Skrama:

Seems others like it too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NicYWWI9P2M

I'm still playing with sheath options though I do like the leather one. I'll have some options up on the British Army frog up next week.

Had the Skrama in the garden doing exactly what it does best; just breezed through the coppicing and snedding job. OK nothing exactly tricky. I'll probably tidy up with loppers but at least the Skrama was able to cut its way into the job. They are great in a bramble patch too:
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Seems like quite a few people have gone for one. Do tell us what you think.
 
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Tasmanian Tiger 2 in 1 pack. Here we go:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y14hinQFI3E
Sorry its in French but gives the low down.

http://en.tasmaniantiger.info/shop/backpacks/tt-2-in-1-pack/
http://en.tasmaniantiger.info/shop/tactical-equipment/tt-bladder-pouch/

I also have two water bottle bladder pouches, one on each side. One can actually take a Terra Nova Laser II tent or a Hennessy Hmmock. My big tarp goes into the base pocket.

These packs are quite expensive ($-£-€ exchange rates are good at present for $, can be found in USA). These are of a lighter weight than many military style packs, which is what I was looking for as I'm not in the military any more. This is for "dicking about in the woods". I usually have climbing, feather weight, simple packs for trekking. Anyhow this 2 in 1 seems to work. The small piggyback pack is a perfect day pack for wandering away from camp; I don't put a lot in it when attached.
Without going through the lot, it can take enough for five days, and weighs in, with kitchen sink and some water, at the 50lbs mark. All the big tools too to build a comfortable long term camp; not enough for a cabin. Its my hobby glamping pack.
Take out all the needles extras and it wouldn't be bad as a general trekking/camping pack, though there are even lighter ones available elsewhere.
 
Here is my last input on the Skrama as all the info is there. I'm a huge fan and recommend to anyone looking for such a tool. I now just want to hear other peoples thoughts on it.
I'm actually looking forward to someone to post a abuse to destruction test, which some people enjoy just because they can. Its a hobby in its own right but just happens not to be my thing. Its a great tool for what its supposed to do, and that will do me, but I realise someone is bound to put a huge ding in one one day. Anyhow someone might take abuse to the next level??
In fact, happy for anyone's comments; makes it interesting.

Sad as I am, I've watched the sales since they restocked a few weeks ago. Seems they are selling well. The stainless are back in stock too. I got my order in for friends so can give it a rest now. Hope everyone likes them as much as I do... tough if you don't.

Here are some British Army frog schemes. The OG are the cheapest and available from the store. Further searching and British DPM I found for £6 inc post, and the MTP £13; the latter is a bit pricy. Getting the plastic inserts in is tight, and may require some colourful verbal encouragement, if not boiling water. Some were easier than others. What customisation you do after is up to you, but I do think some external sheath to the plastic insert is worth having. For the slide clip then 40mm female clips are available and cheap, just need some finding... or not bother and cut the male clip off as most do. There are surplus British belts that take the webbing attachment system too. Lots of possibilities. I do think an extra security system is required be it a safety toggle, or snap strap, over just relying on the insert friction which at best is adequate. Again lots of custom possibilities.
Anyhow for those who like being colour coordinated these are some options:
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My main use for all of my big choppers and machetes is ongoing clearing work on some wooded acreage in the family, primarily woody grape vine and honeysuckle. A hand saw and machete are fine, but I really enjoy using the big blades, it's better exercise and you feel like a badass :) With good geometry, they can be surprisingly efficient at this work though.

The Skrama continued to impress and bites really deep on the green wood such as these sections of grape vine:

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This shot highlights the Double Talon a bit, but it was hot (& humid!) and I was tired, only one pic was taken out there, lol. :thumbup:

The DT and 1111 were along for the good times and some comparitve chopping. Somewhat predictably, the Skrama easily excelled due to the much thinner geometry and just lept up the leaderboard in my personal rotation. The 1111 is reasonable at ~.032" and works fairly well. It was a closer second than I expected considering it still has the stock geometry on it, but it does have size and mass on it's side. The DT was far behind. Even though I already gave it a regrind, I wanted to be conservative and left it at ~.04". More will come off.

This Skrama looks likes it's around ~.012"-.014" behind the edge :eek: I'm a little afraid that I'm going to ripple it, but it's been fine so far. It made impressive one pass chops through honeysuckle branches and vines in the 2"-3" range with ease.

Thanks for the updates GJ. I may pick up a stainless and some frogs. Would love to see pics of one of the blanks fitted with a custom handle.
 
