Terava Skrama 200 - Compared with the Terava Skrama 240
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- Опубліковано 8 сер 2024
- In this video I review the Terava Skrama 200, the slightly smaller and lighter version of the Terava Skrama 240
My Terava Skrama 240 review • Terava Skrama Long Ter...
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Skrama 200
Metric Imperial
Total length 350 mm 13.8"
Weight (knife only) 370 g 13.1 oz.
Blade length 200 mm 7.85"
Blade width 39 mm 1.5"
Blade thickness 4.2 mm 0.17"
Skrama 240
Metric Imperial
Total length 430 mm 16.9"
Weight (knife only) 529g 18.4oz
Blade length 240mm 9.4"
Blade width 46mm 1.8"
Blade thickness 4.2 mm 0.17"
Both Knives
Main edge 34° for chopping
Base edge 25° for finer work
Steel Carbon steel 80CrV2, 59 HRC
Grip Molded rubber, rough texture
The heart is the Blade
The Skrama blade is slightly curved with a sheepsfoot tip. The curve helps to rock the knife on a cutting board when cooking. The blade is sharpened to two different angles. Near the grip, a 5 cm / 2" portion has an angle of 25° for whittling and fine work. The rest of the blade has an edge of 34°, which has proven to be excellent for this type of chopping blade.
The hole in the blade serves production purposes - it is used when tempering the blades and later during other steps of manufacturing. Of course, you can come up with your own uses for it too, but most importantly it is there for a purpose, not for decoration!
80CRV2 CARBON STEEL AND HEAT TREATMENT
All Terävä carbon steel knives are made from 80CrV2 tool steel, a trusted choice in Finnish knife manufacturing for decades. The heat treatment leaves the surface of the steel softer, ~52 HRC. This creates a tough exterior to protect the blade. As the blade is ground, the harder (~59 HRC) inside is revealed and improves edge retention. The spine has ground bevels for striking Ferro rods.
The blades have blemishes and stains due to the manufacturing process. These are harmless and can be removed if they bother you.
CARE OF A CARBON STEEL BLADE
Carbon steel is easy to sharpen and maintain - you just have to remember to do it. If your knife gets wet in the bush, dry it the best you can. Never store the knife without drying and oiling the blade. Cooking oils are fine for this purpose.
I'm a happy owner of 240 and use it mostly for delimbing trees in the forest or my homestead. And it is so good that it might outperform my other more expensive choppers and machetes.
The 240 is still my go-to woods tool. I have such faith in it that I added pretty much all the other Terava knives to the collection. Thanks for commenting
This is the review I was looking for before placing the order for my Skrama 200, Mark! My deliberations were exactly as you outline here, and I'm happy to say we're in almost 100% agreement. "Almost" only because the orange lanyard on mine is a bit longer -- just enough to provide a securing wrap around the back of my hand during limbing.
I have stopped using a lanyard on most of my knives as they caught up in things. I do have a couple with lanyards, one I will be reviewing eventually. The little orange or green ones are just in case I drop it. Thanks for commenting
Excellent comparison! I have been looking seriously at one of these as my next knife purchase, and your review gave me much valuable information and no fluff. I appreciate it very much.
Hard to go wrong with either. For my uses of splitting and chopping I prefer the 240 paired with the 110 or 85. If I was to take just one knife, the 200 would be an all-rounder. Thanks for commenting
Great Review! I own both knives! Your review is spot on!
I use the 240 for pruning and limbing in the garden, but the 200 has replaced almost completely for bushcraft and camping. It is much lighter and has the same wood processing abilities. The only advantage of the 240 is it's superior chopping performance.
I carry both blades, with plastic inlet, inside my back pack.
Right on. My thoughts exactly. Thanks for commenting
I've been using one of these for about 6 months now and I love it. The shorter blade and lighter weight is great. I was using an 11" golok for a long time, but it was just too much knife for my average trip.
I have a Lucie light that sounds like that. Will do a review on it some day as well. Thanks for commenting
I just love both of them, we moved to a house in a rural area in bavaria, with a huge wild garden and both of these are our to go tool, my father did fell a tree with it, more or less, he felled it from upside down and all the areas he could not work with the saw, he choped with the skrama, he instantly was in love with it. never thought i would see one of these on such a big tree :D yeah, nice tools, i am really glad i have these.
ty for your review, i really enjoy seeing them :D
I agree. Both knives are great tools. Thanks for commenting
Great video. Just when I convinced myself that I didn't need another knife (I have the 240 and found it to be great) you come out with a review on a lighter more packable and highly capable version.
