I love and collect Puukkos, love Moras, love all things Finnish and you did a nice job on your video. Many people forget to discuss the sheath which is a major element in knife kit. Thanks.
this knife is a users knife no show no gimmicks just hard camp or bushcraft work!! they dont issue it for nothing!! to finnish reserves or army the skandi mil gets to often choose what they carry as everyone in scandinavia grows up with a knife much like you guys carry guns! so they leave it often to personal preference when you out in the field and if it dont work for you its your own lookout or fault yer neck on the line the mil doesnt dictate to you! what you must carry regards knives like ours does! they are liked by those that hard use them!
I know that it's bit late, but might as well post a bit of history: The term Jääkäri comes from the German term Jaeger/Jäger for light infantry during the First World War, where Finnish volunteers fought for Germany in the 27th Jäger Battalion, gaining training and experience. Germany hoped in 1915 that the Jääkäris would in future weaken Imperial Russia, while the volunteers were motivated by attempted Russification and nationalist feelings of the late 19th and early 20th century. The Jääkäriliike (Jaeger Movement) then fought during the Finnish Civil War, forming the trained core of the White Finns against the Reds during the Civil War of 1918, and by the Winter War of 1939-1940, many jääkäris were in command positions, including large number of the Generals. These days, the most basic rank of Finnish infantry man is Jääkäri, though this is a more recent change in the 2000's. Finnish paratroopers for example are called Laskuvarjojääkäri, literally Parachute Jaeger.
I did buy this knife but I got the 140 only because they were sold out of the 110's. I just finished about 3 hours of carving with it, and the scandi grind doesn't mess around. Very sharp and looks like a perfect grind. This is a carving beast!
been going through your videos for the past week gotta say, this has become my favorite bushcraft andI outdoors channel thank you for all the time and effort you put into delivering these very informative videos!
Well done vid! Received my Puukko 140 yesterday and absolutely love it! I have many Finnish and Swedish blades. Out of the blue I found this one and one of the best knives for a superb price point!....Craig
I just ordered this knife and the Skrama and was searching TH-cam for some confirmation when I found your channel. I appreciate your review on both blades very much and have subscribed. God bless!
Jeez, its at 5:43, just finishing the basic description and I am sold.Lol. Your channel is really good for discovering the less known gems in the knife world which is a huge contribution because its simply overwhelming for most to search out these finds and gives a wider audience better options when it comes to purchasing an important tool. Although I personally already have my bushcraft tool, I sure wish I knew about these options before. Well, just heard the price. Congrats, I think you may have discovered the absolute BEST deal in all the scandi grind bushcraft knives out there. That is an incredible buy. The company deserves a lot of sales, thats almost unbelievable.
Finally, an English review of this knife! There's another fine review of this one but he's in South America. It came out WAAAY before the Garberg and is basically the smaller bro/companion to the big Skrama bush blade. Those Varusteleka guys have funny, entertaining English descriptions of their products on their website too! Thanks for sharing this.
+JuandelaCruz001 I watched the South American video but couldn't understand any of it. I bought the Skrama along with this knife so that review will be coming soon. They are highly entertaining! Check out some of the videos on their TH-cam channel!
Do you find any problems with the rubber handle? It seems with the thin strait tang it would eventually come loose and pull off out the back. Also with heavy use and twisting i think i would accelerate this problem. Do you feel the handle twist or pull? I think if that was solved with a more grip contoured and spiked tang it would make it unrippable.
Ordered mine last night. A little over $70,shipped for the 110 and leather sheath. The Fins have caught on that these are popular,and almost tripled the price.
Mike, can't believe you posted this. I just received the DIY Wooden Cock kit from Varusteleka that includes this knife in the mail today and am waiting to get home to check it out. I found this knife after seeing the Skrama Bush Knife from them. Their website and descriptions are unique don't you think. Great first look, comparisons, and demo. Thanks for sharing - Mark
It’s possible can you please tell me between this knife and Mora garberg with one has thicker blade??? I’m debating on getting one but don’t know whom got thicker blade !
Sadly in most companies there is the marketing wank to pay for and the willingness of people to pay way more than they should. I guess if they pay more they think they are getting more for their money. People can get a lot of work done with cheap knives but they don't have high priced sex appeal. I doubt anyone stuck in the woods in a bad situation would turn down a knife from M-tek. You can beat them forever and they don't break. Just an example. Fantastic review. I am awaiting delivery on my Terava 140. Cannot wait to get in my hands 😫
Man this blade looks even better than what I thought it would be in your pictures (which I was equally excited about). I will be ordering one myself at some point and I'll post pics when I do!
On a 100mm blade I think something like the Marttiini Lumberjack is nice.. Traditional wood rat tang handle, traditional molded leather sheath, and a really great carbon steel scandi blade for fine detail work. I opted for the 140mm version of the Jaakarripuukko.. My reasoning was the heavy duty 4mm spine matched up better with the longer blade and is the perfect survival knife. And the longer blade allows it to make easy work of battening larger dia logs, food prep, and even light chopping. Also, part of "Surviving" is having a weapon, and the 140mm strikes a an almost perfect balance between tool and weapon. If was going off to war, or off into the wilderness, its the one knife i would take without any reservation. It's not the perfect tool for any particular job, however its better at doing everything than any other knife i have that's task specific.
You make fantastic points with your reasoning on choosing the 140. I tend to agree with you. I don’t take the 110 much, despite still loving the blade. The 140 is just a bit more capable and a better fit for a knife this robust.
@@MichaelTravis12c27 They now have version with 85mm blade as well. Personally I think 110mm blade has better balance as something that is tool for more precise woodcraft and chopping firewood as well. 140mm is better for working firewood and such, it starting to get into territory where it isn't good anything requiring more fine control of the blade.
Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors I got the stainless version of the 110. It's everything you said and demonstrated in your video. Even better it's a 100% Finnish made not some Nordic/Scandi name but blade made in Far East. Thanks again
Varusteleka's site says that the spine is beveled that way intentionally in order to expose the harder inner area. Great review. I've got the 110 on the way, will be getting the Skrama 240 as well... And probably the 200, as well as the jpuukko 140.
My 110 came yesterday and I really like the knife. I wasn't able to buy it with the leather sheath and the plastic sleeve does not secure to the knife. They secure it during shipping with a paper band and a really nice bit of packaging. I also bought the Skrama which arrived in the same box and that knife's plastic sleeve does attach to the knife. Love the Skrama too... WOW, what an awesome tool! I'll be buying several more of these for friends. I'm going to see if I can buy the leather sheath from Varusteleka for the 110 and I'll probably go with the same sheath you chose for the Skrama. For the $9.99 shipping they were trackable and well (though remarkably minimally) packaged. Thank you for the recommendations on them both.
+J Guengerich the leather sheath for the 110 is worth getting. It's very well done. I've been waiting forever to get the brown leather sheath for the Skrama. The Skrama has become my go-to large blade. I love that thing.
Have you had any issues with chipping or rolling of the edge? Looking for a good utility knife that I can use as a camp knife, but also take hunting to process deer. This knife seems to have nearly everything I am looking for, but worried about that thin edge against bone.
I've been eyeballing the 140 version of this, and their big chopper. thanks for the great review! I can't believe shipping is that cheap from across the pond! how long did it take to get to you?
How does handles compare to That mora bushcraft? I have bushcraft Force and frickin love that handle, something that rest of the mora line lacks. is it similar to bushcraft series?
