I recently bought the stainless version as the carbon was out of stock. I am very impressed with ruggedness and quality of the blade. I gave it a light strop and it's like a razor. Varusteleka are great folk to deal with, rapid delivery and excellent humour throughout their product descriptions as well as their You Tube videos. Another bonus is they are wholly made in Finland, not some Far East steel with a Nordic/ Scandi name. Thanks for your review. All the best from Scotland. Garry
When on the field in the army, soldiers take usually 1 hour long shifts feeding the fire of the half-platoon tents stove. The stove has to be kept warm all night because all the four seasons are quite cold out here. Watching over the fire when everyone else is asleep is boring as hell, so thats when the traditional carving task comes in. Just something to pass time! What comes to some knives having dull spine; I think that was the Mk. I of the Jääkäripuukkos. New ones have the sharpened spine right from the box.
I have the 140 cm. version of this knife (same price as the 110 cm.) and am very pleased with it. The Varusteleka website is well worth a look. Their own make of military / outdoor kit is good value. If it performs well in Finland, it is suitable for Scotland, where I live. As to the kit, I think humour is often specific to the society that produces it. We have American comedy programmes on scottish television, most of which I don't find at all funny, though the audience obviously seem to. As an ex-paratrooper, I appreciate that the "wooden cock" joke, as explained by Marcus Lepola below could be hilarious.
I also have the 140 and Skrama. I like all the Terava knives. They will be launching new smaller blades in December-January and I definitely plan to pick those up. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Wow, all of the 110mm and 140mm they just restocked two days ago has sold out. Hopefully the 110's with sheaths will be available within a couple weeks. These knives are hot guys, and definitely worth the money, get one when they come available again.
The descriptions really are great, I like their style. One of the item descriptions says, yea we know it's a piece of %#!t but if you want to buy it, go ahead. Thanks for stopping by Chris.
Nice review, I am thinking about getting the Jääkäripuukko too, even though I already have 4 different traditional Puukkos :D What makes Varusteleka so great is the quality of the products and the traditional army humor, sometimes when I visit the website I am not even looking to buy anything I just go there to read the description of the products to make my day better.
Stop thinking and just get one. I also have other Puukkos from Ahti and WoodsKnife but this one with full tang is much more stout and stronger. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Haha. I considered it at first, but I just can't do it. I don't know how I would explain it to anyone - "Hey, check out my carved wooden cock". lol Thanks for checking out my video, I enjoy your channel a lot and look forward to your videos.
It still looks fine and has been easy to resharpen. But honestly I've not carried it regularly in a couple years as other knives filled it's spot. But I will always keep at least one (I have two) and I also have every other Terava knives made, the minis are great little patch knives. Thanks for the comment.
Some Bark River, L.T. Wright, and Battle Horse Knives for a few. I am particular to the BRK Aurora, BHK Essiac and Salt Fork, LTW Genesis and Bushcrafter, and my Blackfeather Blacklore. Thanks for watching.
When people are around campfire many tend to just carve away a stick. In Finland folks call that often thick stick or branch leirikyrpä meaning camp dick. Then it turned into this weird art of carving chocks. Now you know.
I just went to buy one and they're sold out. I like this knife very much, I'm on the list to be notified when it's in stock. Thx for the heads up brother.
Diane, I just checked and I see the 110mm Carbon is available (16 of them) right now without the sheath, for $30. And the 140mm is available with or without the sheath (I just ordered one). I'd keep a close eye on the site because they may have the 110mm sheath version any day. I see the Skrama is available now too, was debating on getting it but I don't really need it. I hope you get one, I'm sure you will like it. Glad I was able to share with you. Thanks Diane.
Question on the Terava. How is the blade grind geometry. Is the grind equal on each side of the blade? I just got one and the grind was much more on one side than the other.
I am working on editing the first field use testing video now. I really like this knife, so much that I just ordered the 140mm version which showed up in stock today. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
My orders generally took less than 10 days. Sometimes only 7. But nowadays that may not be the case with what's going on. Get one, or two or three. They are worth the wait. Thanks
You are going to like it. Might take a day or so longer for you since you're out on the west coast. I thought of you when I pulled out the TOPS to compare, you and Jon convinced me on that knife. I've not even tested it, I need to. Thanks for checking it out Chris.