Sorry about that😅. I would be happy with either. But I do enjoy them both. Thanks for commenting
I bought the 200 and have done trail clearing with it. I would recommend the 240 though for that bc being able to hold back on the end of the longer handle plus longer blade to get more leverage. I feel like I have to really snap my wrist to chop through brush easily when the 200. After a while that wears on the wrist. But for backpacking i might be ok with the smaller 200 plus a folding saw.
I have the 240 and recently bought the mini Skrama as a neck knife. They have some great products for sure!
I am now thinking about trying out the smaller neck knives. Thanks for commenting
Thank you Mark; this is a very helpful review. I had been considering something like this primarily as a tool for splitting wood and kindling in the confined space around wood stoves in my wall tent and smaller hot tent. Choking up on my axe works fine, but I often find myself wishing I had something like a froe for increased safety and precision. The Skrama 200 seems to be ideal for this application, and far more portable than a froe.
Yes, it will serve as a froe and so much more. Thanks for commenting
Great video! I have the Terävä Jääkäripuukko 120 and is super happy with it. The handle, its capabilities. Going to Finland in a few weeks and if I know myself right, I will not come back to Norway empty handed! Probably end up with the 240!
I have and will be reviewing the Jaakaripuukko 110. I would very much like to visit their store. Thanks for commenting
No question. I'd get them both if I can. Great video and info, Mark. I would bury the edge a little deeper into the wood to protect the edge better. I have a knife with a section of the edge constantly gets little rolls due to the ruined temper. If there is a mistake to be made, I made it. Thank you, Mark.
Good advise. Thank you my friend
Hey Mark, thank you for the video, I was on the fence betwoeen whitch to buy and now I'm the very happy owner of a 200 and I'm having a lot of fun with it. Cheers
Good choice! Loving mine as well. Thanks for commenting
Mark, now you've got me thinking I need to design a new knife. As an electrician, I'm used to carrying heavy weight on my belt all day, so I'm one of those that use large knives. A blade under 8" might be kind of fun. That hole at the tip of the Skramas lends itself to using the knife for very good control in shaving or fine splitting, much like a smaller version of the old clogger's knife. A hardwood pin or nail driven into a log would let you pull the knife down through the work with a lot of authority.
Okay, now you have me thinking. I am wondering if I can make the 240 into a clogger's knife for spoon carving...Thanks for commenting my friend
Great review!,details & comparisons help a lot!
Really like these knives & their steel & the company
Can't go wrong with any of these knives. Thanks for commenting
Cheers for this review, best comparison between the two so far!
I have the 240, Jaakaripukko 110 and four mini skramas(two with rubber handles for work and two with wood and with leather sheaths for forest and EDC).
240 is a beast, I love it. But now thanks to you I am considering the 200. Definitely not for belt carry, too large and heavy for my taste, but as something lighter to pair with the Big Boy in the backpack.
Never really warmed to the pukko, even though it is probably the most rugged knife of the sort in its class.
Mini skramas, on the other hand, replaced all the significantly more expensive folders that I own. I just love the blade shape and geometry.
I have and will be reviewing the Jaakaripuukko 110 soon. I am getting very interested in the mini Skramas. Thanks for commenting
I’ve been looking at one of these for a while now. You make a good case for the smaller one. This year i have the goal of “no buying new gear” for 2022. But this may be something I spring for after that.
That’s the trouble with gear reviews,always something new and tempting to help one part with money.
Tell you what I do when I get a craving for new gear. I go to the thrift store and find a sweet deal on something I really like. That gets me through for a little while😉... Truly, these are amazing value knives. Thanks for commenting
I ordered the 200, it's supposed to be delivered today, it's going to be cool just to put my hands on it. This video has gotten me excited to start using it. Great informative video Mark, thanks.
I am sure you will love it. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Actually, about an hour after I wrote that comment, it was delivered, and I do love it!
Literally the best video on this knives, thanks!
