Casström SFK no 10 review

[@philipanderson9434]

Great review, so right about waiting a year to review. Thanks for you thoughts. I am in the market and have been asking all the same questions and watching lots of reviews. Good work.

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Thank you! This knife is very much all round, so I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it for just about anything without asking what you are looking for, but if you have something special in mind, let me know and maybe I can help.

[@philipanderson9434]

I am a beginner to bushcraft and this will be my first knife, along with my first hammock and everything else too. So I think this will be perfect for me to start with. Gonna purchase when pay day comes. Thanks again.

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

I think you are right. If you want a cheaper alternative to practice sharpening a scandi grind on, try a Mora Robust in carbon steel, costs about 10 dollars/100SEK, and does almost everything one of the SFK:s does. In fact, everyone should have one.

[@philipanderson9434]

Just order one in stainless in 2mm thickness. I can use this for my cooking and practice sharpening. Thanks, who knew such a cheap knife existed.

[@johnsurgenor6291]

Good review. No bull 💩. Thank you.

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

You are very welcome!

[@Lazzoboy]

Great reweiw. You wait a few month before you do it, and every thing you comment is precisely how I see knives. Hope you make more videos

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Thank you! Anything in particular you would like to see? Since I am not a knife collector, there is a limit to how many knife reviews I can do with long time use in mind, but perhaps something else? Tents, outdoors pants, boots, cooking stuff?

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

I can add that I have since converted the SFK to a scandivex, and man, it truly gets the job done….

[@888zzz]

The Enzo kits are excellent values for premium knives. The deluxe kits come with preshaped scales and are easy to assemble. I have the Elver, Badger, and Trapper 95mm Scandi and 115mm full flat grind. The Badger is a convex grind. They are all excellent.

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Thank you!

[@jaysee2213]

Thank you for this, I did a lot of looking, reading, listening to videos and this was one that tipped me over the edge. I bought the stainless version (it's very wet in the UK, even in summer) in green micerta and I LOVE IT. thanks for your honest, in depth and most importantly long term review

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Thanks! I hope you will get as much use of it as I have mine. I put a slight convex grind on mine, and I can honestly say that for my use it is the best knife I own. The carbon steel version doesn’t rust very easily, it is pretty wet here too, but I protect mine with WD40.

[@jaysee2213]

@@andrimnerofsweden2615 I do wonder if I should have gone with a carbon blade but ultimately I think there is a big argument over which is best but not that much real world difference! Thank you again!

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

@@jaysee2213 For me, ease of sharpening and toughness (I baton a LOT) put me on the carbon side of the argument. I have a stack of mora stainless ones if I need that, but I am not one of those “it has to be this way” kind of guys (well. Maybe a little). But the carbon steel in this one does take a scarily acute edge and holds it forever.

[@jaysee2213]

@@andrimnerofsweden2615 yeah, I try use my axe for splitting and just baton when they're too small to safely use the axe. I do featherstick a lot though. Got to be honest I'm impressed with how well this holds an edge, then once it won't shave a quick strop and it will shave again which is amazing. Maybe once the Mrs has had long enough to get over the "another knife???", scenario I might get a woodsman in carbon 🤣 then try convince her why it's needed

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

@@jaysee2213 I only have one eye, so I have put a rule in place for myself, to only use axes that are too big for one handed use, lest I get tempted to use one hand and chop myself in the other. So I use bigger knives, and rarely axes when I am out.

[@jonasamna]

Thanks for your in depth thougts on the casström. Was some hesitate to choice micarta or wood but this really helped me over to the micarta materials due to its durability and not so sensitive to changing weather , moist or temperatures . I will go for the Sandvik steel as well. Thanks and have a nice day....

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

It is a great knife. For my use, I ended up getting a bark River, and really liked the convex grind, so I ended up convexing the casströms aswell. For my use, mainly making fires, it turned out absolutely fantastic.

