Another great knife from Ray. Even ground at 27 degrees, I believe you could easily baton this knife due to the toughness of a properly heat treated 440C blade. Gonna get one of these. Thanks for all the info.
That 13.5 degrees per side (27 degrees inclusive) is actually rather high for scandi grind, it's closer to the common 30 degrees inclusive. My Mora Bushcraft is about 10 degrees per side, and I believe this is typical. Scandi grind is not the strongest profile, but in my experience it's the best whittler around.
as far as the lack of guard goes the only time Ive sliced my hand with a knife was because the knife slipped on what i was cutting and that forward force cut my hand. Out of all those times though it was always my left hand with the wound. Never have i been cut on my right hand because of a lack of guard. So really theres no need for one
@1doi3 I had to edit out some parts of the sentances to cut out stuff I was talking about when I recorded it, since it is not going to happen anymore. I didnt want to answer the same question a million times.
Yep, guard is truly unnecessary for a knife such as this that is not at all intended for fighting or combat. Very subtle "guards" built into the handle don't bother me too much, but I prefer not to have them for a bushcraft or utility knife. Why would you need to aggressively stab something when you're out camping? People use the same argument to justify their aversion to slipjoints--if used as a knife should be, a lock is not necessary for non-combat uses.
@wcropp1 If you are drilling, for example, and the handle is not designed right you might need a guard, but not if it is made the way it should be. Bushcrafters should have well designed handles to avoid needing a guard.
@QuietBearr Agreed, but even with a mediocre handle, I feel as though it would take some sudden force to cause me to slip, unless my hands were very slippery and wet for some reason. You'd have to be gripping your knife rather lackadaisically for that to happen when drilling. There's no doubt, though, that a good handle makes this even less likely, and that it's not worth risking your life with an inferior handle--a bad cut in the back country could be disastrous.
@wcropp1 Though, I can understand wanting a lock (or preferably a fixed blade, IMO) for certain hard use tasks--gutting an animal, carving a depression with the point of the knife, etc.--essentially anything that would utilize the tip of the blade in a downward cutting motion, or could suddenly cause it to fold due to sudden resistance, ala hitting a bone while skinning an animal, etc. Plus, fixed blades are just easier to clean after certain messy tasks.
i cant wait for the entrek folder reviews to come out. are you planning on trying them out? i hope so. many people are writing them off already cuz the blade steel
Another great knife from Ray. Even ground at 27 degrees, I believe you could easily baton this knife due to the toughness of a properly heat treated 440C blade. Gonna get one of these. Thanks for all the info.
MyWizard9 3 months ago
Could it hold up to some batoning ?
lfnando23 5 months ago
i agree at times ,and this is one of them ,, when will people learn ,, your HOLD a knife , the knife does not hold you
heettreet 8 months ago
That 13.5 degrees per side (27 degrees inclusive) is actually rather high for scandi grind, it's closer to the common 30 degrees inclusive. My Mora Bushcraft is about 10 degrees per side, and I believe this is typical. Scandi grind is not the strongest profile, but in my experience it's the best whittler around.
SteelHex 1 year ago
as far as the lack of guard goes the only time Ive sliced my hand with a knife was because the knife slipped on what i was cutting and that forward force cut my hand. Out of all those times though it was always my left hand with the wound. Never have i been cut on my right hand because of a lack of guard. So really theres no need for one
kingboru121 1 year ago
Very good review. " if you need a guard, learn how to use a knife" :-) well said. pukko kniven = guard delete.
neonightkiller 1 year ago
Cost?
meatloafzombie 1 year ago
Nice knife.
envirosponsible 1 year ago
very nice.would love a wood handle and a tiny gaurd though.
lookout11569 1 year ago
not much continuitiy and logic in the sentences, other than that great review
1doi3 1 year ago
@1doi3 I had to edit out some parts of the sentances to cut out stuff I was talking about when I recorded it, since it is not going to happen anymore. I didnt want to answer the same question a million times.
QuietBearr 1 year ago
Yep, guard is truly unnecessary for a knife such as this that is not at all intended for fighting or combat. Very subtle "guards" built into the handle don't bother me too much, but I prefer not to have them for a bushcraft or utility knife. Why would you need to aggressively stab something when you're out camping? People use the same argument to justify their aversion to slipjoints--if used as a knife should be, a lock is not necessary for non-combat uses.
wcropp1 1 year ago
@wcropp1 If you are drilling, for example, and the handle is not designed right you might need a guard, but not if it is made the way it should be. Bushcrafters should have well designed handles to avoid needing a guard.
QuietBearr 1 year ago
@QuietBearr Agreed, but even with a mediocre handle, I feel as though it would take some sudden force to cause me to slip, unless my hands were very slippery and wet for some reason. You'd have to be gripping your knife rather lackadaisically for that to happen when drilling. There's no doubt, though, that a good handle makes this even less likely, and that it's not worth risking your life with an inferior handle--a bad cut in the back country could be disastrous.
wcropp1 1 year ago
@wcropp1 Though, I can understand wanting a lock (or preferably a fixed blade, IMO) for certain hard use tasks--gutting an animal, carving a depression with the point of the knife, etc.--essentially anything that would utilize the tip of the blade in a downward cutting motion, or could suddenly cause it to fold due to sudden resistance, ala hitting a bone while skinning an animal, etc. Plus, fixed blades are just easier to clean after certain messy tasks.
wcropp1 1 year ago
it looks very similar to the one featured in a vid posted by BCNW1 ;) ("The Bushcraft Knife: Tips and Techniques").
but then again, all puukkos do... however, good knife, great video!
bushcraftmyway 1 year ago
@bushcraftmyway Ray made those at first for him, he used the design with permission, and there is slight changes between the two.
QuietBearr 1 year ago
i cant wait for the entrek folder reviews to come out. are you planning on trying them out? i hope so. many people are writing them off already cuz the blade steel
PavlovSandor 1 year ago
Nice review! Another great looking Entrek. I will have to check the specs out of this knife. Would you say this blade is thicker than the Mora?
bscalzo130 1 year ago
@bscalzo130 yea
QuietBearr 1 year ago
great review
utuubee 1 year ago