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Bark River Shut Down Amid Scandal: Behind the Iconic Knifemaker's Fall

Summary by GearJunkie
Bark River Knives, one of the most prominent and prolific companies making high-end production fixed blades, closed on March 20, 2026, amid scandal. Bark River’s end, the scandal that brought them down, and what actually caused the problems offer a unique insight into the pressure small American knife manufacturers face. Its demise is only the latest in a series of closures impacting the knife business in recent years.  Mike Stewart, owner and f…
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GearJunkie broke the news on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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