This knife is a workhorse. It's made to beat the crap out of it doing real work out in the bush and, it will help you get out of trouble if need be. The angle of bevel change near the handle is actually quite genius. Many people buy this knife and don't realize why that is. The Fins have an amazing knowledge in blade making. Some of their designs and work with tempering the steels are pure wizardry. Their pukko designs are also awesome. Next to USA made, these guys are my go to..I'm a fan... PS- the stainless versions did have some problems, but they have since pulled that version. The high carbon steel is the money ticket. Just remember to take care of it and coat it with bees wax or a good oil and you'll be good to go!
Awesome overview Ivan, glad I scrolled down to some of these older videos! Living up in Vermont, this little guy usually gets hauled out on a sled for winter camp trips or packed for spring canoe trips. Other than that, it lives in my wood closet. Paired up with a silky saw and a small 3" knife, it's great for processing firewood or creating ground blinds. That said, at a little over a pound, it doesn't get out very often on backpacking/overnight-hunting trips.
just north of you and I use a silky nata, which is basically the same thing just a giant wedge of steel to cut with (closer to 2 pounds) and a corona or bahco saw, also thrown in the sled. same deal haha
I’m getting one to use along side my silky. I think it’s the perfect combo. I also already have their tiny knife which is made from the scraps of the skarma 240 and that’s my smaller knife I can use for small tasks. I carry it every day on a lanyard looped on my belt loop and tucked in my waistband
I have this and the Jaakaripuuko 140. Amazing combo 10/10 would recommend. Both knives, with leather sheaths, and shipping, less than 200 new zealand dollars! Can't do better than that
Oh Yeah Bud, my son received one for x-mass. That thing is a beast, very well balance, super sharp, and just the right size to take anywhere. Thx for the review. take care bud.
I love mine! It’s EPIC! So fun to work with. I haven’t touched my Esee Junglass since I got it. Going to get the 200 as well and maybe the Pukko knife. Amazing value for the price. Takes a while to get but very much worth it.
I have a second run JessX and I have it sharpened like that except on the back angle, I have it at 22° along with a 90° spine about 3" out from the handle ànd the rest of the edge sharpened to 30°.
If you want to carry a saw also I would recommend looking into pocket saws. Have used the savotta taskusaha a fair bit myself with a 14cm puukko for a lightweight all around toolset with fairly good results. Of course you'll be wanting a proper axe/fixed saw at some points, especially if you want to fall bigger trees, but you can still accomplish most everything with just the pocket saw and a knife. Cutting fallen trunks is where it really excels. You can also use the saws with some rope if you want to cut tall branches etc.
Kit, I bought one it took 4 months to get here, I got sort of pissy with customer service, They sent another one out to me, the first one came to the door, and a week later the second one came here too. Customer service again and the said KEEP IT. So now I have 2 of these beast. Will say Customer service was great but, Living in the rockey's They sent it to LAX,Denver,then here . I think next time I will go with fastest shipping and eat the cost. Great tool gets the looks from the back pack snobs but its fun to play and chop and cut anything I want.... Later
Im so glad i came across this. I wanted to see how it throws but never had the confidence to throw mine, good to see it can be done with great success. Itd be really nice to find a video of someone using this knife or similiarly large knife to field dress large game.
I have the 200mm version of this. The 240 is too big for belt carry in my opinion and the plastic sheath comes standard (for $2) so you can save some cash and not get the leather sheath. Quality at a good price. Good vid.
got one a few years back. blade grind was kinda crap on mine, figured i'd tune it up when i got a belt grinder. also had a weird smell to the rubber. best way i can think to describe it is burnt piss. but, it's huge, and cool, and i kept it so i can tune it up and then go enjoy it. now just gotta get that garage shop worked out.
I've wanted one of these for several years. This just lit the fire under my butt I needed to finally order one. And of course, as long aas they're shipping the damn thing from Finland, I had them throw in the Terävä Jääkäripuukko 110 as well. ;-)
Great knife! When I do tent+ hiking i usually carry the skrama 240+ a bahco Laplander saw + a little knife( usually a fox knives spark) and I'm good to go. I think is great at splitting + chopping a bit but is always better to have a nice foldable saw with it
They have been having problems with stock from time to time for a while. They try to increase order sizes and more people learn of the existence of their stuff and the circle continues. They have an e-mail alert system (Which has for years worked flawlessly for me) notifying people when they get stuff in stock that you are waiting for. I've been a customer for about 15 years I think and only "problem" I have had was when I ordered one piece of clothing accidentally one size bigger than intended.
