"Pecking order" for Traditional (Production) "Scandi/Puukko" Knives.

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Hi all,

I am curious how Fans of "Scandi" Knives might rank the "Pecking Order" (overall quality/price/value/owner satisfaction/etc.) for today's current offerings of "Traditional" (Production) Scandi Knives ? I speak of Traditional style Knives hailing from the Scandinavian Countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland. Over the last few years, I have developed quite an affinity for this style of Knife. I am impressed (for instance) with the overall quality of my little 8 "Wood Jewel" (especially at it's price point). I find the lil' Wood Jewel 8 a joy to carry in the Woods. At any rate, I'd be curious to know how BF members/Fans of "Scandi" Knives might rank today's (Production) Knives. Thanks.

HARDBALL
 
I can't really answer that. A lot of current Scandi (Finnish) makers use Lauri blades, so it's a matter of handle style,etc. Of those making their own steel production knives, I think Roselli and Jarvenpaa are up there. Tommi are really up there, but beyond my pay grade (the Ahti Juhla is a nice "Tommi styled" knife). Wood Jewel, Woods Knife, Ahti, others are good knives with Lauri blades. I have some of all of them. Brisa(Enzo) is relative new, but making some fine knives (have two of their Scandi folders).

Swedish is all Morakniv now. I love the older Mora with laminated blades; don't personally care for the current plastic/rubber ones. Still seeing good old, 1950ish laminated Carl Andersson, Eriksson,Broderna Jonsson on fleabay.

Norway is Helle on top IMHO. Brusletto are very nice, but few online dealers carry them that I know of (some on fleabay).

Denmark I don't know much of anything about other than their mariner's and scout knives.

For production Scandi, I think it's a matter of personal taste - hard to go wrong with any of them ( just this old geezer's opinions).
I'd like to hear Tom's and other opinions also.
Got to go now to visit Lamnia to see some new makers/models- see the trouble you guys get me into :)
Rich
 
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Rich S said:
I can't really answer that. A lot of current Scandi (Finnish) makers use Lauri blades, so it's a matter of handle style,etc. Of those making their own steel production knives, I think Roselli and Jarvenpaa are up there. Tommi are really up there, but beyond my pay grade (the Ahti Juhla is a nice "Tommi styled" knife). Wood Jewel, Woods Knife, Ahti, others are good knives with Lauri blades. I have some of all of them. Brisa(Enzo) is relative new, but making some fine knives (have two of their Scandi folders).

Swedish is all Morakniv now. I love the older Mora with laminated blades; don't personally care for the current plastic/rubber ones. Still seeing good old, 1950ish laminated Carl Andersson, Eriksson,Broderna Jonsson on fleabay.

Norway is Helle on top IMHO. Brusletto are very nice, but few online dealers carry them that I know of (some on fleabay).

Denmark I don't know much of anything about other than their mariner's and scout knives.

For production Scandi, I think it's a matter of personal taste - hard to go wrong with any of them ( just this old geezer's opinions).
I'd like to hear Tom's and other opinions also.
Got to go now to visit Lamnia to see some new makers/models- see the trouble you guys get me into :)
Rich
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Hi Rich,

Ooh, thank you Sir for your most informative response. Lots of GOOD information! Heck, I have never (until your response) even heard of "TOMMI" Knives. Thank you for that one!
Ah yes, I have indeed seen that "Ahti Juhla" and it for sure caught my Eye! The "Ahti Juhla" could be a real possibility. I too also don't really care for the "Rubber/Plastic" handle line of Mora's.
That is to say, MORA's ARE very good Knives (I own a few) however, I just don't think the newer modles have (you'll understand this Rich) any "Soul". Like you, I also like the older Red Wood Handled Mora's you mentioned. Darn it, I ONCE had an older Mora #1 and I gave it away to a Lady Friend for Camping. Shoot, I sure wish I had that one back lol. I've a couple of (somewhat) newer "Classic" Mora Knives, a number 2 and a 2/0. The 2/0 has (I believe) a full Rat Tail Tang while the #2 Mora I suspect is "Glued" in place. Ooh, did the "OLDER" Classic Mora Knives have a Full Rat Tail Tang ? Regarding "Helle", of late, I've come across a few comments (with photos) showing some seriously "iffy" cosmetic/quality control issues. I sure hope this is just a fluke. As far as Brusletto is concerned, if indeed Brusletto was (back in the day AKA : Br & Co.) I have one of their circa 1950's Bone Handle lil' Knife which I think just ULTRA cool! I do however need to get it sharper! Rich, I can for sure see how one can easily contract "Puukko Pox". Ugggh.


