I am always amused how the varusteleka knives outperformes most other blades at that pricepoint. The whole concept: blade grip sheath just works. The plastic insert will keep the knife away from the leather even if it gets wet, which helps prevent rusting. 80crv2 is one of those simple but proven toolsteels that keeps a super thin edge stable. The rubbergrip is perfect for cold weather and very comfortable even for carving. Overall just a great product where someone actually thought about what a user wants
I have owned one for a couple of years now. The leather sheath is excellent. The knife is utilitarian and everything I want in a bush knife. High carbon steel so make sure she has a coating of oil and not put away wet.
You're killing it lately, Jess. One of these is my preferred bushcraft and hunting knife. They have great blade geometry, edge retention, and are still easy to sharpen. And as a southpaw, I appreciate that Varusteleka offers left handed sheaths. Keep it the good work.
Hidden tang knife for cold weather. Took my sweaty hand out of a glove and it stuck to a exposed tang in below 0 weather one winter like a kid with his tounge stuck to a flag pole. Also test your new plastic sheaths by putting them in the freezer before using them some knives won't come out in extreme cold. Keep up the great work Jess!
Thanks Scott! That sounds like it was quite the lesson. I haven’t experienced that, but am taking notes! Appreciate the insights my friend. Have a good one!
I've made reference to this before in personal conversations over the years, but when it comes to knives, simplicity and real world uses is where it's at in my humble opinion. This knife looks amazing! Bang for the buck, longevity and versatility .. a great investment! Great review brother, thank you my friend! 🤙🤝🤙
Thanks Brother! You are absolutely correct. Simplicity is often overlooked and undervalued in most things. One quick look at what Josh Enyart Gray Bearded Green Beret carries should speak volumes. Have a good one!🤝🌲
Nice, Rodrigo! Thats great to hear. I have only had it a couple months now, but it has definitely made a very good impression on me. All the best from NY 🌲
Sweet knife indeed. Just got mine in the mail. Only took 5 days! Got the leather sheath, I'm in the South West Desert so I'm not worried about cold or wet too long. Absolutely beautiful, sheath alone is worth the money.
I swear by varutstaleka knives. The 110 is my go to..my edc. I also have the 85 amd the skrama 240.. The 110 in particular is tough as nails. Never fail you..always there.. relatively easy to sharpen..a pry bar with an edge but also slicy..its damn near indestructible. Bought a few as gifts. I cant say enough good stuff about the 110. I absolutely love it.
strongly agree with your conclusions. Fantastic knife. I also have both the leather and boltaron sheaths and both are very good. I've found that instead, a horizontal carry on the belt (at my side) seems to eliminate the issue of the knife riding too high in the boltaron sheath if worn vertically at the belt, and it no longer digs into the ribs/side. The knife retention in the sheath is by far the best of any of my knives, so I have no worries about the knife coming out accidentally. And of course, a lanyard can be attached if it is a concern.
For those who want to know how good the blade retention is, I used the same blade to batton through roughly 30 logs that where really to big in diameter for the blade length, with only about an inch or less of the blade to make contact with. Not only was it still shaving sharp after such abuse, the blade tip is in perfect condition! Never for such a price will you get a more robust, and well made knife.
That is a LOT of work with any knife, and to still have an edge should be a clear indication that this is a real workhorse. Definitely a lot of value for the price. Cheers Will
Just recently found your channel via a recommendation from Corparols Corner. Have gone back and watched just about all your videos and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. Keep doing what your doing sir. You have a new subscriber.
Brilliant knives Jess really enjoying my 110 and the 75 is great as well and I got the big daddy chopper witch is beast around camp keep well and keep the videos coming 💪🏴👍🔥🥩
Good review! Mine is on the way. I really like my TOPS knives, but I've been wanting a plain Jane kinda knife that is a work horse so from what I've seen of this knife, I have to try one out. Keep up the good work!
I have that very blade and I love it...I also prefer the plastic sheath! I ended up buying the 85 too and for general work or in a more non-bushcraft environment I tend to use the 85 which is enough in most situations and tasks. I also bought the plastic sheath for the 85 (which is not bolesteron) with a clip that works well and is safe!
Been using one for years, it's still serves like a trooper. It's park next to my KaBar. Cheers mate. Greetings from warm Australia. Could you do a show sharpening your Puukko?
