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A group for those who love thier scandi grind knives, and Nordic knives.

Members: 82
Latest Activity: Mar 26, 2020

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what are Scandi or nordic Knives?

I will begin with Nordic knives. nordic knives are knives originating from Sweeden, Finnland, Or Norway. They have a very distinct style. Many people know them as bushcrafting knives. They have a single beveled edge meaning that from the spine they only have one change of angle. Alot of knives today have what is called a secondary bevel. That is where there is two changes of angle, coming down from the spine there will be a main bevel and right at the edge there is a second change of anglle. Scandi stands for scandinavian and when we talk about a scandi grind it is a single bevel, this makes for an absolute razor edge. Scandi knives are very easy to sharpen, since you dont have to worry about holding the same angle. Scandinavian knives traditionally have a combination of birch bark, curly birch wood, leather and Reindeer antler for handle materials. They are very classy knife.

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Comment by Kees ( KC ) Mension on April 13, 2015 at 15:40: sorry for the bad picture jan....:-)

Comment by Kees ( KC ) Mension on April 13, 2015 at 15:38

Comment by Kees ( KC ) Mension on April 13, 2015 at 15:34: martiini makes this superheavy knive jan, they also have some like this !!

but when i bought it is was only in pakkawood there is a nice review on youtube !

google for martiini full tang !!

greets

Comment by Jan Carter on April 13, 2015 at 15:00: Kees,

I can seriously understand that being a favorite! Maker?

Comment by Kees ( KC ) Mension on April 12, 2015 at 9:13: one of my favourites !!

Comment by Michael Squier on April 6, 2015 at 15:12: Welcome new members, show us your Scandi's.

KnifeMaker Comment by Elof Kjellson on April 6, 2015 at 14:01: I would say my favorite Helle knives are pretty much all of them!

Comment by Shlomo ben Maved on March 7, 2015 at 15:46: My two favourite Helle are the Utvaer and the Les Stroud designed Tamagami. A solid mention for the Taiga as well.

I had bought two of the Vikings (to support the Longship Voyage) when I was in Norway and gave it to two of my daughters who really liked the design (which I didn't).

Comment by Michael Squier on March 7, 2015 at 15:00: Im really wanting a Helle Viking, just thought I'd share that thought. its getting quiet in here, lets see some puukka pictures