Traditionally, blades up north should be forged using Swedish car springs.
So tough blades, given their geometry, but neither hard nor very good at holding an edge. (And if old car springs have been used: A real risk of material fatigue weaknesses.)
this pinky behind the knife thing has me stumped a bit. can someone take a picture of what you actually meant because I have less control, feel a lot less safe and the small grip of my mora #1 feels even more cramped so I'm pretty sure I'm doing something wrong
Vidar, this one is for you. It's called the "Vidarr" as is purportedly inspired by Scandinavian designs. I don't know about that, but it does seem to have a touch of the medieval in it (as I look at it). Perhaps a bit of a Scandi Seax. Regardless, it's a beast of a knife.(Image removed from quote.)I like it quite well, but....the handle is a bit narrow for me. With a saber grip, thumb up on the brass bolster, my pinky naturally falls on the back of the pommel. The angled pommel actually makes this fairly comfortable. I took the shot outside in the snow on some pine boards to make it seem a bit more Scandinavian. Right?
Quote from: AlephZero on March 01, 2018, 09:13:19 PMThose look Finnish though, any word who made them? The small one might indeed be Finnish - the style looks a bit apart from the usual ones here. Those are Sami knives of course so I imagine very similar ones exist in Norway, Finland, Sweden and Russia alike. The larger most likely an old Strømeng (Karasjok). No particular style clue, just a reasoned guess as most knives around here were bought from him back in the day. His knives had (and has) a good reputation for not chipping or breaking. (I'm not sure if this is true, but a story goes that some tourist stopped by his workshop once. The tourist commented that the knives were expensive and wondered why. The smith asked if he had a knife already, and if he could take a look at it? The tourist said sure, and showed off some knife. The smith took it, laid it down edge up, and then chopped it in two with a Sami knife. "That is why it is expensive"... And "I see you need a new knife?" )The pinky trick is handy for chopping - people with big hands might even put two fingers behind. I avoid thrusting with these knives personally, but as they are used to put down reindeer at times that certainly works too. For opening cans the initial hole is better done two handed - one to guide the knife down, and the other just slapping down on the broad handle end. (If you can't open a can without damage it is a bad Sami knife..)(And now you know better than to hand over any precious knives to smiths looking to sell! )
Those look Finnish though, any word who made them?
Vidar, this one is for you. It's called the "Vidarr" as is purportedly inspired by Scandinavian designs. I don't know about that, but it does seem to have a touch of the medieval in it (as I look at it). Perhaps a bit of a Scandi Seax. Regardless, it's a beast of a knife....I took the shot outside in the snow on some pine boards to make it seem a bit more Scandinavian. Right?
Nix, how large are your hands? since I have issues with big hands and small handles as well we should unite
Quote from: styx on March 02, 2018, 09:14:02 PM Nix, how large are your hands? since I have issues with big hands and small handles as well we should unite Large hands unite! I'm an XL to XXL in American sizes. My Held motorcycle gloves feel pretty good at size 11. If you like a bigger handle (as I do), definitely check out Scott Gossman's knives. The man put a serious handle on a knife.
yup
I have always had EKA Swedes as well as Moras my whole life. Today I just got my new EKA Swede 8, I have had two before this and worn them out after years and years of sharpening and using them heavily out on my fishing trips. I am a huge fan of EKA, they are an Eskilstuna company and I used to live in that town when I studied at university (Image removed from quote.)
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