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Michigan Knifemaker Closes Shop After Admitting to Using Chinese Steel and Labeling It USA-Made

Summary by Outdoor Life
Bark River Knives, a well-known knifemaker based in Escanaba, Michigan, has shuttered its business in the wake of revelations regarding the steel used in some of its blades. The fixed-blade knife manufacturer has now admitted to using Chinese steel in several of its models, even though the knives were labeled and marketed as CPM 154 steel and made in the USA. Bark River’s owner Mike Stewart made the announcement via Facebook on Monday and said t…
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Outdoor Life broke the news in on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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