Which Frost's of Sweden knife to get ?

[RH]

I'd like to get my first fixed blade, just to have it. Not for carry or defensive use - just to have for camping, throwing in the bag when vacationing at a rental condo, etc.

I've decided on Frost's, based on recommendations from here, in Stainless with synthetic handle & guard, based on my own desire for a safe, low-maintenance tool.

I know we're only talking about a $10 knife here, but let me throw it out there - Between the "Swedish Army" model and the "Clipper", which is better ? The Army model has a cheesy looking sheath, but the Clipper has an odd-looking handle ergos, but a better looking, pouch type sheath.

Opinions ?

 

[The Magician]

I've got the army model (i think) I really like it. If I went hunting it would be my hunting knife. I reccomend them. BTW, sheath sucks, but is functional.

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[Jeff Clark]

The handle on the Army model is one of the best I've used. You might get one of those and get an alternate sheath.

 

[Jimbo]

Good choice. Still a Mora but by Eriksson - the 731 in stainless or 711 in carbon steel. While the stainless is handy for lack of necessary care, the carbon steel blades are far superior in edge holding.

 

[Alberta Ed]

You can also get a Frosts laminated knife (high carbon steel,62 R). I have a couple for which I made leather sheaths, and I handled one of the 4.5" Frosts laminated blades with a piece of moose antler (vintage Dease River, BC, 1998). These hold a superior edge and are probably closer to traditional puukkos as they are intended for wood carving. If you just want a beater, though, Jimbo's advice is bang on. The ugly black plastic sheaths are totally fnctional, but hardly handsome.

 

[Paul Work]

I like the Army model because it doesn't have a top guard. The standard model moras in carbon steel are excellent.

Paul

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