Hultafors HVK and GK, Photo Review...

Marion David Poff

Marion David Poff

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So,

Through the good will of a Forum member, I am in possession of handful of Hultafors Knives.

So, I did a photo review, since I seem to have some facility with them, and you all seem to like them....

And, who like knives?




I do, I do!!!!!!


So, let me start here....

The Hultafors GK (Green Handle), is heavy duty, probably easily the heaviest duty knife of this type I have ever held in my hands. The handle is both longer and bigger than the HVK, and the steel stock is thicker and wider. A good way to think of this one is that it is Jumbo.

The Hultafors HVK (Orange Handle) is more like the standard of the type in terms of handle size and steel stock.

Neither one of these has a thin tip, these were clearly designed for heavy use.

Both have a very evident micro-bevel on the edge.

The sheaths have a very nice action, less click, more of a firm embrace. And who doesn't like that?

Those are my initial impressions, I will try to post more impressions, as I have them...

And now for the photos....

The HVK, with it's sheath.
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The GK, with it's sheath.
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The normal sheaths, and the double sheaths.... For when one sheath is just not enough.... These Swedes know how to live...
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HVK and GK from the side...
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Spine, showing differences in handles...
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The HVK vs a Clipper.
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And the spines...
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More to come...
 
A nice finish detail, some older Mora models have steel folded over on the spine from forming, near the tip, but the Hultafors goes another step and grings that area flat. Much like the newer Mora models...
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GK vs Mora 2000
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And from the Spine...
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In hand, the HVK
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In hand, the GK
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And with some Mora and Marttiini products for comparison...
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And with some Spyderco, Victorinox, and ESEE(RC) products for comparison.
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If I can answer any questions, please let me know...

Thank you,
Marion
 
So, they have a secondary bevel on the Scandi grind? How does that affect performance?
 
Iboschi said:
So, they have a secondary bevel on the Scandi grind? How does that affect performance?
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I don't know yet, I haven't used them yet.

But, I would say that the secondary bevel is a small matter, when you consider that most Moras have the same.

I would say that the Jumbo is going to have lowered cutting performance... Thicker steel, and it actually has 3 bevels... A grind, a sharpening bevel, and a micro-bevel.

Marion
 
From initial impressions would you recommend one?? They look.... tempting. I'm not big on scandi's but they look like burly scandi's AND inexpensive.
 
Marion David Poff said:
Recommend them for what?

Marion
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Now you're just being coy :grumpy: Would you recommend one for batoning through HUGE logs and prying steel doors from concrete foundations? Rather, would you recommend one for light to medium grade outdoor use, "Bushcraft" work or all around EDC. I've not yet tried a Mora or any Scandi grind but have started itching to try one as they're so highly regarded. I would like to try an inexpensive one (as these and Mora's appear to be) rather than try an expensive one.
 
Iboschi said:
Now you're just being coy :grumpy: Would you recommend one for batoning through HUGE logs and prying steel doors from concrete foundations? Rather, would you recommend one for light to medium grade outdoor use, "Bushcraft" work or all around EDC. I've not yet tried a Mora or any Scandi grind but have started itching to try one as they're so highly regarded. I would like to try an inexpensive one (as these and Mora's appear to be) rather than try an expensive one.
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Well, it would seem it, I can acknowledge that, but I was not intentionally so...

More pedantic... I like to make sure that when I am suggesting or recommending a product, that I understand what a person wants it for.... A legacy of a mis-spent youth in retail....

If you want robust-ness, then these are it. But, that quality is going to make them less of the type of knife that people like the Mora for being.

In other words, these are a syncretic variation of the Mora, built more for taking abuse and being used hard, which makes them less agile with traditional Nordic tasks.

If your concern is that the regular Moras may not be tough enough, these would be a good alternative. Also, the handles are safer, as they have good strong guard shapes in front.

I hope that helps.