[@Airik1111bibles]

Joker knives is made I believe by the same company. Their Campero knife is the same steel in a full flat convex style edge. They also have the Joker Ember and Bushcrafter both with either scandi or flat grinds with micarta and curly birch handles. Same great sheath same quality craftsmanship way less cost. $79 U.S with leather sheath and about $115 for the matching fire rod sheath combos. They are amazing knives for the money it's the best bushcraft deal imo.

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

I know they use the same steel, a Swedish one, but I am not sure actual knives are manufactured by the same company, could be.

[@Justanotherandy63]

Casstrom have fantastic customer service. I have a No 10 and also bought two EKA knives from them and the service went above and beyond. I considered a Lars Falt but the No 10 seemed a better option.

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

I agree on that, the handle on the no10 is fantastic. It is still the one I use the most, by far.

[@michaelschmitzerle2587]

Bark River knives are made in Escanaba, Michigan, USA. Very nice and well made knives. Also, you may want to take a look at the PKS (Pathfinder Knife Store) line up. They make very well, pleasing looking and utilitarian bushcraft/survival knives.

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Thanks man, will take a look!

[@joshuahmoran]

I love mine

[@ragnarborgh3989]

Bra review right on how is a knife after you have had it for two years. Casström nr 10 is as good as it gets. TRC Apocalypse is slightly bigger and would be a great addition to your needs. Ask your wife to get it for you. lol

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

@@ragnarborgh3989 I still have the SFK, it just never dies! Have gone through a bunch of bigger ones I have decided to sell, but the SFK….still with me. Making another one now from a better steel, and a personal handle….

[@ccmogs5757]

My only "bushcraft" knife is a companion HD but when i do "upgrade" it will be a no:10 , good vid. :)

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

The Companion is an excellent knife. To me, for the size, the blade has the right geometry. The no 10 is a lot like it, only sturdier, easier to sharpen and full tang. It won't take you many days out before you've reprogrammed your muscle memory :)

[@ronagoodwell2709]

Rather than a bigger knife, learn to make a quick wedge with your knife. You can then process larger diameter pieces of wood. Just start your cut with the knife, then use the wedge. Can even use 2-wedges, if you're clever. Once you get the hang of it this can be a fast and easy operation. This Caas 10 is about as good as it gets for bush knives.

[@tomt5745]

Need for a longer when batoning? Mora no3 is just perfect for that. Carbon steel that can stand a lot of abuse :)

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

I dont think the no3 would last very long for me if I tried the replace the SFK with one of those. But I have a couple of them :)

[@zetterberg]

Awesome looking knives. Really want to try that handle out. But the prices currently on no 10’s have skyrocketed. A comment about bark rivers: I have had a few bark rivers, in CPM3. Bravo1, bravo LT and bravo 1.25 LT. Beautiful knives, my favorite part were the coke bottle handles. The LT in particular the handle is not too thick. BUT, i sold them all in order to buy more lower priced knives in different Grinds, and different steels in order to assess myself what works best for me. The bark rivers all chipped after use in new england woods (sandy coastal woods). So i figured if i use my knives to the point of microchips i shouldnt use expensive supersteels. 14C28Stainless, 1095, n695, 80CRV are all easier to get back to razor sharp, and to get microchips and rolls out. There is no shame in carrying more than one knife. I would recommend a cold steel SRK to bring out with your beautiful casstrom. The SRK will give the the length to process wood and is extremely light for your pack and very cheap $$.

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Thanks for the comment! About a year after this video, I got myself a bark River bravo 1.2 in A2. A fine knife, but I realized I didn’t use it so much, it was a bit long. So I swapped it for a Bravo 1 in CPM3V. That knife is amazing, but I have used the SFK10 so much now that it is like an extension of my hand. So it is hard to replace it, so nimble… Difficult stuff!

[@smartexport]

swedes are cool, snus on the table and everything:) good review of the knife as well!

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Hahaha. Thank you! I use the snus there to know where the end of the camera view is. See? Not just a pretty face!