I know it's safe to assume we both love our knives:) lol. But hey each one serves a different purpose for different days and tasks, as well as all doing the same cutting. Lol. I have yet to decide when my collection will stop. But they keep making so many awesome designs!!! so.many
I do have the 140 version, if you watch this video you will see it next to the 110 in the background... ruclips.net/video/isZSrsR-IGQ/видео.html. Thank you for stopping by and checking out the video.
i suppose it could be shocking when your making a video and that pops up in it but to be honest i bet it just makes 90% of people watching this get a good laugh no big deal.. anyone who has been on the internet longer then 12 hours has probably seen much worse. good knife i just got mine in the mail today! might get a skarma in the future looks like one awesome blade.
It's a great performer too. I just posted the Field Testing video, check that out. I've not put the Brakimo through any testing yet. I'll have to check out the spine on mine. Thanks for stopping by and the comment.
I was so excited when mine arrived... only to find that there were deep ridges on the bevel... like a file. How is no one mentioning this in reviews? Disappointing. A blade should not arrive like that.
Awesome, you guys watched the video. Traditions are great, yours is unique, lol. The knife is well made, sharp, comfortable, and an excellent performer at nearly any task. Please check my Field Use Testing video that I just posted - ruclips.net/video/40tKXCveLfs/видео.html. I have a question in there for you guys that I would like to see you answer. Thanks for everything.
If anyones interested, I recently got their restock email and ordered the 140 w/shesth in carbon. This was several days ago they had at least 150 of each so check out asap if you want some.
i hope they don't eep uping the price, 29 was great, now 41 for knife alone 85 for sheath and shipping not too bad for an army surpluss, a contact for more info would be nice but hold off on how great is it, , , where did it come from, to me it looks like some cold war era knife, how in the world are you comparing light wood knives for intricate cutting to a beefed up camper type, , silly willie, i dont mind a harder scale on garberg but to me a palm swell is my biggest enemy in a knife. i don't know why, but i find it like walking with too tight a shoe, very uncomfortable and hits me in a nervouse spot the swell doesnt go in palm but more like under center of fingers, i can't even think about it, i do like the mora black and the thinner steel , how much steel is needed if stel is good and i think that mora steel is better than the 1095 type on the Jaakaripuuko, , oh, sharpening in scandi was easy with right stone, and technique, never rush your sharpening and take it easy on belly go with the curv, i came close to flatening my bely a bit but had a tough stone that straightened it out , i lost a mm of length but my knife is fine
All of the Terävä Carbon steel knives are made from 80CrV2, not 1095. Yes they have increased the price, as the demand has increased, that's how it works. They used to have a hard time keeping them in stock but looks like they've made a ton of them now. Thanks for watching and the comment.
I have never gotten the obsession for Moras. Maybe it is a Finnish thing because nobody in Finland appreciates them because we all know we are much better at making knives. Actually we use the word "mora" in Finland to generally describe any 5 euro shitty knife you keep in your toolbox just in case you need to do something you don't want to expose any proper knife to. Mora pretty much only sell the most cheap ones (1-10 euros) here in any general/tool store because any of the "higher end ones" won't sell here. :D
Moras are durable, cheap, and good knives. But I love my Terävä knives, they're great. Thanks for watching and commenting.
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The idea is that finnish puukko is what you take to woods and cottage etc. for hard work with materials that should be used with knives. Mora you use when you fix your car and use it against metal etc. hard work ruining it and then buying new one. I think mora knives are excellent for it, exactly the cheap kinds. But if i go to woods, finnish puukko it is :)
Since they're always out of stock maybe they can send the "package deal" with a Mora Garburg, I can carve a wooden 110 edition of the knife that's ALWAYS!! out of stock. I'm beginning to think they only made 20 of these fricken knives, and the guys that got one all made a review video on RUclips as a practical joke.
Sign up for the email notification for when they're back in stock. You will be notified and have a chance to order, else they sell out quick. Good luck and thanks for stopping by to watch.
sameold77 I've noticed after using the Garberg for about 3 months now that the handle actually gets a softer feel to it. Mine is really cool feeling now, at first I wasn't sure about it but now it feels a bit like wood very dense yet smooth. I do really want the 140 cause the length but at the moment I got plenty of scandi knives, your Brakimo looks cool wish their handles weren't so thin though.