Thanks for sharing your expirence. Do you ever tested the Sissipuuko from Peltonen Knives? I do own the 140 and the M95 from Peltonen. I do like the blade of the M95 a little bit more, but the Design and handle is better on the varusteleka models. Keep going!
I have used a 140 for over 2 years - and loved it. However I found that sharpening a micro beveled scandy was not so easy at all. The idea is not to sharpen the whole grind, only the micro bevel. But then, the micro bevel gets bigger and bigger over the years, and you'll end up with a narrow scandy grind and a wide, convex secondary bevel. And the performance is not so nice anymore. I must admit, this was my first knife ot the sort, so I might have made something wrong. So I bought a second one, and when the first sharpening came, I turned the blade into a real scandy. It was a hell of a job, but when finished, the knife become a lot sharper, and the edge shape has remained the same with each consequent sharpening process ever since. Yet, despite all the above sharpening issues (as I said, it might as well have been my fault) this knife I really admire, and all my respect goes to Varusteleka.
Thanks for the video. With the rubber handle it looks like it would be very comfortable to baton with, and won't be as cold on the hands.Nice that they offer 2 different sheaths too. Never thought about Kydex sheaths might get too cold and become brittle. Living in Michigan with usually very cold winters here also, would be a good fit here too.👍🔪
Thanks Jeff! Definitely a knife with cold weather in mind. My friend Scott mentioned that the exposed steel could be an issue with skin contact in below freezing conditions, which is a good point. A short lanyard might be good to throw on there to minimize that. Are you in the UP?
@@EnduranceRoom Unfortunately I live in Southeast Michigan. I have to usually drive almost 200 miles north to get to anywhere nice to camp. It's my dream to one day live up north or own property up there. I've winter camped in the northern lower peninsula but only camped during the summer in the U.P. Someday I'd like to do some Fall and winter camping up there.
I got the Puukko with the curl birch handle and the slightly up turned spine that is supposed to be the style the Sami people(?) use. It’s so beautiful, and so friggin sharp! It’s a small blade, but they assure me it’s good enough for anything from bush rat, to food prep, to stabbing your brother. 😀 I’m thinking of getting a bigger one to pair with it. Either the large of this, or more likely that big ole thing you reviewed a while back
Nice! Honestly, a small puukko can handle 90% of the cutting tasks and processing. I definitely recommend the skrama. I think you would be impressed with either the 200 or the 240.
It would do most of the the knife stuff great, but not the best for some tasks. You would want something with a 90 degree spine. This knife has a bevelled spine.
Hey, on the Varusteleka website, you can see the Boltaron sheath with a strap and a snap button adapter. They say its a prototype. I cant find any similar Boltaron/Kydex belt loop adapter. Do you have any idea on similar products to this?
Probably, but that dings up the spine. I use a piece of an old file. For the classes I went to, I used a $10 Old Hickory butcher knife that I cut down into a kephart. Lots of guys had Pathfinder knives. There is a lot of knife work with different projects. You want something sharp, comfortable and capable. A good Mora would be great. They make a few carbon steel models with 90 degree spines.
Edge retention is similar to 1095. I own 1095 blades with less edge retention, as also with more.That's also a matter of edge angle, convexing etc. This knife needs a lot of work, both reprofiling and handle sanding, to get it to an acceptable performance and handle comfort. Just my opinion. I sand the handle on the bottom part, to improve it's ergos and I reprofiled it to a scandi-vex edge. It really needs both mods.
Nice. Sounds like good mods to do if it adapts the blade to the user. The handle fits well for me personally. I have heard of other rounding out the blade to full scandi. What do you use for maintenance?
@@EnduranceRoom Handle fits well, however, my hand muscles hurt whenever I tried to test the knife on a trystick, making feathersticks (prolonged use). After many hours of sanding the handle (that handle material is really super dense and tough) it finally became so good, that now my muscles don't hurt, handle feels way better and it is more versatile too. (sidegrip possible, akward before that). I use Ballistol oil on the blade after use.For the edge, leatherstrop and a Fallkniven CC4 when it needs to.