Wow, thanks for you kind words
我已经有了一把200，对我来说，轻便好携带，劈砍效果不错，我可以轻易的放在我的挎包里，走到哪玩到哪，也不容易引起其他人关注。非常好。打算再来一把200，顺便给它做个kydex sheath。
我是中国人，两天后就是我们中国农历新年了，也祝你新年快乐，哈哈哈。
祝你新年快乐。 是的，我同意，Skrama 200 是适合所有户外任务的大尺寸刀具
Great Job, very informative as always and now I know which one I want. Cheers
Right on. Glad it was helpful. You can't go wrong with either knife. Thanks for commenting
Excellent review, Mark!!! Perhaps my Old Timer sheath knife needs a big brother. In any event, thanks for the great video!!! Me and mine wish you and yours all God’s blessings!!! Be safe. Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas, USA. 🤠👨🌾✝️🙏👍
Thanks for commenting Chuck
I have the 200mm Skarma figured out it would suite my needs better and that thing is a beast, ive used the factory edge with some honing for many months and trips to the woods but now decided to give it my own edge, i sharpened out the "whittling" part of the blade since it made the full sharpening more complicated but holy moly this thing is sharp after 3k Naniwa and i didn't even go for a too low angle, just right for battoning and some chopping action. Skarma and a folding saw in the backpack and rokka korpisoturi on the belt is how i roll now... Great review im glad i got the slightly more compact version although the 240 is a powerhouse too..
Right on. I like the sharpening mod. I hope to get a Rokka to test out. Thanks for commenting
FYI...
The Skrama 200 actually has a skelotonized full tang (similar to Kabar Becker knives), and the 240 model has the full stick tang. They're quite different.
Good to know. Thanks for commenting
Ive seen the 200 without the handle and yes it is skeletonized..
But Id still trust it as much as a true full tang..
Hi Mark....Another great video & your 100% RIGHT !!
Unless your stuck in a life or death survival situation, chopping tree's down is NOT what i choose for my bigger knives either.
That's the job for either a saw or axe.
Besides, if in a survival situation, ya don't want to expend extra energy, trying to cut down tree's with a knife.
Just MY opinion as well.
Take Care Mark.
💯👍🤝
I think in a true survival situation I would not likely waster my time or energy chopping trees down. Unless it was -30c and I really needed a fire and big trees were all that was available. Thanks for commenting Derek
Oh! I would be tickled pink with either one. Absolutely love their blades. Great video
Right on. Can't go wrong with either. Thanks for commenting
Mark, you’re a genius! I was literally just thinking about maybe picking up the 240 instead of going through the effort to re-handle a small antique carpenters hatchet, and I wake up and here is this video. I may get the 200 as a big brother companion for my little Puukko, and keep taking my light weight buck saw…..maybe. I was super impressed with using it to strike a ferro rod though. It strikes and is it’s own wind break, plus you can get super close in too. I think the 240 would be better if someone was going to be going with just a knife, and or wanted to build stuff and use it as a tool, but I never do. Curious to read other responses on that.
LOL...I don't know about genius but I can accept a complement. I usually don't use a big knife for striking a ferro-rod as I see it as challenging to do effectively as well as potentially dangerous, but if I don't have something else at least this is safer. I really like the puukko you bought. I may get one from Varuesteleka but I am also considering having one made by a local bladesmith. Thanks for commenting Jim
Great review Mark. I am in the market for a Parang type knife and was looking at the new Condor Carlotis Parang which is similar in size to this one. I think I’m going with the 200 after watching your comparison. Thank you.
Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for commenting
My Mora Companion carbon steel knife is jealous! Since I travel long miles by foot, I prefer a lighter knife, but, having decided to enter the hot-tenting scene, necessitating more wood processing, I think that I might benefit from a longer blade. Thanks, Mark!
Mora makes great knives but processing big wood is not one of their strength. Happy hot tenting🙂
Good video review Mark, I agree that the 200 would be a great option for a medium sized chopper!
And as I commented on your 240 video, it is a fantastic knife/chopper!
Right on. Thanks for commenting
Love that brand. Own their 110 Puko with leather sheath. Had it for 2 yrs no rust yet in TX
Right on. I will be reviewing the 110 soon. Thanks for commenting
This is a review I've been waiting for Mark! :) Good of those Finnish fellers to send you one :)
They are real good people to deal with. I also have their Jaakaripuukko 110 that I will be reviewing soon. Not pretty but hard to beat. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Absolutely Mark, I've been dealing with them a few years :) I really like the Jaakaripuukko 110, but I think my favourite, so far, might be the Skrama 80. Thanks for the great videos Mark, have a great weekend :)
I’ve been looking at various bushcraft/woodcraft knives and this looks like it will fit my needs here in Western Oregon.
I don't think you can go wrong with either of these knives. Great performance at a great price. Thanks for commenting
Fast shipping. It arrived today. I’m happy with it so far. Will be testing it for fire preparation on my campout next month.
Mark , great review , thanks for sharing , God bless !
Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting
I have the 240 and the jakaari pukko 140.
Perfect combo for me, all bases covered
I agree, I have both and they make a great set. Thanks for commenting
Nice and complete comparison. Thank You!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting
I to have them both. Spot on analyses I would say.
