Lars Fält Knife - Casström First thoughts.
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- A quick overview and comparison of the Lars Fält Knife from Casström. High Carbon K720 tool steel outdoor full tang knife with curly birch handle and black fibre liners.
I may follow this up with an actual review and test. If you want further details please comment and I'll be happy to respond where possible.
This really is a fantastic knife worth every penny. (imo)
I have been looking at the Casström knifes, especially at Lars Falt and the SFK NO 10. Have really wanted own them. But not long ago I got my hands on the ”Nieto Terrano Scandi” with N690co and curly birch. Bushcraft perfomance is stunning and it feels elegant and nimble despite having a 4 mm thick blade. Fit and finish is amazing. Super-well made, sharpening is a zero grind scandi and spine is crazy sharpe. Good ergonomics, but not for a person with very big hands. Sheath must be markets best quality sheath.
Good Shout, I'll have to check it out!
@@adventureoutdoorsuk9271 thank you sir. It was a bushcraft dream eventuelly coming true, after looking at Ray Mears, Enzo, Lt Wright, Bark River, Casström and other. Also the Joker Tranpero scandi and Joker Ember scandi seems good but I have not tested them.
Nieto makes some of the best quality knives out there. If they used better quality steel on their knives, they would have been selling like crazy...
Mate thanks for making this video because I’ve been tossing up between the woodsman and this model I was worried this would be to long in the blade but after your comparisons I know it will be fine. This will be my first expensive knife as well as I’ve been just using hultafors knifes
Howard green - Good luck and enjoy. The No 10 Swedish Forest Knife seems to be loved too, it was a close call between the two for me.
I bought the Casström No.10 with Mubinga handle, got it today! What a beast for the buck! Totally love the knife and I have a little bit bigger hands than you I think but the handle just fits super well in my hand. Scary sharp out of the box too! Lovely :D
Me too.
I bought mine abut the same time as you and chose the Bubinga wood as well. [a Beautiful Rosewood]
I got the No10 SFK 1st, then bit their hand off to get the Lars Falt when it came out.
I find the SFK to be smaller and easier to use to carve and the Lars Falt better for heavier work.
Either way I love both of them 😀👍
Rob G just seen your comment after all this time. I'd agree that the Lars knife is better for heavy work, it certainly isn't precise for delicate carving so pairs well with a pocket knife or neck knife. That said it is very capable if you are patient.
Would you recommend the SFK No10? I've been super happy with this Casström and couldn't recommend the brand enough. 🙌
Hi mate,
Be careful with the leather sheath for the Lars Falt. I used mine without shaping the leather to the knife’s shape and the blade started to cut through the inside of the inside of the sheath.
When i put the knife in my rucksack the sheath got twisted and bent so the blade startsed to chafe the inside.
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It was then easy to mis-aline the knife as you put it into the sheath, and once you get a cut on the inside the blade keeps finding it to make it worse.
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I solved the issue by wet treating the leather sheath and moulding it to the knife and leaving it to dry over night clamped tight with the knife inside.
[remember to treat the knife or it will rust] [some people put the knife in clingfilm or such like to keep the moisture off until the sheath is dry.]
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At the time it was impossible to buy replacement sheaths for the Lars Falt but now they sell them as spares.
Thanks för the comparisons on the handle. I got a few knife myself. Som of the same you got. I got the Helle Fjellkniven which has a stick tang. Full length but not full broad. Stick quite strong. However it has a super comfortable handle. Fairly large for small hands och medium seized hands. Probably ok for large hands. I am surprised the Fält knife didn’t have a larger handle. What has biggest handle, Fält or sfk no. 10?
The wood is stabalized so no point in using oil on it. It wont soak in anyway,and wont make any difference.
The lars fält is not stabalized, just oil bathed.
This is the only stabalized knife casström offer and its the No.10 for right under $200.
www.casstrom.se/knivar/knivar/no10-swedish-forest-knife-stabiliserat-skaft.html
Excellent video my friend,im thinking of getting the Lars Felt Casstrom knife but I have very big hands triple X gloves.I'ma big fan of Scandinavian knives eg.More,Helle,Martini,Eka.I don't have a problem with the handle on the Mora Garbergs,i got two the stainless and the carbon.Now in your opinion should I get this Lars knife or the Casstrom woodsman,any advice much appreciated.Stay safe.
Hey William, apologies I missed your comment somehow. To be honest if you have a Garberg it really is all you will ever need, however I understand the desire for a more aesthetically pleasing knife. After all that is why I chose the Lars Falt. It is larger woods knife making it a great crossover knife if you practice survival skills, but paired with a small carving knife it is great.
Aside from practicality and purpose, the truth is, if a knife feels good and is a pleasure to use, I find you'll try lots more new skills and enjoy doing so.
If you were heading off on an expedition or into remote wilderness, I would strongly suggest taking a tried and tested knife. Most of us however are just weekend warriors learning new skills in the woods. I've come to learn that a good quality is.ple knife (like the Garberg) will do .ore than you ever need.