I like the thinner blade of the Garberg over the Jaakarripuukko. The SS Garberg has excellent edge retention. I'm wanting the JP too. A guy can't have too many bushcraft knives! Thanks!
Awesome and thorough review! Can't wait to see what you think about the Skrama. And for those who say the Mora is stainless and the Jaakaripuukko is not, they just came out with a stainless version at the same price.
I have one with just the plastic sleeve. The sleeve does NOT secure itself around the knife AT ALL! Also, according to the website, the secondary bevel is on purpose
I got the 140 carbon version - And I must say I love this knife ! - I don't mind spending 200$ on a knife or any piece of kit if i have my eyes on something specific, so I didn't buy this knife as a budget knife. I had seen some great reviews of the knife and I loved the overall design of it. For the last couple of years I've mainly used my mora knives - I'm still a big fan of mora, and will most likely still bring a stainless companion for food prep - But as for a primary camp knife, my search is over... Mine holds an edge very well, and even though I baton, split, de-bark and do light chopping, I have yet to sharpen it on a stone. I give it a quick touch up with a leather strop and some polishing cream after every trip, and its still razor sharp. I'm generally not a big fan of those kinda rubber materials the handle is made of, but again the handle fits me so well and its so comfortable that I almost forget about my love of linen micarta and wood handles :D On the sheath part I also think you get a lot for the money - Yeah there are better looking and higher quality custom sheaths out there - But often they will set you back 100$+... The only thing I didn't really like was the belt loop, the material is a bit thin for my taste, so I cut that off and had a "custom" one made. Varusteleka also offers great customer service. the first knife I received was pretty poorly ground - I emailed them a couple of pictures, and they totally agreed that I't did not live up to the standards - a week later I received a new knife plus leather sheath free of charge (they could just have sent me the knife with plastic liner), they didn't even want me to return the first one :-) Thanks for the great review Blue Mountain ;-)
I absolutely love this knife !! Whatever you do...get the leather sheath, together they make a great outdoor package. My knife took about six weeks to arrive. It was purchased in the middle of December 2016....got to the US in two days and stayed in customs for the six weeks. Perhaps it was just bad luck. It was worth the wait. First thing I thought was I should have bought at least three.
great video...great knife....just waiting for them to come back in stock without the sheath...can't beat it at that price....getting the 110, the 140 and the Terävä Skrama bush knife...all three seem to be kick ass knives and the prices can't be eat...seen your video on the Terävä Skrama bush knife....been looking at them all for months....just didn't pull the trigger when I shoulda...
Thanks for the video. I have a question? I live in Europe and I have the opportunity to buy Mora Garberg for 79 euros, about 82 US dollars, you think it's still not worth the money
+rapazola007 The Garberg is an excellent knife. I finally got one for myself and I like it quite a bit. I still think this knife is a much better value and may arguably be the better knife, but I seriously doubt you will be disappointed with the Garberg.
Wow. This knife is thicker than even the Mora heavy duty knife (3.2mm). Full tang and the loop on the end will be nice for paracord. I was originally planning on a $20 heavy duty Mora but now I'm going to try this 110 out instead! :) The leather sheath is optional, so one can still go with the cheaper price of around $30!
I live in the UK so have been aware of both the 'terava jaaripuukko' and 'terava skrama' for a while and purchased the larger version of the first knife recently and have had the 'skrama' for around a year. they're both bomb proof, handle well and do exactly what you want them to do. bear in mind that the larger puukko is a BIG knife compared to it's younger brother and will make most moras look small. for the price and purpose all i can say is i regret not buying them first. for a beginner or expert, me being in the first bracket, i'd recommend them in all respects. 10 out of 10. and i don't work for the company, but love it. love the vids btw
+Rory Byrne thanks for the comments. I agree. I just received the 140 and it is quite a big puukko! Everything I've tried from them has been outstanding. Absolutely top notch for people of any skill level.
Oh dam Mike! I just found out about this knife brand two days ago from another TH-cam member and bam, now you're reviewing one. They also make a 5.5" puukko and an amazing chopper!
Very happy to see this video. Mora is out of line with the cost on the Garberg. I would never buy one based on that alone. There are better options in that price range. Here in Canada the Garberg is well over the $100 mark after shipping and taxes. Great review. Thank you for your time.
Well even having my Garberg, I had to check out your recommendation, so I've also just ordered the 110. Thanks for sharing this knife I'm looking forward to trying it out soon. Take care!
+BlackRifle Survival I'll be interested to hear your thoughts after you've used them side by side. I'll be picking up a Garberg next month and will make my own evaluation from there.
Excellent and very honest thorough review. I'm wanting one but Varesteleka are out of stock. They're going to email me when they're back in stock. Thanks for sharing. All the best from Scotland. Garry
I find that preference wise, for myself personally, that if the blade is too thick for me I won't carry it and it is difficult to do finer tasks. I don't really go into the woods to chop and baton. If I ever need to do that I usually go for an axe and saw. I like my belt knives to be light. That's just me though, everyone else may be looking for this knife. Your video really help in the decision making process when purchasing the ideal blade.
Thanks for this very helpful review. I have the 140cm. bladed version, which, if you are ordering from Scotland, where I live, is exactly the same price as the 110cm. I am very pleased with it, and would certainly recommend these knives, and the Company.
Very intrigued. Great vid. I got the Garberg for $69 ($74 shipped w/multisheath), so I am eager to get your impressions of it, too, when you get some dirt time with one.
Many Scandinavian knives with a scandi grind came with a quite pronounced secondary grind It is not a mistake by the grinder, it is as the blade comes The secondary grind makes for a very strong and robust edge As I use these knives, I sharpen them to a smaller secondary edge closer to a zero grind But I do this as I use the knife This is an excellent field knife
Yes, there are a lot of companies that do that. I typically sharpen them to a “scandivex” profile and maintain them there. I’ve done that with both this knife and the Garberg.
Had/have both - For the price the Terava Jaakarripuukko 110 is better. For the less crude & fit/finish the Mora is better. I would recommend for a great inexpensive worker but expendable knife in the woods one pf the cheaper Moras like the Robust or Bushcraft Orange. Paired with a small axe you can do anything well or much better.
Great video. I've heard other people claim it's a "Mora killer". Which, to be honest, simply isn't true. Not as a whole in a company vs company standpoint. But when you specify the Jaakaripuukko has direct competition to the Garberg then this knife definitely comes out on top. It even comes with a better sheath. Granted, I've found the Garberg for in the range of $75 right now but it's still more than the Jaakaripuukko.
+Ryan Brennan company vs company you are correct. To be fair, I have both this and the Garberg and find the Garberg to be outstanding. You can't go wrong with either.
Kinda off topic question. You might have already mentioned/done a video concerning my question so I apologize if so, but are you big on multi-tools? As far as they go there is only one company for me which is the almighty Leatherman. SOG actually makes some decent ones as well, but I feel that Leatherman is the best. They have dedicated themselves to mainly multi-tools and not spread themselves out so their quality is gonna be a little better than most. So I guess where my actual question is what are your thoughts on the Leatherman Surge (if any)? Im about to dump a pretty penny into one which will be going into my main BOB/INCH Bag which has all my best gear in it, so naturally I'm going to put the best multi-TOOL I can find in there which I believe the Surge to be it, a lot just cause of the modularity of it, (bigger BOSCH saws and mettle saws, also diamond/wood file for sharpening tools, bit kits for knives and other gear repairs, just pretty much a small capable tool box in a small package). I don't mind sacrificing the small extra weight (compared to the wave and others in its size range) for what the Surge can do and the fact that it is bigger and can really work like a working tool needs to, another words it is less delicate than a smaller one would be and can probably accomplish more with more/bigger tools. So anyways all that is my question hehe, didn't know if you carried one and what your thought process may be on the subject. I'm asking you cause you do seem to go into great detail in your gear reviews and pay attention to every small detail on your gear, which I appreciate. Thanks!