Right on. Having both, I wouldn't give up either. Both are great knives. Thanks for commenting
Good video Mark after watching I would get the #200 for it size and uses! Thanks👍👍
You can't go wrong with either knife. Thanks for commenting
Nice Knives, Thx for reviewing my friend
You bet. Thanks for commenting
Excellent Video Brother, Thanks, I gotta get one. The small one.
You can't go wrong with it. Thanks for commenting
I've had and used the 240 all to over the last year, and a half it's just such a work house both chopping or even finer work. I have a lot of other knives like (kinda) this, but this is my go to blade every time and I don't mind the weight
Hard to beat this knife for sure. Thanks for commenting
I worked with Both and i prefer the 200 just as you,its much lighter and better to carry.Great Knife!
Yes, the TS 200 is more like a leuku than a seax. More versatile. Thanks for commenting
THANK YOU VERY MUCH Dear mark
You are very welcome. Thanks for commenting
Proud owner of the Puko 140
If they made the Skrama 240 with the same handle I'd buy it in a heart beat..
I dont need another axe disguised as a knife..
What I do need is a short lightweight machete..
Im looking at the Kershaw camp 10..
The 140 is a great knife for sure. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft
After nearly 12 months of agonizing over which one to buy..
My Skrama 200 arrived today..
Keep up the great videos Mark..
Nice one Mark...Looks Good :-)
Thanks for commenting
Dear Mr. Young thanks for your comparison video. Because of this video I ordered myself the 200. Very exciting. I was wondering; can you use a Puck sharpener to sharpen the Skrama? Just like you sharpen axes or machetes with it? Would like to hear from you thanks
Glad you found the video helpful. Yes, you could use an axe puck to sharpen them but you will not get the very fine edge they have when new. The edge would be good enough until you can sharpen it on finer stones. Thanks for commenting
Thanks, Mark. I would like the smaller one to carry around I think. 🙂👍
Yes, it just feels so much better on the belt but is still very capable. Thanks for commenting
Great i/e review thank YOU 👌
Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting
Thanks for the video. Is the handle still secure on the tang? I've had similar knives whose handles start to come loose and slip around on the tang. Thanks.
I have a long term use video for the TS 240. I have really beat on it for a few years with no issues. I have heard people say they split the rubber near the blade as a result of hitting it with a baton too often. Of course, that could happen with wood as well. Thanks for commenting
Excellent review.
Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting
Great video sir, exactly what i was looking for. Could you please give me update on your experiences with this blade? I did not find any on your channel. Thank you
I only have the one video using the Skrama 200. I do use it a good amount but I also have a number of other large knives I am testing for future reviews. Thanks for commenting
Great informative review as always Mark. I'm puzzled by the pricing, as the 200 is the same as the 240. Maybe it is the different tang for the 200 as seen in the bare knife picture. My thinking is usually why pay the same for "less" of a knife, so am on the waiting list for the 240. Still, the 200 is tempting...Thanks
Interesting observation. I agree, normally a larger knife costs more. Not sure what their pricing is all about. Maybe they see the amount of steel as not that great or one is easier to produce or the demand is different enough to warrant it. If I can find out I will get back to you, or make a followup video. Thanks for commenting
Good morning Mark, after my comment, I decided to just email them. I already have a reply that it's great to get a 240 for the price of a 200 and that their procurement team decides pricing. I'm convinced to hold out for the 240. Thanks
@MarkYoungBushcraft Quick note that the 240 is back in stock @ about 240 knives. I ordered one along with 500ml of their Finnish pine tar. Pine tar is great stuff. Your review helped me know about these and decide which one, so thanks again for the work you put into them. This will be used for bushcraft and general utility work in the forest around a small farm, as well as by a wood stove for kindling processing.
good knife I will purchase the 240
Good choice. You can't go wrong with either of them. Thanks for commenting
Thanks Mark....
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting
top review, thx.
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting
Wich one would you say is the best one tool option for a bugout bag?
I'm leaning towards the 200, because of the size.
It seems better to handle it, more control
Can't go wrong with either. The 200 is more compact and controllable as you say but the 240 is a bit more versatile as a chopper but is also larger. Thanks for commenting
Do the two different angles on the blade affect how you sharpen the knife?
Yes, but only slightly. I sharpen each angle separately. If you don't like doing that it easy to change to a single angle. Thanks for commenting
You do lanyards just like I do haha. Simple, visibility lanyards. Super important especially if you toss them on the ground in some brush.
