Now that you mention it, yeah. I've never seen these in stores when I'm over in the states. I think perhaps it's more of a European tradesperson thing.
@@NocturnalState303 if price is not an issue, then the black and garberg are definitely awesome. The 2449 is just a cheap alternative (if available 😅). That's being said, even tho it is a cheap alternative to the mainstream bushcraft knives, it's still an extremely capable knife - which is what I'm trying to get across in this vid.
The hultafors OK series are indestructible in a similar way that a mora is. The bahco 2449 is however on a different level due to its significantly thicker spine and beefed up construction. It was designed to be hammered....with a hammer...lol. That being said, all these knives are great performers and one can't go wrong choosing one or the other. It's just that the mora and hultafors will allow for better whittling and feather sticking
@@BorealWilderness check joex on youtube destruction test of hultafors gv,most knives he test doesnt survive no matter the pricetag but the hultafors did..im not saying bacho isnt great i have both,but figured if you liked this one you might like that one.
@@Gintelligence oh yeah, I just like the handle of this one and orange for woods. But the hultafords gk hd, this blade, and the mora robust are all basically the same exact thing. Thanks
@@Gintelligence and the length, I prefer 4-5 inches. I already own a garberg and a small bag's worth of companions but I might get some hultafors for some absolute beaters. I can just gift people my moras
It's a great survival knife. What sort of steel is it? I have a similar knife which I use when going camping, it's 1095 carbon steel & it's a Gerber Strong Arm. It has serve me very well for over a decade. It may costs a bit more but it's worth the money then again it's less expensive than the high end tools like KaBar & ESSE etc. Thank you for sharing mate. Greetings from Austrlia.
As Bahco knives are either made by Mora or use Mora steel at an approved factory (as would be the case for the 2449 as it's made in Taiwan), it's probably Mora's version of 12C27. Back when I got the knife I did find some literature online somewhere on this exact topic, but I can't for the life of me locate it now. Hope this helps.
There is no evidence it's SK5,as far as i know.But possible, he seems to read SK5 from the package(8:50min), can't find informations on the steel anywere. I own(-ed) three of theese wrecking knives. The steel works great and compareable to other knife/cuting tools I own made of SK5.I recomend not to sharpen it in a lower angle.
@@QLAUZSIBEL i own one of those japanese hatchets made from sk5 and I lopped several downed trees full of every branch and used it to spit it all too..... edge barely took any damage from all of that work, like 2 micro rolls. Sk5 is friggin' tough
@@BorealWilderness it is defenitly a carbon steel,will rust quickly and builds a patina.And that toughness ...I don't know about a stainless budget steel that tough.
I have not tried it on metal and i don't intend to (intentionally) lol. If I do inadvertently ever encounter this situation, I'll be sure to make a vid about it :)
I really like the blade shape, but the design of the handle is not a good design choice, especially in the area where your index finger fits. I prefer a wide oval shaped handle that you can grip with thick gloves in cold weather and have a good grip on it. A round profiled handle tends to roll in your hand which subconsciously tells your hand to grip it harder which in term tires it out a lot faster. For food though, not a problem at all.
The handle is very grippy so don't think you'd face that problem. Also, many traditional knives use barrel style handles to great effect. The little finger coil guard doesn't get in the way at all and even affords some impact protection if the knife slips. Overall it's quite an ergonomic design even though it does not follow the current design norms per se.
@sudheer kenguva try callingll your local Bahco distributor if to there's one in your country and scour construction supply stores both online and physical too. If you don't have any luck (i also didnt have any luck), you'll have to get it online. It's generally available in the US, UK and some EU countries.... countries that use timber framing for their house construction.
Bahco 2444 is just a rebranded Mora Clipper but this one I'm not sure what it is. The other Bahco knives are chinese and awful performers. 2444 and 2449 are viable choices.
@@BorealWilderness That's most likely just Bahco branding on random made in china knives. 2449 is really strong and 2444 is also recommended since it's very close to a Mora companion.
I abuse mine like hell. Probably mine are crimes againt knives race. But mine still perfect after barone with a piece of scaffold, hammerd, wood, back of the useless fiskars X2, non cristalline rocks ecc. Still perfect, 9r Better because its totally integular with some sharp edges create with hammer.
No one actually sells these or any wrecking knives in the mainstream stores in the U.S. But it looks pretty solid.
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Now that you mention it, yeah. I've never seen these in stores when I'm over in the states. I think perhaps it's more of a European tradesperson thing.
I do have a few different utility knives. I would highly recommend the Mora Garberg or the Mora Bushcraft Black.. Good stuff
@@NocturnalState303 if price is not an issue, then the black and garberg are definitely awesome. The 2449 is just a cheap alternative (if available 😅). That's being said, even tho it is a cheap alternative to the mainstream bushcraft knives, it's still an extremely capable knife - which is what I'm trying to get across in this vid.
look into hultafors gv or ok-1 or ok4,its also indestructible for the same price as a mora
The hultafors OK series are indestructible in a similar way that a mora is. The bahco 2449 is however on a different level due to its significantly thicker spine and beefed up construction. It was designed to be hammered....with a hammer...lol. That being said, all these knives are great performers and one can't go wrong choosing one or the other. It's just that the mora and hultafors will allow for better whittling and feather sticking
@@BorealWilderness check joex on youtube destruction test of hultafors gv,most knives he test doesnt survive no matter the pricetag but the hultafors did..im not saying bacho isnt great i have both,but figured if you liked this one you might like that one.