You know, I don't own a Surge but I wouldn't hesitate to buy one. I think you are right that Leatherman is cream of the crop when it comes to multitools. Some of the Swiss Army models are quite nice, and I like some of the one handed options available from Gerber, but as a general rule, I place my trust in Leatherman.
Honestly I dont know much about except for the classic's I grew up with as a boy, with the tweezer's and toothpick that were always lost. But from what I've seen of some of them on the interwebs they are certainly desired. Thanks for your input sir!
Yeah I have to agree. I picked up a set of 110,140, and a Skrama about 4 months ago and really liked them right out of the box. Then in December I decided to get another set while they became available again (and with a discount code). Awesome. And the merino wool stuff is awesome also.
Amazing knife and price, awesome review, and great video quality/editing! Thanks for sharing, definitely gives mora a lil run for their money! I really love these kinds of bushcraft knives
The blades are made by Lauri as far as i know, its a pretty common brand there, if you got a finnish Puukko or Leuku knife the chances are high that it has a Lauri blade.
Wow i got this knife (long version) a few months ago i love mine, what a blade took to the woods & it did great. The sheath alone was worth the 64.00 bucks . Leather sheath is perfect.
+LivingforGood Outdoors if you are just going to be doing basic knife chores go with the 110. It's shorter and nimbler. If you plan on processing wood (batoning) get the 140. It's got more reach.
I received a 140 and have to say it is a beast! The only problem I got is that the bevel is not even. The first inch of the blade tip was very dull. The blade edge is a slight hollow grind and not a true Scandi grind. It also has a secondary edge bevel.
Nice review! Terävä Jääkäripukko means: Sharp soldiers Knife, jääkäri being a german title Jaeger, pronounced in finnish. Maybe the company is has been able to produce these knifes for lesser costa s they have a main guaranteed customer, namely the finnish armed forces, so with the guaranteed bulk the production costs will come down. Have not handled this knife myself, but thanks to your review, I'll probably get one for myself. One to last me a lifetime. Also Puukko, is a finnish word for a traditional style of knife where the tang will travel the entire lenght of the wood or horn handle and be secured in the pommel by a rivet or a bend in the tang hammered on by the handle maker.
and the Sissipuukko is hard to get and more expensive...The hole in the handle can be fitted with a colorful string for to find it if dropped in deep snow or greenery, or a black one for that matter but then it will not be easy to find in the dark. It is Finnish hence good quality, I am Swedish myself and own two Finnish knives and some Moras too of course of which my favorite is the smallest in the Classic line...I would really like to have a Puukko with Birch bark handle though, but i suppose I will have to get a blank and make the handle myself.
Actually Terävä is the brand of the knife, it is the name that's been given by Varusteleka to it's own line of knives. As far as I know, the knife isn't being produced for the Finnish military, but the simplicity of the design allows for a reasonable pricing.
+EattinThurs61 Swedish eh, couldn't spot the accent. 😊 For a birchbark knife i,do you want a high end knife like this one? mygoodknife.com/media/catalog/product/cache/5/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/i/iisakki_jarvenpaa_aito_2.jpg I also know a few semi proffessional knife makers whom might sell their products. These will be of high carbon steel, so the blade is protected from rust by leaving the larger surface unpolished. There is also knifes with damascus folds, but for a short blade that is a bit of overkill. Send me a message if you need help to find a resonably priced craft puukko.
Great review, Mike. I'm going to have to put that knife on my list. As pleased as I am with the Mora Black I've no doubt the Terävä Jääkäripuukko and sheath will be an upgrade.
Say Heah, I really like your intro logo. Infact I had my 3V Skookum Bush Tool brought up for me by my friend. She also brought another one of my knives to use for herself, She was our Master Cook. She used my Fox Pro Hunter which is actually similar to the knives you compared. My 3V Skookum Bush Tool is worth its weight in gold. It's prolly my all time Fav. Whittler and then some. I also neck carry it, because its a solodly robust made knife. And you have it on your intro logo.But my Fox Pro Hunter in the hands of a excellent cook. She made manic using it on food prep. The trip was supposed to be our Memorial Weekend Bush Craft Trip. I guess it was with what everybody brought with themselves. But more eating was done than anything else. But the Fox Pro Hunter defenetly should of been in this video. It's a N690Co. Bohler Stainless and its a good one.,,.
Great video review Mike! I think that you are right about this being a Mora Garberg killer! I initially looked at the Garberg, and was excited due to the full tang construction, but my excitement quickly turned to disappointment, due to the cost. I really have never seen the need to purchase a knife that costs more than $75.00. There are so many great knives out there that will perform as well as the $100+, or do I dare say the $200+ priced knives, that are now being pushed by the Reality show, and TH-cam newbie celebrity knife designers, and the TH-cam bushcraft gear promoters. Anyway, I noticed that the Terävä Jääkäripuukko 110 Carbon Steel was in stock, and the 140 Carbon Steel was out of stock, but did notice that Varustaleka also makes a stainless 110 version. One knife that you may also want to look at is the Terava Skrama, as I have seen it reviewed, and it looks like a great large knife option, for again under $75.00. I already own a Mora Buscraft Black, HD Companion, and the Light My Fire knives, so the Varustaleka knives are going on my wish list. Thanks!
I am a sucker for a good knife, whether it be a $200 custom or a quality budget blade. Honestly, I would never have any need for much more than this knife as a bushcraft blade. I'm sure that won't stop me from trying new ones though. LOL I purchased a Skrama along with this one and will be doing a video on it shortly. I think I'm even more impressed with that blade than I am with this one!
You asked why this knife is cheap. I live in Finland and I was wondering the same thing. Apparently, it is due to the owner, because the owner of company started from zero. Perhaps His idea is not to make excessive profits. They planned a knife and received a favorable factor. Thats is what I think.
Rick, as of right now they appear to be out of stock. I think (if I'm reading it correctly) that they will be back in stock in mid September. You can enter your email address and they will email you when the item you want is ready for sale.
nice review thank you. just a couple of remarks : - the comparison is to me irrelevant, you are comparing side by side a stainless steel blade versus a carbon steel blade, so two completely different things. - if you want to compare the Garberg to the Terava jaakaripukko, look at the stainless steel version of the Terava, when you add up the prices for each blade + the sheath, then the Terava in stainless is 50+25 = 75€ + shipping, so actually the same price range as the Garberg. Is the stainless steel from Terava as good as the Garberg's ? The carbon garberg and stainless terava probably came out after you made your video, it would be interesting to do destruction and edge retention tests on equivalent versions, carbon vs carbon and stainless vs stainless. But saying that the terava is the garberg killer is not very senseful, because of the different blade's steel to begin with. I have some questionning about the durability of the handles as well on the Terava, the Garberg for sure is nearly indestructible and I think it would stand better the abuse of time. I have seen on another video where the handle of the Terava on the Skrama started to slide and show signs of dry rot. I think the Garberg should have a better overall quality, certainly better finish. The handle on the Garberg will never slip. Probably not on the smaller terava pukko blades than the Skrama neither, but the fact that slipping and dry rot occurred on the Skrama makes me wonder how that wonderful rubber handle will stand the test of time. Again to compare prices, compare performance as well, so same type steel (ss vs carbon). It may "kill" the garberg carbon pricewise (compared performance and durability remains to be done), but if I had to choose a stainless blade today I'd still pick the Garberg I think. I am very tempted to get some Teravas as weel though, looks like an excellent deal for the carbon version at least, not so obvious for the stainless steel version though. Take care. Cheers.