Yup, especially knives (or anything else) that is all black. Thanks for commenting
After years of using the 240 heavily, I bought the 200 as soon as it was available. You know, I haven’t put it to any heavy use. I love it, I just haven’t taken the time with it that it deserves. I need to change that. Did you see they have sheaths available that piggyback the smaller blades?
Hi Mike. Good to hear from you. I am just getting interested in their smaller knives. I may have to add then to the arsenal. I did not see the piggyback sheaths but that would make a nice combo. I assume you are still on the job. I hope all is well
@@MarkYoungBushcraft they are worth getting. I’m going to order a sheath this week for sure. Yup. Still working……
I like the balance on the 240. You choke up on the grip, you are right on the point of balance, the 200 does'nt do this. But of course, it is easier to transport. Nevertheless, i gave the 200 away and kept the big one.
The 240 is go-to all round knife. Thanks for commenting
If I needed another big chopper, I would choose the 200 based on weight and speed. I like their 3” version, but have no need.
I have the Jaakaripuukko 110 I am testing but may also look at their mini Skramas. Thanks for commenting
Thanks for the video. Hoping you still carry a triple X knife
Glad you liked the video. I still have my three Triple X knives, plus one of his originals that was given to me. I just finished putting new scales on the Forester to fit my hand better. Unfortunate they went out of business. Thanks for commenting
The TS 200 is still a big for a bushcraft knife. But that's relative isn't it ?
I can't disagree with you comparison conclusion. The smaller knife would be my preferrence, in addition to an axe.
I'll also add that just as is beauty, ugly is in the eyes of the beholder (and user).
Both TS knives are beautiful as tools. So that's how I would characterize them; beautiful.
All good points. For me, I would carry an even smaller knife if I had an axe. Ugly was probably not the best choice of words. It is a very functional design that I truly like. It is not so refined looking that I am cautious of damaging it. I do not hesitate to use (but not abuse) this knife hard. Thanks for commenting
I'm thinking go all the way with the 240, nimble enough to cut, hefty enough to chop.
Can't go wrong with the 240. Thanks for commenting
Nice knife, what's the cost of the 200?
Best to go to the link as the price I see is in Canadian dollars. Thanks for commenting
Mark are they really any good for batoning, being they're not convex grind?
Yes, the baton very well. Convex is not needed for that. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft
Ohh, thanks for replying
My favorite heavy knife is an Ontario Knife SP53. It was my go-to tool for removing smilax briars on my place in East Texas.
Ontario make great knives. I have the Blackbird SK5 . Thanks for commenting
they dont ship to the uk, can you recommend an alternative ?
Truly unfortunate. You may want to look at some of the Condor knives like the Hudson Bay. I have a review of that knife if you are interested. Thanks for commenting
Why do they have the hole in the blade?
From the manufacturer, it is used for straitening during heat treat. Thanks for commenting
I think the Skrama is a cool looking beast. I would like to get one. I like the 200.👉🏻🇺🇸🤝🇨🇦👈🏻👏👏👏👏
They look like they are built for business and they are for sure. Thanks for commenting
Hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦👍👋❤️.nice definitely the 'baby brother'🙂
Thanks for commenting my friend
Thank you for commenting under my comment.
most welcome
Great knife, and great review! Did my first impression testing to broken branch of a willow tree, (check the video if interested). Beast of a knife. Cheers from the village of Fiskars, Finland
I will watch you video. Thanks for commenting
Silly, the correct is always; buy both.
I agree, plus the rest of the line up. Thanks for commenting
Terava Skrama vs. Silky NATA ??
Interesting. If I can get a hold of a Nata I would love to compare them. Thanks for commenting
Skrama any day... silky makes good saws, but the 80crv2 in the skrama puts the steel in the silky to shame
Both Great Work Horses, Thanks For This, Mark. ATB T God Bless
You can't go wrong with either. Thanks for commenting Terry
I think if you want a chopper the 240 is way better. If you want the 200 you might as well just have a normal knife
I agree., the 240 is a great chopper. Thanks for commenting
240 cm is 7ft 4inches. I think you mean 240mm 😉
Yes, you are correct. Thanks for commenting
Can always recognize a Canadian by how they pronounce "-out" in words...
😊 Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft no problem :) I find it sort of fascinating that it seems to be THE way to tell a Canadian from an American :)
Not trying to be insulting, just so you know, language is very fascinating to me.
Is that way to pronounce "-out" everywhere in Canada, or just in parts?
Not 200/240cm, mm, would be a bit too big otherwise! ;)
Thanks for commenting
mm not cm
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Se on TerÄvä, urpo, eikä mikään terava!
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Just get enzo bigmuk
thanks for commenting