This week at Bark River: September 17, 2015

It's a real treat for us to be so close to Bark River Knives now, and we're making good on our promise to give you a regular look inside the operation.

Jim Stewart, Bark River's production manager, begins by giving us the ultimate sneak-peek -- a 3D-printed model of the upcoming Kalahari Mini-Sportsman. From there we walk through the new leather shop, where about half of Bark River's sheaths are now produced, and we get quick glimpses of knives in various stages of production, including the Fox River LT in 3V and the Essential in 20CV.

Jim also teases us with a couple of stunning handle materials, showing off some "pine cone" slabs as well as a new "hybrid burl." We end this tour in a vitally important area of the shop: Quality Control.

So check out this week's video visit, and be sure to watch KnivesShipFree.com for next week's edition...