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#7 on this list
Casström No.10 Swedish Forest Knife
Casström No.10 Swedish
Excellent proportions, a secure handle and a practical Scandinavian edge make this one of the strongest bridges between traditional design and modern production quality.
- Price
- $154
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- How we assessed it
- Specification researched
#8 on this list
Morakniv Garberg Stainless
Morakniv Garberg Stainless
Few knives combine full-tang durability, stainless practicality, simple sharpening and broad availability this well for around one hundred dollars.
- Price
- $99
- Reader rating
- 1.0 / 5 (1)
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- Specification researched
Specs side by side
| Spec | Casström No.10 Swedish Forest Knife | Morakniv Garberg Stainless |
|---|---|---|
| Blade Material | Uddeholm Sleipner or Böhler K720 Carbon Steel | Sandvik 14C28N Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length | 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) | 4.3 inches |
| Overall Length | 8.8 inches (22.5 cm) | 9.0 inches |
| Blade Thickness | 0.15 inches (3.8 mm) | — |
| Handle Material | Curly Birch, G-10, or Micarta | Polyamide |
| Sheath | Deep-carry Leather | — |
| Weight (Knife Only) | 6.7 oz (190 g) | — |
| Weight (knife only) | — | 6.0 oz |
| Sheath Options | — | Polymer or Multi-Mount |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Casström No.10 Swedish Forest Knife
- Exceptional woodcraft performance with Scandi grind
- Robust full-tang construction for heavy use
- Premium steel options provide excellent edge retention and toughness
- Ergonomic handle offers secure, comfortable grip
- High-quality deep-carry leather sheath included
- Carbon steel requires diligent maintenance to prevent rust
- Scandi grind less versatile for slicing delicate foods
- Not the lightest option for minimalist packers
Morakniv Garberg Stainless
- Full-tang construction offers exceptional strength and reliability
- Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel provides excellent corrosion resistance and easy sharpening
- Ergonomic handle is comfortable for extended use, even with wet hands
- Versatile for both fine carving and more demanding bushcraft tasks
- Good value for a full-tang stainless steel bushcraft knife
- Heavier than many other Morakniv models due to full tang
- Stainless steel is slightly less effective for ferro rod striking than carbon steel
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