Baton that birch down and carve some feathers. then start a fire. Their military has some weird traditions. Great job brother. I had to repro file my spine. it was dull.
I hear you Doug, strange things. The birch wood is still sitting on my shelf, lol. I saw your badass sheath system for yours, it's awesome. Appreciate you stopping by to check it out and commenting.
The chunk of birch is a ridiculous inclusion. The company charges for shipping & this only adds to the expense. I also question the legality of shipping log pieces to foreign countries. When ever I have crossed the US/CDN border was required to leave all firewood at the crossing if I had any in my truck. It's a concern for bugs, seeds & protecting indigenous species. This speaks nothing of the black leather wearing, moustache sporting macho disco dude & an image of a real woody not just a wooden log. WTF? *Edit: It is clear you have the sickness like so many of us. So many Moras so little time. You might want to get that issue looked at. Cheers.
Ha, yea idk about shipping wood but it's only $9.99 to ship to US, regardless of the weight. I had one big order in multiple boxes once, still $9.99. Excellent service too, one time a box had torn open a bit and one item was missing. They shipped it the next day for free after sending pic of the box. Yes, it's a sickness, lol. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Problem with these knives(my one at least) is its not grinded properly at the handle... having a bluntish edge about half a cm... with the rubber handle it ends up being impossible to regrind(without damaging the handle) and so you are gonna have to spend hours with a tiny stone trying to wear away the steel evenly at the hilt without messing up the part of the blade thats fine.
I recently bought the stainless version as the carbon was out of stock. I am very impressed with ruggedness and quality of the blade. I gave it a light strop and it's like a razor. Varusteleka are great folk to deal with, rapid delivery and excellent humour throughout their product descriptions as well as their You Tube videos. Another bonus is they are wholly made in Finland, not some Far East steel with a Nordic/ Scandi name. Thanks for your review. All the best from Scotland. Garry
When on the field in the army, soldiers take usually 1 hour long shifts feeding the fire of the half-platoon tents stove. The stove has to be kept warm all night because all the four seasons are quite cold out here. Watching over the fire when everyone else is asleep is boring as hell, so thats when the traditional carving task comes in. Just something to pass time!
What comes to some knives having dull spine; I think that was the Mk. I of the Jääkäripuukkos. New ones have the sharpened spine right from the box.
I have the 140 cm. version of this knife (same price as the 110 cm.) and am very pleased with it. The Varusteleka website is well worth a look. Their own make of military / outdoor kit is good value. If it performs well in Finland, it is suitable for Scotland, where I live. As to the kit, I think humour is often specific to the society that produces it. We have American comedy programmes on scottish television, most of which I don't find at all funny, though the audience obviously seem to. As an ex-paratrooper, I appreciate that the "wooden cock" joke, as explained by Marcus Lepola below could be hilarious.
I also have the 140 and Skrama. I like all the Terava knives. They will be launching new smaller blades in December-January and I definitely plan to pick those up. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I hope you ment 140 mm ;-)
140 cm is about 5 feet
Wow, all of the 110mm and 140mm they just restocked two days ago has sold out. Hopefully the 110's with sheaths will be available within a couple weeks. These knives are hot guys, and definitely worth the money, get one when they come available again.
sameold77 yep, RUclips hype :( I should have bought one ages ago. Sheaf is cool
Great review!
I love the gang at Varusteleka, their item descriptions are hilarious!
Cheers!
The descriptions really are great, I like their style. One of the item descriptions says, yea we know it's a piece of %#!t but if you want to buy it, go ahead. Thanks for stopping by Chris.
Nice review, I am thinking about getting the Jääkäripuukko too, even though I already have 4 different traditional Puukkos :D What makes Varusteleka so great is the quality of the products and the traditional army humor, sometimes when I visit the website I am not even looking to buy anything I just go there to read the description of the products to make my day better.
Stop thinking and just get one. I also have other Puukkos from Ahti and WoodsKnife but this one with full tang is much more stout and stronger. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Yeah you're right I think ill go and get one.. Funny thing is I actually live near the shop.
