How does it actually work if I have a Bark River knife made according to my wishes? This is a question that has been coming to us again and again lately due to a lot of new interested parties.
Bark River always gives us a rough overview of which knives will be manufactured in the coming months. We're talking about a rough overview because Mike Stewart always points out "nothing is carved in stone" Depending on demand, models can be added at any time, even brought forward, or models can be postponed depending on steel availability.
If you would like to put together a semi custom according to your wishes in an upcoming production, please feel free to contact us. We recommend that you first contact us by telephone (+ 49 2652 936376) for advice regarding the right model and suitable handle materials. We are happy to take the time for you. If you already know exactly what you want, you can also send us your wishes by email to info@klingenwelt.de.
The range extends from various Micarta to G-10, Kirinite and Acrylic, Naturals, C-Tec and standard woods to exotic ones Woods, burl woods and other natural materials such as buffalo horn or various Bone materials. as well as leather.
But please note that not all handle materials are suitable for every model; there may be restrictions or recommendations for very large knives or knives with a sharpener.
You can also choose between mosaic pins, standard pins, brass pins and hollow pins.
If you wish, you have the option of choosing between different colored fiber inlays between the handle and the tang for suitable models and possibly also between high-quality inlays (spacers) in the handle.
The sheaths can be ordered for right- or left-handed users, provided the model does not already have a sheath that can be used with both hands.
It is also possible on certain models, such as: For example, the Bravo series models can be fitted with a raised flat grind instead of the standard grind, have the ramp removed or have a ricasso (swedge) attached.
For models such as B. the Fox River, Highland Special or Woodland you have the option of having a ricasso over 1/3, 1/2 or completely elongated.
For firm pre-orders for an upcoming production run, we grant a pre-order discount of 10% on the upcoming shop price, which is intended to compensate for any exchange rate fluctuations or price increases.
Below you can see the current production schedule, as of October 24, 2023
Micro-Canadian 3V
Kephart 4" 3V
Kitsune Tanto CPM 154
Bird & Trout CPM154
Mini-Aurora 3V
Mini-Canadian 3V
Petty Z CPM154
Mini Kalahari Sportsman 154CM
Gunny PSB-27
Tengu 3V
Bravo Survivor 3V
Bravo Squad Leader II 3V
Classic Drop Point Hunter A-2
V-44 Bowie A2
Bravo Necker II S45VN
Aurora 3 3V
Mike Stewart Bowie A-2
At the following link from Bark River Knives you can see in advance which material is suitable for which construction method.