looking for a better scandi

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pacificmanitou

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Im looking for a better scandi knife. My preferred combo for outdoors is a kukri (bulletproof, it cut through a nail once without taking damage. Someday Ill have to replace the handle Im sure, but the blade will be around forever) and a mora for everything thats not splitting lumber and taking down trees. I love my moras, but I would like to get something scandi ground thats maybe a little nicer. Theres nothing wrong with the mora, but I want a higher quality scandi. I really like the looks of this http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/a-wright--son-700-rosewood-handled-bushcraft-knife-1059-p.asp, but I dont know much about it. Any suggestions are welcome.
 
I like the Brusletto Kniven. In the picture below, it is the knife on the right side of the black sheath. I use it for wood carving, cutting cord and food. It has a comfortable handle and I like the nice blade shape and size.

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Bark River knives makes a couple of nice bushcrafters with Scandi grinds.


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Bushcrafter


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Ultra-Light Bushcrafter


Of course there is the new Scandi knife design, due to be available soon.


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New BR Scandi


There is also a Scandi version of the popular Gunny in assembly now.

Of course the bevels on the Bark River's are slightly convex not flat.




Big Mike
 
I like the Mora too but I can see what you mean with higher quality scandi. I am a scandi fan myself and my preference is a 1 inch wide blade, rather a leaf shape blade (or spear), 1/8 inch and 3.5-4 inch blade length. The most important feature though is the handle and most bushcraft knife handles are too thin for my taste. When ever the handle gets beefier, it gets heavier as well, therefore in the perfect world, I would prefer a tapered tang to give more forward weight. I have not found the perfect scandi knife yet myself. However, I can strongly recommend Fiddleback Forge knives, Andy Roy makes a beautiful Arete in scandi in well done O1! The other source I can recommend is Matt Tackett here on BF. He also would customize your handles if you want, his 1095 is well done, as is his scandi grind! There are many other custom makers here on BF that are wothwhile mentioning also ...

FYI, I have a few custom made scandis I am willing to sell, send me an email or PM if you are interested.

One more thing pacificmanitou, the knives, at least the carbon steel ones, on your link have a 4 mm thick blade. Most scandi users (me included) aggree that 3 mm (1/8 inch) is all you need and makes it a better slicer.
 
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Big Mike said:
Bark River knives makes a couple of nice bushcrafters with Scandi grinds.


timthumb.php

Bushcrafter


timthumb.php

Ultra-Light Bushcrafter


Of course there is the new Scandi knife design, due to be available soon.


Scandi_1_Assy_AIM_Black_w_Script.jpg

New BR Scandi


There is also a Scandi version of the popular Gunny in assembly now.

Of course the bevels on the Bark River's are slightly convex not flat.




Big Mike
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I find that you will end up with a slight convex scandi after freehand sharpening anyway, therefore a real flat scandi is not necessary!
 
I ended up finding this
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and bought the bottom one (lapplander 115), and put scales on it. I intend to get a few more of the blades since I really like it and I dont think its made anymore. Cost was ~$40 and the wood for the scales was free.
 
I have a wicked sharp Scandi in 1075 from Brazilian cutliero Ivan Campos, handled by Kris Klammer of Edmonton in ivory ebony. One of the sharpest blades I own.
 
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