K J Eriksson VS Frosts

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Treadwell

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I have almost completed my Christmas shopping for the outdoorsmen on my list. I have already purchased two CS Master Hunters in Carbon V, and three CTKT Cruisers for those on my list, but I have a couple left to buy.

I've purchased a number of the Frosts from Ragweed Forge for my personal use in the past, (the latest being the Tri-Flex) and have been extremely pleased with them all. One of the best knives for the money out there in MHO.

I've heard/read good things about the K J Eriksson's as well, but I lack any first hand experience with them, so I'm looking for some input from others before placing the order to complete my Christmas shopping.

They seem to be very similar on the surface; is there really any great difference between the two that I should be made aware of?

Thanks,
Treadwell

My Tri-Flex with one of Eric's sheaths
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The K J Eriksson's I have have a thicker spine than my Frosts Swedish Army knife. The cutting ability appears the same on both. I think the two company's merged a while back. Either one makes an excellent hunting knife for dressing out deer for me at least. You really can't go wrong with either one IMO.
 
I've only used the Frosts with laminated carbon steel blades, they are excellent and appear to compare well in edge holding with Spyderco's VG-10 and BRKT's A2.

Eriksson's 12C27M stainless is outstanding, I have two of their model 945's and edge holding compares with the Frosts laminated. See this thread where I tested edge retention on a number of knives including some Frosts and Eriksson Moras:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433156

The only Eriksson carbon steel blade I've used is a model 911, the steel in this one doesn't compare with the Frosts laminated or Eriksson stainless. However the design, handle and sheath of the 911 are excellent .... the model 946 is the same knife in stainless, I think it would be a real winner.

The Frosts sheaths haven't impressed me, both companies sheaths are plastic of course but Eriksson's seem better designed and tougher. The belt tab on the Frosts model 906 (others that are similar as well) will probably crack the first time you draw the knife, but with it cut off it makes a nice pocketable fixed blade.

IMO the value in these knives is unrivaled.

BTW I really like that sheath Eric made. Maybe I'll have him make me one for the 906.
 
DOW, I feel the same way about the Frosts sheaths, hence the on-scene upgrade, I got one for my Falkiniven F-1 as well. The four Eriksson's I was considering were the 731; 911; 946; and the 2000. Your info is much appreciated.

I'm always looking for something different, and if the Eriksson's offer a "small" advantage over the Frosts, I'll probably give them a try.

The only problem being, I'll need a couple for myself as well!
 
Hi, Treadwell. The 911 (and 946 of course) is a good size knife, much more of a handful than I expected. The rubber covered grip is very comfortable, the sheath is solid and the swivel clip-on belt tab is a good design. Eriksson's stainless is so good, I plan on getting a 946.

FYI here's what I did with the Frosts 906 sheath after the belt tab broke off:


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After removing the belt tab completely I cut off about 9/16" from the mouth of the sheath which gives me enough handle to grab on that I can use my thumb to unsheath the knife one-handed, would also work well as a liner for a leather sheath.
 
I have used both Frosts and Eriksson knives. Both carbon steel and stainless. After many trials, I find the the Eriksson 510 is best suited to what I do, and my hand size. I have nothing but good things to say about both brands, the 510 just seems to fit me a little better.

Eriksson 510


I have used the "Tri flex" before and thought it was an outstanding knife. However the Clipper fit my hand better. That is the only reason I prefer it to the "Tri flex". All the Mora style knives are great outdoor utility knives IMHO.

Clipper
 
Treadwell said:
DOW, I feel the same way about the Frosts sheaths, hence the on-scene upgrade,
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Agreed. The sheaths are the only down side I have seen. I traded Eric @ OST two knives for two if his sheaths. He makes top notch kydex sheaths at a very good price. Anyone un-happy with the sheaths would do well to order a sheath from OST.
 
Hey Guys...

Thanks very much for the kind words..

I'm pleased you guys asre so happy with the sheaths...

Awesome knives BTW...
for the price you Simply can't go wrong...

ttyle

Eric
O/ST
 
Normark said:
Hey Guys...

Thanks very much for the kind words..

I'm pleased you guys asre so happy with the sheaths...

Awesome knives BTW...
for the price you Simply can't go wrong...

ttyle

Eric
O/ST
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You earned it. :thumbup:
 
Digging through my "accumulation" of fixed blades today, mainly to reacquaint myself with the many that I have acquired over the years, I find that I have quite a few of the Frosts. S-1 laminated; 740; 761; and of course the 780 Tri-Flex pictured earlier. I totally agree with those praising these knives, and Eric's wonderful sheaths.

The Clipper is one of my wife's favorite kitchen knives, along with a A.G. Russell Woodswalker, and is put to good use on a daily basis.

Fantastic knives for the money!

My only problem is, they are so inexpensive I can never order just one! I'll add a 510 to the list, replacing the 911.
 
