saber or flats which imho is the ultimate bushcraft blade style. Just my opinion 🤷 they freaking carve esp fine tasks thumb push cuts and also making bow drill boards.

[@brucemagruder4340]

Skills are always good to have.

[@daryooshfatemi]

Man you are genius. That sheath is perfectly made for kephart 😮👏🏽✨

[@Noevad]

I'm thinking that pairing this with a JX5 would pretty much get anybody through any type of outdoor situation.

[@ghostin2670]

Can you review the Condor Tool Selknam

[@Johann-4354]

Good one. Gorgeous blade. // How come you weren't distracted by all the birds in the background? Sheeze!

[@garypalmer6848]

I've looked at the Lon Humphreys Kephart and Condor has a budget version as well. A 3V Kephart is an interesting take. As always thanks for the insight!

[@Deibodese]

I’m looking for a Bark River that’s roughly 3.5 inches long, between 0.08 and 0.13 inches thick, as an all-around work knife. I’m not into bush crafting, even though I respect the activity immensely. I’ve been eyeing either the Ultra-Lite Bushcrafter, the Mini Aurora, or the Kephart. Which of these three do you think would do best? Or is there another model I should consider?

[@Robinson.69]

maybe gunny LT? seems to fit your requests :)

[@Deibodese]

I definitely considered the Gunny LT too. I’ll check that one out a little more. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@maxwell2.2]

Does anyone know if you can strike a cpm 3v blade with a flint and throw a spark?

[@sherwinpalacio3227]

Beautiful knife!

[@KENAHIGHLANDER]

Do you like this one better than the Fox River?

[@bigfrank2959]

Who is will and what is his channel?

[@MarkRuslinzski]

Hi Chris do you still have the kepharts for Sale or trade , I'm interested in one, let me know ok, Thanks in advance, from Mark

[@timbo4374]

Looks like a really great knife..thin, like a pocket knife, so a good slicer, and 3v makes it sturdy. I agree on the traditional bush craft thing. I do use some of the skills, but over all I am not spending months int he bush, just an occasional over nighter or a few days camping trip. I usually do the big knife small knife combo system, so this may just be the ultimate knife for that type system. Thanks for this review Chris. I love me some Bark River's.

[@haskellthompson6310]

Best knife they make for my needs

[@1mataleo1]

Would that be for bushcraft related tasks? It’s such a simple design, but it just works. It really is a perfect design for the woods, in my opinion.

[@manuelboica3378]

which would you choose , cold trailmaster in o1 , or the cold steel gurkha kukri plus in o1???

[@preparedmind101]

Never used either. But I'm no fan of Kukri's.

[@boknows7319]

It looks like it would be great for crafting bushes! Thanks for sharing!

[@EricBrownWins]

I know you mentioned this in a video once, but what kind of jacket is that? I'm not going to go watch all of your old videos again looking for that piece of info LOL

[@preparedmind101]

Kuhl Kollusion

[@anthonymorelli67]

How about a nessmuk

[@richsmout550]

Awesome Chris thanks

[@blahizo3915]

Great review!!!!! I have the mini kephart I use as an edc fixed blade!!!!

[@gillbates999]

+1 on the Mini Kephart for EDC! I use mine for skinning croissants at the office in the morning (joking, but it is that sharp...)

[@jimmycricket7946]

Looks more like a game processing type of knife but if it's working out with bushcraft as well maybe it's meant for both. Nevertheless I'm liking the geometry alote, reminds me of my Dexter & Russell sheath knife!!

[@thomasmaloney843]

Mostly oak and maple in Indiana

[@jeffcarter3139]

It looks like a winner to me Chris. Yes sir! Tennessee

[@jeremylong6229]

I'm sure you have tulip poplars they are fantastic for firemaking and carving

[@christopher_martin]

great vid, thanks Chris!

[@jayp.2313]

Looks like a great knife.

[@gearjunkie3412]

Have you seen the Lon Humphrey version of the Kephart?

[@hiroono1]

I am distrustful of Berk River and DLT production control. Occasionally, knives were not built more than a year after the pre-order, and production orders are not on a first-come, first-served basis. It is completely unknown what they prioritize in production. It looks beautiful in terms of price, but the quality is not very good. If you care about the sharpness, re-sharpening is indispensable.

[@1980Baldeagle]

Love my BK16!

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

I gotta a Kephart from LaRocca knives and I've loved this style ever sense then. This one looks like it needs me too lol.

[@redline8314]

Chris...You like that. You should try Lon Humphreys Kephart that he has in 3V. That Brute De Forged knife comes in 2 grinds which are the flat convex and the SCANDI!

