I've got the hots for a scandi {brusletto balder} style knife or something along those lines. Anybody messed with them and did you like them. i'm looking for something to serve as an edc pocket fixed blade. just curious, of course for the price if i get it and don't like it no problem. well what do you think.
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You might want to check out the Scandinavian Forum over at Knife Forums.
There is a lot of information on the Balder and similar blades. Just use the search.
http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showforum.php?fid/124/
There is a lot of information on the Balder and similar blades. Just use the search.
http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showforum.php?fid/124/
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I've heard alot about that model, all of it good.
You might want to check with Ivan Campos I have the knife in this link and could not be happier. It gets used daily.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=470479
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=470479
The Balder is a nice little knife. I got one to carry in the pocket, mainly as a small whittling fixed blade for the woods. It's a good knife and cuts well (Mine came with a very noticable burr, but a few passes on ceramic sticks on the very edge and it was quite sharp). I can fit four fingers on it if I want, but a 3 finger grip is more comfortable. The steel is good stuff.
The main reason I decided to let go of mine is I find a Swiss Army Knife just works better for me. Cuts better (Reprofiled), more compact in the pocket, has other tools like a woodsaw and the lack of a lock isn't much of a problem unless you're doing a lot of work with the tip. Overall I prefer the Buck Hartsook to it.
One thing to keep in mind if you plan to EDC it in the pocket is the sheath has no liner. This means the risk of the knife poking through is there, along with caution being advisable when un-sheathing the knife.
The main reason I decided to let go of mine is I find a Swiss Army Knife just works better for me. Cuts better (Reprofiled), more compact in the pocket, has other tools like a woodsaw and the lack of a lock isn't much of a problem unless you're doing a lot of work with the tip. Overall I prefer the Buck Hartsook to it.
One thing to keep in mind if you plan to EDC it in the pocket is the sheath has no liner. This means the risk of the knife poking through is there, along with caution being advisable when un-sheathing the knife.
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I've got a Balder. It's a great little knife for $17. I use it for whittling -- I've come to favor small fixed blades for that task. Mine came with a true Scandi grind, and its downright stupid simple to sharpen. I find the Sandvick blade holds a good fine edge. The handle ergos work for me.