quest for a new knife

[MrEd]

I’ll chuck a Casstrom into the mix.

No.10 Swedish Forest Knife in Orange

A Casström hunting knife has to satisfy a different set of criteria than our other outdoor knives. Whether it be field dressing, skinning, or butchering game, the Casström No.10 SFK will make light work of it.

casstrom.co.uk

Available as a blank too, but the orange G10 is a great option for your use and conditions.

No.10 SFK Stainless Steel Blade Only – DIY Knife Making | Casström

Build your own No.10 Swedish Forest Knife with this stainless steel blade. Full-tang Scandi grind. Perfect for custom handle knife making projects.

casstrom.co.uk

I have often wondered about getting a Lars falt knife from casstrom- they look nice

 

[C_Claycomb]

Sold - Fallkniven F1 VG10 with leather sheath

Fallkniven F1 VG10 with leather sheath. Very slight use, never been sharpened, readily cuts paper. Given a good stropping and it will be superb. Unfortunately the press stud on the sheath needs replacing. £90 including postage to uk.

bushcraftuk.com

 

[forrestdweller]

Sold - Fallkniven F1 VG10 with leather sheath

Fallkniven F1 VG10 with leather sheath. Very slight use, never been sharpened, readily cuts paper. Given a good stropping and it will be superb. Unfortunately the press stud on the sheath needs replacing. £90 including postage to uk.

bushcraftuk.com

seems it's already gone...

i also got a detailed reply from brisa to the email i sent them two days ago -- most likely i'll tell my european contact to get one for me (as soon as the elmax version is available again) (== size wise it looks more suitable for carrying baldric style than some of the other knives mentioned)

thanks for everyone's advice!

 

[Nice65]

I have often wondered about getting a Lars falt knife from casstrom- they look nice

I agree, looks like the sort of knife you can’t go wrong with really. Just very practical.

Smaller and very dainty in hand with its tapered tang, is the Safari. It’s an Alan Wood design for game prep, but it’s a very tidy little pack knife and would compliment that SFK really well. I keep one in my rucksack with a little stove and pot.

 

[Dan1982]

I’ve had a few Lars Falt knives. Very well made, decent sleipner steel, quality sheath. Just a little on the large side for my preference.

 

[forrestdweller]

got an email from brisa a few days ago: "trapper95 " is still out of production for a while (due to the delay in installing a new machine...) and won't be back until my european contact returns :'(

ssoo i'm back to "square one" and i've to make my decision soon...

 

[Erbswurst]

Casström No10
Casström Lars Fält
Joker Bushlore
Brisa Trapper 110
Morakniv Garberg stainless with leather sheath.
Something from Helle?

 

[forrestdweller]

Casström No10
Casström Lars Fält
Joker Bushlore
Brisa Trapper 110
Morakniv Garberg stainless with leather sheath.
Something from Helle?

did joker change the name of the bushlore? (==if i type it into the search engine of their website it comes up without result...)
trapper 115 is also out of stock...

right now i'm drooling at the casstrom no10 in micarta... i can see a version in sleipner steel with kydex sheath...

 

[alphaburner]

Fallkniven and Brisa are both doing Elmax knives now and that's where I be looking for a new knife. The R2 scout be be a little short for you but have a look.

 

[Kadushu]

did joker change the name of the bushlore? (==if i type it into the search engine of their website it comes up without result...)
trapper 115 is also out of stock...

right now i'm drooling at the casstrom no10 in micarta... i can see a version in sleipner steel with kydex sheath...

They changed it to Bushlord

 

[Erbswurst]

Oh, yes! German internet shops are still full of the old name.

That knife is a Woodlore clone with less pronounced handle for a fraction of the price. It isn't easy to tell the differences to a Casström Lars Fällt knife.

 

[forrestdweller]

They changed it to Bushlord

name change or not, i'll give it a miss as it seems to be only available with wooden handle (not so good in a tropical rainforest...) and ferro rod -- which is an absolutely "minus" for me...