@@greekveteran2715 Nice to hear you were able to get it sorted out. I have not experimented with side grip. Interesting. Thanks for the info. Have a good one
@@EnduranceRoom Ι ocasionally use side grips, to slice open naylon sacks, which contain food for the animals, when cutting cordage (reverse sidegrip) etc. You too sir! Take care
This is all the knife you need. Tactical, survival or any other purpose all within 80euros. Instilled terror in the hearts of the invading red army ,possibly the only knife that can claim that honor.
Owned this knife (110 size) a couple years now, the knife is a great all round bushcraft knife as far as my skillset goes, it is quite a decent skinning knife too. This will hold its edge very very well, despite batoning and splitting down logs and carving up loads of feathersticks. The spine is ground down and bevelled to make it better for striking a ferro rod, I personally find the bevelled spine is absolutely shite for striking a ferro rod, it will do it, but the striker your ferro rod comes with is better... also sucks for scraping. The knife is actually brilliant though imo, i dont think i will ever replace mine tbh. I own the leather sheath, its ok, the leather is ok the snaps and rivets are a bit cheap. But the knife blade is VERY safe inside the sheath which is the most important thing. Tbf i'd give the knife a 10/10 for value for money, quality, usability. It just does its job. Its EASY to sharpen to a razor edge, holds the edge for a long time. Will rust very quick if not maintained
I've honestly never had a problem with rust, despite living in Louisiana and often not bothering with oil. Of course I have patina spots all over the blades from plant juices etc, but nary a spot of rust have I seen. I agree though, these blades are the best bargain I've seen, period. I'd put my jp110 up against any of the other common bushcraft knives such as the Garberg, etc.
These are amazing knives, and even moreso due to the extremely low price. The knife is unkillable, although the handle material can split above the spine if you accidentally hit it while batoning- at least on the older ones. I have two of these (JP110's) - why two? Because Varusteleka stand behind their stuff 110%. My first one, purchased in the spring of 2019, developed a small divot in the cheek of the blade, where the softer material is. It was a tiny pockmark, where apparently an inclusion (impurity in the steel) had chipped out, and I simply emailed the company to make sure that it wasn't an indication of a weakness. They said that it would be fine, but sent me a free brand new knife of a newer model, anyway (this one has the maker's mark stamped into the cheek). Earlier, when the handle material had shifted a little (again, no big deal and easily fixable with a bit of epoxy, although the wiggle from front to back was only about 1/32" total) they had sent me a code for the cost of the knife, which I used to defray the cost of their Skrama 240. So yeah any problems, even minor ones, and Varusteleka have got your back. I have used and abused these blades, and they're still going strong. The leather sheath is amazingly good quality, and the retention even without the snap closed is as secure as could be. I can use the knife to help blaze trails, even, because the blade profile is such that a quick flick of the wrist will chop through a branch up to 1/4" thick no problem, as long as you're chopping next to the trunk. At the same time, it will make curls like a dream. The only issue one might encounter is getting used to such a thick spine and cheek, coupled with such a sharp scandi grind. At first, when carving, making feather sticks, etc, it felt like the face of the knife wanted to either skate across the stick,or else it was biting too deep and hogging off the wood in deep chunks. Just a matter of getting acquainted with the grind, and once you do it's the best knife you'll ever own, at least for under $100. I plan on getting a 140, to add to my collection- if the shorter 110 will chop enough to work as a light-duty machete, I can only imagine what the 140 will do. (The Skrama 240 will take down a 3" thick pine sapling in a single swing- it's not the greatest machete for the jungle-like undergrowth here on the Gulf Coast, but it's not meant to be, more of a jack of all trades chopper, camp knife, and carver.)
Greetings from Russia, Jess! Good video! Check out the video about the Russian army Ratnik knife! Stay warm and be healthy! ruclips.net/video/tCR_cfaqdvI/видео.html
Thanks for watching. You can checkout the knife here: www.varusteleka.com/en/product/terava-jaakaripuukko-110-carbon-steel/63681
I am always amused how the varusteleka knives outperformes most other blades at that pricepoint. The whole concept: blade grip sheath just works. The plastic insert will keep the knife away from the leather even if it gets wet, which helps prevent rusting. 80crv2 is one of those simple but proven toolsteels that keeps a super thin edge stable. The rubbergrip is perfect for cold weather and very comfortable even for carving. Overall just a great product where someone actually thought about what a user wants
Well said. I agree 100%
They are awesome knives. 80crV2 is great steel imo. The Finns know knives
I have owned one for a couple of years now. The leather sheath is excellent. The knife is utilitarian and everything I want in a bush knife. High carbon steel so make sure she has a coating of oil and not put away wet.