I got two user Mora’s and like them a lot. These 8 €/$ knifes can do the same stuff, or even better, that most 100 €/$ can! I keep a plastic/stainless one in the kitchen a it’s the family most favourite food preparing knife, it holds op fine in the dishwasher! Also have a carbon/wood one for wood witling, making fire tinder, cleaning small fish/animals on a hike and 101 other cutting job around the house.
 
I have found that many of my exsisting sheaths will accept, quite well, knives other than the ones they were originaly designed for. I used this combination before receiving one from Eric.

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A word of praise is in order. I placed my order for a half dozen assorted Erikssons with Ragweed Forge yesterday evening (Sat.), and upon arriving home this evening ( Sun.), there is a e-mail waiting for me, telling me they ship tomorrow!

I recall others praising the service from Ragweed, but this type of service is simply amazing!
 
Ok; one 731; two 946s; one 2000; and two 510s. I only needed two more knives as Christmas gifts, so one each of the multiple orders will be given as gifts, the others I get to play with myself! I ALMOST ordered a Roselli Carpenters knife in UHC, but that will have to wait for a while; it does look intriguing though!

I READ THE THREAD,.. IT'S NICE TO SEE THE TYPE OF PERSON I'M DOING BUSINESS WITH; TOP SHELF FOR SURE! I'VE DEALT WITH RAGNAR IN THE PAST, AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO, THIS ONLY SERVES TO STRENGTHEN MY POSITIVE FEELINGS EVEN MORE, THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP!

OH, ONE MORE THING. IN READING THE THREAD, CONTRARY TO SOME OF THE OTHERS, I STILL HAVE A GREAT DEAL OF RESPECT AND ADMIRATION FOR CLIFF S.:)
 
I think you'll be really pleased with your purchases. The handle design used on the 510 and 545 is outstanding, comfortable in virtually any grip.

You've got some lucky people on your gift list. :)
 
One is going to a co-worker whom is a avid deer hunter. He isn't much of a "knife nut" and the other day asked if I'd be willing to sharpen his "deer knife" for him. When he brought it into work, you could have knocked me over with a feather!

I was expecting a fixed blade, possibly a drop point, in a decent grade of steel. But alas, it was a nondescript folder with a partially serrated edge, dull beyond usefulness as even a butter knife. I put a nice edge on it for him, but I was really surprised at his poor choice of a tool for his much anticipated task at hand. All his pre-hunt preparations in the choice of rifle, ammunition, footwear, and clothing, yet a knife from the shopping channel!

While I didn't cast any aspersions on his chosen tool, I'm pleased to be able to provide him with a gift of something more suitable for future hunts that will be put to good use for years to come. Like so many others, such as himself, although a hunter, gives so little thought to the importance of a suitable knife an essential part of his hunting gear.:)
 
Ragnar is a great guy to work with, and he gets them out the door and to your door quicker than just about anyone else.

I have a bunch of Frosts and Erikssons. The old number 1 Eriksson, 545, 510, etc. Also the Frosts clipper. They are all fine, I like the Erikssons a little bit better as the primary grind comes further up the blade. I don't like the carbons for food prep, they tend to discolor my apples to a grey - yuck! So I use the stainlesses in the kitchen. I have one Eriksson with the laminated high carbon blade that is somewhat harder than the regular ones, I think. I've had a lot of trouble putting an edge on that one, and not sure why. All the others are fine, it just might be a bad heat treat or something.

I really haven't noticed much difference between stainless and non-stainless in terms of edge holding. I'm currently playing with a Mora 2000. Pretty good knife for the price. If I had to pick one, it would be the high carbon red-handled Eriksson $9 ones. I like the feel of those the best.

But it's a personal thing, to each their own. As cheap as they are, you really can't go wrong.
 
Hey Treadwell....

You touched on something interesting here..

Hunters are Notorious and probably some of the Worst offenders of Cheap Assed Knife Syndrome, better know as "CAKS"..

A friends of mine is a very good dedicated hunter, who spends alot of his time preparing his gear..Buys the best gear he can,, all the gadgets.. A $2000.00 .338 Ultra Mag, best treestands,best camo and Scent Lok, but carrys a Cheap Assed $10 Ruko made in Pakistan in a goat skin leather sheath.

He asked me how much as sheath cost,,so I gave him what I thought was a good price, his reply : "Holy Cow,, I only paid $10 for the Knife".. I wanted to tell him he paid $8.00 too much but held my tongue...

I also didn't want to tell him I had knives at home that were worth more,,and used them to scrape paint and cut drywall.. :)

I'm not sure why someone would pay such close detail on the rifles, and gear,, and then spend $10 on a knife,, when the end product of all of this Expensive gear and time is got to clean and prepare it using a Cheap POS knife.

As far as I'm concerned,, the Knife is just,, if not More important than the rifle itself.

I showed him a $10 Mora,, and he wasn't impressed... I guess I should have let him use it for a few days,, or gave it to him..His mind would have changed after his first cut into the bear he just shot...

I've also heard people say they don't buy expensive knives because they loose them.... LMAO Take better care of your $hit I tell them...

Some people just never learn...

ttyle

Eric
O/ST
 
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