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Hey Guest, Early bird pricing on the Summer Moot (29th July - 10th August) available until April 6th, we'd love you to come. PLEASE CLICK HERE to early bird price and get more information.
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Mike Stewart
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Jake,
It would be a good idea. I.m not sure he even has all the pricing and I won't have it totally nailed down until I actually make the first run.
The first run is 500 units and we are already over sold. Joe will get all He needs out of that run. I will make more in August and again in November.
Almost 40% of our production is now dedicated for making knives for other companies. It is great work but it does interfere with our regular Bark River porduction.
Mike.......
It would be a good idea. I.m not sure he even has all the pricing and I won't have it totally nailed down until I actually make the first run.
The first run is 500 units and we are already over sold. Joe will get all He needs out of that run. I will make more in August and again in November.
Almost 40% of our production is now dedicated for making knives for other companies. It is great work but it does interfere with our regular Bark River porduction.
Mike.......
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Mike Stewart
Guest
Jake,
I spoke to Joe today and he said tht you were covered. He will get knives right off the top on every new build that we make.
Mike........
I spoke to Joe today and he said tht you were covered. He will get knives right off the top on every new build that we make.
Mike........
must be over a week now
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Bex
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Bex
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Jake,
There can be delays with mail from the US due to security following 9/11 and the anthax scare. What used to take 4-7 days can take 3-4 weeks. That happened to me during December/January past.
There can be delays with mail from the US due to security following 9/11 and the anthax scare. What used to take 4-7 days can take 3-4 weeks. That happened to me during December/January past.
thanks for the info mike. 
the northstar certainly has the potential to be a top class bushcraft knife, at a price to beat most of the competition. will it have a fast taper like the foragers and gameskeepers?
cheers, and.
the northstar certainly has the potential to be a top class bushcraft knife, at a price to beat most of the competition. will it have a fast taper like the foragers and gameskeepers?
cheers, and.
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Mike Stewart
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Sargey,
It will have just a bit slower taper to the point so that bushcraft chores are easier. With the blade spine of .170" , it should be easy to manuver for fine work and still be stout enough if you have to horse it around for larger tasks. The one that Reid did all that batoning with was .150" thick and he had no trouble. The .170" spine will have superior geometry because it is a taller blade. The grind goes almost to the top of the blade. For batoning you won't have the drag of a shoulder half way up the blade like some other knives of this type and size. I can't wait to start on them. I am going to have a sheath made for mine with a Mini-Canadian in Piggy-back style.
It should work out as a great combo.
Mike........
The Mikro-Canadian would work well too like that but I can't give in to SGT-Mike.
It will have just a bit slower taper to the point so that bushcraft chores are easier. With the blade spine of .170" , it should be easy to manuver for fine work and still be stout enough if you have to horse it around for larger tasks. The one that Reid did all that batoning with was .150" thick and he had no trouble. The .170" spine will have superior geometry because it is a taller blade. The grind goes almost to the top of the blade. For batoning you won't have the drag of a shoulder half way up the blade like some other knives of this type and size. I can't wait to start on them. I am going to have a sheath made for mine with a Mini-Canadian in Piggy-back style.
It should work out as a great combo.
Mike........
The Mikro-Canadian would work well too like that but I can't give in to SGT-Mike.
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Mike Stewart
Guest
Jake,
In My opinion, The Mini-Canadian is the most versitile knife in our entire line. The blade shape is mostly cutting curve and the point is slightly dropped to the center. It is very small for the amount of work it can do and it is easy to actually have with you. It is all I woudl need for field dressing small to medium game. As far as bushcraft is concerned it is a bit small for some of the things but it can easily out carve bigger knives and with the forced choke-up grip --I can't think of any other knife that would offer more blade and edge control.
The Mini-Canadian is also small enough to use as an EDC if you are prone tword fixed blades.
I guess you figured out by now that I like the knife.
Mike.......
In My opinion, The Mini-Canadian is the most versitile knife in our entire line. The blade shape is mostly cutting curve and the point is slightly dropped to the center. It is very small for the amount of work it can do and it is easy to actually have with you. It is all I woudl need for field dressing small to medium game. As far as bushcraft is concerned it is a bit small for some of the things but it can easily out carve bigger knives and with the forced choke-up grip --I can't think of any other knife that would offer more blade and edge control.
The Mini-Canadian is also small enough to use as an EDC if you are prone tword fixed blades.
I guess you figured out by now that I like the knife.
Mike.......
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Mike Stewart
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Raz,
The Mini will come in a new two piece sheath that is not like our current wraparound.
There will be an optional pocket sheath like the Woodswalker. Some folks tell me tht they fit the Mini into the woodswalker but I think it may be too much of a stretch.
Mike......
The Mini will come in a new two piece sheath that is not like our current wraparound.
There will be an optional pocket sheath like the Woodswalker. Some folks tell me tht they fit the Mini into the woodswalker but I think it may be too much of a stretch.
Mike......
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Mike Stewart
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Raz,
No pictures yet. You can use the back and the front. I am trying something a bit new on this and I will post the picture as soon as possible.
Mike......
No pictures yet. You can use the back and the front. I am trying something a bit new on this and I will post the picture as soon as possible.
Mike......
Mike, I gotta put my mod hat on for a second. I'm totally aware that you're responding to direct questions, that's cool - but parts of this thread are starting to read like a Bark River promo. BcUK doesnt allow advertising of any kind on the site, I know you're not trying to duck the radar or anything, but I'd just ask you to be mindful of BcUK's no advertising policy.
Thanks,
Martyn.
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EDIT: Just read this over and realised I've come accross a bit heavy handed here Mike. That was not my intention, reading over the thread I can see you were doing nothing other than answering enquiries, for which i should be thanking you. I guess I'm just cognisant of the no advertising thing and was trying to head it off at the pass, so to speak. I think I jumped the gun a little, My apologies Mike.
Thanks,
Martyn.
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EDIT: Just read this over and realised I've come accross a bit heavy handed here Mike. That was not my intention, reading over the thread I can see you were doing nothing other than answering enquiries, for which i should be thanking you. I guess I'm just cognisant of the no advertising thing and was trying to head it off at the pass, so to speak. I think I jumped the gun a little, My apologies Mike.
I just got a leather sheath making kit from shing through the post. I thought i'd make a sheath for my mini-canadian when it arrives. But i may not be able to wait! Spoke to Joe, and he said about 10 days....Roll on the 20th. It will be a happy birthday! (24th but near enough)!
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