Excellent review! Take the Jaakarripuukko over the Mora Garberg as it is a better knife at a much less cost. Wait till you get it in your hand! For comparison the cheapest Garberg I can find online was $110CAD from Poland. With the leather sheath the Jaakarripuukko is $71.99CAD and only $39.99CAD with the plastic sheath. I have the 110mm version and am very happy with it. Where's The Liquor.com (Varusteleka.com) also has the same knife in stainless steel for about 10 bucks more. There is also a longer 140mm version too available in both carbon and stainless, although it is currently out of stock. Shipping to Canada is $13.99CAD and my order arrived in 4 business days! Excellent site, great gear, great knife, highly recommended!! Hope you review the Skrama next!
Amazon is selling the Garberg SS for $73 US with free shipping. About the price of this knife with sheath and shipping. The Garberg is an excellent blade also.
thank you. bought the 14o stainless one. a bit more pricey, but not that much, and I'm absolutely happy about it! PS: they're almost all sold out on their website!
I can see why! ;) I went for the stainless one as I'm a bit tired of caring for all my knives... maintenance can be a real hassle sometimes, and a stainless will hopefully require less attention ^^"
First time I have heard about this knife. Looks like a full tang Mora Bushcraft Black. Although I suspect it isn't technically a full tang. Sure, it is a full length tang but most likely no wider than a Mora's tang. Not the full width of the handle in other words. It is still probably stronger in the end. Great price/deal if the steel is as good as a Mora Bushcraft Black or Garberg. You didn't mention whether it was a carbon steel blade or stainless. (maybe I missed it) I presume by looking at the blade that it is carbon steel. My preferred choice anyway. I'm going to check out the link that you provided but I am from Canada & with the exchange rate & the import tariffs & duty my country imposes, this knife will probably hit $100 with the sheath by the time it gets to my door. (the basic Mora Bushcraft Black without the ferro rod & sharpener is about $90 up here) Thanks for the upload & info on this knife. Cheers. *Edit: Just looked at the web site. Yep, this knife delivered to Canada is $86. By the time I pay duty, it will be $100. It may still be a good deal. I will give it some thought. There are so many knives out there available online it makes for a difficult choice.
Due to the heat treatment the core is harder than the outer metal. That’s why they don’t give a 90 degree spine, so the edges on the spine are made using that harder steel
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I love and collect Puukkos, love Moras, love all things Finnish and you did a nice job on your video. Many people forget to discuss the sheath which is a major element in knife kit. Thanks.
+Van Nicholson the sheath on these is great. A very high value in my opinion and well worth talking about.
this knife is a users knife no show no gimmicks just hard camp or bushcraft work!!
they dont issue it for nothing!!
to finnish reserves
or army
the skandi mil gets to often choose what they carry as everyone in scandinavia grows up with a knife much like you guys carry guns!
so they leave it often to personal preference when you out in the field
and if it dont work for you its your own lookout or fault yer neck on the line the mil doesnt dictate to you! what you must carry regards knives
like ours does!
they are liked
by those that hard use them!
I know that it's bit late, but might as well post a bit of history:
The term Jääkäri comes from the German term Jaeger/Jäger for light infantry during the First World War, where Finnish volunteers fought for Germany in the 27th Jäger Battalion, gaining training and experience. Germany hoped in 1915 that the Jääkäris would in future weaken Imperial Russia, while the volunteers were motivated by attempted Russification and nationalist feelings of the late 19th and early 20th century.
The Jääkäriliike (Jaeger Movement) then fought during the Finnish Civil War, forming the trained core of the White Finns against the Reds during the Civil War of 1918, and by the Winter War of 1939-1940, many jääkäris were in command positions, including large number of the Generals.
These days, the most basic rank of Finnish infantry man is Jääkäri, though this is a more recent change in the 2000's. Finnish paratroopers for example are called Laskuvarjojääkäri, literally Parachute Jaeger.
So the name literally means "sharp Jaeger knife". Cool
The Bolshevik Invaders learned what it meant when they tried to Invade .
Many thanks ! It's cool the history close to the item ! excuse my english if i did wrong ...
Just got mine 140 today, I hereby declare us man and knife, to death do us apart :)
+Frankie Shankly lol! Sounds like you approve!
Great video! Thanks for the video and the heads up. Looks like a good blade!
+gideonstactical you would love this knife Aaron. Wait until you see the Skrama in action. I want to film that next.
I did buy this knife but I got the 140 only because they were sold out of the 110's. I just finished about 3 hours of carving with it, and the scandi grind doesn't mess around. Very sharp and looks like a perfect grind. This is a carving beast!
been going through your videos for the past week gotta say, this has become my favorite bushcraft andI outdoors channel thank you for all the time and effort you put into delivering these very informative videos!
That is some very high praise! Thank you.
How would you say the bigger scandi grind on the Jaakarripuukko compares with the smaller one on the Mora Bushcraft when it comes to wood processing?
There is only about a 20 Dollar difference now in this knife and the garberg in carbon, which would you recommend
I bought this knife because of your review. Thank you very much. Love the knife, both its blade and its sheath.
+dez I'm glad I was able to help!
Detailled description on the production, source of utilized material on their website. Thanks for the charming, unexcited and fact based presentation.
Well done vid! Received my Puukko 140 yesterday and absolutely love it! I have many Finnish and Swedish blades. Out of the blue I found this one and one of the best knives for a superb price point!....Craig
I just ordered this knife and the Skrama and was searching TH-cam for some confirmation when I found your channel. I appreciate your review on both blades very much and have subscribed. God bless!
Jeez, its at 5:43, just finishing the basic description and I am sold.Lol.
Your channel is really good for discovering the less known gems in the knife world which is a huge contribution because its simply overwhelming for most to search out these finds and gives a wider audience better options when it comes to purchasing an important tool.
Although I personally already have my bushcraft tool, I sure wish I knew about these options before.
Well, just heard the price. Congrats, I think you may have discovered the absolute BEST deal in all the scandi grind bushcraft knives out there. That is an incredible buy. The company deserves a lot of sales, thats almost unbelievable.
I'm really glad you found this helpful. I like to try to find some of the more obscure but quality items to show people.
Finally, an English review of this knife! There's another fine review of this one but he's in South America.
It came out WAAAY before the Garberg and is basically the smaller bro/companion to the big Skrama bush blade. Those Varusteleka guys have funny, entertaining English descriptions of their products on their website too!
Thanks for sharing this.
+JuandelaCruz001 I watched the South American video but couldn't understand any of it.
I bought the Skrama along with this knife so that review will be coming soon.
They are highly entertaining! Check out some of the videos on their TH-cam channel!
