Stainless scandi knife

Karoi

Karoi

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I'm interested to hear recommendations for a 3.5 - 4.5 inch blade, preferably a good stainless steel (or close to stainless) with scandi grind.

I'll mostly be using the knife for camping and some bushcrafting.

Thanks in advance!
 
Check out the leukus and puukkos of the Nordic and Scandinavian makers....especially the combo rigs. I've always felt they are best for bush/camping, etc. Some great knives out there....
 
Thanks for the replies. I've had a look at a few of the Scandinavian knives, and the one that stands out to me so far is the Enzo Trapper because of its full tang.

I'm also considering the BHK bushcrafter in CPM3V.

Does anyone have any other suggestions?
 
I have an Enzo Trapper in N690c. Its one of my favorite alloys, great Scandi blade, the handle could be longer for my hand size though, all I ever need to do is strop it, holds a great edge.
 
Hultafors and/or Mora. Both are great value.

Hultafors can be had for less than $15.
 
Hard to beat a Mora. I prefer the carbon steel Moras and have never had any issues with corrosion with minimal care. The SS models are excellent knives as well.

I have the Bushcraft, Companion, no 1, and no 2/0.

Can't get a better knife for the money than a Mora.
 
The Mora Bushcraft Orange is SS and can be had for around $33 shipped. The Bushcraft Black (carbon) has a big following, I presume due to most folk's here preference for that steel, but it's the same knife other than steel and color. Mora's SS has a great reputation and I can say the ergos of the knife are outstanding, having handled the Black. My Orange hasn't arrived yet. I wouldn't worry about the non-full tang. The Mora and Hultafors tang design has been abused beyond any possible reason and asked for more. Good luck.
 
Maartinni. Although I am kinda dying for a Rosselli Carpenter (not available in stainless though, I think?)

Plus- do make sure to always have a drawer about 30% full of various and sundry mora blades.
 
Karoi said:
Thanks for the replies. I've had a look at a few of the Scandinavian knives, and the one that stands out to me so far is the Enzo Trapper because of its full tang.
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Perhaps you might make sure to acquire something with a stick tang at some point in your knife trajectory. You may find that you enjoy its lightness, its simplicity, or maybe the history and tradition behind it. ;) good luck
 
The Enzo Trapper has caught my eye as well, but most of my knife use is covered by a less robust knife. My next purchase will likely be a Helle Odel, or Enzo Nordic. When I honestly look at how I typically use a knife, it is hard to justify some of the sharpened pry-bars that are popular now. I love beefy knives, but scandinavian knives, like a small or medium sized Puukko, such as the two I mentioned, are so light and comfortable in the hand. I don't need my knife to make a statement, just cut well, and puukkos fit the bill. I originally found them to be ugly and odd looking. Sort of the Glock of the knife world. Once I used one of the rat-tailed tang puukos, and a similar Leuku, I quickly learned to love their utilitarian appearance. Now, I prefer puukkos, (and Glocks). Both are good honest purpose-driven tools.
 
this one by Mark Hill is in RWL 34 stainless. Could well be the best camp knife I have ever used.
 
Bark river just came out with a Scandinavian grind. A member here has a nice one he posted pics that I can't find rite now. Pine cone scales with glow in dark resin. Have a look

I just bumped the bark river post to first page. The knife is on first page. Sweet one at that
 
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