Blade:
Made of AEB-L stainless steel, this one is low maintenance. Normally I prefer a carbon steel, but Jakob assured me this steel was very good. The hammer finish is just what I like in Scandinavian and Finnish knives.
Its got a bit of file work on the spine which is nicely finished so it doesnt hurt your hand when you use your thumb for extra pressure. Its got a swedge that makes for a fine tip.
The grind is high (3 mm blade) and zero ground to a razor sharp edge. Hairs popped al over the place when I touched my arm.
Edge retention has been great so far and it has not showed a nick or edge roll so far. I even cut walnut from a floorboard with it and it performed flawlessly.
Handle:
Well if I was ever charmed by a handle, than this would be the one! Its absolutely stunnen. Ive been using and looking at this knife for a couple of weeks now and I havent found a single flaw in it! The ivory bolster is finished perfectly and nicely rounded. The alder root is the best Ive ever seen. It looks like this one was made for me. Ive got rather small hands and this one is perfect. If youve got big hands, it will be a little on the small size. But for me, this one is great. As a matter of fact, Ive never had a handle that felt so good! Not even on my Aurora or Jukka Hankala Lastu!
Sheath:
If there is something I dislike about most Scandinavian and Finnish knives, it would be their sheaths. They are always of the worst quality. The do the job (sometimes), but lack character.
This sheath will blow your mind! When the knife is sheathed it gives a reassuring click and locks the knife firmly into place. It couldnt have been more perfect.
Conclusion:
This is the best Scandi Ive ever held, used or even just looked at! I am completely in love with this little charm. Its an heirloom, a user and a beauty queen, all in one.
If you have any doubts about ordering a knife from the Nylund brothers, you are missing out on the best buy youll probably ever make.