[@cosmin10b]

Great review. I'm looking to buy my first bushcraft knife and I do like the casstrom no 10. I'm not sure which handle material to get, I do like wood handle but black micarta looks so good. Anyway I enjoyed watching your review, great customer experience from Casstrom. Unfortunately for me in UK casstrom knifes are quite expensive and out of stock on many UK websites at the moment and because the joy of Brexit out of the question to import the knife from mainland Europe. New sub from me.

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Thank you! I would recommend micarta if you can get your hands on it, I do feel the pins will stay in place better. UK is also cursed with changing humidity, so I think a “dead” material is better. I have also roughed up the surface on my micarta, to improve grip with gloves. Works well for me. I wonder if Casstrom sells under a different name in the UK?

[@cosmin10b]

@@andrimnerofsweden2615 Thanks for your advise. There is a Casstrom website as official UK importer and they sell the same knives as in Europe but they don't have many in UK stock.

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Try this: naturalman.uk.com/collections/casstrom/products/casstrom-no-10-forest-knife-green-linen-micarta

[@troyounce3295]

Get an lt Wright genesis flat ground knife. It's 4.5 inches and only 3mm thick, very tough and slicey with a great heat treat. The a2 steel version is just fine and the 3v is great too just takes longer to sharpen.

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Thanks for the tip! FFG is a weird one. Americans swear by it but Scandinavians are sceptic…

[@troyounce3295]

@@andrimnerofsweden2615 it comes in scandi as well, I just like it cause im not much of a bushcrafter, more of a camp cook

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Makes sense

[@RSLtreecare]

Thank you, great review. I have been looking at these Casstrom N10. Forest knife, Flat grind in stainless steel. It's really good to get comments about a knife 2 years after you brought it... As for a large knife... There's a lot out there. Fallkniven, S1x or Sturt Mitchell, he makes custom knifes. I have one of his game prep knifes. Good luck, and take care.

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Thank you! Maybe it is time for an updated video, I have convexed this knife recently…

[@RSLtreecare]

@@andrimnerofsweden2615 Hi That would be very interesting, convexed edge is popular with some knife makers. eg Kallkniven use it on all there knives.

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

@@RSLtreecare it started with me getting a bark river bravo 1.2, and I lived the edge. So I modified the SFK and it is truly crazy what a good match the convex edge is with that steel in that heat treat, in that size. It is like the knife grew, it can tackle anything now, and less need for in field sharpening. It just holds. And holds. And holds.

[@RSLtreecare]

@@andrimnerofsweden2615 This sounds very interesting. Convexed edge seams to be popular. Once I get my Flat grind, I my do the same. Thanks very much.

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

@@RSLtreecare without being sure, I think you might struggle to get a real convex on a flat grind, not enough steel. Mine is what you might call a scandivex :)

[@aldenunion]

Citadel Vannak 3 DNH7 Bohler or I just got a AEB-L Bradford Guardian 3...That choil is perfect......AEB-L is a stainless for by ocean..Bradford Guardian even making 5.5 and 6 inch blade.. Just a few gems I have been EDC past two decades....Love them both..Nice tutorial..

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Interesting, will check them out! I just convexed this one slightly, and it is very very close to perfection.

[@aldenunion]

@@andrimnerofsweden2615 Yes,you do not really need another.lol..I like those rigs and I tote this size EDC all the time to. Horizontal belt line where they blend in with my belt.. Did you use a belt grinder and jig to convex the edge? I have a belt grinder I am learning,want to do same but would be embarrassing to hack up a beautiful knife.lol..

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

I keep mine with a dangler, and put the tip of the sheath in my thigh pocket. Always where I want it. EDC isn’t allowed here, I have folders for that.

