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What's your ultimate (non-Mora) Scandi?
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SpookyPistolero: Thank you for the comparison shots between the knives. That is definitely helpful for me as I'm visual. The blade is very eliptical and as hollowdweller pointed out it would make it harder for planing. I like the ability to use any of my knives as a draw knife for certain applications, especially when I'm just enjoying the outdoors and playing with wood. I may pass on Brian Andrews Scandi and get one of his convex edged knives. I like the look of his handles!
The Koster 3V Bushcraft is definitely looking good to me. Does anybody know what his average lead times are? His website is vague about it.
DPKnives: I was looking at your website yesterday and saw that knife. It is gorgeous! I take it that those G-11 scales are GID? Do you use G-10 & micarta, too? That's a little more knife than I'm looking for right now, but your prices are more than fair and your work looks excellent. Plus you get a recommendation for RescueRiley, who seems to have a great Scandi collection.
tonym: I like a lot of the Helles. How is the fit and finish? Is that particular one a stick tang and is it through or hidden? I know that the Roselli's are well known for coming unevenly ground, but at least razor sharp. I came across the Wilson's yesterday and they are absolutely flawless, but they are well beyond my budget right now.
Cliff Nieporte: Nice collection! Brian Andrews handle almost looks too specialized, but everyone says how comfortable they are. That Ahti Leuku is a beauty and I want to eventually pick up a Leuku. How's the handle on that one? Seems pretty beefy. That Helle Harding is gorgeous. I would be afraid to use it!
theedge13: I obviously need to use my M2K more seeing as so many swear by them. When I taught a basic wilderness survival class 2 weekends ago I used it the most, mostly for batoning (which the extra length was good for) and notching. I still like my 510 more, though. I'll check out the Brusletto Nansen. Thanks for the suggestions.
hollowdweller: That is quite the collection you have there! If it gets too big I'll be happy to "store" things for you!
That Charlie Ridge is nice and I read some really great things about the Shing when doing an internet search on Scandi's yesterday. The 3mm Shing's handle is very interesting and beautifully functional. Is that canvas micarta and G-10? Nice job on the camelbone! Every Koster Bushcraft I see makes me want one more. The Skookum looks great, but it's pricey and the wait time is very long. Why do you like it the best? Thanks for the comparison shots and for comparing them against each other...very helpful! From the comparison shot, the Koster and Skookum look the most useful to me.
The Koster 3V Bushcraft is definitely looking good to me. Does anybody know what his average lead times are? His website is vague about it.
DPKnives: I was looking at your website yesterday and saw that knife. It is gorgeous! I take it that those G-11 scales are GID? Do you use G-10 & micarta, too? That's a little more knife than I'm looking for right now, but your prices are more than fair and your work looks excellent. Plus you get a recommendation for RescueRiley, who seems to have a great Scandi collection.
tonym: I like a lot of the Helles. How is the fit and finish? Is that particular one a stick tang and is it through or hidden? I know that the Roselli's are well known for coming unevenly ground, but at least razor sharp. I came across the Wilson's yesterday and they are absolutely flawless, but they are well beyond my budget right now.
Cliff Nieporte: Nice collection! Brian Andrews handle almost looks too specialized, but everyone says how comfortable they are. That Ahti Leuku is a beauty and I want to eventually pick up a Leuku. How's the handle on that one? Seems pretty beefy. That Helle Harding is gorgeous. I would be afraid to use it!
theedge13: I obviously need to use my M2K more seeing as so many swear by them. When I taught a basic wilderness survival class 2 weekends ago I used it the most, mostly for batoning (which the extra length was good for) and notching. I still like my 510 more, though. I'll check out the Brusletto Nansen. Thanks for the suggestions.
hollowdweller: That is quite the collection you have there! If it gets too big I'll be happy to "store" things for you!
That Charlie Ridge is nice and I read some really great things about the Shing when doing an internet search on Scandi's yesterday. The 3mm Shing's handle is very interesting and beautifully functional. Is that canvas micarta and G-10? Nice job on the camelbone! Every Koster Bushcraft I see makes me want one more. The Skookum looks great, but it's pricey and the wait time is very long. Why do you like it the best? Thanks for the comparison shots and for comparing them against each other...very helpful! From the comparison shot, the Koster and Skookum look the most useful to me.
Foilist: The Karesuando's are really nice and I especially like the Fox and the Eagle. The Wilderness is really nice if you want stainless.
pvicenzi: The Kellam's are good looking knives and highly regarded. I worry about edge chipping with the Wolverine though, at 62hrc. Their Puuko looks great and those handles tend to be pretty comfortable. That dyed curly birch is just beautiful! And even though I would replace the sheath, I read somewhere that their sheaths are actually decent. Imagine that! Looks like a great knife for under $80.
I suppose that my new Scandi search will be like all of my other knife searches. There is no "The One" so I'll have to buy several and use them for what they're best suited for.
Hmmm, now which ones should I settle on?
pvicenzi: The Kellam's are good looking knives and highly regarded. I worry about edge chipping with the Wolverine though, at 62hrc. Their Puuko looks great and those handles tend to be pretty comfortable. That dyed curly birch is just beautiful! And even though I would replace the sheath, I read somewhere that their sheaths are actually decent. Imagine that! Looks like a great knife for under $80.
I suppose that my new Scandi search will be like all of my other knife searches. There is no "The One" so I'll have to buy several and use them for what they're best suited for.
Hmmm, now which ones should I settle on?
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The grind was nice and even and razor sharp. There was some small gaps between blade and bolster, but I don't pay too much attention to perfect fit and finish in user knives under $70. All and all, I think it is very comfortable, sharp, and attractive for its price. The sheath is ok, it holds the knife secure which is the important part.:thumbup: It is stick tang, I think..
