Brusletto knife -worthwhile?

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Moksha

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Hi all,

Extreme newbie, here, to the knife collecting world. I'm an avid hunter so my interests are mainly an extension of that pursuit.

Don't know that I will be amassing hundreds of knives but I would like to gather a few, high-quality, "traditional" knives.

I currently have work-orders in for two Randall's (27 mini and 25-5 Trapper) as well as a knife from ML knives. Trying to finance maybe a couple from the Behring folks and a Ruana.

Yesterday, I was in a local pawn and they had a cool little stag handle, Bruseletto with a bear paw carved into the crown. Small raw-hide wrap at the foward haft. 1996 100 yr anniversary knife It was extremely light relative to what I'm used to handling. Is this a quality knife worth addition to a small collection or am I better off putting the money into Behrings and Ruana's.

Thanks for any guidance you might offer!
 
Brusletto has been making knives for a zillion years. One of the better Norwegian brands. I have several and they all perform quite well. Also look in Helle knives from Norway - I love their laminated stainless blades, razor sharp. Both brands are well made in hold up well in my experience.
Rich
 
I don't have one, but I've heard good things about Brueseletto.
There are some threads here about them. I think the best way to find them is a Google search for "Brueseletto/forums".
Apparently that works better than the forum's search feature.
 
If you search Brusletto, the spelling in the thread title, using the forum search function you'll get 945 references.
The other spelling only 1 from the ops post.
 
Appreciate the replies! Maybe have to swing over and have another look. Not sure what sparked the recent knife fetish. It's an expensive hobby!

I currently reside in Bonner, MT so Ruana and James Behring Jr. both work up the road. Figured I should maybe take advantage of the close proximity while I am here.

I'll have to acquire a membership so I can share and see photos. Love seeing them!
 
I see Helle knives at a local sporting goods store. They look treacherously sharp and have beautiful handles. Perhaps, money is better invested there?

I hunt elk and mule deer so like knives of rugged construction and able to hold an edge well. Mostly carry knives in a pack and don't worry all that much about weight. People seem to rave about Havalon, Cutco, etc. But I love traditional knives. Just have more soul and "curb appeal" to me.
 
The original Morseth knives were made with laminated steel blanks imported from Brusletto. They make a good knife.
 
Moksha, if you have email, send me one at papajeff27 at gmail dot com, so I can contact you.
 
Moksha said:
Appreciate the replies! Maybe have to swing over and have another look. Not sure what sparked the recent knife fetish. It's an expensive hobby!

I currently reside in Bonner, MT so Ruana and James Behring Jr. both work up the road. Figured I should maybe take advantage of the close proximity while I am here.

I'll have to acquire a membership so I can share and see photos. Love seeing them!
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I have a soft spot for Ruana.i go thru Bonner every month or so. Great guys. Ruana knife, sheath by self.
 
Makael said:
I have a soft spot for Ruana.i go thru Bonner every month or so. Great guys. Ruana knife, sheath by self.
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Wow. Dazzling knife!

I was just there on Monday and spoke with Mike. Yes, very nice guy. Handled several models in the display case and I felt like a kid on Cristmas morning.

Trying to decide which knife to start with......
 
Moksha said:
I see Helle knives at a local sporting goods store. They look treacherously sharp and have beautiful handles. Perhaps, money is better invested there?

I hunt elk and mule deer so like knives of rugged construction and able to hold an edge well. Mostly carry knives in a pack and don't worry all that much about weight. People seem to rave about Havalon, Cutco, etc. But I love traditional knives. Just have more soul and "curb appeal" to me.
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All the knives I have used from the Scandinavian countries have been excellent outdoor knives. Brusletto seem to be a popular working knife of Norway, as Mora and Marttini are, of Sweden and Finland respectively.

Helle are a little bit more of a 'premium' knife in price and materials IMO, and also excellent knives. The core steel of their proprietary laminated blades is similar to AEB-L, which is a stainless razor blade steel. I suggest trying a few different models to see what handle fits you best. The Harding model is quite popular with hunters.

This is my Helle BraKar:
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Enzo knives, made in Finland are also outstanding knives, worth looking into. My Enzo Trapper in O1 steel is one of my 'core permanent' outdoor knives.
 
I had a Bruseletto Troll knife. Very cheap, well made, sharp, ergonomically friendly, edge lasted, sheath was nice. I gave it to a little girl who coveted it and she still uses it as a woman.
 
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