Best,
Marion
 
Well, both Mora knives of any model and the Hultafors knives are more or less "use once" knives. The knives are not bad quality but since they cost next to nothing in Sweden it is easier to just pick a new one than sharpen it.

I myself have not tried any of the models for real, but the HVK is quite similar to a generic Mora knife is style ans size.

Now I am going off to the hardware store to get more knives :)
 
nodh said:
Well, both Mora knives of any model and the Hultafors knives are more or less "use once" knives. The knives are not bad quality but since they cost next to nothing in Sweden it is easier to just pick a new one than sharpen it.

I myself have not tried any of the models for real, but the HVK is quite similar to a generic Mora knife is style ans size.

Now I am going off to the hardware store to get more knives :)
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what do they sell for there where it's easier to get a new one than resharpen them???

and Great photos Marion!!!!

Thanks for posting
 
Well, on discount you can get a Mora type knife for about 25 SEK, about 3 USD. That is about the same cost as buying two newspapers. If you have a company then you deduct tax and get it even cheaper.
Usually when you visit the DIY store, they have a bunch of them lying next to the checkout so you pick one or two just in case. If you know the people running the place you might even get them for free as a discount.
 
In Norway they tend to cost closer to 50 Nkr, more like two good breads.
I would expect to be able to buy maybe 20 HVK for one Spyderco Endura.
I got a couple, and the quality and feel is good, but the big finger guard will, as already suggested, make them a little restricted for finer work, they are made for rough use. The little secondary bevel is OK for this knife.
The GK is a cool knife, batoning, prying, cutting though stuff, making hair spraying off your arm, the GK will do it. Splinter-removal, no I don`t think so.
timann
 
nodh said:
Well, both Mora knives of any model and the Hultafors knives are more or less "use once" knives. The knives are not bad quality but since they cost next to nothing in Sweden it is easier to just pick a new one than sharpen it.
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Like blades for razor knives over here....


nodh said:
I myself have not tried any of the models for real, but the HVK is quite similar to a generic Mora knife is style ans size.
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Yeah, I really like the HVK, but the GK is a nice brute. I am glad I have them, they are a nice addition to the collection, and now I will be able to make sheaths for them. : )


timann said:
In Norway they tend to cost closer to 50 Nkr, more like two good breads.
I would expect to be able to buy maybe 20 HVK for one Spyderco Endura.
I got a couple, and the quality and feel is good, but the big finger guard will, as already suggested, make them a little restricted for finer work, they are made for rough use. The little secondary bevel is OK for this knife.
The GK is a cool knife, batoning, prying, cutting though stuff, making hair spraying off your arm, the GK will do it. Splinter-removal, no I don`t think so.
timann
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timann said:
I would expect to be able to buy maybe 20 HVK for one Spyderco Endura.
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That makes a Spyderco Endura seem pretty expensive, doesn't it...

timann said:
I got a couple, and the quality and feel is good, but the big finger guard will, as already suggested, make them a little restricted for finer work, they are made for rough use.
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And the contours and texture of the handle make them good for that, I think.

timann said:
The GK is a cool knife, batoning, prying, cutting though stuff, making hair spraying off your arm, the GK will do it.
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Yeah, that GK is the brute of the type. In the catalogue they show a guy hammering on the end of the knife, with a framing hammer.

timann said:
Splinter-removal, no I don`t think so.
timann
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: )



Marion
 
So, the Hultafors are almost 2x as thick as a mora? NICE... May have to get me one then.... would gook good w/ my M2K!

Thanks for the reviews/pix!
 
theedge13 said:
So, the Hultafors are almost 2x as thick as a mora? NICE... May have to get me one then.... would gook good w/ my M2K!

Thanks for the reviews/pix!
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You are welcome!

I don't know off hand how thick the Moras are...

But the HVK(Orange) is 2.5mm thick, and the GK(Green) 3mm thick.

Marion
 
HEHE... I cant find em online send me an email if ya would where i can obtain

anubis1335 at yahoo dot com

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