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skammer said:
I like many knives in the Cold Steel line, lately there have been issues with impacts, and responce from Cold Steel is less than ideal. I have a Recon Tanto which was batoned fairly lightly (I have hit folders harder) and it snapped in half through the tang, it was described on the forums awhile ago. I emailed Cold Steel about it, no responce. Generally the Becker line has better customer service with such issue, or did when Will Fennell was involved. If I could not afford a decent large fixed blade with a primary grind and tool steel, I would probably get one of the smaller machetes from Martindale. A lot more limited in use, but the robustness is exceptionally high, the only real limitation is impacts, if you try to baton on them heavily the vibrations will crack the wooden handles. This is a problem with most machetes, I watched two Ontario's crack apart in the same manner with extended use, lasted a lot longer than the Martindales though.
-Cliff
Greetings All,
Couldn't help myself introducing my new line of knives. Seemed like a good opportunity
These new Floro knives are manufactured by the Finnish company Iisakki Jarvenpaa Ltd.
One of the oldest (established in 1879) and leading supplier of traditional Finnish knives.
The blade design has been unchanged for centuries. Exhibiting simplicity and functionality. Used by a culture whos knives are central to their daily life.
These knives are also know to have been privately purchased by Finnish soldiers, whos reputation with the blade were known throughout World War II.
The Collaboration between Floro Fighting Systems and Iisakki Jarvenpaa, has developed a model specifically suited for the Reverse / Edge-In Grip.
The handle is made of the traditional Curly Birch, and the blade made of AISI 420 Stainless Steel; tempered to 57-58 Rockwell Scale.
There are 2 blade lengths to choose from. 10cm (4 inches) and 15 cm (6 inches). With a handle length of 11cm (4 ¼ inches). It comes in a sturdy leather sheath.
The price per knife is:-
4 inch blade = US$45
6 inch blade = US$55
The initial shipment of a dozen knives have already sold out and am awaiting re-supply of 3 more dozen in a few weeks time.
Those interested can email me on rfloro@bigpond.net.au
Couldn't help myself introducing my new line of knives. Seemed like a good opportunity
These new Floro knives are manufactured by the Finnish company Iisakki Jarvenpaa Ltd.
One of the oldest (established in 1879) and leading supplier of traditional Finnish knives.
The blade design has been unchanged for centuries. Exhibiting simplicity and functionality. Used by a culture whos knives are central to their daily life.
These knives are also know to have been privately purchased by Finnish soldiers, whos reputation with the blade were known throughout World War II.
The Collaboration between Floro Fighting Systems and Iisakki Jarvenpaa, has developed a model specifically suited for the Reverse / Edge-In Grip.
The handle is made of the traditional Curly Birch, and the blade made of AISI 420 Stainless Steel; tempered to 57-58 Rockwell Scale.
There are 2 blade lengths to choose from. 10cm (4 inches) and 15 cm (6 inches). With a handle length of 11cm (4 ¼ inches). It comes in a sturdy leather sheath.
The price per knife is:-
4 inch blade = US$45
6 inch blade = US$55
The initial shipment of a dozen knives have already sold out and am awaiting re-supply of 3 more dozen in a few weeks time.
Those interested can email me on rfloro@bigpond.net.au
Lol, I have to admit I smiled a bit when I saw the picture. I hope you didnt have to pay alot for "design and manufacture"? I mean, like you know thats just a normal Iisakki Järvenpää with the blade placed backwards on the handle...
I can just imagine the guys at the Järvenpää factory, looking at the order, checking, doublechecking, swearing, smoking a cigarette, scrating their heads, cursing at the "stupid americans.."
Cause, you know, puukko is a tool in Finland. Thats it. Yeah, people kill with it sometimes, but the most common killing weapon in Finland is the bread/kitchen knife. Even in the war it was a utility tool. Period. Better blades for killing would have been made for sentryremoval etc. if knifefighting was any more commonplace in modern warfare that it is these days..Our army was poor and the "special forces" "gearwhore"mentality has never been strong in Finland. Also, especially in WW2 they were a bit conservative... So soldiers just used their puukko...or a shovel...
Im sorry but thats just funny for ME personally....As a finn all I see is a good tool ruined. And a funny looking fighting knife...
I got to show that pick to some friends....but hey, its a good thing that more people learn about finnish puukkos. And Järvenpääs are not the best there is, go for the smaller makers.
I can just imagine the guys at the Järvenpää factory, looking at the order, checking, doublechecking, swearing, smoking a cigarette, scrating their heads, cursing at the "stupid americans.."
Cause, you know, puukko is a tool in Finland. Thats it. Yeah, people kill with it sometimes, but the most common killing weapon in Finland is the bread/kitchen knife. Even in the war it was a utility tool. Period. Better blades for killing would have been made for sentryremoval etc. if knifefighting was any more commonplace in modern warfare that it is these days..Our army was poor and the "special forces" "gearwhore"mentality has never been strong in Finland. Also, especially in WW2 they were a bit conservative... So soldiers just used their puukko...or a shovel...
Im sorry but thats just funny for ME personally....As a finn all I see is a good tool ruined. And a funny looking fighting knife...
I got to show that pick to some friends....but hey, its a good thing that more people learn about finnish puukkos. And Järvenpääs are not the best there is, go for the smaller makers.
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if it was me i would have to say mora for a fix blade and opinel for a folder or a vic of some type thay are a great knife for the price
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Yeah, I used a Trailmaster and Recon Scout way harder with no problems. I am not really that concerned with the failures, even though several happened in a short period of time, the biggest problem is no customer responce. This is the kind of thing the manufacturer has to issue a firm statement on quickly otherwise the implication just festers. The secondary market is good for low cost in general, you can often find heavily used knives for 50-75% of new because for some people a few scratches and a beat up edge pretty much writes off the value of a knife.
-Cliff
-Cliff