Bark River Custom Drake CPM Cru-Wear Tigertail Maple - Black Liners - Mosaic Pins - Convex Grind

Bark River Custom Drake - CPM Cru-Wear with Tigertail Maple

The Drake puts 4.75" of blade on a platform built for serious field use, and this custom version pairs CPM Cru-Wear with tigertail maple scales that show off the wood's distinctive striped figure. Black liners frame the handle while mosaic pins add detail that sets it apart from standard production pieces.

CPM Cru-Wear sits in that rare space where toughness and edge retention actually balance rather than trading off against each other. Crucible's powder metallurgy process creates uniform vanadium carbide distribution that outperforms D2 in both wear resistance and impact strength—edges that hold up through hard use without chipping, and sharpen without fighting you when maintenance time comes. The steel isn't stainless, but 7.5% chromium provides enough corrosion resistance for field conditions with basic care. Bark River runs the convex grind on this Drake, creating edge geometry that moves through material efficiently while maintaining strength behind the cutting surface. At 5.96 ounces and .125" thick at the spine, the knife handles everything from food prep to wood processing without feeling overbuilt.

1. Specs:
2. Overall Length: 9.125" (232mm)
3. Blade Length: 4.75" (121mm)
4. Blade Thickness: 0.125" (3mm)
5. Blade Steel: Cru-Wear
6. Weight: 5.96oz
7. Country of Origin: USA