Good Luck whatever you go with.
Could you please let me know what your thoughts are on the knife now after maybe using it? Ive been considering getting this knife myself. It looks extremelly good value for what it is. All decent traditional bushcraft materials and seemingly top quality build as well. Just seems too good to be true. To get a knife like this usually costs at least £200... and then some. Its selling here for £120-125. seems a great price for what you are getting. So whats the catch? What are the negatives im missing?
Darren Lambourne - The knife really is cracking value. The steel isn't a high end fancy steel, but it is a good working carbon tool steel that is common in mid ranged knives. Other options at a similar price point are Helle, TBC Boar, Casström No10, Becker BK2, Enzo Trapper and Lionsteel M4. For me personally the Casström ticked all the boxes. I will be heading out this weekend and will do a follow up vid on the field test. If you haven't heard of Jacklore Knives check out his You Tube. Sandy is a true craftsman and is held in very high regard. This is the nearest to Sandy's Jacklore Classic I could get my hands on and comes close only in appearance and style. You will never ever get the hand made benefits with a sub £200 knife imo. If I had the patience and budget, I would have gone for a Jacklore over anything else on the market. Only advice I can give is do not rush a purchase, I waited over 18months to pull the trigger and I'm glad I did. Good Luck.
Adventure Outdoors UK hi... thanks for the reply. Well i went ahead and bought one from framars in blackburn. What a cracking piece of kit. For the money the quality is outstanding. I cant find the merest flaw in it either. I think i might treat the wood as it feels a little dry but nothing really to complain about. For the money this has to be the stand out buy. In fact id say the same were it £200+. cant say how happy i am with it. Cant recommend this knife highly enough. Any doubters out there forget those doubts and grab one before the price increases... as i feel sure it eventually will. 10/10 all day long.
Adventure Outdoors UK its impossible to tell from videos and photos but does your knife also have a tiny choil cut out to aid sharpening as mine appears to have... just the smallest little cut out so that sharpening doesnt dig into the ricasso. Little details like that make all the difference. Just wondering whether its unique to my knife or if they all have the same.
Adventure Outdoors UK one regret i have is that i meant to also get the dangler but i only remembered it when i was on the train back to preston from b'burn... could have kicked myself : ) oh well, i guess i will just have to order one.
Adventure Outdoors UK btw you sound pretty local-ish. Im guessing youre either lancs or possibly west yorks.
Lars Falt knife has an issue that keeps it from performing as a bushcraft knife should and that's it's thicker blade, which in combintaion with a scandi, more than 3mm is a "no no" The best bushcraft knives out there is the Skookum and it's slightly improved version made from Rob Evans.
Now, if I could have a Mora Bushcraft Black, made with ballbearing steel at 60 hrc and instead of rubber, it came with matte finsih canvas Micarta handle, then I would be the happiest camper!! It's the handle desgin on that knife, that it adds so much better performance on some bushcraft tasks, that I've never seen on any other knife!
What's your favorite knives?
To each their own. I've put a lot of time on the Casstrom now and as an all round camp knife I've found it to be exceptional. The thicker stock doesn't cause any major issues in my oppinion.
I'm currently using the Garberg in Carbon Steel and it has blown me away with how comfortable and versatile it is. The bushcraft black has a slightly better blade profile for me personally and I love that little blade so much.
I have been tempted by the SBT, it looks fantastic. Maybe one day I'll pick one up.
Stay safe.
@@adventureoutdoorsuk9271 I don't speak from my personal point of view, or taste on knives. Scandi edges work until 3mm thick stock blade. No matter what profile a thicker scandi blade has, can not perform properly. That's why Morakniv's thickest is 3mm and that's a main reason,they are considered the BEST bushcraft knives. That's why Skookum, Rob Evans version too, All LT Wright knives, Adventure Sworn, Enzo Trapper and so many oher Bushcraft knives, that are considered the BEST bushcraft knives, ALL have maximum 3mm stock blade for some reason.
Scandi blades maintain their thickness, until the start of the very edge, which makes them the worst slicer of any kind of grind. That being said, that's only one of the MANY reasons and don't even the most important, that scandis work only with maximum 3mm.
@@greekveteran2715 I agree that thicker stock and scandi profiles are not optimal. The Casstrom works exceptionally well at most camp tasks, mine has a 3.2mm spine. Have you tried the knife yourself? You'll be surprised 😮
I think you have to look at the design remit of such a blade and also consider what is "Bushcraft" beyond an umbrella term so commonly used.
The Lars Fält knife is a wilderness survival knife born from the Northern Boreal regions of Scandinavia and designed for the kind of tasks it's namesake would expect it to accomplish. Lars Fält designed a belt knife capable of the kind of survival and wilderness living skills he taught in the Northern regions. I reckon this knife suits its intended purpose fairly well.
With all that being said, the Internet has produced many 'experts' on the subject of knife anatomy. The reality is, all knives have pros and cons, but a good all rounder is all you need on your belt.
