Knife - Essential Tool for Camping, Outdoor Adventure and collection

PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED KNIFE, WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: knife previously purchased, withdrawn from a private collection
* Condition: Like new, never used, never taken out of the box and never placed in the sheath.
* Commercially available: Hard to find with this particular briar handle
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: Present, new, never removed from plastic packaging still sealed.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.

The Bark River Bushcrafter II is designed to be the ultimate bushcraft knife. The name itself is no accident: careful research has led to an exceptional result that is appreciated by enthusiasts in the field. The blade has an ideal shape for bushcraft activities, while the handle offers excellent ergonomics. Compared to the standard model, the Bushcrafter II is slightly larger, with a blade over an inch longer.

Made of CPM 3V steel, the blade is extremely durable and retains its sharpness for a long time. However, it is not completely stainless, so it should be cleaned after use and occasionally oiled to prevent corrosion. The edge has a convex bevel, which is easy to maintain by sanding.

The handle is made of fine desert ironwood burl, a hardwood from the U.S. and Mexico, featuring an elegant grain that gives the knife a luxurious look. The leather sheath allows for both vertical (belts up to 2 inches) and diagonal carry.

Each Bark River knife is handcrafted and one-of-a-kind.

Intended Use: Hiking / Utility / Bushcraft

Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: full tang made of CPM-3V carbon steel at 61HRC
Handle: desert ironwood burlwood
Blade length: 113mm.
Blade thickness: 4.1mm.
Total length: 233mm.
Weight: 205g.
Sheath: leather, belt
Notes: knife from a private collection, like new, never taken out of its box and never placed in the sheath

PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED KNIFE, RETRIEVED FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: previously purchased knife, from a private collection
* Condition: "First Production Run" edition, like new, never used, never removed from the packaging, and never placed in the sheath
* Available on the market: Out of production
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Sheath: Present, also includes a second new leather sheath
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

The Bark River Ultra Lite Field Knife is a versatile knife designed to excel in bushcraft activities but capable of handling many other functions. Its clip/harpoon blade is made of CPM 3V steel, offering excellent resistance and holds its edge well, making it ideal for processing game and food preparation. However, it is important to protect it from moisture and acids, as it is not completely stainless; regular maintenance, such as cleaning and applying oil, is recommended to preserve its quality.

The handle is made from a wonderful desert ironwood burl, a precious wood that has a unique and variable appearance. Each handle is different, reflecting the value of the natural product. The entire design of the knife makes it an excellent tool for both practical use and for those seeking a distinctive item.

Intended use: Hiking / Utility / Bushcraft

Country of production: USA
Blade: full tang made of CPM-3V carbon steel at 61HRC
Handle: desert ironwood burl
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 3.2mm.
Total length: 213mm.
Weight: 125g.
Sheath: leather
Notes: knife from a private collection, like new, never removed from its packaging and never placed in the sheath - Out of production and no longer available on the market, differs from the standard production by the use of burl wood for the handle - "First Production Run" engraved on the blade

PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED KNIFE, WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Knife previously purchased, from a private collection
* Condition: Like new, never used, never removed from its packaging, and never inserted in the sheath
* Availability: Out of production
* Sharpening: Factory edge
* Blade marks: None
* Handle marks: None
* Box: Present
* Sheath: Present, with an additional new leather sheath
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Present
* Inspected and Certified by our internal laboratory

The Bark River Aurora II is designed as the ultimate bushcraft knife, a result of extensive testing conducted by experts in North America and Europe. This outdoor knife, perfected through feedback received, is notable for its balance and versatility. The blade, made of CPM 3V steel, is renowned for its exceptional strength and its ability to retain an excellent edge over time. However, it is important to watch for moisture and acids, as CPM 3V is not completely stainless. Cleaning the knife after use and occasionally applying oil is recommended to ensure its longevity.

The Aurora II, significantly larger than the standard model, features a pointed tip ideal for detailed tasks and a spine suited for use with a fire starter. These characteristics make it an indispensable tool for outdoor activities.

The handle is made of desert ironwood, a hardwood appreciated for its color and unique pattern, giving the knife a luxurious look and improving grip. Each piece is handmade by Bark River, meaning that every knife is unique and may have slight variations compared to the images.