Do you find any problems with the rubber handle? It seems with the thin strait tang it would eventually come loose and pull off out the back. Also with heavy use and twisting i think i would accelerate this problem. Do you feel the handle twist or pull? I think if that was solved with a more grip contoured and spiked tang it would make it unrippable.
Ordered mine last night. A little over $70,shipped for the 110 and leather sheath. The Fins have caught on that these are popular,and almost tripled the price.
That seems a bit steep.
I’ve been using my Teravva for 6 months daily and relentlessly. It’s one of the toughest knives I’ve ever had. Highly recommend them.
holy crap! $54 bucks with that leather sheath is insane! adding the shipping to be $65 and I'm sold man! thank you so much for sharing this!
+TeamAG Survival and you can add other items and get the same shipping. Check out the Skrama Bush knife. Video upcoming....
+Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors will do!
Bonjour So....better than mora garberg ?
Mike, can't believe you posted this. I just received the DIY Wooden Cock kit from Varusteleka that includes this knife in the mail today and am waiting to get home to check it out. I found this knife after seeing the Skrama Bush Knife from them. Their website and descriptions are unique don't you think. Great first look, comparisons, and demo. Thanks for sharing - Mark
+sameold77 lol!! Have you started your carving? I got the Skrama as well. I'll be reviewing that next. Their site is great. And they make beer!
It’s possible can you please tell me between this knife and Mora garberg with one has thicker blade??? I’m debating on getting one but don’t know whom got thicker blade !
Sadly in most companies there is the marketing wank to pay for and the willingness of people to pay way more than they should. I guess if they pay more they think they are getting more for their money. People can get a lot of work done with cheap knives but they don't have high priced sex appeal. I doubt anyone stuck in the woods in a bad situation would turn down a knife from M-tek. You can beat them forever and they don't break. Just an example. Fantastic review. I am awaiting delivery on my Terava 140. Cannot wait to get in my hands 😫
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. You will be very happy with your new blade.
Man this blade looks even better than what I thought it would be in your pictures (which I was equally excited about). I will be ordering one myself at some point and I'll post pics when I do!
+Survival of the Fittest you won't be disappointed.
Hey Mike, I just got my knife 20 minutes ago. Right out of the box, sharp as a razor, edge and spine. This is one sweet knife.
On a 100mm blade I think something like the Marttiini Lumberjack is nice.. Traditional wood rat tang handle, traditional molded leather sheath, and a really great carbon steel scandi blade for fine detail work. I opted for the 140mm version of the Jaakarripuukko.. My reasoning was the heavy duty 4mm spine matched up better with the longer blade and is the perfect survival knife. And the longer blade allows it to make easy work of battening larger dia logs, food prep, and even light chopping. Also, part of "Surviving" is having a weapon, and the 140mm strikes a an almost perfect balance between tool and weapon. If was going off to war, or off into the wilderness, its the one knife i would take without any reservation. It's not the perfect tool for any particular job, however its better at doing everything than any other knife i have that's task specific.
You make fantastic points with your reasoning on choosing the 140. I tend to agree with you. I don’t take the 110 much, despite still loving the blade. The 140 is just a bit more capable and a better fit for a knife this robust.
@@MichaelTravis12c27 They now have version with 85mm blade as well. Personally I think 110mm blade has better balance as something that is tool for more precise woodcraft and chopping firewood as well. 140mm is better for working firewood and such, it starting to get into territory where it isn't good anything requiring more fine control of the blade.
Very honest and realistic review, subbed. Will be getting one of these soon. All the best from Scotland. Garry
+GD thanks Garry!
Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors I got the stainless version of the 110. It's everything you said and demonstrated in your video. Even better it's a 100% Finnish made not some Nordic/Scandi name but blade made in Far East. Thanks again
Varusteleka's site says that the spine is beveled that way intentionally in order to expose the harder inner area.
Great review. I've got the 110 on the way, will be getting the Skrama 240 as well... And probably the 200, as well as the jpuukko 140.
My 110 came yesterday and I really like the knife. I wasn't able to buy it with the leather sheath and the plastic sleeve does not secure to the knife. They secure it during shipping with a paper band and a really nice bit of packaging. I also bought the Skrama which arrived in the same box and that knife's plastic sleeve does attach to the knife. Love the Skrama too... WOW, what an awesome tool!
I'll be buying several more of these for friends. I'm going to see if I can buy the leather sheath from Varusteleka for the 110 and I'll probably go with the same sheath you chose for the Skrama.
For the $9.99 shipping they were trackable and well (though remarkably minimally) packaged.
Thank you for the recommendations on them both.
+J Guengerich the leather sheath for the 110 is worth getting. It's very well done. I've been waiting forever to get the brown leather sheath for the Skrama. The Skrama has become my go-to large blade. I love that thing.
Its amazing how quickly they sell out. I hesitated one day too long to order the knives with the sheaths.
Have you had any issues with chipping or rolling of the edge? Looking for a good utility knife that I can use as a camp knife, but also take hunting to process deer. This knife seems to have nearly everything I am looking for, but worried about that thin edge against bone.
No issues so far.
Check out the Dutch Bushcraft Knives videos on the 110 and 140. They tried to destroy the knife but could not.
And its not made in China. Its 100% made in Finland.
+Man of the north yes it is.
Excellent outside the box review Mike! As ever, thorough and thoughtful. They are completely sold out at the moment, and it's not hard to see why.
I think they will be back in stock in a couple of weeks.
Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors I suspect after this review, they may have a hard time keeping stock on the shelves...lol
Hopefully they will order some extras!
I've been eyeballing the 140 version of this, and their big chopper. thanks for the great review! I can't believe shipping is that cheap from across the pond! how long did it take to get to you?
I was surprised at how cheap shipping was as well. Shipping time was pretty quick. I think it about a week, maybe a little more.
How does handles compare to That mora bushcraft? I have bushcraft Force and frickin love that handle, something that rest of the mora line lacks. is it similar to bushcraft series?
If feels very similar in texture and consistency.
tnx for fast reply : ) Jaakarri it is :D
Nice review man, looks like a great knife at a good price too. Well done
Thank you Sarge. I think you would really like this one.
I don't know if I should be able to
Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors hi there, I heard about you on Chris's channel pm101. I like this channel.
I just subbed.
thanks!
I like the thinner blade of the Garberg over the Jaakarripuukko. The SS Garberg has excellent edge retention. I'm wanting the JP too. A guy can't have too many bushcraft knives! Thanks!
Agreed!
Awesome and thorough review! Can't wait to see what you think about the Skrama. And for those who say the Mora is stainless and the Jaakaripuukko is not, they just came out with a stainless version at the same price.
Thank you, Sir. Excellent review on what shows to be a solid knife that won't break the bank. Thank you for your time and information!
+Allen Jensen you're welcome. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment
Has the sheath retention relaxed at all? The sheath is a great deal but
the retention seems to prevent a quick single handed draw.
I have one with just the plastic sleeve. The sleeve does NOT secure itself around the knife AT ALL! Also, according to the website, the secondary bevel is on purpose
I got the 140 carbon version - And I must say I love this knife ! - I don't mind spending 200$ on a knife or any piece of kit if i have my eyes on something specific, so I didn't buy this knife as a budget knife. I had seen some great reviews of the knife and I loved the overall design of it. For the last couple of years I've mainly used my mora knives - I'm still a big fan of mora, and will most likely still bring a stainless companion for food prep - But as for a primary camp knife, my search is over...
