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
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
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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!
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.
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.
@@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
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. ;)
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!"
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.
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
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.
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
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).
@@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.
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?
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
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 🤔🤷♂️
