Bark River Knives: Bravo Strike Force II

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CONTENTS: 00:00 - INTRO 00:13 - THE SPECS 02:10 - A CLOSER LOOK 04:29 - EVEN MORE DETAILED 06:02 - PAPER SLICING AND FEATHERSTICKS 10:02 - RANDOM SHAVING OF DAMP/WET WOOD 14:56 - FEATHERSTICK AND TIP TEST 18:45 - ADDITIONAL PAPER SLICING 20:09 - FINAL WORDS

[@ActionHero29]

I really appreciate you making these detailed videos about Bark River knives, they are very enjoyable, because these knives are very special imo. Thank you

[@PinkG10]

Thank you for your kind words and input! I'll make sure to keep more videos, showing different models (new and older ones).

[@martinclennon4640]

@@PinkG10 for me what makes your videos stand out is that you compare the very knives I have on my short list.

[@moadventure6408]

I haven't watched your video yet as I type this, but not surprised you got one of these already! Lol. This thing looks wicked cool, excited to watch your video about it.

[@PinkG10]

It's indeed one of my more "cool" looking models. :) You'll see more of it in the future, for sure!

[@BabakPA]

I love your knives!! Thank for the videos and sharing

[@PinkG10]

Thank you, Babak! Much appreciated.

[@timbo4374]

That green/gold burl handle is stunningly beautiful. I just might have to get that on my next Bark River..to late for the Strike Force 2, as I already got in my just like Mike, black micarta handle. I am quite pleased with ,mine.

[@PinkG10]

Thank you, Tim! It's indeed one of my best looking handles. And blade, too, for that matter. I'm happy to hear you are pleased with yours!

[@joshjohnson5307]

I love the way they did that fuller! Like you said, never seen one done this way

[@PinkG10]

It's very stylish. And from what I've heard, it was not only made for pure looks, but also partially for making the knife more balanced in hand.

[@joshjohnson5307]

Pink G10 that makes sense. I know fullers have the basic function of aiding in balance and weight reduction, which is great. But there's just something that makes them more aesthetically pleasing to the eye comparative to a blade without them.

[@PinkG10]

I fully agree. I love fullers. Especially tapered fullers. And dual fullers, now that I know of their existence. ;)

[@housevollmer9106]

I didn’t notice the fullers until this video!! I saw them in photos but couldn’t tell what they were

[@49giants3]

They both look great, but the burl one is stunning. Thank you for sharing these awesome knives my friend

[@PinkG10]

I really like them both. A lot. But the one in Deep Green and Gold Elder Burl is just stunning. One of my absolute finest looking BRK's. Maybe I should make a video showing the best looking ones I've got? Hmm ...

[@49giants3]

Pink G10 that would be a great video. I’d watch it lol

[@PapaBearCustomKydex2021]

What a gorgeous knife!!! Wow

[@timb8970]

they look awesome. have an elven sword look to them!

[@PinkG10]

I fully agree, both on that they look awesome, but also on the "elven-design". I hope we see some more of that in the future!

[@aray9628]

Truly enjoying the channel 👍

[@rickc4317]

Great look at this stunning knife, and how it performs in some light tasks. Thank you, Fredrik, for taking the time to do this nice video.

[@PinkG10]

Thank you, Rick! I'm always happy to help out and show different knives, doing light tasks with them as well as really hard work.

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

Can you do a vid how you maintain Bark River convex edges?

[@PinkG10]

Sure. I can do that. It's not my highest priority, but I've been thinking of making a video where I do some different maintenance of knives and axes, but also things such as wrapping paracord on axe handles and grip tape on knife handles etc.

[@glbwoodsbum2567]

Very beautiful knife!!!

[@PinkG10]

Thank you! :)

[@TheDuke4878]

I just got mine in the mail wow your not kidding I'm studying Apache knife fighting and this knife is perfect will also use for skinning wild hogs!!!

[@PinkG10]

Happy to hear that you like it! I haven't met anyone who doesn't like it yet. ;)

[@mrglock2313]

For the money bark river gets 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@buckeyebunnyhunter]

Beautiful Blade!

[@PinkG10]

Thank you!

[@machodeth4822]

so many awesome models being released right now. Can't even keep up on what I want. LOL

[@PinkG10]

There are so many awesome previous models, awesome models just being released and EVEN more awesome upcoming models ... It's not easy being a BRK-enthusiast right now, lol!

[@mrmagoo491]

How has changed from strike force 1. ? Beautiful blade.

[@alessandroalbani3727]

Any update on the performance of this knife? How does it behaves vs say the aurora 2 and in general for outdoor use? Did you have the chance to test it further? Thanks

[@JonCox-fn3hn]

Do you know what the current prices are running? What were the prices when you bought your last one? Thx! "Yes, I know the fancier the handle, the price goes way up!"

[@TheDuke4878]

I was thinking of buying one tomorrow dose it come that sharp or did you have to sharpen the knives

[@PinkG10]

My two Bravo SFII's came about as sharp as you see in this video. I always do a little stropping when I get new BRK's, and not to make them even sharper, but to make them a little stronger.The SFII is an awesome model, and I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do.