Mine holds an edge very well, and even though I baton, split, de-bark and do light chopping, I have yet to sharpen it on a stone. I give it a quick touch up with a leather strop and some polishing cream after every trip, and its still razor sharp.
I'm generally not a big fan of those kinda rubber materials the handle is made of, but again the handle fits me so well and its so comfortable that I almost forget about my love of linen micarta and wood handles :D
On the sheath part I also think you get a lot for the money - Yeah there are better looking and higher quality custom sheaths out there - But often they will set you back 100$+... The only thing I didn't really like was the belt loop, the material is a bit thin for my taste, so I cut that off and had a "custom" one made.
Varusteleka also offers great customer service. the first knife I received was pretty poorly ground - I emailed them a couple of pictures, and they totally agreed that I't did not live up to the standards - a week later I received a new knife plus leather sheath free of charge (they could just have sent me the knife with plastic liner), they didn't even want me to return the first one :-)
Thanks for the great review Blue Mountain ;-)
Hey friend. Why cant u use the 140 for food prep?
I absolutely love this knife !! Whatever you do...get the leather sheath, together they make a great outdoor package. My knife took about six weeks to arrive. It was purchased in the middle of December 2016....got to the US in two days and stayed in customs for the six weeks. Perhaps it was just bad luck. It was worth the wait. First thing I thought was I should have bought at least three.
great video...great knife....just waiting for them to come back in stock without the sheath...can't beat it at that price....getting the 110, the 140 and the Terävä Skrama bush knife...all three seem to be kick ass knives and the prices can't be eat...seen your video on the Terävä Skrama bush knife....been looking at them all for months....just didn't pull the trigger when I shoulda...
+Randy Yeager I think you will really like them. The Skrama is awesome
Thanks for the video. I have a question?
I live in Europe and I have the opportunity to buy Mora Garberg for 79 euros, about 82 US dollars, you think it's still not worth the money
+rapazola007 The Garberg is an excellent knife. I finally got one for myself and I like it quite a bit. I still think this knife is a much better value and may arguably be the better knife, but I seriously doubt you will be disappointed with the Garberg.
Wow. This knife is thicker than even the Mora heavy duty knife (3.2mm). Full tang and the loop on the end will be nice for paracord. I was originally planning on a $20 heavy duty Mora but now I'm going to try this 110 out instead! :)
The leather sheath is optional, so one can still go with the cheaper price of around $30!
+Liberty and Justice I don't think you will be disappointed. It is a stout blade.
Liberty and Justice remember if you elect no leather sheath you get the plastic insert. It is not a working sheath. You will need to build buy one.
I live in the UK so have been aware of both the 'terava jaaripuukko' and 'terava skrama' for a while and purchased the larger version of the first knife recently and have had the 'skrama' for around a year. they're both bomb proof, handle well and do exactly what you want them to do. bear in mind that the larger puukko is a BIG knife compared to it's younger brother and will make most moras look small. for the price and purpose all i can say is i regret not buying them first. for a beginner or expert, me being in the first bracket, i'd recommend them in all respects. 10 out of 10. and i don't work for the company, but love it. love the vids btw
+Rory Byrne thanks for the comments. I agree. I just received the 140 and it is quite a big puukko! Everything I've tried from them has been outstanding. Absolutely top notch for people of any skill level.
Oh dam Mike! I just found out about this knife brand two days ago from another TH-cam member and bam, now you're reviewing one. They also make a 5.5" puukko and an amazing chopper!
+mister smith Yup. The 5.5" is getting ordered as soon as they are back in stock. The chopper is already here and in the lineup for review.
Very happy to see this video. Mora is out of line with the cost on the Garberg. I would never buy one based on that alone. There are better options in that price range. Here in Canada the Garberg is well over the $100 mark after shipping and taxes. Great review. Thank you for your time.
+Lorne Smith thank you. I agree on the price point. If I can get one for $60 I'll pick one up to try out. Otherwise I'll pass.
A Garberg with multi-mount is $65 here i Sweden.
Well even having my Garberg, I had to check out your recommendation, so I've also just ordered the 110. Thanks for sharing this knife I'm looking forward to trying it out soon. Take care!
+BlackRifle Survival I'll be interested to hear your thoughts after you've used them side by side. I'll be picking up a Garberg next month and will make my own evaluation from there.
How do they compare after all this time?
Man i love my knife worth every penny.
Excellent and very honest thorough review. I'm wanting one but Varesteleka are out of stock. They're going to email me when they're back in stock. Thanks for sharing. All the best from Scotland. Garry
+GD I'm glad you found the review helpful. It will be worth the wait.
Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors I couldn't wait so I got the stainless version. Very pleased with it. All the best from Scotland. Garry
a superb piece of metal, love it! I seriously think I should add it to my scandinavian collection...
+holanda3545 I don't think you would be disappointed that you did.
Holy crap!! I'm picking my jaw off the ground.
That's amazing, bravo Knife company I can't pronounce;) awesome review brother.
+Airik1111 yeah, this thing kicks ass. And the price...
I find that preference wise, for myself personally, that if the blade is too thick for me I won't carry it and it is difficult to do finer tasks. I don't really go into the woods to chop and baton. If I ever need to do that I usually go for an axe and saw. I like my belt knives to be light. That's just me though, everyone else may be looking for this knife. Your video really help in the decision making process when purchasing the ideal blade.
Thanks again for spotlighting this blade. It will be ordered. Great vid, brother!
Mark
+Kram Rentip you are most welcome Mark.
I have the 140 and the terava scrama and they are awesome. Much better that the mora. These are very sharp and are definitely users.
+James Gilstrap The skrama is my favorite. I love that thing.
Thanks for this very helpful review. I have the 140cm. bladed version, which, if you are ordering from Scotland, where I live, is exactly the same price as the 110cm. I am very pleased with it, and would certainly recommend these knives, and the Company.
+Anthony Taylor absolutely. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. They are definitely both top notch.
Very intrigued. Great vid. I got the Garberg for $69 ($74 shipped w/multisheath), so I am eager to get your impressions of it, too, when you get some dirt time with one.
+Bentbrook's Rambles I may be able to get one for $60. If I can I'm going to pick one up.
Many Scandinavian knives with a scandi grind came with a quite pronounced secondary grind
It is not a mistake by the grinder, it is as the blade comes
The secondary grind makes for a very strong and robust edge
As I use these knives, I sharpen them to a smaller secondary edge closer to a zero grind
But I do this as I use the knife
This is an excellent field knife
Yes, there are a lot of companies that do that. I typically sharpen them to a “scandivex” profile and maintain them there. I’ve done that with both this knife and the Garberg.
Had/have both - For the price the Terava Jaakarripuukko 110 is better.
For the less crude & fit/finish the Mora is better.
I would recommend for a great inexpensive worker but expendable knife in the woods one pf the cheaper Moras like the Robust or Bushcraft Orange.
Paired with a small axe you can do anything well or much better.
Great video. I've heard other people claim it's a "Mora killer". Which, to be honest, simply isn't true. Not as a whole in a company vs company standpoint. But when you specify the Jaakaripuukko has direct competition to the Garberg then this knife definitely comes out on top. It even comes with a better sheath. Granted, I've found the Garberg for in the range of $75 right now but it's still more than the Jaakaripuukko.
+Ryan Brennan company vs company you are correct. To be fair, I have both this and the Garberg and find the Garberg to be outstanding. You can't go wrong with either.