Had my 140 puukko knife for almost two years, It's been through hell and back and it's still serving me well!
You're killing it lately, Jess.
One of these is my preferred bushcraft and hunting knife. They have great blade geometry, edge retention, and are still easy to sharpen. And as a southpaw, I appreciate that Varusteleka offers left handed sheaths.
Keep it the good work.
Thank you, Dave! Much appreciated. Good to hear you use and enjoy the knife too. Its simple and effective. Cheers
Hidden tang knife for cold weather.
Took my sweaty hand out of a glove and it stuck to a exposed tang in below 0 weather one winter like a kid with his tounge stuck to a flag pole.
Also test your new plastic sheaths by putting them in the freezer before using them some knives won't come out in extreme cold.
Keep up the great work Jess!
Thanks Scott! That sounds like it was quite the lesson. I haven’t experienced that, but am taking notes! Appreciate the insights my friend. Have a good one!
I have 2 of the 140's, both sheaths. Love em
I've made reference to this before in personal conversations over the years, but when it comes to knives, simplicity and real world uses is where it's at in my humble opinion. This knife looks amazing! Bang for the buck, longevity and versatility .. a great investment! Great review brother, thank you my friend!
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Thanks Brother! You are absolutely correct. Simplicity is often overlooked and undervalued in most things. One quick look at what Josh Enyart Gray Bearded Green Beret carries should speak volumes. Have a good one!🤝🌲
I own a jääkäri 140 and absolutley love it!
Very cool! It looks like quite the blade
@@EnduranceRoom it is a beast of a blade. A fine balance being a big knife but not to big and clumsy
I have used one for several years now best knife in my opinion
I have been using this knife for over a year. The best knife for the money i have ever used! Greetings 🇸🇪
Nice, Rodrigo! Thats great to hear. I have only had it a couple months now, but it has definitely made a very good impression on me. All the best from NY 🌲
A fantastic knife, must dig mine out for a we trip to the woods
Sweet knife indeed. Just got mine in the mail. Only took 5 days!
Got the leather sheath, I'm in the South West Desert so I'm not worried about cold or wet too long. Absolutely beautiful, sheath alone is worth the money.
Use the 140 all the time - awesome bush knife! I enjoy the leather dangler - moves with you as you work. Love it!
Nice! The 140 looks killer.
Thanks for the down to earth review, just ordered
I swear by varutstaleka knives. The 110 is my go to..my edc. I also have the 85 amd the skrama 240..
The 110 in particular is tough as nails. Never fail you..always there.. relatively easy to sharpen..a pry bar with an edge but also slicy..its damn near indestructible. Bought a few as gifts. I cant say enough good stuff about the 110. I absolutely love it.
strongly agree with your conclusions. Fantastic knife. I also have both the leather and boltaron sheaths and both are very good. I've found that instead, a horizontal carry on the belt (at my side) seems to eliminate the issue of the knife riding too high in the boltaron sheath if worn vertically at the belt, and it no longer digs into the ribs/side. The knife retention in the sheath is by far the best of any of my knives, so I have no worries about the knife coming out accidentally. And of course, a lanyard can be attached if it is a concern.
Coming in clutch. Was looking at these for a duty knife. Can’t believe you don’t have more subs, your content and quality is phenomenal!
Thanks my friend. Appreciate it. Its a solid option.
Me and you got similar interests in gear haha the plash palatka, wool greatcoats, the jaakaripuuko, gorka suits, etc. I like your channel mate
Nice! All good useful kit for the woods. Thanks my friend! Cheers
For those who want to know how good the blade retention is, I used the same blade to batton through roughly 30 logs that where really to big in diameter for the blade length, with only about an inch or less of the blade to make contact with. Not only was it still shaving sharp after such abuse, the blade tip is in perfect condition! Never for such a price will you get a more robust, and well made knife.
That is a LOT of work with any knife, and to still have an edge should be a clear indication that this is a real workhorse. Definitely a lot of value for the price. Cheers Will
Definitely looks like a solid knife Jess. Thanks for the look.
Nate
Thanks Nate! That it is. Have a good one
Thanks man. Be Well.
