The Bark River Knives Essential is an EDC sized knife that was specifically designed to be compact, a great cutter and comfortable in the hand. The deep belly of the stout and short blade is perfect for slicing and the blade curve, to the point, mimics the exact same curve made by a human arm motion for that task.  The knife will perform like a much larger knife and its CPM M-4 Steel will hold an edge longer than other knives in other steels. The Essential joins the ranks of the other Bark River EDC’s and adds to the versatility of their growing line with all the benefits of an ultra-modern powdered metal technology steel. The Essential is a real handful for a small knife. Its stainless steel bolsters add enough weight to let you know you really have a great cutting tool in your hand. It’s also available without bolsters as well.

The Bark River Essential is a knife built for all users for a multitude of purposes. The lines on this knife are stunning and two fullers down each side add to the look of the knife while minimizing weight slightly at the same time.