Dude the Skrama is no fuckin joke! I went a little too high a little too early and was freezing ass. Was able to fell a dead Young pine fairly quickly with mine. Was nominally warm after, woulda sucked more without it though.
If on foot up north no sled a good camp knife like that is my preferred option over an axe. I like the Fallkniven blades but I just cannot maintain convex grinds as much as I love them. I really like this style and it's nod to tradition.
It's kit badgers extremely large neck knife haha Either that or he's trying to go full viking and start larping :D but seems like a pretty cool value knife I'd like to give it a whirl. Next video kit badger goes bear hunting with it??? Or should do some tatami mat cutting demos ??lol as always thanks for the epic review you rock thanks my friend
it’s a nice price point for a decent bush blade but that long handle has to go. it doesn’t add that much leverage and would get in the way while doing tasks while using a high grip. also the dangler sheath, if worn on the belt, at some time or another is going to whack you in the nuts. that being said it’s a good value at 70.00.
i have not used one. i do have a knife that’s very close to that with the same length blade and handle. the blade is thicker and the handle is flared towards the bottom. i find it heavy and annoying when chocking up the handle seems to get in the way at times. that being said there was a little old guy grumpiness going on so i will order one and try it out myself. i’m sure it will be better and will give me some impetus to get off my butt and whack some vegetation in my yard that needs whacking.
@@mattberry4457 Get one, and then you will realise what you have been missing. The utility of the knife is so very useful; a thinking man's golok. Add a Silky Saw, and Mora and the weight still under 2lbs, or the weight of a hatchet. Its not really for hard dried oak, nor to chop logs in half. Good at splitting though. What its great at is wood up to inch and half, which it zips through. And it does some small tasks really well, like feater sticks. Doesn't have the reach of a machete, but then its stiffer so doesn't ring ding. Anyhow, I rate it highly and pretty sure it will make a good few of your blades redundant. As a reach for work tool, there isn't anything like it.
i ordered one the day i posted. i’m so used to clicking the cheap shipping button it’s going to be a three week wait. i shouldn’t have been so hasty . for five dollars i could have had it in a week. when it arrives i’ll go in the backyard and commence to whacking and report my findings.
For a one time purchase it's not a lot at all. I bought mine in 2019 and it's still in perfect condition and I'm certain it will last longer than I will.
The hole exists as part of the manufacturing process. I’ve beat mine to death over the course of the past few years. I can say with confidence that the him does not create a weak point.
Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors they can’t make a seax without a hole ? Give me a good reason that hole is there ? Using a large knife/short sword like this as a pry bar or leverage wedge is one of the primary reasons to have a tool like this. I have an open mind if there is a valid reason for it.
Kit Badger perceived ? What’s the reason that’s hole is there ? Is it for weight reduction ? Or looks ? Or is there a legit mechanical reason ? I’m asking a question as to why someone would manufacture a hole in their blade.
This knife is a workhorse. It's made to beat the crap out of it doing real work out in the bush and, it will help you get out of trouble if need be. The angle of bevel change near the handle is actually quite genius. Many people buy this knife and don't realize why that is. The Fins have an amazing knowledge in blade making. Some of their designs and work with tempering the steels are pure wizardry. Their pukko designs are also awesome. Next to USA made, these guys are my go to..I'm a fan...
PS- the stainless versions did have some problems, but they have since pulled that version. The high carbon steel is the money ticket. Just remember to take care of it and coat it with bees wax or a good oil and you'll be good to go!
Awesome overview Ivan, glad I scrolled down to some of these older videos! Living up in Vermont, this little guy usually gets hauled out on a sled for winter camp trips or packed for spring canoe trips. Other than that, it lives in my wood closet.
Paired up with a silky saw and a small 3" knife, it's great for processing firewood or creating ground blinds. That said, at a little over a pound, it doesn't get out very often on backpacking/overnight-hunting trips.
just north of you and I use a silky nata, which is basically the same thing just a giant wedge of steel to cut with (closer to 2 pounds) and a corona or bahco saw, also thrown in the sled. same deal haha
I have the Pukko and it is fantastic. Great price/value imo.
How much is it?
I was looking at those. I like that style.
I’m getting one to use along side my silky. I think it’s the perfect combo. I also already have their tiny knife which is made from the scraps of the skarma 240 and that’s my smaller knife I can use for small tasks. I carry it every day on a lanyard looped on my belt loop and tucked in my waistband
I have this and the Jaakaripuuko 140.
Amazing combo 10/10 would recommend.
Both knives, with leather sheaths, and shipping, less than 200 new zealand dollars!
Can't do better than that
Oh Yeah Bud, my son received one for x-mass. That thing is a beast, very well balance, super sharp, and just the right size to take anywhere. Thx for the review. take care bud.