Thank you! Same to you
Sounds like a good knife. Not a bad price .Stay warm
Thanks brother. Its been pretty chilly as of late. -35 the other day. -16 last night.
@@EnduranceRoom 😳🥶
I’ve been really enjoying your videos. Thank you!
Thanks Robert! Appreciate it
I have the skrama and it's a beast. I want one the same size you have but haven't pulled the trigger on it yet. They're definitely work horses.
You are correct Jess, it is a great knife and companion to the Skrama!!
Thanks James! Both tools are definitely worthy.
Just recently found your channel via a recommendation from Corparols Corner. Have gone back and watched just about all your videos and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. Keep doing what your doing sir. You have a new subscriber.
Thank you! Appreciate it.
I like the grip handle on that seems like it's very comfortable period and non-slip
My favorite budget blade and blows away really expensive top notch ones as well cheers Jess!!😁✌️💚
Very cool brother, absolutely agree! Cheers my friend! 🤝🌲
I also recommend the Skrama 240. I think mine was one of the first ever batches. Love it, it's just so satisfying to use lol
Ah, the Skrama rocks! Absolutely brilliant tool for the woods.
Brilliant knives Jess really enjoying my 110 and the 75 is great as well and I got the big daddy chopper witch is beast around camp keep well and keep the videos coming 💪🏴👍🔥🥩
Thank you, Paul! That 75 looks super useful. The skrama is just plain awesome. Thanks again my friend. Have a good one! 🤝🌲
Looks like a great blade brother!
Sheaths look great as well!🤘🏼
Thank you Bro! Much appreciated 🤝
Cool looking knife Jess🤠
Thanks Herb!
140 and 110 both work great. I like the 140 for baton and also a bit more for gutting. Extra length nice to get lungs/heart out of deer/bear. 😊
I concur, It is a good blade. Very Utilitarian.
Good review! Mine is on the way. I really like my TOPS knives, but I've been wanting a plain Jane kinda knife that is a work horse so from what I've seen of this knife, I have to try one out. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Todd! Its a solid knife. Cheers
Awesome knife.
Good solid review! To the point, and no nonsens. Keep it up! If you can do one on the Marttiini 240 carbon would be nice!
I have that very blade and I love it...I also prefer the plastic sheath!
I ended up buying the 85 too and for general work or in a more non-bushcraft environment I tend to use the 85 which is enough in most situations and tasks.
I also bought the plastic sheath for the 85 (which is not bolesteron) with a clip that works well and is safe!
Been using one for years, it's still serves like a trooper. It's park next to my KaBar. Cheers mate. Greetings from warm Australia. Could you do a show sharpening your Puukko?
Are you in my mind? I was just looking to buy this! :D
Nice!
Thanks for sharing your expirence.
Do you ever tested the Sissipuuko from Peltonen Knives?
I do own the 140 and the M95 from Peltonen. I do like the blade of the M95 a little bit more, but the Design and handle is better on the varusteleka models.
Keep going!
@@LukasBrachmaier Thanks! I have not checked out the Peltonen knives yet. They look nice though. Cheers
I have used a 140 for over 2 years - and loved it. However I found that sharpening a micro beveled scandy was not so easy at all. The idea is not to sharpen the whole grind, only the micro bevel. But then, the micro bevel gets bigger and bigger over the years, and you'll end up with a narrow scandy grind and a wide, convex secondary bevel. And the performance is not so nice anymore.
I must admit, this was my first knife ot the sort, so I might have made something wrong.
So I bought a second one, and when the first sharpening came, I turned the blade into a real scandy. It was a hell of a job, but when finished, the knife become a lot sharper, and the edge shape has remained the same with each consequent sharpening process ever since.
Yet, despite all the above sharpening issues (as I said, it might as well have been my fault) this knife I really admire, and all my respect goes to Varusteleka.
Good review man. Nice kit rig too. Cheers (formerly Viking the woods)
Thanks brother! Appreciate it. Cheers
Thanks for the video. With the rubber handle it looks like it would be very comfortable to baton with, and won't be as cold on the hands.Nice that they offer 2 different sheaths too. Never thought about Kydex sheaths might get too cold and become brittle. Living in Michigan with usually very cold winters here also, would be a good fit here too.👍🔪
Thanks Jeff! Definitely a knife with cold weather in mind. My friend Scott mentioned that the exposed steel could be an issue with skin contact in below freezing conditions, which is a good point. A short lanyard might be good to throw on there to minimize that. Are you in the UP?
