There are few figures in the knife community more polarizing than Mike Stewart. His most recent venture, Bark River Knives, closed up shop permanently as of March 20, 2026, according to a statement released on social media. Bark River Knives Closes Its Doors Permanently In the statement, Stewart said that there were many reasons for … Continue reading An American Icon Blazes Out in Disgrace – The Fall of Bark River Knives