So talked to knivesandtools.co.uk, whom are brilliant, and have recognised this being a big mistake on Bark River's QC, and completely agree with my observations.
The EU supplier has gotten back to me, and as Chris has stated, Bark River support is more intended US side, rather than worldwide. The issue highlighted here is that if it is not bought directly from the main EU supplier, it needs to be tracked, as any warranty returns will incur import fees and taxes, unless this can be proved to have been paid already...which it has, but I don't have that evidence and will be down to the store the knife was purchased from to sort out with the EU dealer.
As it stands, there is little come back, and unlikely to get the same knife for the price paid if returned for a refund....so I have half lemon of a knife, and pretty much, the only offer is from Bark River is a regrind, which is what I was going to hopefully get done anyway, but in the UK and under my terms, and cheaper.
I am still yet to hear from Bark River directly.
I have decided to keep it, as I got it for a reasonable price, and fingers crossed it is the steel stated and the heat treat is good.
This was never meant to be a safe queen, and I am going to use it as the original intention, as a larger bushcraft knife....only time will tell if the grind is the only issue?
Would I buy another Bark River, so far the answer would be no, but I want to change my mind....lets see what response I get back?
