BPS Aurora Knife Review – One Thing Holds It Back

AJ from Blackhawk Bushcraft is back with an honest, real‑world review of the BPS Aurora knife — and no, this video was not filmed deep in a frozen forest while surviving on pine needles and regret. Instead of cinematic suffering, AJ does something far more useful: he carves a tri‑stick to see how this puukko‑inspired bushcraft'esk knife actually performs where it counts. Because if a knife can carve cleanly, comfortably, and without turning your hand into a claw after 20 minutes… that tells you a lot more than standing next to a small teepee fire and faking an "week-long" survival video using no gear and wearing only your skivvies. 🔪 What This Video Covers (Without the Nonsense): Traditional tri‑stick carving test Edge geometry & profile of the BPS Aurora How the high Scandi grind behaves in wood Where the BPS Aurora excels and where it falls short Handle thickness, grip comfort, and hand fatigue Comparison to other knives far more comfortable and at similar price points to the BPS Aurora Who this knife is actually for and who it is not for. 🪵 The Short Version ✅ The BPS Aurora carves extremely well ✅ The blade geometry is excellent ✅ The value is solid and it performs well above its price point ⚠️ The handle is thin ⚠️ Prolonged carving = hand fatigue (for some of us) AJ explains why the BPS Aurora would perform best as a small companion/utility knife but falls short as a primary bushcraft or woodsman’s knife, especially if you do a lot of carving and prefer fuller handles for extended use and comfort. 🧠 Who Will Love This Knife Folks with smaller hands People used to thin handles Anyone wanting a light utility or companion knife Camp food prep, fish cleaning, light carving, cordage, and general use ❌ Who Might Not Anyone wanting a dedicated, all‑day bushcraft carving knife Those who prefer thicker handles that fill the hand People who treat fine Scandi edges like pry bars and enjoy abusing the crap out of their knives. ☕ Support the Channel If you enjoy honest knife reviews without theatrics, hype, or unnecessary frostbite, you can support the channel here: 👉 Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/blackhawkbushcraft 🔔 Subscribe 👉 Blackhawk Bushcraft YouTube Channel:    / @blackhawkbushcraft   More knife reviews, bushcraft talk, and practical outdoor content — minus the influencer survival Olympics. 💬 Let’s Hear From You Have you used the BPS Aurora? Do you prefer thin handles or fuller, traditional puukko grips? Drop your thoughts in the comments — I read them all (even the spicy ones). 🔎 SEO Keywords BPS Aurora knife review, BPS Aurora bushcraft knife, BPS knives review, puukko knife review, bushcraft knife review, scandi grind knife, VG10 bushcraft knife, carving knife review, tri stick carving, bushcraft carving test, knife handle ergonomics, bushcraft companion knife, outdoor knife review, bushcraft gear review 🏷️ Hashtags #BPSAurora #BPSKnives #BushcraftKnife #KnifeReview #Puukko #ScandiGrind #Bushcraft #KnifeCarving #TriStick #OutdoorGear #BushcraftTools #BlackhawkBushcraft