Bark River Essential CPM S35VN Rough Out Buffalo Horn Mosaic Pins Bolster Sheath For Sale

Bark River Knives (BRK) Essential EDC Fixed Blade – Crucible CPM-S35VN Stainless Super Steel – Natural Rough-Out Buffalo Horn Scales – Polished Aluminum Bolsters & Mosaic Pins – Black Leather Sheath with Firesteel Loop – 6.2" Overall

Up for sale/sale is an exceptional execution of the Bark River Essential, handcrafted in Escanaba, Michigan. Designed around the timeless Bob Loveless drop-point ethos, the Essential packs full-size cutting power, palm ergonomics, and an integral forward guard into an ultra-packable 6.2" footprint.

This premium build features Crucible CPM-S35VN powder metallurgy stainless steel, high-polish aluminum bolsters, custom mosaic pins, and rugged Rough-Out Buffalo Horn handle scales. It is accompanied by its authentic Bark River black leather compact bushcraft sheath, complete with a side-mounted firesteel loop.

Model Highlights & Field Specifications:

• Crucible CPM-S35VN Super Stainless: High-performance powder metal alloy offering superior toughness, excellent edge stability, and virtually complete rust immunity, finished with Bark River’s trademark razor-sharp convex grind.

• The Loveless "City Knife" Ergonomics: Engineered with a deep index finger choil and sweeping spine, providing the hand-filling leverage of a larger hunting knife in a discreet EDC footprint.

• Polished Aluminum Bolsters: Smoothly radiused and polished front bolsters transition the blade shoulder into the grip, shielding the forward edge from debris.

• Rough-Out Buffalo Horn Covers: Features natural, tactile ridged water buffalo horn, offering a textured organic grip that feels secure in wet or cold conditions.

• Custom Mosaic Hardware: Accented with dual intricate mosaic pins and a matching aluminum-lined lanyard hole.

• Black Leather Bushcraft Sheath: Solid black leather sheath in the classic Woodland pattern, featuring an integral belt loop and dedicated leather firesteel loop.

Physical & Cosmetic Condition (Detailed & Transparent):

• Blade & Grinds: Clean convex bevels, sharp original cutting edge, clean point, and sharp, legible ricasso markings ("Bark River Knives / Escanaba, MI USA / CPM s35VN").

• Bolsters & Hardware: The polished aluminum bolsters are bright and clean with minimal superficial contact marks. Mosaic pins and lanyard tube are tight.

• Handle Scales & Tang Fit: The buffalo horn is structurally sound, stable, and completely crack-free. In the interest of full collector transparency, as is common with natural horn over time, the horn has experienced slight natural shrinkage/movement and is no longer completely flush with the steel tang/bolsters. However, there are no gaps or separation, the pins hold firmly, and the knife remains 100% solid and ready for field carry.

• Sheath: The black leather sheath is in good to moderate shape (Honest field use) with tight stitching, intact firesteel loop, and firm friction retention.

A rugged, handsome interpretation of a legendary Loveless-style pattern, ready for field dressing, camp chores, or premium pocket carry.

Please inspect all high-resolution macro photos closely to review the rough-out horn texture, bolster polish, and natural scale fitment. Securely packaged and shipped fully insured with tracking.