Bark River
The Bark River Handy Hunter with a Desert Ironwood handle and an accompanying firesteel rod is a premium, handcrafted tool designed for hunting and field tasks. Features a stout blade made from A-2 Tool Steel hardened to 60 RC, with a thick spine designed for serious work in the field. Knives from the initial manufacturing cycle are marked "1st Production Run" on the back side of the blade. This designation makes them highly collectible among outdoorsmen and knife enthusiasts.
Bark River Handy Hunter A2 ~ Desert Ironwood ~ Custom Firesteel Rod ~ "First Production Run" 2021
$469.00
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Bark River Handy Hunter A2 ~ Desert Ironwood ~ Custom Firesteel Rod ~ "First Production Run" 2021
Knife Specifications
- Blade Material: Often crafted from A-2 Tool Steel, known for its toughness and ability to bend rather than break under stress.
- Blade Dimensions: The knife features a 3.98-inch (10.1 cm) blade with a substantial 0.217-inch (5.51 mm) thickness.
- Overall Length: Approximately 8.5 inches (21.59 cm).
- Edge Type: Features a convex grind, which is characteristic of Bark River Knives and provides excellent slicing performance and durability.
- Weight: Roughly 5.7 ounces (approx. 162 grams).
Handle & Firesteel Details
- Desert Ironwood Handle: This material is a dense, naturally durable hardwood found in the SW United States and Mexico, prized for its unique grain patterns and resistance to decay.
- Thick Handle Design: The "thick handle" variant provides a more substantial grip, often preferred by those with larger hands or for tasks requiring extra leverage.
- Custom Firesteel Rod: Bark River often pairs their knives with custom firesteels featuring handles made from the same material as the knife (Desert Ironwood). These rods typically measure 3 inches in bar length with a 3/8-inch diameter.
Features & Maintenance
- Handmade Quality: Each knife is almost entirely handcrafted in Escanaba, Michigan, making every piece unique, particularly when using natural materials like Desert Ironwood.
- Corrosion Care: Because A-2 is not completely stainless, it requires cleaning after use and occasional oiling to prevent rust from moisture or acids.
- Sheath: Includes a high-quality, heavy-duty leather belt sheath.
- Never used, carried or sharpened
- Box, sheath & Custom Ironwood Firesteel
- Condition is mint
