Having finally had the chance to test the Bark River DLT Bushcrafter all we can say is "wow"! Mike and crew knocked this one out of the park. When DLT Trading commissioned Bark River to build this model we had an idea to build the best bushcraft knife on the market regardless of cost, time to build, or other considerations.
Team BRKT delivered with flying colors and the end product has exceeded our expectations. By utilizing a convex Scandi grind the Bushcrafter has better edge retention and toughness than traditional Scandi grind knives. The edge geometry allows for cutting and chopping North American hardwoods with ease. Traditional Scandinavian knives were designed to cut and chop primarily conifers and birch both of which are much easier to work than the hardwoods here in the US. As such, the traditional Scandi grind worked extremely well and provided a razor sharp edge for outdoor tasks. The improved convex Scandi takes the best of both edges and provides a superior outdoor knife.
By utilized CPM 3V, a super steel, hardness can be taken to 60 HRC with a thickness of only .145" and still have super toughness traditionally only found in softer, thicker edges. This knife will chop, slice, baton, cut, skin, or any other task you might try with it. Knife enthusiasts love variety and who would only want one knife for the outdoors? Not this writer.
If I could only choose one fixed blade to take with me into the outdoors the Bark River DLT Bushcrafter would be a great place to start.
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