Kinda off topic question. You might have already mentioned/done a video concerning my question so I apologize if so, but are you big on multi-tools? As far as they go there is only one company for me which is the almighty Leatherman. SOG actually makes some decent ones as well, but I feel that Leatherman is the best. They have dedicated themselves to mainly multi-tools and not spread themselves out so their quality is gonna be a little better than most. So I guess where my actual question is what are your thoughts on the Leatherman Surge (if any)? Im about to dump a pretty penny into one which will be going into my main BOB/INCH Bag which has all my best gear in it, so naturally I'm going to put the best multi-TOOL I can find in there which I believe the Surge to be it, a lot just cause of the modularity of it, (bigger BOSCH saws and mettle saws, also diamond/wood file for sharpening tools, bit kits for knives and other gear repairs, just pretty much a small capable tool box in a small package). I don't mind sacrificing the small extra weight (compared to the wave and others in its size range) for what the Surge can do and the fact that it is bigger and can really work like a working tool needs to, another words it is less delicate than a smaller one would be and can probably accomplish more with more/bigger tools. So anyways all that is my question hehe, didn't know if you carried one and what your thought process may be on the subject. I'm asking you cause you do seem to go into great detail in your gear reviews and pay attention to every small detail on your gear, which I appreciate. Thanks!
You know, I don't own a Surge but I wouldn't hesitate to buy one. I think you are right that Leatherman is cream of the crop when it comes to multitools. Some of the Swiss Army models are quite nice, and I like some of the one handed options available from Gerber, but as a general rule, I place my trust in Leatherman.
Honestly I dont know much about except for the classic's I grew up with as a boy, with the tweezer's and toothpick that were always lost. But from what I've seen of some of them on the interwebs they are certainly desired. Thanks for your input sir!
Mike, I finally got this knife. Awesome is the best work I can use. Can wait to see how she performs.
Yeah I have to agree. I picked up a set of 110,140, and a Skrama about 4 months ago and really liked them right out of the box. Then in December I decided to get another set while they became available again (and with a discount code). Awesome. And the merino wool stuff is awesome also.
Amazing knife and price, awesome review, and great video quality/editing! Thanks for sharing, definitely gives mora a lil run for their money! I really love these kinds of bushcraft knives
Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it.
The blades are made by Lauri as far as i know, its a pretty common brand there, if you got a finnish Puukko or Leuku knife the chances are high that it has a Lauri blade.
Solid review of a solid looking knife. Thanks for taking the time to record.
+gus1911 yes sir. Thanks for watching. I just got notified that they had some more in stock.
What do you think of benchmade knives?
Wow i got this knife (long version) a few months ago i love mine, what a blade took to the woods &
it did great. The sheath alone was worth the 64.00 bucks . Leather sheath is perfect.
+Eric McNeil the 140 is on my short list. I'll review the Skrama bush knife next.
I have the Skrama, used on 40 day wilderness course. That with a small knife is the best thing I have ever used.
I believe it. The Skrama is a beast and massively versatile.
I can't decide on whether to get the 1:10 or the 1:40 what are your thoughts on that?
+LivingforGood Outdoors if you are just going to be doing basic knife chores go with the 110. It's shorter and nimbler. If you plan on processing wood (batoning) get the 140. It's got more reach.
I have the 140 and I'll get the 110 too... absolutely the best knives for the money
+Titvs Vespasianvs agreed. Stay tuned. I'm going to review the Skrama in the next few weeks.
Do you still think so, also which one is better the 140 or 110?
I received a 140 and have to say it is a beast! The only problem I got is that the bevel is not even. The first inch of the blade tip was very dull. The blade edge is a slight hollow grind and not a true Scandi grind. It also has a secondary edge bevel.
looks like a Mora bushcraft black killer too! excellent video! I'm going to have to look into one of those
+BearHart Outdoors I think you will be as impressed as I am.
+Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors I feel I will, they are out of stock though...
Is the stainless steel equal, less or greater than the Garberg steel?
+Logic Seeker I haven't tried their stainless model so I can't say.
Nice review! Terävä Jääkäripukko means: Sharp soldiers Knife, jääkäri being a german title Jaeger, pronounced in finnish. Maybe the company is has been able to produce these knifes for lesser costa s they have a main guaranteed customer, namely the finnish armed forces, so with the guaranteed bulk the production costs will come down.
Have not handled this knife myself, but thanks to your review, I'll probably get one for myself. One to last me a lifetime. Also Puukko, is a finnish word for a traditional style of knife where the tang will travel the entire lenght of the wood or horn handle and be secured in the pommel by a rivet or a bend in the tang hammered on by the handle maker.
and the Sissipuukko is hard to get and more expensive...The hole in the handle can be fitted with a colorful string for to find it if dropped in deep snow or greenery, or a black one for that matter but then it will not be easy to find in the dark. It is Finnish hence good quality, I am Swedish myself and own two Finnish knives and some Moras too of course of which my favorite is the smallest in the Classic line...I would really like to have a Puukko with Birch bark handle though, but i suppose I will have to get a blank and make the handle myself.
Actually Terävä is the brand of the knife, it is the name that's been given by Varusteleka to it's own line of knives. As far as I know, the knife isn't being produced for the Finnish military, but the simplicity of the design allows for a reasonable pricing.
+EattinThurs61
Swedish eh, couldn't spot the accent.
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For a birchbark knife i,do you want a high end knife like this one?
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I also know a few semi proffessional knife makers whom might sell their products. These will be of high carbon steel, so the blade is protected from rust by leaving the larger surface unpolished. There is also knifes with damascus folds, but for a short blade that is a bit of overkill. Send me a message if you need help to find a resonably priced craft puukko.
How was the blade grind geometry?
Great review, Mike. I'm going to have to put that knife on my list. As pleased as I am with the Mora Black I've no doubt the Terävä Jääkäripuukko and sheath will be an upgrade.
+Mike M the Black is a great knife but I'd say you are right. This is a worthwhile upgrade.
I love them both but find myself using the Mora black much more often.
bought one last week £62.88 delivered to the uk ... been used and the thing is immence ... love it
Say Heah, I really like your intro logo. Infact I had my 3V Skookum Bush Tool brought up for me by my friend. She also brought another one of my knives to use for herself, She was our Master Cook. She used my Fox Pro Hunter which is actually similar to the knives you compared. My 3V Skookum Bush Tool is worth its weight in gold. It's prolly my all time Fav. Whittler and then some. I also neck carry it, because its a solodly robust made knife. And you have it on your intro logo.But my Fox Pro Hunter in the hands of a excellent cook. She made manic using it on food prep. The trip was supposed to be our Memorial Weekend Bush Craft Trip. I guess it was with what everybody brought with themselves. But more eating was done than anything else. But the Fox Pro Hunter defenetly should of been in this video. It's a N690Co. Bohler Stainless and its a good one.,,.
Another great review Mike. Thanks for adding another blade to my list
+Gary Lawson thanks Gary. I aim to be the ultimate enabler!
Another great video Mike!! Thanks for reviewing and posting.Lt. Mike
Thanks Mike. For some reason TH-cam put your comment in a spam folder.
So have you compared this to the garberg yet?
Great review. I have this knife and I love it. This is one substantial tool. You can't go wrong with it.
Great video review Mike!
I think that you are right about this being a Mora Garberg killer!
