BUSHCRAFT SERIES

Northstar CPM3V

Overall Length: 8.5 in
Blade Length: 4.25 in
Blade Steel: CPM 3V
Steel Thickness: .170 in
Weight: 4.5 oz
Hardness: 58RC

The NorthStar was Bark River's first entry into the Bushcraft Task Arena. The North Star is a great general purpose knife but excels at woodcraft tasks. The spear point blade is the most popular shape for this kind of field work.

The NorthStar has gone through a few changes and evolutions over the years. We have extended the handle slabs forward to be very close to the plunge line of the grind. This will give a more secure grip and enhance the notching ability of the knife. We eliminated the small notches on the underside of the handle in the choil area. The notches on the top of the blade are now deeper and more defined for easier use on a Ferro Rod.

These non-standard NorthStars are made from CPM 3V instead of out standard A-2 Tool Steel. The CPM 3V is a Powdered Metal Steel that is tougher than A-2. It is part of a new generation of Super Steels that bring performance into a new level. One will note that the CPM 3V version of the NorthStar is also a bit thinner (.165") instead of the standard (.170") thickness of the standard A-2 version. This should improve the carving ability of the knife without compromising the toughness of the knife because of the additional attributes of the CPM 3V Steel.

The NorthStar 2011 carries the Bark River Bushcraft Compass Point Mark on the Right facing of the blade.

This is also the First Run of the North Star that is assembled with Corby Bolts instead of Pins. You have the option of using either the Lanyard hole or the External Loop. Otherwise you can request to have the External Loop ground off if you feel that the loop might interfere with palm thrust style drilling with the point.

Click here for A-2.

The NorthStar comes with a Bushcraft B from Sharpshooter Sheath Systems, but you also have the option od the Hunter's Pocket Sheath.