Intended Use: Hiking / Utility / Bushcraft

Country of Manufacture: USA
Blade: Full tang in CPM-3V carbon steel at 61 HRC
Handle: Desert ironwood
Blade Length: 140mm.
Blade Thickness: 3.85mm.
Total Length: 264mm.
Weight: 195g.
Sheath: Leather, with an additional leather sheath
Notes: Knife from a private collection, like new, never removed from its packaging and never inserted in the sheath, provided with an additional sheath, out of production and no longer available on the market

Intended use: hunting / sports / collection

Type of production: industrial
Blade: A2 carbon steel
Production Lama: USA
Handle: Green Canvas micarta
Blade length: 140mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 270mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 262g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Brown Leather
Notes: made by Bark River

Intended use: Collection

Type of production: Artisan by CIC Master Sergio Consoli
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: In spirograph damascus steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: bronze bolsters, timascus with titanium spacers
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 225mm.
Weight: 243g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: titanium
Notes: Handmade by Master Sergio Consoli - knife number 454 made in 2018

Acknowledgments

Currently I make a limited number of knives a year and participate in some exhibitions, where among other things I have won my first prizes:

in 2005 at LAME SOTTO I PORTICI in Romano di Lombardia (BG) I was awarded as "best table on display"

always in the same year at the CULTER-EXPO in Novegro (MI) as "best folding knife"

I was also ranked second in the competition organized by the magazine LAME D'AUTORE as the best fixed hunting blade

then in 2007 at "Scarperia" I won the third prize for best folding

but above all again in 2007, to my great satisfaction, I reached the degree of MASTER OF THE ITALIAN KNIVING CORPORATION, a recognition received at the first exam.

Presentation of the craftsman

Creating a knife by hand is what I consider a real art form.
The satisfaction of seeing an object that comes from one's own hands, that takes shape and reaches mechanical, artistic and aesthetic perfection is what pays me back the most for all the hours of work and effort it takes to create a knife completely. by hand.

The passion for "cutting tools" has always been in me since I was a child and grew with me until the almost sudden decision to build my first knife myself, it was a "need", almost an inner necessity that I couldn't put off, my hands and my mind had to start creating, of course, what I had always been passionate about ... the knife!

I started at 40, in 2003, practically self-taught, I had no experience of manual work, but I had been a mechanical designer for many years and this allowed me to perfectly know the technique and all the various stages of mechanical processing.

Currently I am a member, with the rank of Master, which is the highest, of the Italian Knives Guild, an association recognized all over the world for the seriousness and above all quality of execution that all its members must maintain over time.

What I do now is what I consider my art form ..., to create "handcrafted, hunting and collectible knives".

They are knives made entirely by hand, only with an infinite series of files, a small drill for the holes and a sander for the concave grinding of the blades, nothing else!
I mainly make folding knives, which satisfy my desire to build perfect mechanical objects and perfection in the smallest details, even inside where they are not seen, is what distinguishes a knife created by hand, from one made industrially .

The mechanics then must be made in the best possible way, without counting the hours of work, only in this way the final result is guaranteed.

Of course, over the years I have refined my technique and currently I have improved the mechanics even more by inserting a system of ball bearings on the blade rotation, which guarantee an absolutely perfect seal and allow the blade to close and open without the slightest friction. and with an incredible sweetness.

With regard to the blades then, I am experimenting with new types of hardening, which give hardnesses of 62-63 HRC and allow an exceptional edge hold and cutting quality for all types of use.

I make practically all the knives on an initial design of mine, they are all unique pieces made completely by hand down to the smallest details, one at a time, only in this way, in my opinion, a knife can be considered "artisanal".

Regarding the materials I use, I can say that for the blades I prefer RWL34 steel which is sintered from powders and guarantees the total absence of internal defects, sometimes I also use damascus, both stainless steel and carbon, for the uniqueness 'that give the knife, since each damask is always different from another.

For the handles, one of the most beautiful materials is the mammoth tooth, which can be found in a variety of wonderful colors, I also use fossil mammoth ivory, various briars, titanium and carbon fiber.

Most of the knives, however, are made entirely of steel, in order to then be engraved, always and strictly by hand, to transform the knife even more into a real work of art ...

Blade: 61HRC RWL34 Stainless Steel
Handle: Walnut, Damascus and Titanium
Blade Lenght: 75mm.
Blade Thickness: 4mm.
Overall Lenght: 180mm.
Weight: 110g.
Lock: Liner lock
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Notes: Handmade in Italy by CIC Master Sergio Consoli