Barkriver Bushcrafter v.s. Barkriver Ultralite Bushcrafter

[Paraguy]

The Bushcrafter just dropped and the Ultralite should be dropping any day now. My main use would be as a bushcraft knife. I could start EDCing it too. I'm used to using a Mora no. 1 classic. Any comparison pics of either of these knives with any other well-known knife (especially Spyderco, Mora, Benchmade, and Jeff White knives would be appreciated). I'm not into luging around big fixed blades unless it's for clearing brush. When I'm camping I also bring a lightweight saw and/or a hatchet so its chopping ability isn't important. I want it to be a stand-alone knife but also something I'll actually carry. I'm leaning towards the ULB mostly because it's cheaper and seems as though it would be a more all-around knife I could also EDC. But I don't want to get it if it's too small to be a primary woods knife. How do they compare in the hand? (in-hand pics would be very helpful)
https://youtu.be/e_FZadXbBVA
This video is also leaning me towards the ULB

[kennethsime]

I just updated the Bark River Knives thread with a new shot of my barkie collection, including the Bushcrafter and the Bushcraft Scout. I can compare those two to my Mora Kansbol & Eldris tomorrow, plus my PD1 Mule.

I don’t have an ULB, though I do have a preorder. I think that I’m going to hold off, having just picked up the very similar Bushcraft scout.

If I was going to have one knife in the woods, I want something about 4” (Bushcrafter). The only potential downside is that the blade stock is rather thick, but I think this is a big plus for Bushcraft.

If I wanted a smaller, ultra lite edc knife, I’d go ULB. It is very light weight, as the name suggests.

Neither are particularly large knives, and both are very capable.

[kennethsime]

Ok, I got some shots for you.



Here's the full album, with more profiles, spine shots, and in-hand-shots.

The Bushcraft Scout is my stand-in for the ULB here, as it is based on the ULB. The big differences are that the scout has a 1/2" longer, slightly thicker blade, a spear point, and a beefier handle with a bit of spine jimping. The ULB has a shorter drop point blade and a thinner overall handle. In specs:

Bushcraft Scout:

• Overall length: 7.85"
• Blade Length: 3.75"
• Blade thickness: .093"

Ultralight Bushcrafter

• Overall Length: 7.29" (185mm)
• Blade Length: 3.27" (83mm)
• Blade Thickness: 0.09" (2.28mm)

As you can see in the comparison shots, the Bushcrafter is a much bigger knife. While the length is not too dissimilar, the Bushcrafter is nearly twice as thick at .162". The handle is also much more generous, offering a nice, full-size grip. The ULB or Scout is great for EDC or a day hike in the woods, but I would prefer to have the full-size Bushcrafter with me if I were caught by surprise and ended up in the woods overnight.

Hope that helps!

[kennethsime]

From a friend:

Bushcraft Scout on the left, ULB on the right:


And now ULB on the left, Scout on the right:

[Paraguy]

Ok, I got some shots for you.



Here's the full album, with more profiles, spine shots, and in-hand-shots.

The Bushcraft Scout is my stand-in for the ULB here, as it is based on the ULB. The big differences are that the scout has a 1/2" longer, slightly thicker blade, a spear point, and a beefier handle with a bit of spine jimping. The ULB has a shorter drop point blade and a thinner overall handle. In specs:

Bushcraft Scout:

• Overall length: 7.85"
• Blade Length: 3.75"
• Blade thickness: .093"

Ultralight Bushcrafter

• Overall Length: 7.29" (185mm)
• Blade Length: 3.27" (83mm)
• Blade Thickness: 0.09" (2.28mm)

As you can see in the comparison shots, the Bushcrafter is a much bigger knife. While the length is not too dissimilar, the Bushcrafter is nearly twice as thick at .162". The handle is also much more generous, offering a nice, full-size grip. The ULB or Scout is great for EDC or a day hike in the woods, but I would prefer to have the full-size Bushcrafter with me if I were caught by surprise and ended up in the woods overnight.

Hope that helps!

Thanks so much! looks like ill be getting the bushcrafter!

[kennethsime]

Thanks so much! looks like ill be getting the bushcrafter!

Congrats, it is one **** of a knife!

[Paraguy]