Bark River Petty Z CPM S45VN, Black Canvas Micarta

The Bark River Petty Z is a cool outdoor kitchen knife, made by Bark River in Michigan, USA. You might not expect kitchen knives from Bark River. And yet they know really well how to produce a top-quality kitchen knife. The Petty Z is very thin and therefore amazing to use. You can tell when you look at the knife that Bark River did keep the outdoor angle in mind when producing this knife. The handle betrays that we are dealing with an outdoor manufacturer. In terms of shape and ergonomics it is almost an outdoor knife. The wafer-thin convex grind edge, however, reminds you that you are dealing with a kitchen knife. The Bark River Petty Z will come in handy in every kitchen. Whether it is your kitchen at home, at the campsite, or deep in the woods.
The blade is made from CPM S45VN. A premium type of stainless steel that retains its sharpness well. As you might expect from Bark River the knife is razor-sharp. 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 canvas micarta. A strong and light-weight material, made from linen and synthetic resin. Feels comfortable in hand, even in wet or cold circumstances.
Please note: a sheath is not included!
Bark River makes all of its knives almost completely by hand. As such each knife is unique. Especially when 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.