HARDBALL (aka Tom in Maine)
 
Hardball

I think the older Mora red handles had a full stick tang. At least the ones I have do. Those great laminated blades will take and hold a really good edge. You are right about the new ones not having a "soul".
I've not had any issues with the Helle I have.
Show us any/all the puukko/Nordic knives you get. It will be many !
You have been infected - no cure, just enjoy "Puukko Pox" :)
Rich (just Rich, not a knight (except for Swiss Army Knight)- no Sirs needed ;))
 
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Hardball

I think the older Mora red handles had a full stick tang. At least the ones I have do. Those great laminated blades will take and hold a really good edge. You are right about the new ones not having a "soul".
I've not had any issues with the Helle I have.
Show us any/all the puukko/Nordic knives you get. It will be many !
You have been infected - no cure, just enjoy "Puukko Pox" :)
Rich (just Rich, not a knight (except for Swiss Army Knight)- no Sirs needed ;))
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The soul of the thermo handled Mora can be heard when you draw the blade from it's plastic sheath, and then you hear the echo ripple through the air, click, thunk, woosh.
How dare you speak ill of the cheapo plastic Moras, that's the sound of quality. You can even get a green one, what more do you want.
 
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The soul of the thermo handled Mora can be heard when you draw the blade from it's plastic sheath, and then you hear the echo ripple through the air, click, thunk, woosh.
How dare you speak ill of the cheapo plastic Moras, that's the sound of quality. You can even get a green one, what more do you want.
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Hi LA,

I haven't a Green Mora however......ooh, oh wait.....I take that back! In fact, I do have a (dark Green) handle Mora!

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Also an "Orange" handle" Mora lol.

Oooh, out of curiosity, I Googled searched the term "Plastic Soul" and I found the following Video.
Pretty cool.

HARDBALL
 
Barrel knives are interesting. My wife has been collecting them for years.


Those with "star" by them were made in India, not Sweden. Most of those have
elaborate carved handles and have brass fittings.
Rich
 
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Not in Sweden - too cold there. Don't speak Swedish; only so so with English :).
Just been collecting/studying Nordic knives for a zillion years. I had about 5-6 barrel knives until the wife claimed them. The rest is history.
Rich
 
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Londinium Armoury said:
The soul of the thermo handled Mora can be heard when you draw the blade from it's plastic sheath, and then you hear the echo ripple through the air, click, thunk, woosh.
How dare you speak ill of the cheapo plastic Moras, that's the sound of quality. You can even get a green one, what more do you want.
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The wood Moras have looks and speak ”tradition;” plastic ones are ugly and look like power ranger toys. The plastic sheaths work but are ugly.

Try the Norwegian Bruseletto or Finnish Erapuu.
 
Hard to go wrong with any Mora, they're one of the best bangs for the buck, albeit they have no soul, as noted. I don't think they're touched by a single human hand until they're sold. The Kellam series are great, and even better are quite a number of custom Scandi's which you can find under Knife Makers here. That said, my Roselli Carpenter's Knife in Krupp W9 (close to O1, I think) comes close to a classic Scandi. I also have a Scandi grind non-traditional knife in 1070 steel from Ivan Campos, full tang with an ebony/ivory handle handled by Kris Klammer in Edmonton -- it takes an insanely scary edge.
 
Alberta Ed

I agree, Morakniv makes a good user, I just don't like the aesthetics.
Roselli Carpenter is great; have both Krupp and UHC blades.
I was told (can't confirm) that many of Kellam's Puukko knives are made by Ahti ( Reino Kampilla) under contract.
 
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Mora red handle number 1 and red handle 611(?) 511(?) (same as the number 1 but has a guard) and the Cold Steel FINN BEAR are the only ones I have experience with.
I think the Mora Number 1 in "Carbone" might be a litter better than the 1.1441 KRUPP stainless Cold Steel.

I've reccommend both to acquaintences looking for a good all-round non-folding "woods/hunting knife".
 
Right, Mora Classic #1, no guard; #611 has guard (easy to remove).
Have a CS Finn Bear - use it in kitchen for heavy duty cutting/chopping - very thick blade IMHO.
CS-FB holds edge very well, but I don't feel it's as easy to get a really sharp edge as Moras - which make better slicers IMHO (thinner blade).
Use a Mora 611 with guard in kitchen also (for wife's safety, never could teach her to use a knife properly - much less to sharpen one) :)
Spydies I don't care for (have none) - don't like holes in my blades. Just personal preference.

P.S. Einstein was right ;)
 
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