[@redline8314]

Lol...I just noticed that at the end of the video you showed Lons Kepharts. I think you accidently did that though becuase you were talking about bark rivers kepharts. Take a look!

[@preparedmind101]

No, I intended that. I can't snap my fingers and get everything for free, nor do I have unlimited funds. But I was looking at it and also noticed some of his were under $200 whereas all the Barkies under $200 are sold out. Lon and Mike are tight so it's all good throwing him a bone too.

[@redline8314]

@@preparedmind101 understandable... well I have the Lon keph Scandi and its badass. True Scandi with a thick spine and absolutley a beast. But you did your job with this video. I'm getting the Barkie now. So which knife is slicier... the Kephart or that Ultra Lite Bushcrafter?

[@preparedmind101]

@@redline8314 Kephart

[@redline8314]

I'm such a jackass. Everything I mentioned you did. That's what I get for watching the video while I was getting ready then opening my mouth! As usual...u covered it!

[@cocovasquez1]

Differences from an L.T. Genesis? Little difference but it is the same design to me.

[@preparedmind101]

Are you being serious?

[@christianwilliams4795]

@@preparedmind101 I hope he's joking

[@justinpatrickhoffman]

LT Wright genesis has a much fuller, rounder handle. BRK is a little thinner and more oval shaped. Blade shape is slightly different between the two. Both are great.

[@jimmilner2169]

You should use it to baton through the center of a big chunk of Australian hardwood! I wonder how that would turn out. Oh wait, maybe that's already been done... ;-)

[@GRDray]

Nice knife I could see one of those on each boot.

[@tom_olofsson]

Great blade

[@friarrodneyburnap4336]

Can you do a Mora Knifes video...

[@redline8314]

Hes done like 20!

[@friarrodneyburnap4336]

About the Mira knife?

[@timbo4374]

@@friarrodneyburnap4336 yes..go back through the older videos. He's dome some of the simpler ones, the bush craft black, and the Garberg. It's been awhile though, so you will probably need to scroll through them for awhile.

[@redline8314]

He even has a video including a number of em with Will from Mantis

[@redsorgum]

Hey, you wanna mora videos on Mora’s?......😁😁😁😁

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

Good vid Shellback

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

I've watched a lot of bushcraft and survival videos and I've come to the conclusion that if you don't have conifers and birch in your area you are screwed. :-)

[@STR8SICCC]

ONE day I MIGHT have a Bark River...

[@joshuagenovese36]

Nice blade good video as well

[@southernyert7597]

Thx for video. I hav that Kephart with a wooden handle & it is a grt knife in my opinion for camp cooking & game processing. I only baton for fire starting. I always carry a hatchet so the Kephart does all my knife chores. That thin blade gets scary sharp & keeps an edge for a long time. I hav enjoyed using it

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

Get a knife with the name Kephart or Nessmuk and you too can be an expert couch woodsman . Make sure you get that blade spine nice and sharp so you can significantly reduce the blades primary function for fine work as a KNIFE . Make sure that blade functions as a ferro rod striker first and a KNIFE second . Never ever butcher and process a large game animal . Everyone with a brain knows a real "bushcrafter" understands a ferro rod takes an immense amount of skill to use . Giggle

[@charlesmurphy7712]

I bought the kephart 5 from BR and haven't used it on a ferro rod yet, no need . I got a striker . But I will admit it is a heck of a slicer. I've cut up a couple chickens, a few squirrel , several crappie one ground hog and a whopper of a striper ( 24lb) plus several months of kitchen duty. I Iike it a lot. So far I've used the strop with the green compound and a ceramic rod to keep it 💯 % its been great. Ive used it for whittling . Basically damn good knife.

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

@@charlesmurphy7712 Who or what is BR please ?

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

@wb emus The cons are a sharp spine where your thumb goes while doing fine work or your forefinger while skinning and butchering .

[@charlesmurphy7712]

@@QuantumMechanic_88, Bark River .

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

@@charlesmurphy7712 Bark River makes REALLY great knives . Using a strop with the green buffing compound is excellent and not many of us are using strops . I use a pig skin strop and flat butchers steel . Thanks for your reply and all the best .

[@spider5001]

Errrrrrr..... Genesis!💪🏻

[@preparedmind101]

Is that a sentence? A statement? A question?

[@spider5001]

PREPAREDMIND101 I’m not sure I just kind of went with it

[@spider5001]

No seriously that bark River is nice but I like the handle better on a genesis.