Thank you. Will pick one up if I can find it. Good knives are hard to find here...or if they are brought in, sold at obscene prices.
I would get one if they were available in the US. But I'm not paying scalpers 75 dollars for it when I can grab a Jaakari for that price.
i saw your comment--and just in case you didnt know,,the hultafors gk is about the same for 20 bucks cheers m8
@@Gintelligence oh yeah, I just like the handle of this one and orange for woods.
But the hultafords gk hd, this blade, and the mora robust are all basically the same exact thing.
Thanks
@@escapetherace1943 same here ,but like you say not at that price cheers
@@Gintelligence and the length, I prefer 4-5 inches. I already own a garberg and a small bag's worth of companions but I might get some hultafors for some absolute beaters. I can just gift people my moras
The HF GK is 93mm(L), 3mm(T) vs the Bahco's 103mm(L), 4mm(T). Minor differences but the the profile and tang are very similar indeed.
I tried to open a coconut with this and the blade shattered. I had to work hard in order to restore it and from then on i use it only as a light duty.
You were batoning?
It's a great survival knife. What sort of steel is it? I have a similar knife which I use when going camping, it's 1095 carbon steel & it's a Gerber Strong Arm. It has serve me very well for over a decade. It may costs a bit more but it's worth the money then again it's less expensive than the high end tools like KaBar & ESSE etc. Thank you for sharing mate. Greetings from Austrlia.
As Bahco knives are either made by Mora or use Mora steel at an approved factory (as would be the case for the 2449 as it's made in Taiwan), it's probably Mora's version of 12C27. Back when I got the knife I did find some literature online somewhere on this exact topic, but I can't for the life of me locate it now. Hope this helps.
There is no evidence it's SK5,as far as i know.But possible, he seems to read SK5 from the package(8:50min), can't find informations on the steel anywere.
I own(-ed) three of theese wrecking knives. The steel works great and compareable to other knife/cuting tools I own made of SK5.I recomend not to sharpen it in a lower angle.
@@QLAUZSIBEL i own one of those japanese hatchets made from sk5 and I lopped several downed trees full of every branch and used it to spit it all too..... edge barely took any damage from all of that work, like 2 micro rolls. Sk5 is friggin' tough
@@BorealWilderness it is defenitly a carbon steel,will rust quickly and builds a patina.And that toughness ...I don't know about a stainless budget steel that tough.
hello, will it chip if you cut a wire or a nail? will you earn such a test?
I have not tried it on metal and i don't intend to (intentionally) lol. If I do inadvertently ever encounter this situation, I'll be sure to make a vid about it :)
If the nail is hardened then yes of course but it should cut mild steel nail or wire with small damages only.
What do you think about the edge retention?
It's pretty decent. It has a good combination of edge retention and ease of sharpening. Well balanced
I really like the blade shape, but the design of the handle is not a good design choice, especially in the area where your index finger fits.
I prefer a wide oval shaped handle that you can grip with thick gloves in cold weather and have a good grip on it. A round profiled handle tends to roll in your hand which subconsciously tells your hand to grip it harder which in term tires it out a lot faster. For food though, not a problem at all.
The handle is very grippy so don't think you'd face that problem. Also, many traditional knives use barrel style handles to great effect.
The little finger coil guard doesn't get in the way at all and even affords some impact protection if the knife slips.
Overall it's quite an ergonomic design even though it does not follow the current design norms per se.
Which knife is this? Price?
I mentioned the brand and model probably 30 times in the video...so what's one more time 😂 it's the Bahco SB-2449 and it's about 25 dollars.
@@BorealWilderness sorry, I watched this video when I was at work with no sound....😄..later found the details ofcourse👍
Lol. No worries, mate. Hope you found it interesting. The 2449 is really a solid knife. Just a little harder to find.
@@BorealWilderness that was my next question actually....where can I buy one?
@sudheer kenguva try callingll your local Bahco distributor if to there's one in your country and scour construction supply stores both online and physical too. If you don't have any luck (i also didnt have any luck), you'll have to get it online. It's generally available in the US, UK and some EU countries.... countries that use timber framing for their house construction.
Bahco 2444 is just a rebranded Mora Clipper but this one I'm not sure what it is. The other Bahco knives are chinese and awful performers. 2444 and 2449 are viable choices.
Didn't know Bahco had a factory in China. I only have this one and it's phenomenal.
@@BorealWilderness That's most likely just Bahco branding on random made in china knives. 2449 is really strong and 2444 is also recommended since it's very close to a Mora companion.
I abuse mine like hell. Probably mine are crimes againt knives race.
But mine still perfect after barone with a piece of scaffold, hammerd, wood, back of the useless fiskars X2, non cristalline rocks ecc. Still perfect, 9r Better because its totally integular with some sharp edges create with hammer.
Good to know. I am not that extreme but I have still wacked the heck out of mine, gotten it stuck countless time and its still all good