@@EnduranceRoom Unfortunately I live in Southeast Michigan. I have to usually drive almost 200 miles north to get to anywhere nice to camp. It's my dream to one day live up north or own property up there. I've winter camped in the northern lower peninsula but only camped during the summer in the U.P. Someday I'd like to do some Fall and winter camping up there.
Nice knife
Thanks Don!
And for Germany, it's 42a compliant.
I got the Puukko with the curl birch handle and the slightly up turned spine that is supposed to be the style the Sami people(?) use. It’s so beautiful, and so friggin sharp! It’s a small blade, but they assure me it’s good enough for anything from bush rat, to food prep, to stabbing your brother. 😀
I’m thinking of getting a bigger one to pair with it. Either the large of this, or more likely that big ole thing you reviewed a while back
Nice! Honestly, a small puukko can handle 90% of the cutting tasks and processing. I definitely recommend the skrama. I think you would be impressed with either the 200 or the 240.
Hi Jess ..
👍 .. very good value for money. I have the 140 in Carbon Steel .. a simple no-nonsense blade that does the job.
Take care .. Tommy
Thanks Tommy! The 140 looks like it is quite a useful tool. Have a good one!
@@EnduranceRoom 👍
What kind of jacket are you wearing? Looks cool
Thanks, it is a Gorka 4 suit. Really great for colder windy months. Got it from www.russiancoldcamo.com
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Thank you!
↟↟Awesome knife for outdoors no doubts😎👍🏻
Thanks for the review Jess..very informative..
Stay safe Bro✊🏻🐺🐾
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Thanks Alex! Much appreciated my friend. Hope you are having a good one! Cheers 🤝🌲
I love mine and its a tank
Would you feel confident taking this knife to the Pathfinder school classes?
It would do most of the the knife stuff great, but not the best for some tasks. You would want something with a 90 degree spine. This knife has a bevelled spine.
Hey,
on the Varusteleka website, you can see the Boltaron sheath with a strap and a snap button adapter. They say its a prototype. I cant find any similar Boltaron/Kydex belt loop adapter. Do you have any idea on similar products to this?
Sorry, but I do not know. You could send them a message though. Should be able to help you out.
@@EnduranceRoom thanks i will try!
Nice vid. Just to be exact here, it's just puukko, not püükko (the ü-letter is actually nyt even used in finnish)
thank you, and thanks for the info. will update. Cheers
Can you get sparks off the spine of the knife with flint?
Probably, but that dings up the spine. I use a piece of an old file. For the classes I went to, I used a $10 Old Hickory butcher knife that I cut down into a kephart. Lots of guys had Pathfinder knives. There is a lot of knife work with different projects. You want something sharp, comfortable and capable. A good Mora would be great. They make a few carbon steel models with 90 degree spines.
Hey. Did you try to prep food with it?
You could, but I usually use a swiss army knife or flat grind folder for food.
I’m looking all over for this knife, where can I buy it?
varusteleka.com
Im looking for good winter gear. What you waring? And what you recommend?
I am wearing a gorka 4 from www.RussianColdCamo.com and recommend them very much. Fantastic winter gear and great family owned company.
Edge retention is similar to 1095. I own 1095 blades with less edge retention, as also with more.That's also a matter of edge angle, convexing etc. This knife needs a lot of work, both reprofiling and handle sanding, to get it to an acceptable performance and handle comfort. Just my opinion. I sand the handle on the bottom part, to improve it's ergos and I reprofiled it to a scandi-vex edge. It really needs both mods.
Nice. Sounds like good mods to do if it adapts the blade to the user. The handle fits well for me personally. I have heard of other rounding out the blade to full scandi. What do you use for maintenance?
@@EnduranceRoom Handle fits well, however, my hand muscles hurt whenever I tried to test the knife on a trystick, making feathersticks (prolonged use). After many hours of sanding the handle (that handle material is really super dense and tough) it finally became so good, that now my muscles don't hurt, handle feels way better and it is more versatile too. (sidegrip possible, akward before that). I use Ballistol oil on the blade after use.For the edge, leatherstrop and a Fallkniven CC4 when it needs to.