Good feedback; this is the type of job the Skrama is for, anything much more then its axe or saw time. For what they are designed for they are pretty efficient. More specialised designs might beat it on certain tasks but for all round stuff then they sure do cut.

A month or so ago there was a restock of a couple of hundred. Stocks are getting very low again. Which means others have also got one by now. Well lets hear what you think then :cool:
 
There are now only 12 Skramas in stock after the restock a months or so ago. Thats some 250?? or so sold over a couple of months. I'm sure they will make some more.

So some of you guys have bought one. Lets hear of what you think and have a picture or two of what you have got up to with yours.

And I made this shoulder strap from two old belts and a couple of clips. Just clips to the D ring. I can throw it over the shoulder or take the strap off and wear it on a belt; works pretty well:
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Please, can someone add to the review?
Its too good a knife to let it disappear, and I've done my part. They are out of stock again, so this isn't a plug. Should be more in in about a months time as thats what normally happens.

If you have one lets see it!!!
 
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It's a great blade; been getting a workout clearing brush. This thread reminds me I need to upgrade my carry system - only bought the plastic "sheath"-like thing, which is too tight.
 
Another vid, sort of proves the point:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isZSrsR-IGQ

I've used mine enough without gloves. The grip works and allows the different grips to be naturally taken. The "hump" I like and works with glove or no glove, its a good compromise and no hump will satisfy everyone. Its not a biggy. The man made rubber seems to grip plenty and I haven't had a hot spot that was ever any issue at all. Frankly, for the security, I wouldn't have it any other way. Gloves or no gloves the grip design and material delivers confidence; as for me I think its pretty well perfect.

Pretty obvious I'm a huge fan, nice that others are becoming fans too.

And another:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80yRdi9f2js

Here is a link to its manufacture, just the handle being put on; busy elfs:
https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t50.2886-16/14496715_1724322061152371_8219162005345402880_n.mp4

Think there is plenty now out there for people to make their minds up. Its not an axe but thinking man's golock; well worth the carry.
 
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Just ordered a blank from them today. Should be here in a few weeks.

Any recommendations on what to do for a handle? I'm thinking hemp wrap with leather slabs as backing

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Did a search and found this on Bushcraft UK:
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=139203

For the price of the blank, its a worthy project option. Its a great steel so plenty of options to smarten up or even reprofile. Have fun, tell us how it goes.
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Will do. It should be here this week and I can get started on it soon. After I get a feel of the blade, I will figure out the handle material. Still thinking of hemp wrap, but may look into a stacked version or some sort of wood and antler combo


Not sure if I trust myself at reprofiling the blade but who knows, maybe I'll get lucky and so it right

The possibilities are gonna be fun


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Well finally got some nicks in the edge.
I was smashing bramble roots out of the earth so hitting some stones and rocks in the dirt. Think I hit a brick wall too. The nicks were the catch a nail type and its not surprising. I've yet to have a knife not take some damage from this kind of work.

Annoyingly my daughter is off with the camera capable of showing them.

Out came my DMT Diafolds, even the black and blue as there was quite a bit of steel that needed removing. Freehand, going through the four grits, the whole job took 5 minutes to get back to no catching paper slicing. I was expecting it to take three times that. I'm pretty happy with that.

Anyone want to add to this Skrama thread then please do.
 
Here is mine. Finally got around to wrapping the Skrama

I like it so far. I may do one more pass to give a bit more width. I will taking it out this coming weekend to play with and see if it needs the last wrap

Feels great in the hand and balance is right where the blade meets the handle

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I can't fault the factory handle but what you have done certainly works and keeps to that rustic and simplistic theme. Twine wrap looks great and its not a bad grip method (do you varnish it?). Carry that theme with a sheath and it wouldn't look out of place on a re enactors field.
Makes a pretty cost effective tool.
Would look great as a kindling splitter in any house next to a wood burner hanging off a nail.

A lot of fun.
I know there are other Skrama fans out there. Without some input this thread can't keep going. So if you are a Skrama fan get some pictures up. Anything please.
 
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Second time this year completely sold out bar a few Stainless. Same goes for the puukkos.
Probably because they are rather good.

I hope they will have more for Christmas.

Update from the man who grinds them is new stock of Skramas for next week, sent out to the shop on Friday. Puukkos by the end of the month with a full batch of stainless ones too. Phew. Makes good Christmas presents, even if its for yourself :D
 
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