Very nice. ....must get one.
Yes you should. They are in stock now but you better act fast. Thank you for watching.
I am so glad that I two of the jaakkarri puuko knives and they can’t be beat !!!
I agree, as I am pleased with all of my Terava knives from Varusteleka. I believe I have every model they make.
I think you should carve that piece of wood into the glorious object for which it was intended!
Haha. I considered it at first, but I just can't do it. I don't know how I would explain it to anyone - "Hey, check out my carved wooden cock". lol Thanks for checking out my video, I enjoy your channel a lot and look forward to your videos.
that thing is a beast! How is it holding up 4 years later? Any issues with the handle or rust?
It still looks fine and has been easy to resharpen. But honestly I've not carried it regularly in a couple years as other knives filled it's spot. But I will always keep at least one (I have two) and I also have every other Terava knives made, the minis are great little patch knives. Thanks for the comment.
Some Bark River, L.T. Wright, and Battle Horse Knives for a few. I am particular to the BRK Aurora, BHK Essiac and Salt Fork, LTW Genesis and Bushcrafter, and my Blackfeather Blacklore. Thanks for watching.
When people are around campfire many tend to just carve away a stick. In Finland folks call that often thick stick or branch leirikyrpä meaning camp dick. Then it turned into this weird art of carving chocks. Now you know.
"Army humor"
Thanks for that tidbit. It's an interesting tradition, I'll give it that.
In the army that dick is used to fuck a ''pinkka'' that has a pussy. It might sound a bit weird now that i think of it.
I just went to buy one and they're sold out. I like this knife very much, I'm on the list to be notified when it's in stock. Thx for the heads up brother.
Diane, I just checked and I see the 110mm Carbon is available (16 of them) right now without the sheath, for $30. And the 140mm is available with or without the sheath (I just ordered one). I'd keep a close eye on the site because they may have the 110mm sheath version any day. I see the Skrama is available now too, was debating on getting it but I don't really need it. I hope you get one, I'm sure you will like it. Glad I was able to share with you. Thanks Diane.
Thanks Mark. I do want the sheath. I'll keep checking.
Question on the Terava. How is the blade grind geometry. Is the grind equal on each side of the blade?
I just got one and the grind was much more on one side than the other.
Got mine in this week. Like it better than Mora Bushcraft Black.
I can't argue with that statement. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Looks like a great knife.......Can't wait to see it doing some wood work.....
I am working on editing the first field use testing video now. I really like this knife, so much that I just ordered the 140mm version which showed up in stock today. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
How long did shipping take? No one has sent me an answer on this.
My orders generally took less than 10 days. Sometimes only 7. But nowadays that may not be the case with what's going on. Get one, or two or three. They are worth the wait. Thanks
What was the blade @11:23 ???
Badass blade...
Great reveiw and great collection, sir.
That was a Tops Brakimo. Thank you for watching and the comment.
@@sameold77👍🏼
Great review and nice collection you have there!
Thank you. I've admired your knives a while. Very nice.
Just got the 110, I'll count the shipping days now, but when you pulled the Brakimo out, lol man you know I love my TOPS knives 🤑
You are going to like it. Might take a day or so longer for you since you're out on the west coast. I thought of you when I pulled out the TOPS to compare, you and Jon convinced me on that knife. I've not even tested it, I need to. Thanks for checking it out Chris.
I know it's safe to assume we both love our knives:) lol. But hey each one serves a different purpose for different days and tasks, as well as all doing the same cutting. Lol. I have yet to decide when my collection will stop. But they keep making so many awesome designs!!!
so.many
Ignore that link I'm using Google+ now and the new update messed up my text, that link is a typo. Sorry
I like the sheath. Does it have a drain hole?
I own this same knife and the edge last a long time. I use it as my EDC gear. I plan on getting 140 Puukko.
All of the Terava knives are very well made, I like them all. Check out my Skrama video. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Looks good...
I really like it, and have been pleased with the testing so far. Appreciate the view and comment.
Don't lie; that kit gave you wood, didn't it? 😉
Yes, Birch Wood.
Hi! Can you compare vs 140mm version?
