Bark River Gunny Hunter Grey and Purple Maple Z-Wear

Product detailed description

The Bark River Gunny Hunter in Z-Wear Grey and Purple Maple Burl, Red Liners configuration combines durability, precision craftsmanship, and ergonomics for long-term comfortable use. The approximately 4 mm thick Z-Wear PM powder steel blade provides high toughness and excellent wear resistance, making it ideal for demanding outdoor activities and precise bushcraft work. The optimized geometry of the blade with a Scandinavian grind or convex grind promotes efficient cutting and long blade life, even when working with hard materials.

The Grey and Purple Maple Burl handle, complemented by red liners, features an elegant pattern of stabilized wood, whose contrasting shades of gray and purple create a unique visual effect. Thanks to stabilization, the material is resistant to moisture, temperature fluctuations, and mechanical stress. Ergonomic shaping and hand finishing ensure a firm and secure grip, while red liners accentuate the attractive appearance and emphasize the exclusive character of the knife. The full tang construction without play contributes to overall strength and reliability during demanding use. 

Tactical aesthetics and functionality come together in a well-thought-out design where every detail supports practicality. The guard flows smoothly into the natural lines of the handle, eliminating the possibility of pressure points during prolonged use. A loop at the end of the handle allows paracord to be threaded through for secure attachment or hanging. The knife's construction and high-quality leather sheath, hand-stitched with a carefully shaped profile, make it easy to carry on a belt and quickly accessible. The blade's surface treatment provides additional protection against corrosion, while the balance of the entire knife allows for precise handling during both delicate and powerful cuts.

Total length: 21 cm
Blade length: 9.5 cm
Blade material: Z-Wear
Blade thickness: 38 mm
Handle material: Grey and Purple Maple Burl
Construction: full tang
Weight: 155 g
Accessories: brown leather sheath
Country of origin: Michigan, USA
Handmade

Overall length: 21 cm
Blade length: 9.5 cm
Blade material: Z-Wear
Blade thickness: 38 mm
Handle material: Damacarta not only impresses with its unique structure inspired by natural patterns, but also provides a firm and secure grip thanks to its fine texture and ergonomic shaping. IBN Damacarta is an advanced composite material that combines layered textiles with resin, while being molded under high pressure and temperature. The result is an extremely strong, dimensionally stable and visually attractive handle with characteristic "damascus" lines in the material.
Construction: full tang
Weight: 155 g
Accessories: brown leather sheath
Country of origin: Michigan,USA
Handmade

Z-Wear Steel Characteristics:
Z-Wear steel is a tool steel with high wear resistance and toughness, making it an ideal material for making knives designed for tough tasks. The chemical composition includes approximately 1.15% carbon, 7.5% chromium, 2.5% molybdenum, 1.3% vanadium and 0.75% tungsten, providing a combination of strength, abrasion resistance and the ability to hold a blade for a long time.

The microstructure, after proper heat treatment, contains finely distributed carbides that ensure uniform wear and a stable cutting edge. Hardening to hardness values between 60-64 HRC allows an optimum balance between hardness and toughness to be achieved, reducing the risk of fracture during intensive use. The high chromium content contributes to improved corrosion resistance, although it remains lower compared to stainless steels.

This steel is often used in heavy duty knives, including hunting and bushcraft blades, where the ability to withstand impact and rough handling is expected. Due to its fine texture and high abrasion resistance, it exhibits excellent blade retention even when in contact with hard materials such as wood, rope or even bone. The mechanical properties allow for relatively easy resharpening compared to extremely hard steels, increasing practicality in field use.

In knife making, machining requires a higher level of fabrication skills, especially for hardness and wear resistance. Both grinding and final polishing require the use of high quality abrasive tools, especially silicon carbide or diamond. Heat treatment involves precise temperature control and controlled tempering to achieve maximum material performance.