[@Seancmccormick]

If it's the flat ground 20 degree bevel yes I can see an argument. I had the 3v scandi version and it was great but just too thick. sold it. the FFG though, definitely a contender!

[@scotthill6807]

Nice review and a nice knife. Thanks for doing it. I'm a Mantis Outdoors sub so I'll catch Will's review as well. Just a good solid outdoorsmen knife in a good steel.

[@highplains7777]

Hatchet, axe, tomahawk or machete + this knife or something similar + folding saw + small pocket knife like a Swiss Army Farmer. Done.

[@daryooshfatemi]

Hello. You always say you are not into bushcraft stuff. Well, a knife is a tool for kitchen, hunting, butchering, survival, tactical, art craft ... purposes. Ironically, your tests always so bushcraftish. Since you never test (maybe because it’s almost impossible) in a survival situation or any other field I mentioned. For any reason. So I believe aside from your view of yourself or your real life or past experiences, maybe militaristic, your videos are sort of backyard bush crafting. Still great because you review a vast variety of beautiful knives and you are very great and informative, and to some good point unbiased. So thank you very very much 🔪✨ Ps. If possible please review extrema ratio doberman iv. Looks really sexy to me but I’m not sure practically and your comments will help me a lot. That’s expensive to me.

[@preparedmind101]

I draw a distinction between "Common useful bushcraft skills" and "I can't tie my own shoelaces unless it's the way Kephart and Nessmuk did it so I can brag about it online". Bushcraft has become a silly religion where axes are more important than women and you only ever carry 10 things and one of those is a f***ing sail needle. Sorry...I live in 2019, not 1919.

[@preparedmind101]

The tests I do highlight key factors about the knife itself, not the skill of the user. It makes sense when people really look at it. I'm not doing reality TV.

[@daryooshfatemi]

PREPAREDMIND101 thank you for prompt answers. And I really appreciate what you do because you are one of very few sources I can rely on their judgments. Very really few 👉🏼 (2)

[@DeltaTango]

Chris, the spine near the handle is intentionally more radiused than the forward portion to provide a more comfortable purchase on the thumb when handling the knife for close-in detailed work using the thumb in a pushing/steering action. Don't squre it off unless you like a more painfull bite into your thumb when using it like that. : )

[@philupdegrave731]

A bushcraft knife that doesn't look murderous . . . who woulda thunk it?

[@nickhilker8001]

You can find pine, ash, maple,birch in ohio. I know cuz I live here too. Just saying man. Ya lot of hard wood but not all and not to hard to find.

[@preparedmind101]

Yeah, if you include the entire state. Not around me.

[@nickhilker8001]

Just wanted to be a smartass. Keep the videos comming.

[@whateman12408]

Rear of spine is softened for thumbs and fingers when your choking up on handle.

[@keithcronk7980]

IS THAT RIGHT. I BEG TO DIFFER. WILLIAM COLLINS THE BEST HAND MADE KNIFES ON THE MARKET. NOT FACTORY MANUFACTOR. EACH IS HAND BUILT BY HIS OWN HANDS. PICK UP 1 CHRIS AND GIVE IT ALL YOU GOT IN THE FIELD AND EDC. AND REVIEW IT. PEACE OUT. GREAT VIDEO BROTHER

[@preparedmind101]

What point are you arguing about and why are you screaming?

[@DoomOfConviction]

Try to feather stick Robinia..... it’s not funny because it’s the most ugly wood for that task.

[@ninjabushcrafthipster4235]

Genesis and even a knockoff JRE sheath lol

[@preparedmind101]

What? Lol. It's nothing like a Genesis. Genesis is a "Kephart style" knife. There's nothing exclusive to any knifemaker about the Kephart design. This is much lighter and thinner like an actual Kephart. So if you are suggesting Bark River "Ripped off" LTWK (two companies I work with), you need to put down the bong.

[@ninjabushcrafthipster4235]

PREPAREDMIND101 wouldn’t be the first time they copied someone else’s designs though is why I said it lol

[@preparedmind101]

@@ninjabushcrafthipster4235 If you say so.

[@pedroflores5144]

I knew a thin girl who could really chew through wood! Still not as well as a chunky girl…

[@Ryfij]

👍👍👌

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

"hog wild stupid" what do people do with a knife that is stupid?

[@jamesnelson1443]

I’m not impressed

[@Максим-й9э8й]

стружку делать не умеет, искры высикать не умеет, но это сам автор, а ножик хороший))))

[@vicnighthorse]

It's kinda rude to keep shoving things at the viewers face. It is also a bit nauseating for me. Maybe others like it though.