[@aldenunion]

@@andrimnerofsweden2615 Oh that is terrible.. What a travesty,those ruining it on those who truly are "handy". When I walk my pup,we have rabid animal epidemic.(fox,coyote,skunk,raccoon, bobcat get it easily) must tote something. A fine blade is built into our(humanity) genetics as a tool,so sorry and I hope you can get this changed back soon. My friend in the UK,toted a knife in her lunch box to slice her lunch apple ,and got threatened with the police. She is an angel and would not hurt a bug. These imbeciles cherishing street culture are ruining the globe. Shame when honest men cannot tote a life tool. I know my nation is spoilt anymore ,and many ungrateful here now where many are not worthy of such freedoms, so might end up same here someday.(Hope I am dead the day before).. My grandmother retired from Sandvik(United States Branch),among best steel in the world you guys make,and took your edc. It is your culture,in your genes,I am shocked to learn Sweden to.. I just sent out for a Finland Terava Skrama 200 bush knife from Varusteleka.com. Got the blank tang to add my own handle option. Anything can be a weapon to a nutcase person,I am blown away as I just thought it was the UK.. In Germany is this law as well?

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

No idea about Germany. Sweden for sure. But I don’t spend much time in the city, out where I live I am pretty sure nobody really cares. But I have a weapons license to think about, would be stupid to risk it.

[@splinterdevilblood6366]

Honestly you’re not going to like barkrivers customer service. Here in the states consumer service tends to over looked. I have a bravo 1 cpm3v it is a great knife but it isn’t good for food preparation and if you aren’t familiar with sharpening a convex edge in the field it might not be a good option. Tops knives has outstanding customer service and a large selection of knives. I have a condor Wayfinder I really enjoy but out of the 3 knives I’ve bought from condor it’s the only one that didn’t have catastrophic problems in their quality. The knife I will never leave my house without is my Lars Falt knife. I can recommend checking out the Wayfinder but I 100% suggest purchasing a Lars Falt knife.

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Ve been through two bark rivers now, both fantastic knives. One in A2 and one in 3V. I have learnt to sharpen convex, so that’s another skill in the toolbox. I’ve had some dealings with bark rivers customer service and I really can’t fault them, I’d say rather impressive. The Lars falt is a good knife, the blade is great, but I am now so connected with the handle on my SFK10 that I find it hard to life without…

[@splinterdevilblood6366]

@@andrimnerofsweden2615 I’m glad you’ve had a good experience with Barkriver. Some here have not and maybe they’ve changed their customer service process. What would you say is the advantages of the SFK10 over the Lars Falt? I’m willing to get another casstrom after my experience with the Lars.

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

@@splinterdevilblood6366 I think it boils down to taste really. The handle on the SFK has a distinct angle on it, which for me works really well when I work with winter gloves. I “feel” the knife really well in my hand. I thought the Falt handle was too straight, like grabbing a piece of pipe. With that being said, I haven’t used the Fält, only held it when I was deciding which one to get. And I have had the SFK for maybe 9 years now, that is the longest I have used any knife, so maybe it is hard for me to be very objective….:)

[@alanekmen8660]

Tjena. Grym video. Har tittat på casström no 10 men blir inte klok på alla olika modeller. Har bestämt mig för en scandi men vet inte vilket stål jag ska ta. Vad skulle du rekommendera för en scandi grind som ska användas mestadels till bushcraft? Och vad innebär SKF?

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Hej! SFK betyder Swedish Forrest Knife. Så SFK No 10, eller No 10, är samma sak. När det gäller stålet så är min Böhler k720, dvs ett kolstål. Det betyder att den är lättare att slipa och bruna och strigla än ett rostfritt stål, och det är enligt mig att föredra när man är i skogen, man kan göra det rätt enkelt ute. Dessutom är det lättare att lägga en ny eggvinkel om man vill det, jag har till exempel gjort min lite konvex så den håller lite bättre för mitt användande. Rostfritt stål har fördelen att det inte rostar, men det är också mycket hårdare och därmed också skörare, inte lika segt. Så du drar man på hårt kan man knäcka det. Men, håller man till där det är mycket saltvatten är det bättre att köra rostfritt än kolstål. Håller du kolstålet helt och rent rostar det inte så mycket, olja in och ta hand om det går det bra. Böhler k720 är ett kolstål (även kallat O2) Sleipner är ett kolstål (även kallat D2 fast med lite mer chromium så det är mer rosttrögt) N690, Sandvik 12c27 och 14c28n är rostfria stål (tänk dig en standard morakniv). Bra stål, men att slipa dom är en mara.