[@TheDuke4878]

Thank you sir I know I will thank you for the video!!!

[@TheDuke4878]

You haven't had any problems with your Bravo Strike Force 2 knives and how do you maintain sharpness on CPM 3V

[@PinkG10]

I haven't had any problems or issues with any of of my two SFII's, but I also haven't done any abuse or hard work with them. For maintaining sharpness, I use a strop and some (mainly black) compound.

[@TheDuke4878]

Awesome sir thank you very much!!!

[@convex7456]

The first strike force looked way meaner. This one looks more elegantly mean and easier to sharpen lol

[@PinkG10]

I agree. The 1st Gen. Strike Force. or Strike Force I, was more aggressive in its design. I kind of wish I had gotten one. But the SFII looks better, or more "stylish", imo. I also prefer 3V over A2, nothing wrong with A2 what so ever, but 3V is more corrosion resistant and tougher over all. And the SFII will be easier to both strop and sharpen than the SFI.

[@ActionHero29]

@@PinkG10 I have a 1st gen SF, I really enjoy it, really aggressive and cool, very sharp, probably the sharpest BR I've had to date. Wish I has a SF 2 as well. Thanks for your videos and sharing your passion for BR knives, it is really great. Cheers

[@pavelkvak9852]

Hi, can you tell me your actual experiences with Strike Force II? I want some larger knife as a hunting companion to my Bark River Classic Drop Point Hunter and this model looks ideal to me. So what do you think about it? And can you please compare it to Bravo 1.5, Bravo 2 and Vidarr? Which one of those is by your opinion best as a small to medium size chopper? Thanx

[@PinkG10]

My field experience with the SFII is still sort of limited, but I've taken it with me on a few shorter hikes. I've been doing some food prep and random wood work tasks. If what you're looking for is a larger knife as a hunting companion, processing meat etc., and you like the CDPH, then maybe you should also check out the Camp & Trail or Wilderness Explorer too? About good medium sized choppers; there really aren't any good medium sized choppers (aside from the JBA, which despite its short blade length, still is decent at chopping). I would definetly NOT use the SFII for any chopping activities. Out of the knives you mention, I'd go with the Bravo 2 for chopping, then the Bravo 1.5 and last the Vidarr. Not that the Vidarr is not as good as the other two, but because the brass guard might get messed up in the "chopping process" (especially on the 1st Gen. Vidarr).

[@glbwoodsbum2567]

The Bravo 1.5 is an outstanding heavy woodsman blade.

[@martinclennon4640]

@@PinkG10 I would like to hear more of your thoughts on companion knives. I purchased a bushcrafter ultra lite based on information you provided and I am incredibly happy with the purchase. I am looking for a companion knife. I am also interested in getting a 13 axe and saw. So I guess I am looking at a four tool combo: 1. large knife, 2. small knife (bushcrafter ultra lite) 3. axe 13 inch handle 4. folding saw. I do a combination of backpacking and car camping and plan to bring just the small and larger knife with me backpacking. Thanks for all your help.

[@TheDuke4878]

Have you had any problems with your Strike Force 2 yet sir?

[@PinkG10]

No, I have not had any issues with mine, as of yet. Do remember, I have not used it for any harder work/tougher tasks, such as chopping, batoning etc. Only "light" use, sort of. Have you had any issues/problems with your?

[@TheDuke4878]

No same thing have not used that hard yet I will let you know if I do thank you sir!!

[@voider78]

Why a recurve blade? What useage does it has

[@PinkG10]

Good for slashing action! ;)

[@voider78]

Wo hast du das Messer her? Direkt aus den USA?

[@PinkG10]

Ich spreche nicht zu viel Deutsch, aber, ja, Ich habe es von USA, aus DLT Trading, gekauft.

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

Thought all those pink knives got done on photoshop.You REALLY have pink !

[@PinkG10]

I'll make a video showing all my Pink BRK's. There are quite a few of them now. Some are brighter pink, some are darker pink, and some are deeper pink - but they're all PINK. ;)

[@kevinAuman1]

Kinda have to split the wood before you're able to feather it brother... you're not going to have much success trying to featherstick an unsplit round stick lol

[@az-chris1136]

Gorgeous knife, but how would you ever sharpen a convex blade with a recurve? Yikes!

[@PinkG10]

It's possible, I have sharpened my Grasso Bolo III and Parang etc. which are also recurved. But it's a tad bit trickier. ;)

[@kevinAuman1]

You certainly could have battoned the one piece of wood and then properly feathered the center of it once it was split which is how you should make feather sticks but instead you just kept embarrassing yourself 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@mahermaher502]

Very sexy knife. look like some Lord of the Rings stuff

[@barrybueler3356]

Cool knife real shame about the color of that handle though.

[@PinkG10]

I do have two of them, with different handles. ;)

[@barrybueler3356]

Pink G10 definitely like the non pink handled one guess u have one for your girlfriend or wife or just one to Wilson wrap and beat on.