Bark River Bravo 1.2 CPM 3V Rampless, Desert Ironwood, brown sheath

The Bark River Bravo 1.2 was designed for (para)military use, specifically for the United States’ Marine Corps. Soon, however, it became evident that this knife was capable of a whole lot more. Today the Bravo 1 is a beloved knife amongst bushcraft enthusiasts and hunters as well. It is solidly constructed with enough blade thickness for heavy-duty work. Perfect for wood work, gutting game and many other outdoor tasks. This the longer brother of the original Bravo 1. The blade of the 1.2 is a little longer and about the same length of the Bravo 1.25. The Bravo 1.2 was designed at the request of the German market because here one is allowed to carry a fixed knife with a blade length of up to 12 cm. The blade on the Brave 1.2 is exactly 11.9 cm long and can therefore legally be carried in public in Germany (if the conditions allow this). The blade length is the only difference with the Bravo 1, the handle is exactly the same.
The blade is made from CPM 3CV-steel. A tool steel that is known for its exceptional strength. As such it won’t break and will retain its sharpness well. You do, however, need to be careful with moisture and acids: CPM 3V is not completely stainless. So clean it after use and occasionally add a drop of oil to keep this knife in great shape. The edge has been enhanced with a convex grind which you can [maintain by stropping it](/en/ct/stropping.htm).
The handle is made from Desert Ironwood. A type of hardwood mainly found in the United States and Mexico. Characterizing is the beautiful colour and the rich pattern. This stunning type of wood makes the knife look extra luxurious.
The Bark River Bravo 1.2 comes with a leather belt sheath (max. belt width 8.0 cm). The sheath also has a loop for a firesteel (max. diameter ~7.0 mm).
Bark River makes all of its knives almost completely by hand. As such each knife is unique. Especially when you are working with natural materials a knife can differ from the photographs. The knife you receive can therefore be subtly different from the product photos. The model and type of material, however, will always be the same.