Has anyone used a Kellam S-Line knife??

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Matt Langley

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I just want to pre-empt this post by saying that I DO very much like expensive knives and do have some, but I'm interested in cheap knives right now simply because I feel they are extremely useful as back-ups, beaters and as knives to recommend to friends and family whom I feel should have a blade and don't. The scandinavian style is also what I'm looking at because I believe that for those who don't know how to sharpen their blades, these will cut better than a knife made of thicker stock when they get dull. Scandis also seem to be easier to sharpen than chunky survival knives of which I have quite a few.

http://www.kellamknives.com/cart/shop.cgi/page=other_sline.html/SID=1109106504.29644

These blades are sold under the Kellam name. After buying a few more expensive (but still rather cheap blades) from Kellam, I'm happy with my purchases and would like to know more about these blades, both carbon steel and stainless as this in not one of the models I have purchase. I've recently ordered a 4" Frosts Mora (wooden handle) because many people seem very impressed with the quality for the price. I was hoping someone here could shed some light on the quality of this blade for the price (and compare it to say the Frosts Clipper) as it's something I may consider as a cheap recommendation to friends reluctant or unable to buy a more expensive knife.

Hope someone has some info. Thanks.

Matt
 
I have had the S5, the green handled SS one, for more than 1 year. It is my absolute beater.

The finishing is not the best. The knives are plenty strong enough. The sheath holds the knife securely and is versatile.

The SS is easy to sharpen and will take a shaving edge.

Great knife for the value.
 
Matt Langley said:
I just want to pre-empt this post by saying that I DO very much like expensive knives and do have some, but I'm interested in cheap knives right now simply because I feel they are extremely useful as back-ups, beaters and as knives to recommend to friends and family
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I haven't tried these knives, but for the price, you could hardly go wrong. You may, also, want to have a look at ragweedforge.com . I do have a few Helles and Bruslettos that I bought from Ragnar and they are terrific knives.

Bill
 
I got one for my daughter to go along with the Frosts clipper I gave her, to use as paring knives. They are about the same, cheap, light, sharp, durable. Neither wins beauty contests, but as utility knives they can't be beat. I preferred the Kellam handle over the Frosts by the slightest margin, but both are OK.
 
I have never had problems with the handles and blades of the cheap scandi knives. What really separates them are the sheaths. In general there are good and bad sheaths. The bad ones don't hold the knife securely. The Kellam S-Line sheaths are longer than most and cover more of the handle. They may be a good bet. If you can find these locally I would primarily look at the sheath security when making a decision.
 
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