They are rad knives. :)
I love mine! It’s EPIC! So fun to work with. I haven’t touched my Esee Junglass since I got it. Going to get the 200 as well and maybe the Pukko knife. Amazing value for the price. Takes a while to get but very much worth it.
I have a second run JessX and I have it sharpened like that except on the back angle, I have it at 22° along with a 90° spine about 3" out from the handle ànd the rest of the edge sharpened to 30°.
If you want to carry a saw also I would recommend looking into pocket saws.
Have used the savotta taskusaha a fair bit myself with a 14cm puukko for a lightweight all around toolset with fairly good results. Of course you'll be wanting a proper axe/fixed saw at some points, especially if you want to fall bigger trees, but you can still accomplish most everything with just the pocket saw and a knife. Cutting fallen trunks is where it really excels.
You can also use the saws with some rope if you want to cut tall branches etc.
I haven’t played much with pocket saws. I need to try some.
Kit, I bought one it took 4 months to get here, I got sort of pissy with customer service, They sent another one out to me, the first one came to the door, and a week later the second one came here too. Customer service again and the said KEEP IT. So now I have 2 of these beast. Will say Customer service was great but, Living in the rockey's They sent it to LAX,Denver,then here . I think next time I will go with fastest shipping and eat the cost. Great tool gets the looks from the back pack snobs but its fun to play and chop and cut anything I want.... Later
Thanks for the review! I have been looking for something like this for a while!
Right on!
Im so glad i came across this. I wanted to see how it throws but never had the confidence to throw mine, good to see it can be done with great success. Itd be really nice to find a video of someone using this knife or similiarly large knife to field dress large game.
“That’s not a knoife. This, is a knoife”
se ei ole veitsi. tämä on veitsi
That's pretty dope with all the utility it has, it's still a decent throwing knife at that size
It’s a rad blade.
I have the 200mm version of this. The 240 is too big for belt carry in my opinion and the plastic sheath comes standard (for $2) so you can save some cash and not get the leather sheath. Quality at a good price. Good vid.
Now that's a knife.
got one a few years back. blade grind was kinda crap on mine, figured i'd tune it up when i got a belt grinder. also had a weird smell to the rubber. best way i can think to describe it is burnt piss. but, it's huge, and cool, and i kept it so i can tune it up and then go enjoy it. now just gotta get that garage shop worked out.
Thanks for reviewing something that is affordable for the every man.
I try to cover the spectrum. :)
Great scenery as always!
Thanks Dylan.
I've wanted one of these for several years. This just lit the fire under my butt I needed to finally order one. And of course, as long aas they're shipping the damn thing from Finland, I had them throw in the Terävä Jääkäripuukko 110 as well. ;-)
Nice!
Same for me!😃👍 And hail to the Galactic Empire😉
I did literally this the other day….
Great knife! When I do tent+ hiking i usually carry the skrama 240+ a bahco Laplander saw + a little knife( usually a fox knives spark) and I'm good to go. I think is great at splitting + chopping a bit but is always better to have a nice foldable saw with it
Gonna buy one, hope it's good for collecting scalps.
Love this channel
Thanks!
When I wanted one, they were consistently out of stock. Gave up and bought a Condor mini-duku instead. Glad to see you got one. 👍🏼☕️
Ya, I think they batch them.
They have been having problems with stock from time to time for a while. They try to increase order sizes and more people learn of the existence of their stuff and the circle continues. They have an e-mail alert system (Which has for years worked flawlessly for me) notifying people when they get stuff in stock that you are waiting for. I've been a customer for about 15 years I think and only "problem" I have had was when I ordered one piece of clothing accidentally one size bigger than intended.
Dude the Skrama is no fuckin joke! I went a little too high a little too early and was freezing ass. Was able to fell a dead Young pine fairly quickly with mine. Was nominally warm after, woulda sucked more without it though.
It’ll cut down trees. :)
Used my 14" Old Hickory to trim some bushes today. : )
If on foot up north no sled a good camp knife like that is my preferred option over an axe. I like the Fallkniven blades but I just cannot maintain convex grinds as much as I love them. I really like this style and it's nod to tradition.
They definitely have a role. :)
Great video
Say it like, "where is the liquor?!"
Yes! :)
I've always wanted one of those. Need to just bite the bullet get it!
They’re rad.
Cool cool man.
It's kit badgers extremely large neck knife haha Either that or he's trying to go full viking and start larping :D but seems like a pretty cool value knife I'd like to give it a whirl. Next video kit badger goes bear hunting with it??? Or should do some tatami mat cutting demos ??lol as always thanks for the epic review you rock thanks my friend
Thanks man.