I do have the 140 version, if you watch this video you will see it next to the 110 in the background... ruclips.net/video/isZSrsR-IGQ/видео.html. Thank you for stopping by and checking out the video.
i liked the comparsion to the other knives in dimensions. very nice. but please do better lighting next time.
Agree with you on the lighting. Did this one inside on a rainy day. Appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching.
i suppose it could be shocking when your making a video and that pops up in it but to be honest i bet it just makes 90% of people watching this get a good laugh no big deal.. anyone who has been on the internet longer then 12 hours has probably seen much worse. good knife i just got mine in the mail today! might get a skarma in the future looks like one awesome blade.
The Skrama is well worth it too. Thanks for watching and commenting.
WTF am I watching right now, lol, a knife review with a plot twist
Yes. It was funny, I wasn't sure what to think when I first saw it. Thanks for watching.
Thanks to videos like this I have another knife on my radar to obsess over. Stop reviewing cool affordable knives please.
Bamn,I love that knife
Yes, Terava are very good knives for the price a great deal. Thanks
@@sameold77 ,ok awesome, yes definitely agree with you there,mine is still pretty sharp after all i put it through.
do I spy a jessmuk?
Good eye sir. I didn't talk about that one. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hahaha lmfao that's a good bushcraft knife I like it, that 90 on that brakimo sucks at least mine does anyway. Cool vid bro
It's a great performer too. I just posted the Field Testing video, check that out. I've not put the Brakimo through any testing yet. I'll have to check out the spine on mine. Thanks for stopping by and the comment.
What in the heck? Crazy packaging right there, LOL! 😆Those wacky Finns.
Yea the kit was something else. Thanks for stopping by.
I like the knife.
It's a winner Nathan. I'll show that soon.
I was so excited when mine arrived...
only to find that there were deep ridges on the bevel... like a file.
How is no one mentioning this in reviews? Disappointing.
A blade should not arrive like that.
well a wooden chicken might come in handy ???? lol surprise great lookin knife ....atb tom
I'm not sure I could carve a chicken, lol. Thanks for checking it out Tom.
allrighty then ! lol. that is an awesome knife & sheath
I didn't know what to say when I saw those pictures, I was bit taken back. The knife and sheath are great. Thanks for checking it out Mark.
What can we say, we have some interesting traditions here in Finland! Glad you enjoy the knife!
Awesome, you guys watched the video. Traditions are great, yours is unique, lol. The knife is well made, sharp, comfortable, and an excellent performer at nearly any task. Please check my Field Use Testing video that I just posted - ruclips.net/video/40tKXCveLfs/видео.html. I have a question in there for you guys that I would like to see you answer. Thanks for everything.
+Varusteleka ant wait to see what you guys do for women in service for Finland !!! lol
Patiently waiting on restock! Great vid.
If anyones interested, I recently got their restock email and ordered the 140 w/shesth in carbon. This was several days ago they had at least 150 of each so check out asap if you want some.
i hope they don't eep uping the price, 29 was great, now 41 for knife alone 85 for sheath and shipping not too bad for an army surpluss, a contact for more info would be nice but hold off on how great is it, , , where did it come from, to me it looks like some cold war era knife, how in the world are you comparing light wood knives for intricate cutting to a beefed up camper type, , silly willie, i dont mind a harder scale on garberg but to me a palm swell is my biggest enemy in a knife. i don't know why, but i find it like walking with too tight a shoe, very uncomfortable and hits me in a nervouse spot the swell doesnt go in palm but more like under center of fingers, i can't even think about it, i do like the mora black and the thinner steel , how much steel is needed if stel is good and i think that mora steel is better than the 1095 type on the Jaakaripuuko, , oh, sharpening in scandi was easy with right stone, and technique, never rush your sharpening and take it easy on belly go with the curv, i came close to flatening my bely a bit but had a tough stone that straightened it out , i lost a mm of length but my knife is fine
All of the Terävä Carbon steel knives are made from 80CrV2, not 1095. Yes they have increased the price, as the demand has increased, that's how it works. They used to have a hard time keeping them in stock but looks like they've made a ton of them now. Thanks for watching and the comment.
