Scandinavian-Style General Camp Knife

Seconded, that is a beautiful knife, very much what I think of when I hear "Puukko". Hopefully I can test one out soon.
 
Roselli Hunter UHC

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http://www.galeriadelcuchillo.com/i...d=429&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=30&lang=en

[video=youtube_share;M1CHc9ALxMQ]http://youtu.be/M1CHc9ALxMQ[/video]
 
Those are nice, the Roselli's are full-Tang too, so that gives them a definite edge in my book. That price is right on the bubble though, I'll have to look around...
 
I wouldn't worry too much about a full tang verses a hidden tang. Unless you are just beating the living crap out of your knives, I really doubt you'd ever break the hidden tang knife.

I happen to have some of the models (you've mentioned) for sale here in the exchange: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1043409-20-up-for-Sale

With a few exceptions, I haven't used the knives listed. But I have handled them. I have also used other hidden tang knives quite a bit - and I've not had a single problem.

IMO you can't really go wrong with anything from Ragweedforge - Ragnar is a great guy and he'll treat you right.

If you're really wanting a full tang - take a look at the Enzo trapper. The handle is a bit slimmer than most of the others.
 
cm_bushman said:
As for the Helle Eggen, can anyone provide pictures of the pommel? Is it full-length tang?
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Unless I am sadly mistaken, the Eggen is not a full tang knife.

I do not own the Eggen, but I did own the Alden (which is a very similar knife).



If you look real close, you can see the cap on the butt of the knife.
 
I think Ahti provides a nice compromise-balance. The Helle are better finished, but cost twice as much. The Moras are much less expensive, but don't feel as durable.

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Good luck deciding. ;)
 
I didn't see that woodbear was mentioned, my buddy just bought his first knife from them, the Brown Bear. It's an amazing knife, full tang scandi.
 
I've had good luck with the Enzo knives. They come in a variety of steels including O1 and D2, full tang and stick tang. They also make un-finished blades and kits for you to build your own knife. Great quality knives!

TedP

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I've been looking at the Ahti Vaara, it's a beauty of UHB20c (1095 carbon steel), properly heat treated, at a great price with full 'rat tail' tang, brass bolster and pommel, and curly burch handle.

http://www.outfit4events.com/images/large/watermark/Finsky-nuz-Ahti-Vaara-hs70503_LRG.jpg

Coincidentally, it appears to be the same knife Cody Lundin is using in some of the newer Dual Survival episodes, great minds (and Scandi grind lovers) think alike!

I have come to admire the quality, simplicity and effectiveness of Scandinavian tools. It's no wonder the Vikings were feared!
 
Ridnovir, what's the name of the Bark River machete on the bottom? That knife made me drool in envy. Seriously.

[edit]...and is that a hollow grind?[/edit]
 
The newer Moras are just as durable, I think - they just aren't as pretty. :) Out of the Ahti's, the Vaara looks amazing to me.
 
Okay, it seems to me that deep down I'm wanting a kit more than a knife. I like the idea of customizing my own knife and really making it my own (I'm also wondering how easy this is with a Mora). This also saves me some cash and that's always nice.

So that being said, Enzo has leaped to the fore now, I like the Trapper and the Nordic very much. I'm still deciding on steels, though D2 seems to be the frontrunner as of now. What are some other options with the assemble-your-own type knives in the bushcrafting style?
 
Lots of good advice here. I have one of Brazilian cutliero Ivan Campos' Scandi blades, in 1070, handled by Kris Klammer of Edmonton, AB in ivory ebony. Breathtaking sharp, zero edge. Shaves molecules. Ivan has competitive prices, superb workmanship. Worth a look.
 
The puukko I pictured is made by Antti Mäkinen. I cannot post a link as it is against forum rules, as I have been warned.

He does business as yp-taonta. The "YP" refers to his grandfather, Yrjö Puronvarsi, who made knives for many years. He stamps the blades that he forges with "YP" for Yrjo. Click on "tuotteet" then "Finished Knives" (the page having shifted to English text). Also just "Blades." Groove on the music.

The picture is of what he calls the Nylkypuukko 10 Cm [4" blade]. The blade has a diamond cross-section and is a tad over 3/16" at it's thickest point. The blade is 1 1/8" high (or wide). The handle is big - 4.25" circumference at the mid-handle swell.

I also have his Vuolupuukko 10 cm. It is just under 3/16" at thickest and 13/16" wide. Handle more suitable for medium to small hands.

Sharp? Of course.

He makes the Kellam "YP Line" if you want to pay the monster premium that Kellam adds.

Email order. PayPal. Quick.
 
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None of the links on his site after "tuotteet" are working for me, can you link it to me on an email?
 
cm_bushman said:
Okay, it seems to me that deep down I'm wanting a kit more than a knife. I like the idea of customizing my own knife and really making it my own (I'm also wondering how easy this is with a Mora). This also saves me some cash and that's always nice.

So that being said, Enzo has leaped to the fore now, I like the Trapper and the Nordic very much. I'm still deciding on steels, though D2 seems to be the frontrunner as of now. What are some other options with the assemble-your-own type knives in the bushcrafting style?
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Brisa knife supply has lots of stuff to make your own scandi knife. They have many of the Enzo kits, other pre-constructed kits, or you can pick-and-choose from a vast array of individual items to suit your own tastes. I've been eyeballing the selection pretty hard myself. I'll be starting a new job soon and it might be time to pull the trigger as a unique treat to myself:D
 
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