 

[forrestdweller]

Fallkniven and Brisa are both doing Elmax knives now and that's where I be looking for a new knife. The R2 scout be be a little short for you but have a look.

i was planning to get a brisa trapper95 (blank + scales ) but both trapper sizes are currently out of stock and won't be back (according to their email) until my contact returns from europe :-(
that fallkniven R2 does indeed look nice, BUT it's unfortunately a wee bit too pricey for me :-(

 

[Decacraft]

Since buying a casstrom lars falt last year its all I have been using. I highly rate it, have medium hands and it fits well. It has replaced my condor bushlore and esee 3 in use.

So much so I am considering buying a blade blank and having my own custom handle (probably micarta made from some jeans I have kept since dad passed away) and keeping it for my boy when he is a little older.

The BPS range of knives have also caught my interest and are well rated for a low cost.

 

[forrestdweller]

Since buying a casstrom lars falt last year its all I have been using. I highly rate it, have medium hands and it fits well. It has replaced my condor bushlore and esee 3 in use.

So much so I am considering buying a blade blank and having my own custom handle (probably micarta made from some jeans I have kept since dad passed away) and keeping it for my boy when he is a little older.

The BPS range of knives have also caught my interest and are well rated for a low cost.

the casstrom no10 14C28N (as i'm living in humid climate and sleipner steel seems to require more maintenance) has made it on the top of my list -- currently there's only a few in stock so hopefully my european contact can grab me one

 

[Erbswurst]

I think that the stainless Morakniv Garberg with leather sheath is a pretty disaster proof option. But the Casström No10 is surely a very good choice.

The Garberg has the surely more robust tang.

 

[Smudge]

The only stainless steel experience I have is a Cudeman MT1, a most excellent knife and affordable.

 

[Nice65]

the casstrom no10 14C28N (as i'm living in humid climate and sleipner steel seems to require more maintenance) has made it on the top of my list -- currently there's only a few in stock so hopefully my european contact can grab me one

Fingers crossed then. They just look incredibly practical, I’ll be interested to hear how you get on with it.

 

[forrestdweller]

conclusion of thread: as mentioned in post #1 the knife was supposed to be part of my payment working for someone and to be delivered upon return from europe --- after about six months of research (incl. asking you folks for advice) and enough bovine excrement from the guy i was working for i received a message about 4weeks ago that he was flying stopover the US and didn't know if he could bring me a knife... he returned yesterday with two carpentry saws and a crappy folding saw BUT no knife....
he was also supposed to bring me a backpack BUT a week ago he messaged me his bags were already full and he hadn't bought the backpack, yet... but he "promised" to help me from here...(==going to bring up the subject this afternoon) needless to say i'm somewhat furious as i've not only worked for nothing but also can't order stuff online + everything shipped to Costa Rica gets heavily charged by the government, meaning at least double price of what you folks pay :-( (+limited selection of gear available in shops compared to europe or Oz/ Nz/ Japan) --- currently i'm seriously considering leaving the place!

sorry for my rant but obviously i'm not particularly happy right now :-( !

 

[gg012]

conclusion of thread: as mentioned in post #1 the knife was supposed to be part of my payment working for someone and to be delivered upon return from europe --- after about six months of research (incl. asking you folks for advice) and enough bovine excrement from the guy i was working for i received a message about 4weeks ago that he was flying stopover the US and didn't know if he could bring me a knife... he returned yesterday with two carpentry saws and a crappy folding saw BUT no knife....
he was also supposed to bring me a backpack BUT a week ago he messaged me his bags were already full and he hadn't bought the backpack, yet... but he "promised" to help me from here...(==going to bring up the subject this afternoon) needless to say i'm somewhat furious as i've not only worked for nothing but also can't order stuff online + everything shipped to Costa Rica gets heavily charged by the government, meaning at least double price of what you folks pay :-( (+limited selection of gear available in shops compared to europe or Oz/ Nz/ Japan) --- currently i'm seriously considering leaving the place!

sorry for my rant but obviously i'm not particularly happy right now :-( !

Sorry to hear that mate, he sounds like a bit of a throbber

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