Looking at the Bark River Gunny...any thoughts? recommendations? Scandi grind vs regu

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I've pretty much decided on a Bark River Gunny to add to my collection. I really like the idea of the scandi grind, but I'm wondering if the standard Barky grind is easier to maintain. Is there anyone out there with a scandi grind Barky that could help shed some light on this decision? Also what is everyone's opinion of the gunny? Particularly vs the Northstar?
 
I would get the convex, it should slice better.

The blade width-to-thickness ratio creates some geometric constraints on the slicing ability....go as thin and resistance-reducing as you can.

That said, it has an awesome handle.
 
I have three standard convex gunnys. It is a great size knife for most uses. The handle is also very comfortable to me.

The only thing I didn't like was the thumb ramp. Each one of mine is now rampless. In my opinion, it is heads and tails above the Northstar for my usage. YMMV.
 
uprootedtraveler said:
I've pretty much decided on a Bark River Gunny to add to my collection. I really like the idea of the scandi grind, but I'm wondering if the standard Barky grind is easier to maintain. Is there anyone out there with a scandi grind Barky that could help shed some light on this decision? Also what is everyone's opinion of the gunny? Particularly vs the Northstar?
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Both feature convex bevels, as do all Bark River knives currently in production,

...so both of them will be "easier to maintain".


The grinds do look quite a bit different, but the terminal geometry is very similar.


The handle of the Gunny is fully contoured; the Northstar's handle has a simpler shape, but work very well for a variety of hand sizes.

Personally, I find the drop point designs of the Fox River and the Highland Special to be closer competitors to the gunny then the Northstar's spear-point blade.





Big Mike
 
The ergonomics of the Gunny's handle is quite comfortable. I do prefer a Gunny in the rampless variety, though. Out of the different variations, I'd have to say that the Gunny Hunter is my favorite. I has a slight drop point and no ramp. It's perfect IMHO.

Northstar or Gunny??? I'd choose a Gunny as long as it is the Gunny Hunter.
 
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If you really want an in-depth comparision between the scandivex gunny vs the full convex gunny, check out virtuovice youtube channel.
 
I'd get a rampless gunny with regular grind. I don't find scandi grinds to be any easier than a convex or full flat. I've always felt like the rampless gunny's were drop dead sexy.
 
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