I have never gotten the obsession for Moras. Maybe it is a Finnish thing because nobody in Finland appreciates them because we all know we are much better at making knives. Actually we use the word "mora" in Finland to generally describe any 5 euro shitty knife you keep in your toolbox just in case you need to do something you don't want to expose any proper knife to. Mora pretty much only sell the most cheap ones (1-10 euros) here in any general/tool store because any of the "higher end ones" won't sell here. :D
Moras are durable, cheap, and good knives. But I love my Terävä knives, they're great. Thanks for watching and commenting.
The idea is that finnish puukko is what you take to woods and cottage etc. for hard work with materials that should be used with knives. Mora you use when you fix your car and use it against metal etc. hard work ruining it and then buying new one.
I think mora knives are excellent for it, exactly the cheap kinds. But if i go to woods, finnish puukko it is :)
Since they're always out of stock maybe they can send the "package deal" with a Mora Garburg, I can carve a wooden 110 edition of the knife that's ALWAYS!! out of stock. I'm beginning to think they only made 20 of these fricken knives, and the guys that got one all made a review video on RUclips as a practical joke.
Sign up for the email notification for when they're back in stock. You will be notified and have a chance to order, else they sell out quick. Good luck and thanks for stopping by to watch.
sameold77 I've noticed after using the Garberg for about 3 months now that the handle actually gets a softer feel to it. Mine is really cool feeling now, at first I wasn't sure about it but now it feels a bit like wood very dense yet smooth. I do really want the 140 cause the length but at the moment I got plenty of scandi knives, your Brakimo looks cool wish their handles weren't so thin though.
Baton that birch down and carve some feathers. then start a fire. Their military has some weird traditions. Great job brother. I had to repro file my spine. it was dull.
I hear you Doug, strange things. The birch wood is still sitting on my shelf, lol. I saw your badass sheath system for yours, it's awesome. Appreciate you stopping by to check it out and commenting.
+Sameold77,
I bought a 110 this year and I didn't get any of what you got as classed as extras!!
Hahaha
Haha, that was a special offer back then. So how do you like it? It's a great knife in my book. Thanks for watching.
The chunk of birch is a ridiculous inclusion. The company charges for shipping & this only adds to the expense. I also question the legality of shipping log pieces to foreign countries. When ever I have crossed the US/CDN border was required to leave all firewood at the crossing if I had any in my truck. It's a concern for bugs, seeds & protecting indigenous species. This speaks nothing of the black leather wearing, moustache sporting macho disco dude & an image of a real woody not just a wooden log. WTF?
*Edit: It is clear you have the sickness like so many of us. So many Moras so little time. You might want to get that issue looked at. Cheers.
Ha, yea idk about shipping wood but it's only $9.99 to ship to US, regardless of the weight. I had one big order in multiple boxes once, still $9.99. Excellent service too, one time a box had torn open a bit and one item was missing. They shipped it the next day for free after sending pic of the box. Yes, it's a sickness, lol. Thanks for watching and commenting.
leirikyrpä mean campwilly
*NC-17.
HaHa. Thanks for watching.
....looks like a Hultafors from Sweden........
I should have included that one, forgot I had the Hultafors HD. This knife is full tang and more stout. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for turning me on to another great Finnish blade !
Bob
Glad to hear. I like doing these videos to show you guys what's out there and available. Thanks again.
Problem with these knives(my one at least) is its not grinded properly at the handle... having a bluntish edge about half a cm... with the rubber handle it ends up being impossible to regrind(without damaging the handle) and so you are gonna have to spend hours with a tiny stone trying to wear away the steel evenly at the hilt without messing up the part of the blade thats fine.
I don't have an issue with mine but I haven't had any issues stropping mine either. Thank you for checking this out and commenting.
These few mm of missing grind will help to protect the rubberish material of handle when battoning
WTF? LOL
I know right. Thanks
wtf
Ha. Thanks for watching
Stop apologizing, you sound like my ex girlfriend.
lol. I was genuinely shocked at the drawings. Thanks for the view and comment.
+sameold77 It is an awesome knife though. I just found out of this maker a few days ago. They make an awesome chopper also. Thanks for the review.
+mister smith The Skrama bush knife. Ordered one yesterday.
sameold77
Oh dam! I can't wait to see you do a field test.
I hate thick knives. Now when I see that knife I think of a male repro organ. Blah
That's too bad. Thanks for watching