@@greekveteran2715 Nice to hear you were able to get it sorted out. I have not experimented with side grip. Interesting. Thanks for the info. Have a good one
@@EnduranceRoom Ι ocasionally use side grips, to slice open naylon sacks, which contain food for the animals, when cutting cordage (reverse sidegrip) etc. You too sir! Take care
Is it a good carver?
It is a little large for carving smaller, more intricate things, but it does most things you would need from a bushcraft knife.
@@EnduranceRoom ok
This is all the knife you need. Tactical, survival or any other purpose all within 80euros. Instilled terror in the hearts of the invading red army ,possibly the only knife that can claim that honor.
Owned this knife (110 size) a couple years now, the knife is a great all round bushcraft knife as far as my skillset goes, it is quite a decent skinning knife too.
This will hold its edge very very well, despite batoning and splitting down logs and carving up loads of feathersticks. The spine is ground down and bevelled to make it better for striking a ferro rod, I personally find the bevelled spine is absolutely shite for striking a ferro rod, it will do it, but the striker your ferro rod comes with is better... also sucks for scraping. The knife is actually brilliant though imo, i dont think i will ever replace mine tbh.
I own the leather sheath, its ok, the leather is ok the snaps and rivets are a bit cheap. But the knife blade is VERY safe inside the sheath which is the most important thing.
Tbf i'd give the knife a 10/10 for value for money, quality, usability.
It just does its job.
Its EASY to sharpen to a razor edge, holds the edge for a long time.
Will rust very quick if not maintained
I've honestly never had a problem with rust, despite living in Louisiana and often not bothering with oil. Of course I have patina spots all over the blades from plant juices etc, but nary a spot of rust have I seen.
I agree though, these blades are the best bargain I've seen, period. I'd put my jp110 up against any of the other common bushcraft knives such as the Garberg, etc.
These are amazing knives, and even moreso due to the extremely low price. The knife is unkillable, although the handle material can split above the spine if you accidentally hit it while batoning- at least on the older ones.
I have two of these (JP110's) - why two? Because Varusteleka stand behind their stuff 110%.
My first one, purchased in the spring of 2019, developed a small divot in the cheek of the blade, where the softer material is. It was a tiny pockmark, where apparently an inclusion (impurity in the steel) had chipped out, and I simply emailed the company to make sure that it wasn't an indication of a weakness. They said that it would be fine, but sent me a free brand new knife of a newer model, anyway (this one has the maker's mark stamped into the cheek). Earlier, when the handle material had shifted a little (again, no big deal and easily fixable with a bit of epoxy, although the wiggle from front to back was only about 1/32" total) they had sent me a code for the cost of the knife, which I used to defray the cost of their Skrama 240.
So yeah any problems, even minor ones, and Varusteleka have got your back. I have used and abused these blades, and they're still going strong. The leather sheath is amazingly good quality, and the retention even without the snap closed is as secure as could be.
I can use the knife to help blaze trails, even, because the blade profile is such that a quick flick of the wrist will chop through a branch up to 1/4" thick no problem, as long as you're chopping next to the trunk. At the same time, it will make curls like a dream.
The only issue one might encounter is getting used to such a thick spine and cheek, coupled with such a sharp scandi grind. At first, when carving, making feather sticks, etc, it felt like the face of the knife wanted to either skate across the stick,or else it was biting too deep and hogging off the wood in deep chunks. Just a matter of getting acquainted with the grind, and once you do it's the best knife you'll ever own, at least for under $100.
I plan on getting a 140, to add to my collection- if the shorter 110 will chop enough to work as a light-duty machete, I can only imagine what the 140 will do. (The Skrama 240 will take down a 3" thick pine sapling in a single swing- it's not the greatest machete for the jungle-like undergrowth here on the Gulf Coast, but it's not meant to be, more of a jack of all trades chopper, camp knife, and carver.)
El cuchillo)))))))))))))
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Greetings from Russia, Jess! Good video! Check out the video about the Russian army Ratnik knife! Stay warm and be healthy!
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Thank you my friend! Appreciate the link. I will check it out. Have a good one and all the very best!
That was an excellent video. Quite a fascinating process and remarkable craftsmanship. Thank you for sending it my way!
Let me get one for free