Koster nessmuk for hiking?

[benchmadebob]

I like a the ones with micarta and the i have never used a nesse but i thought 100$ Thats not bad i got my birthday comin up so i might just get one. So how are they for bushcrafting also how do you sharpen a scandi grind?

 

[Rockywolf]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQN4jcXDjbE

try this

 

[Blood_Grooves]

I like a the ones with micarta and the i have never used a nesse but i thought 100$ Thats not bad i got my birthday comin up so i might just get one. So how are they for bushcrafting also how do you sharpen a scandi grind?

You'll find that a scandi is WAY easier to sharpen, and will probably be your new favorite grind. I know its mine!

 

[sketchbag]

I actually find scandi's harder to sharpen in a sense. It's very easy to keep the angle, but there's a lot more steel to remove with such a wide bevel. So now that I'm able to hold a steady angle sharpening freehand I find scandi knives take more time.

*edit* which isnt to say I'm not a big proponent of scandi grinds, they're excellent and my preferred grind for a bush knife.

 

[pitdog]

Bob take it from me the Koster nessies are awesome, you will be amazed at how they cut especially if you are not used to a scandi grind.....man I'd love to see your face the first time you try it out !!!

The only downside to mine is that the handle slabs are too thin so it can become uncomfortable after a while but from what I understand he now makes them with thicker slabs so it should be perfect !!!!

Sharpening them couldn't be simpler, even a blind man could do it ! You do remove more material though than on any other grinds but in truth how often do you have to re-sharpen them ? Usually a few passes on a sharpening steel will keep the edge just fine !!!!!

 

[CWL]

there's a lot more steel to remove with such a wide bevel.

Actually, if you strop it from time to time with leather, cardboard or 1000-2000grit sandpaper, you will rarely need to sharpen it.

With that said, Nessmuks aren't really 'bushcraft' knives, but are more meant for processing meat quickly and efficiently. A bushcraft or kephart blade design would perform better on woodshaping and cutting.

 

[pitdog]

Actually, if you strop it from time to time with leather, cardboard or 1000-2000grit sandpaper, you will rarely need to sharpen it.

With that said, Nessmuks aren't really 'bushcraft' knives, but are more meant for processing meat quickly and efficiently. A bushcraft or kephart blade design would perform better on woodshaping and cutting.

I think that statement could be debatable bro. A bushcraft blade with a scandi grind would probably nudge in front of a scandi Nessmuk but I would put my scandi Nessmuk against any Kepharts !!!