[@francosilva5205]

Did you ever have any problems with rust on the knife ?

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

I wouldn’t say “problem”. It isn’t a stainless steel, it is high in carbon. So it does stain. Needs to be kept clean and oiled, just like any non-stainless knife. I think they do a stainless version too, but I wanted one that was easy to sharpen out in the woods, so I went for the high carbon version. I have A2 steel from Bark River too, and it stains as easily in my experience. Just get to the stains before it pits and makes deeper holes. Clean and keep dry, and if the sheath gets wet, store the knife outside the sheath.

[@fredbos5997]

I don' t know if you are still looking for a bigger knife, but I would then recommend the Strømeng leuku since you're from the north of Sweden...

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

I'll have to look in to that one. I ended up getting a Bark River Bravo 1.2, since I was curious about the convex grind.

[@Moorlandbushcraft]

What do you think about the Lars Fält knife if you want a longer one?

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

I personally didn't like the handle as much. And I decided I wanted thicker as well as longer, so ended up with a bark river.

[@Countryboy071]

Ì love the Lars Falt, it's not my only bushcrater but I believe everybody has a preference. Knives are a very personal tool, an individual item to those who use it. Ive been a chef for 30 years and have some expensive knives but I still have a crappy very worn student knife and use it most of the time 😂

[@pawlkhan7821]

if only one pin came out ,how did it come apart in pieces?

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

First pin crept. Then I had to keep going and the next one came lose too.

[@pawlkhan7821]

TRC South pole

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

A little too costly for something I will beat the living daylights out of

[@harris3547]

Casström nr 10 slida passar till Mora Garberg

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Smidigt!

[@darrenmeddings7484]

It does

[@Mel0dium]

Bark River Cub

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Good tip. Ended up with the Bravo 1.2, uploading the review now.

[@gsrossco]

Very thoughtful and enjoyable overview of the SFK. I've just ordered a Casstrom Woodsman, my first Casstrom. If you want a knife to baton thicker pieces of wood I think you will end up taking two knives, perhaps a folder like an Ontario Rat II for food prep and then the larger knife for wood processing. I live in Australia and the forests here provide plenty of fallen branches and sticks whereby a folding saw and a small knife is fine. Sometimes for fun, I do use a larger knife for batoning bigger pieces of wood. A Cold Steel SRK is cheap and incredibly robust however; it is a military knife, so the look might not appeal. Have you considered a Fallkniven A1? Check out the review here, he answers most of your questions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWOVlWR3ibx5ldU NOTE: I see you bought a Bark River Bravo, good choice.

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Thanks Chef! Yeah, endes up with the Bravo 1.2, its been getting a lot of use, and apart from the sheath (I believe I have the old version) I am very happy. The SFK still gets to come every now and then though:) what grind did you get on your woodsman? Stainless or K720?

[@gsrossco]

@@andrimnerofsweden2615 I bought the k720 scandi bog oak woodsman. It arrived yesterday. The quality of the Casstrom knives is superb. The bravo sounds like a great knife. Unfortunately Bark River knives are very expensive in Australia. I have a Bark River bushcrafter which I bought second hand several years ago. Beautiful small knife.

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Yeah, price can be prohibitive on the bark rivers. Bang for the buck, Casstrom wins I think.

[@timasuna1756]

​@@gsrosscoThe srk in 3v is on sale, great knife.

[@timasuna1756]

​@@andrimnerofsweden2615Casstrom really knows how to make a beautiful knife with Birchwood 👍 love the look with black liners

[@joekelly9369]

god not more scandi grinds , does anyone actually cut anything but wood , need a good flat grind for cutting food ,

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

I mainly make fires with the scandi, then I have a mora flex (made for cutting drywall) for food prep