Crocodile Dundee would be proud.
#truth
Holy crap be good for cutting up maters and taters for sure!
I have had mine about 7 years and it has replaced my Busse Combat!
Nice!
How did it work while trying to reenact the scene from "Predator" when Billy confronted the Predator on the fallen tree?
Basically the same. Spine ripped out.
they dont ship to the uk, can you recommend an alternative ?
It´s a great blade, have this and the new and shorter Skrama 200 (also very good)
Nice!
That is a really bad ass blade! Hey Kit..where can I get that shirt?? That is fantastic!
Q makes it, I think they’re reprinting them have to check their site.
Paired with a mora 511 and a silky big boy you have it all covered and still are under the weight of a large hunters axe with far more capability.
Looks impressive...prob an upgrade to my crkt Ultima......nice seeing another dawg without sleeves of tats.
Is that a left or right hand sheath
>am pronouncing that right
Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
What do you get and lose by going with a shorter iteration of these knives?
You reduce your caloric intake and increase your dexterity....
You lose chopping leverage with shorter length. You gain a lighter tool.
@@varusteleka How much chopping leverage do you lose? Just wondering if the size Kit Badger has is the most useful lol
You lose most all of it. You’ll be stuck trying to whittle rather than chop.
@@KitBadger What would you use a shorter skrama for? Does it do anything better than other knives of the same size?
What jacket were you wearing when cutting?
Wild Things Active Flex.
it’s a nice price point for a decent bush blade but that long handle has to go. it doesn’t add that much leverage and would get in the way while doing tasks while using a high grip. also the dangler sheath, if worn on the belt, at some time or another is going to whack you in the nuts. that being said it’s a good value at 70.00.
Have you used one? The longer handle is night and day for chopping.
i have not used one. i do have a knife that’s very close to that with the same length blade and handle. the blade is thicker and the handle is flared towards the bottom. i find it heavy and annoying when chocking up the handle seems to get in the way at times.
that being said there was a little old guy grumpiness going on so i will order one and try it out myself. i’m sure it will be better and will give me some impetus to get off my butt and whack some vegetation in my yard that needs whacking.
@@mattberry4457 Get one, and then you will realise what you have been missing. The utility of the knife is so very useful; a thinking man's golok.
Add a Silky Saw, and Mora and the weight still under 2lbs, or the weight of a hatchet.
Its not really for hard dried oak, nor to chop logs in half. Good at splitting though. What its great at is wood up to inch and half, which it zips through. And it does some small tasks really well, like feater sticks.
Doesn't have the reach of a machete, but then its stiffer so doesn't ring ding.
Anyhow, I rate it highly and pretty sure it will make a good few of your blades redundant. As a reach for work tool, there isn't anything like it.
i ordered one the day i posted. i’m so used to clicking the cheap shipping button it’s going to be a three week wait. i shouldn’t have been so hasty . for five dollars i could have had it in a week. when it arrives i’ll go in the backyard and commence to whacking and report my findings.
@@mattberry4457 right on, let me know how it treats you!
Why the hole in the forward of the blade?
Hang from a nail if desired.
Speculation
It has a purpose, but it escapes me. Have to ask the Finns.
They hang the blade from it during the hardening process. Makes mass production easier and cuts costs to the consumer.
That's not a knife... This is a knife... 😆
It's pronounced "where is the liqueur"
YOU ARE MISPRONOUNCING VARUSTELEKA!
NO.
nope. as a finn his both pronounces of varusteleka and skrama were pretty much spot on.
That’s a lot of knife for 70$
and it is almost indestructible.
For a one time purchase it's not a lot at all. I bought mine in 2019 and it's still in perfect condition and I'm certain it will last longer than I will.
Please don't practice throwing hatchets and knives into living trees. Find some deadwood or a dead standing tree.
Love the blade except the hole, seems like they created a weak point for absolutely no reason/gain 🤷🏼♂️
The hole exists as part of the manufacturing process. I’ve beat mine to death over the course of the past few years. I can say with confidence that the him does not create a weak point.
Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors they can’t make a seax without a hole ? Give me a good reason that hole is there ? Using a large knife/short sword like this as a pry bar or leverage wedge is one of the primary reasons to have a tool like this. I have an open mind if there is a valid reason for it.
Break one, then talk about the perceived weak point. :)
Kit Badger perceived ? What’s the reason that’s hole is there ? Is it for weight reduction ? Or looks ? Or is there a legit mechanical reason ? I’m asking a question as to why someone would manufacture a hole in their blade.
Ask the manufacturer. I’m willing to bet it’s more than aesthetics. And I sincerely doubt it will break there.