Review - casstrom Leuku & Puukko combination

[Nonsuch]

Are you sure when you ordered your special version of the knife that they didn't just miss out the coloured section of the handle ? It looks a bit like that to me when comparing the standard photo with the one you received. In the standard pair's photo with the coloured wood insert, the big knife's handle is longer than the short knife's, but in yours it is the other way around.

 

[alpha_centaur]

Are you sure when you ordered your special version of the knife that they didn't just miss out the coloured section of the handle ? It looks a bit like that to me when comparing the standard photo with the one you received. In the standard pair's photo with the coloured wood insert, the big knife's handle is longer than the short knife's, but in yours it is the other way around.

It does kinda look asthough they've missed out the leather or wood rings between the piece of coloured wood and the curly birch.

 

[alpha_centaur]

There is an even more hideous handled version available on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250281248940#ebayphotohosting

 

[British Red]

Sadly they shouldn't have - they clearly offered a "plain wood version" - indeed you cans ee the band of natural wood where the coloured wood should be

Red

 

[Stephen Conkie]

I can see only one Leuku on the site now...everything else is a puukku or a filleting knife. Looks like they took your views seriously. Gives me faith, especially as I've asked for a Puukko for my birthday and referred the gifter to that site. Don't know which one I'll get but I'm looking forward to it.

 

[traderran]

I also have a set of those and the handle is shorter then mine.
by an inch or so and mine is short to me but I have large hands.

 

[Will_]

Nice review - I know it's 6 years old but I found it through Google
Thanks for posting it, and glad the photos are still viewable

 

[British Red]

As far as I know they never modded the handle - so I have not made another purchase from them

 

[MertzMan]

As far as I know they never modded the handle - so I have not made another purchase from them

A real shame that. They look like a good set otherwise.

 

[Didgeridoohan]

Looking at the website today, the handles of the two knives look about the same length (they clearly are not on the pictures posted in this thread). Even looks like the "touristy" stamp has been removed. No confirmation though...

http://www.casstrom.co.uk/epages/Casstrom-Outdoor.sf/en_GB/?ObjectID=552499&ViewAction=ViewProduct

Of course, it might just be that they've made the handle of the small knife shorter.

 

[Clouston98]

I've got this set, the leuku handle is a bit strange but if I'm honest I use the leuku the least of any tool I've got, I'm not a fan of slashy blades. The puuko is great for the money and a nice little tool. Great review Red!

Edit: I don't actually use either much now, I'm not a fan of stick tangs to be honest so they've been sidelined, but the little puuko is actually very good at food prep.

 

[British Red]

Thats very disappointing to hear Cameron - six years after my initial review - and letting Casstrom know - and they are still retailing a very dodgy design that verges on the unsafe. Ahh well - there are plenty of other makers and sellers out there.

 

[Clouston98]

Thats very disappointing to hear Cameron - six years after my initial review - and letting Casstrom know - and they are still retailing a very dodgy design that verges on the unsafe. Ahh well - there are plenty of other makers and sellers out there.

It is and there are- I've got commissions on the way !

 

[Ruud]

I have the exact same set and happened to cut my indexfinger last year quite deeply while clearing branches of a pine. The handle is too short and the grip is indeed awkard. I'm trying to thin the handle down by sanding, to get it slimmer and with a swell near my pink.

the Leuku do is a beast for harvesting shelter materials

I don't use it that much, my girlfriend always claims it as soon as we depart for the woods.

 

[MertzMan]

Thats very disappointing to hear Cameron - six years after my initial review - and letting Casstrom know - and they are still retailing a very dodgy design that verges on the unsafe. Ahh well - there are plenty of other makers and sellers out there.

Out of interest, is there another comparable set you would recommend?

 

[British Red]

I would talk to Shinken of this parish - his Puukkos are outstanding - truly magnificent.

 

[boney gumbo mcgee]

Thank you British Red and thanks Will for resurrecting the thread. This set had been on my wishlist for some time. Really glad I saw your posts as I have saved my cash and my fingers! Thanks again.