Oh, the handle is well suited for medium to small hands, if you have big paws you may want to look at another model.
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How do you like the steel?
Could you clarify something, cause I've heard different things about it. Is it carbon steel core with stainless laminates or is the core stainless too?
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Kage, maybe I should clarify that.
It's my favorite to take backpacking because the blade is a good shape and length and the handle material is pretty impervious. I like the butt cap too.
Just hiking I usually bring one of the smaller ones.
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Rod doesn't just make the Micarta variety of his Skookum. He does use other handle materials and handle profiles, blade steels, blades thick and thin, and longer or shorter lengths. You choose. He is a 'custom' maker.
I waited 3-weeks for my SBT. Few knew what the Skookum was at the time. By the time Mors had his name associated with the Skookum (much of it was his design preferences), it was launched into 'legendary' and Rod has been swamped with orders since.
The Skookum is not only popular because of its associations (I don't follow the crowd, BTW), but its overall quality and performance has continued to promote this knife in the bushcraft ranks...as it well should.
The maker of the Skookum doesn't require the funds up-front. Simply throw your name in the hat, specify the height, the weight, the size, and Bob's your uncle. Sit back, forget about it, go about life, trickle a few bucks into the piggy bank every week (the price of a hamburger) and when Rod notifies you that the knife is done, you have the funds! Surprise! You waited and lived to tell about it! I have waited much, much longer for other custom knives.
A variety of fine knives all made by Rod. Wish these were mine.
Those are awesome Danny.
I waited 5 weeks for mine. Ordered one right after I saw the article by Schwert.
I never mind waiting:thumbup:
I like my Helle for it's unsurpassed slicing ability and comfort, but I don't consider it a heavy duty knife. I can bend/move the blade slightly with my hands where it meets the handle. I don't know if I have a dud, or if the stick tang is tempered soft on purpose.
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From Helle
"Most of these knives are made with laminated steel. They have a layer of high carbon steel between two layers of 18/8 stainless steel. The outside layers protect the blade against breakage and corrosion.
The high carbon core provides a superb cutting edge that lasts must longer than an average blade. This design also makes the knife very easy to sharpen when needed.
Some of our knives are made with single layer stainless steel for special use such as required for a filleting knife. These are made with Sandvik Stainless Steel of extremely high quality. "
Hmm, I'll check mine when I get home, but I never noticed any blade play before. However, I don't consider it a heavy duty blade as well:thumbup:
Rod doesn't just make the Micarta variety of his Skookum. He does use other handle materials and handle profiles, blade steels, blades thick and thin, and longer or shorter lengths. You choose. He is a 'custom' maker.
I waited 3-weeks for my SBT. Few knew what the Skookum was at the time. By the time Mors had his name associated with the Skookum (much of it was his design preferences), it was launched into 'legendary' and Rod has been swamped with orders since.
The Skookum is not only popular because of its associations (I don't follow the crowd, BTW), but its overall quality and performance has continued to promote this knife in the bushcraft ranks...as it well should.
The maker of the Skookum doesn't require the funds up-front. Simply throw your name in the hat, specify the height, the weight, the size, and Bob's your uncle. Sit back, forget about it, go about life, trickle a few bucks into the piggy bank every week (the price of a hamburger) and when Rod notifies you that the knife is done, you have the funds! Surprise! You waited and lived to tell about it! I have waited much, much longer for other custom knives.
A variety of fine knives all made by Rod. Wish these were mine.
The waiting/saving idea is the exact plan I've got to get my own Skookum. Rod emailed me and told me that I'm on the list. I've just got to put it out of my mind for about a year. Your posts and pics don't help!:grumpy:
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Stewart Marsh Bushcrafter 01 tool steel and antique ivory Micarta
So many beautiful knives!
Dannyboy Leather: That's an amazing collection! What's the knife below the Skookum in the pic? I'm considering getting a Kellam Puuko also just because of the traditional look and the price is right. I'm reading Dies the Fire right now and it makes me want a traditional puuko even more.
Good point about the wait on the Skookum too. Maybe I should just set the money aside and get on his list.
Thank you everyone for your suggestions and especially for the pics and comparisons.
Any more are definitely welcome!
Dannyboy Leather: That's an amazing collection! What's the knife below the Skookum in the pic? I'm considering getting a Kellam Puuko also just because of the traditional look and the price is right. I'm reading Dies the Fire right now and it makes me want a traditional puuko even more.
Good point about the wait on the Skookum too. Maybe I should just set the money aside and get on his list.
Thank you everyone for your suggestions and especially for the pics and comparisons.
Any more are definitely welcome!
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Ebbtide,
Those are great!
I recently bought some Scandi laminated steel blanks (Mora) and a couple of "exhibition grade" maple blocks, a rosewood block, some 1/8" brass sheet and 3/16" brass and aluminum stock. I have a box of old whitetail antlers and some scrap leather. The only thing I forgot is a couple of extra-long drill bits. I reground one of the Frosts clip point blades into a drop point.
I'll be ecstatic if my efforts produce knives that are half as nice as yours!
Stay sharp,
desmobob
Those are great!
I recently bought some Scandi laminated steel blanks (Mora) and a couple of "exhibition grade" maple blocks, a rosewood block, some 1/8" brass sheet and 3/16" brass and aluminum stock. I have a box of old whitetail antlers and some scrap leather. The only thing I forgot is a couple of extra-long drill bits. I reground one of the Frosts clip point blades into a drop point.
I'll be ecstatic if my efforts produce knives that are half as nice as yours!
Stay sharp,
desmobob