I initially looked at the Garberg, and was excited due to the full tang construction, but my excitement quickly turned to disappointment, due to the cost.
I really have never seen the need to purchase a knife that costs more than $75.00.
There are so many great knives out there that will perform as well as the $100+, or do I dare say the $200+ priced knives, that are now being pushed by the Reality show, and TH-cam newbie celebrity knife designers, and the TH-cam bushcraft gear promoters.
Anyway, I noticed that the Terävä Jääkäripuukko 110 Carbon Steel was in stock, and the 140 Carbon Steel was out of stock, but did notice that Varustaleka also makes a stainless 110 version.
One knife that you may also want to look at is the Terava Skrama, as I have seen it reviewed, and it looks like a great large knife option, for again under $75.00.
I already own a Mora Buscraft Black, HD Companion, and the Light My Fire knives, so the Varustaleka knives are going on my wish list.
Thanks!
I am a sucker for a good knife, whether it be a $200 custom or a quality budget blade. Honestly, I would never have any need for much more than this knife as a bushcraft blade. I'm sure that won't stop me from trying new ones though. LOL I purchased a Skrama along with this one and will be doing a video on it shortly. I think I'm even more impressed with that blade than I am with this one!
Great video Mike! I like how you annotated the specs! The knife looks like a winner. I am still wanting to see your use and thoughts of the seax
+Donny B thanks Donny. I want to try to review the Skrama next week.
You asked why this knife is cheap. I live in Finland and I was wondering the same thing. Apparently, it is due to the owner, because the owner of company started from zero.
Perhaps His idea is not to make excessive profits.
They planned a knife and received a favorable factor. Thats is what I think.
+juusstube I think you are right. Whatever the reason, they have a new customer in me.
+Stefan Melander thanks for weighing in here. That is very helpful.
Great review, took a chance and bought one love it . Thanks for taking time to do this review.and sharing.
+Perry Kibby you are welcome. I hope you enjoy it.
Thanks for the review what a nice knife for that cost. Can't believe it. Will look at them see what that company has. Great information,
Rick, as of right now they appear to be out of stock. I think (if I'm reading it correctly) that they will be back in stock in mid September. You can enter your email address and they will email you when the item you want is ready for sale.
Thanks
nice review thank you.
just a couple of remarks :
- the comparison is to me irrelevant, you are comparing side by side a stainless steel blade versus a carbon steel blade, so two completely different things.
- if you want to compare the Garberg to the Terava jaakaripukko, look at the stainless steel version of the Terava, when you add up the prices for each blade + the sheath, then the Terava in stainless is 50+25 = 75€ + shipping, so actually the same price range as the Garberg. Is the stainless steel from Terava as good as the Garberg's ?
The carbon garberg and stainless terava probably came out after you made your video, it would be interesting to do destruction and edge retention tests on equivalent versions, carbon vs carbon and stainless vs stainless.
But saying that the terava is the garberg killer is not very senseful, because of the different blade's steel to begin with.
I have some questionning about the durability of the handles as well on the Terava, the Garberg for sure is nearly indestructible and I think it would stand better the abuse of time. I have seen on another video where the handle of the Terava on the Skrama started to slide and show signs of dry rot.
I think the Garberg should have a better overall quality, certainly better finish. The handle on the Garberg will never slip. Probably not on the smaller terava pukko blades than the Skrama neither, but the fact that slipping and dry rot occurred on the Skrama makes me wonder how that wonderful rubber handle will stand the test of time.
Again to compare prices, compare performance as well, so same type steel (ss vs carbon). It may "kill" the garberg carbon pricewise (compared performance and durability remains to be done), but if I had to choose a stainless blade today I'd still pick the Garberg I think. I am very tempted to get some Teravas as weel though, looks like an excellent deal for the carbon version at least, not so obvious for the stainless steel version though.
Take care.
Cheers.
I just saw your Terava Skrama video, Excellent!!!
Excellent review! Take the Jaakarripuukko over the Mora Garberg as it is a better knife at a much less cost. Wait till you get it in your hand! For comparison the cheapest Garberg I can find online was $110CAD from Poland. With the leather sheath the Jaakarripuukko is $71.99CAD and only $39.99CAD with the plastic sheath. I have the 110mm version and am very happy with it. Where's The Liquor.com (Varusteleka.com) also has the same knife in stainless steel for about 10 bucks more. There is also a longer 140mm version too available in both carbon and stainless, although it is currently out of stock. Shipping to Canada is $13.99CAD and my order arrived in 4 business days! Excellent site, great gear, great knife, highly recommended!! Hope you review the Skrama next!
+CANADIAN OUTDOOR SURVIVAL it just so happens that I Am reviewing the Skrama next!
Amazon is selling the Garberg SS for $73 US with free shipping. About the price of this knife with sheath and shipping. The Garberg is an excellent blade also.
How long did it take shipping?
thank you.
bought the 14o stainless one. a bit more pricey, but not that much, and I'm absolutely happy about it!
PS: they're almost all sold out on their website!
+Zio Azalin I just got a carbon 140. I can see it becoming my new favorite survival knife.
I can see why! ;)
I went for the stainless one as I'm a bit tired of caring for all my knives... maintenance can be a real hassle sometimes, and a stainless will hopefully require less attention ^^"
Thanks for introducing this great blade at a great value. Looking at the website they have some other interesting designs such as the "Skrama"
I've got the Skrama. It's going to be reviewed shortly. Spoiler alert, I think as much of that blade as I do this one!
+Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors lemme guess it repkaces the mini duku as one of the best one tool options youve tested?
It just might. You know, I never did buy myself my own Mini Duku. I'd love to test them side by side. I really liked that Condor.
First time I have heard about this knife. Looks like a full tang Mora Bushcraft Black. Although I suspect it isn't technically a full tang. Sure, it is a full length tang but most likely no wider than a Mora's tang. Not the full width of the handle in other words. It is still probably stronger in the end.
Great price/deal if the steel is as good as a Mora Bushcraft Black or Garberg. You didn't mention whether it was a carbon steel blade or stainless. (maybe I missed it) I presume by looking at the blade that it is carbon steel. My preferred choice anyway.
I'm going to check out the link that you provided but I am from Canada & with the exchange rate & the import tariffs & duty my country imposes, this knife will probably hit $100 with the sheath by the time it gets to my door. (the basic Mora Bushcraft Black without the ferro rod & sharpener is about $90 up here)
Thanks for the upload & info on this knife. Cheers.
*Edit: Just looked at the web site. Yep, this knife delivered to Canada is $86. By the time I pay duty, it will be $100. It may still be a good deal. I will give it some thought. There are so many knives out there available online it makes for a difficult choice.
Very functional,love the high scandy but I don't like carbon steel for my food prep.Have the Garberg and Tops Bob in 154CM.
+ogostaboy they do make this in a stainless version...
Thanks for making this video. I certainly enjoyed watching it.
+Lone58 you are quite welcome!
Due to the heat treatment the core is harder than the outer metal. That’s why they don’t give a 90 degree spine, so the edges on the spine are made using that harder steel
Thanks for the review! I just got mine today!
+Sue Nelson enjoy! I’m glad you liked the review.
but does it fit into a bushcraft black sheath? that would be nice
+natsyrt m unfortunately no.
great, great review Mike. and thanks for including the specs for us primitive metric systematics ;)
+Tamir Astrachan lol!! You are most welcome. Thanks for watching.