The best thing about knives varying so much is that enthusiasts have a reason or excuse to buy and try lots of knives. Truth is we only really need one good blade 👍🏻
Stay Safe my friend and happy adventures
Does anyone actually use the knives they collect . I want one knife to use for all , seen enough shiny blingy stuff
Hey Joe, it's a valid point you make. I bought up my Moras over a period as trial and error, searching for a magic knife that would do everything. I do use a few of my knives now for different applications (see below), but the majority of them are now just a redundant collection.
Lars Falt - All bushcraft trips and camp duties.
Mora 2000 - Any water based trips and food prep.
Kansbol - Hiking.
Bushcraft Black - Day Trips, group camps & lightweight trips.
In reality any one of those knives would cover all bases, with the exception that part tang knives are at higher risk of breaking if required for hard use.
Good point well made, agreed and appreciated. Stay safe.
@@adventureoutdoorsuk9271 some really niiiice knives , i like the castrom .i have the wright knife its been well used .. but the castrom has a little extra with the inner scale liners .. i like that plus curly birch is easier to spot (walk away from camp without ) in the dark which iv almost done nore than once with darker handled knives ... great video thanks for sharing
NO LOL, Esee 5 one knife for all reasons
Full tang has zero to do whether the knife will break while batoning. It only concerns the possibility of the handle slipping off while in use. Old school traditional is a partial insertion and gluing a handle to a partial tang. Old school glues not a lifetime job; it will need a repair. Modern epoxies can be a lifetime job if done correctly. Next is the full length “rat tail” tang which pokes out the back of the handle and is peened or threaded/ bolted. As to the longevity and ability to take abuse, I submit exibit A: the Kabar Fighting Knife of WW2. Nuff sed…
“Full tang”: the steel runs from tip to pomel with 2 slabs of material or cordage to fatten and comfy up the handle. When done wrong, these slabs will fall off the knife or become loose resultant of the shock caused by batoning (Aint physics fun).
Now we get to the important part: a broken knife typically breaks at the BLADE, which is a result of abuse and/or poor tempering of the blade. A hard edge keeps its edge but if you dont have a softer spine the metal cannot handle the vibrations caused by batoning and thus you get a broken knife.
I hope this clears things up a bit, please stop spreading the falsities of tang types. Please cjoose to walk in the light of knowledge
I really don't know what your point is??? I think it's a widely accepted fact that full tang knives are generally much stronger and are at less risk of breaking along the tang. This has nothing to do with edge strength and nor did I suggest so at any point. I simply referenced that I wanted a full tang knife for its sturdier nature, I'm sorry if you've misunderstood my comment in that regard.
Where did you buy this knife for $140 ?
You can go straight to Casstrom themselves .... they delivered direct to my door [in England]
The Lars Falt knife is Currently £125 [October 2019]
www.casstrom.co.uk/en/categories/knives-and-tools/fixed-blade/casstrom/
I am from Norway and i cant stand the sight of curly birch. A knifemaker does not make curly birch handels without staining them. First you stain with the darkest colour,then a little sanding. So the hard parts of the wood get light again,the colour is gone. the soft parts suck it in deeper. Then you stain with the brightest colour of the two. then a light polish and oil. Two tone with nice depth and looks great. Usally some kind of brown/redbrown and then yellow or light brown. Mora is usally a kids knife here or in sløyd class at the school(woodworking class) or used in the kindergarden for whitteling or outdoor trips. Or used by workers,carpenters,electrisians etc. they are beater knifes and if you loose it,you dont care. Can buy them anywhere. Our Scandinavien knifes are usally handforged laminated blades,lots of knifemakers in Norway. The best knives in the north comes from Norway and Finland,that is something all knife people know. The Swedes are the people in Scandinavia lives mostly in citys and are seldom outdoors in the wilderness. But Norwegians and The Finnish people is settled all over,and are the most rural of us. The political corect Swedes dont get much respect in the north.
Thanks for your input Morten. I do think Moras have a lot to offer I terms of price however. Sorry if my Norweigen is bad but here goes-
Hvis det skader ingen jor har du wil.
Stay safe.
@@adventureoutdoorsuk9271 Hvis det skader ingen,gjør hva du vil
what a bunch of horseshit.. like no-one in sweden have passed down craftsmanship traditions because we have bigger cities and population than in norway or finland!? what a small and narrow minded neighbour. But like all Scandinavians know, norwegians have such a big brother complex to sweden. Obviously, knife crafting traditions in scandinavian countries share the same traditions because we share cultural history... "the best knives" is subjective of course, but mr Trolle wants it you to believe that its an objective fact. such an idiot
@@deadphone9639 I think you're offended for no reason. You're very thin skinned and probably know Jack shit about knives.
The oil and time is what makes a beautiful knife. Not fancy staining, we SWEDES knows that. Beautiful knives with awsome Steel are MADE IN SWEDEN .