scandanavian hiking knives?

Runs With Scissors said:
Dang....and to think I was under the impression it would be easier to pick a knife of Scandanavian influence!

Anyhoo, I just got done ordering a couple of Moras from Ragweed Forge to scratch the current itch, and threw some trading stock out to see what comes along. Oh, I ordered a five inch carbon steel blade and a 4 and a quarter laminated steel blade.

The Kellam Ranger is one helluva good looking knife....and one I would be willing to consider but...the whole black coating plastic handled thing is what I'm trying to get away from, at least for awhile. The blade thickness really wouldn't be a big problem. It'd be a bit of extra assurance when flying in small aircraft where gear tends to be limited, or away from the axe, machete, or saw back at camp, or even on small day hikes where I'm less likely to pack the big stuff It's not what I set out for. But I can't help liking it.

I've ruled out the Kellam...ready for the cheesiest reason of the year? here goes...I don't like the names. With umpteen hundred other excellent choices already out there, I don't need to have "Prowler,Fang,Slasher, etc. on the side of a knife blade, or "Wolfpack" written across the front of my sheath. Aint I a petty SOB?:o :D

I'm actually not entirely too sure why the Scandi bug has bitten so hard. I think I'm just at a point of burn out with most modern styled knives. Perhaps there's just something nice about a knife design that's been used for well over a thousand years, and is still very capable.
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Pity you've ruled out Kellam knives. I just picked up the Wolverine and couldn't be more satisfied. Really a beautiful knife. It does look just like the photo on the website. I think this one has been reviewed on British Blade Forums too.

The sheath has "Wolverine" on it, but it's very tastefully done--it almost looks like some kind of design from a distance and the Kellam logo is there too (also looks nice). The sheath fits snug and is very well made.

I guess the SPT blade is a something new for Kellam and there is a visible temper line along the blade. How this will work in the long run I do not know, but the blade itself is sturdy and has a practical shape. Typical razor-sharpness for this style of knife. This was my first carbon steel puukko. I too am starting to get into this style of knife.
 
I wonder if the SPT blades from Kellam are the equivalent of the UHC (Ultra High Carbon) blades from Roselli. I don't think these are choppers, even if they aren't particularly brittle for such high RC.
 
Esav Benyamin said:
I wonder if the SPT blades from Kellam are the equivalent of the UHC (Ultra High Carbon) blades from Roselli. I don't think these are choppers, even if they aren't particularly brittle for such high RC.
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Good question and unknown. I really wouldn't consider this knife a chopper anyway as it's a little short and light for such work. How the knife will perform with the differential heat treatment to the particular type of steel used is also unknown at this point.
 
That sounds like a great idea. I imagine you have enough in the way of natural materials up there for a handle. :)
 
Good on ya. Putting handles on premade blades is fun. I'm working on one now.
Take photos and do a tutorial :D
Have fun!
 
I've wanted to try a Nordic Kit for a while but always keep putting it off. Please let us know how it turns out and what the challenges were!

Good Luck!
 
You really should look long and hard at the Gransfors Bruks Mini-Hatchet. It's a great tool, useful in both tough and delicate tasks, goes beyond a knife in usefulness (will chop down a three-inch sapling in no time) and is cute as a bug.
 
My Moras came in today. What a couple of fantastic little knives! I'm really fired up about 'em. If I'd have known more about Moras I don't know that I would have started this thread.

the five inch blade is gonna be my boondockin' knife, and the four inch one doesn't have a designated use yet. It'll bounce from the belt to the kitchen to the truck and back around again for awhile.

Lightweight, efficient, nice blade shape, and sharp as hell. BTW, I'm not a die hard purist or anything, but man those sheaths are the ugliest I've ever seen. YECH!! Definitely stopping by the leather store to pick up some supplies!

the 5''er will do fine on it's own for short trips, and play a mighty fine second fiddle to a saw/hatchet/hawk/golok/kukri/whatever when travelling farther and heavier.

Also, I have a trade pending for an older Jarvenpaa w. 4.5 inch carbon steel blade and Birch Bark handle.

Due to these two coming in, that trade, and a recent interest in making my own longbow I think I'm gonna put that blade project on the back burner for a little while. Instead I've got an old Eskiltuna knife that could use a new handle, so I'm gonna move onto that one instead for now. I'll still post if I have any valid or decent information.
 
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