casstrom woodsman review

Here I review the woodsman by casstrom, a knife designed by my friend Roger Harrington.
apologies for the freezing in the video, I really don't know why that happend.

[@TheDavewatts]

I have had the Casström No.10 Swedish Forest Knife for about 4 years now and that's an excellent knife can't fault it. It works wood great. 😁👍

[@arthurlambart7115]

I was hoping you would review that knife. I liked the looks of it but didn't know much about it. Thanks for another honest review.

[@jonfisher9214]

I have the Casstrom Woodsman in curly Birch with a ferro rod/holder on the sheath. It does everything I need it to do except food prep. If you try slicing carrots with it they will ping off into the undergrowth due to the sturdy scandi grind! :D

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Scandis and veg don't mix well 🤣

[@bdc1319]

Love the videos and love the bloopers as well! Cheers Newfoundland Canada!

[@gareththompson5653]

great review. Hopefully they get in touch for you to design a knife. Definitely something to look forward to.

[@BjørjaBear]

I ran into this knife in a shop here in Norway yesterday. The handle was very comfortable, I liked the profile of the blade as well. Obviously in a shop there is only so much you can get a feel for, but this seemed a very solid knife.

[@henrymoreland8719]

Nice Knife, very nice for the money. Thank you for showing Rob

[@oldfart9287]

Thankyou as always Rob, another fine video on what looks to be a good blade, I agree with you about the Garbergs front end being too steeply rounded for some tasks, I sometimes wonder if people just all agree en mass that a knife is great just because one or two big names on youtube say its good, instead of really testing something the way you do. Well done sir you dont B S , a rare thing nowadays

[@sharamkh]

Have been looking forward to this!

[@theautumnalcyclist7629]

I've had mine a few years now and as scout leader didn't want to large a blade when it was used around the Scouts, It did need a sharpen and I also wear it as neck knife. I love the bog oak handle for its history and resilience. It gets used ona regular basis and often by less caring hands and has never skipped a best 👌

[@nattybumpo4384]

Great review, I had the K720 version for several years and let a friend trade me out of it. I missed it so much I just ordered another in Sleipner, the knife just fits me like an old boot.

[@eugeniovaldez7205]

Great review as always! Sooo enjoyable!

[@robandse]

Great review Rob. I have the K720 version, never knew it had liners until you mentioned it :) Let’s hope Casström are interested in a colab.

[@timbryan9701]

Thanks for the review, I've been thinking about a Lars Falt blade blank in Sleipnir. Much appreciated! :)

[@seamusgallagher4316]

Great in depth review Rob, I have the Curly Birch version with the matching ferro rod. I was having a practice in my garden using the TBS Ferro rod using the tip method with very little success. The TBS ferro rod works great with its own striker but I do find them quite soft. When I tried the Tip Method with Casstrom Ferro rod it worked a treat, I couldn't believe the difference. I did notice the tip on my Woodsman folded over less a mm. Not sure how this happened but I snapped it off and repointed it, good as new! I was very fortunate to receive an Omega Seamaster 300 Professional for 40th from my wife which I absolutely love. A fair bit thicker than Seamaster because of the Chrono but a beautiful watch which I will treasure. Keep up the great content, cheers Seamus

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I also had my Diver for my 40th. TBS rods are very soft, just need fast light scrapes, the Casstrom are identical to the LMF , probably from the same factory, we both came to the same conclusion 👍👍

[@TJ_into_the_wild]

Great vid and a fine review, Rob. I have this exact knife and can't argue with anything you've said here. I've been chuffed to bits with mine. I do hope Casstrom reach out and commission you to design a knife for them as it would be a fitting tribute to all your experience and knowledge in the field. Hope to see you at The Gathering this year 👍

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'll be at the gathering, doing a sharpening masterclass this time.

[@markswann]

Just bought myself an SFK in Sleipner and it’s my first Casstrom. I have to say I think it is superior to a Garberg in almost every way. Will definitely buy a woodsman from Bison next month 👊

[@stevemcdermott6199]

I picked one of these up after watching this video and it's become my main user. Cheers Rob

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'd like to think that I know a thing or two about sharp to things.

[@sopwithcamelus]

I totally agree about the Garberg. That Woodsman look like a great little knife.

[@airpaprika]

Mine is an older version with K720 (O2) steel, also with bog oak scales. Fantastic knife, worth every penny.

[@Macovic]

The 1948 Journeyman designed by Roger Harrington is my dream knife. This is perhaps the second in line for me.

[@harwoodblades3633]

Great video..I'd like to see what design you come up with if they contact you 🤞all the best Lincoln 🤙👍

[@nothinglessness]

I have this knife and love it, the Bog Oak is so beautifully understated and durable. However if I could change one thing it would be 3mm stock not 4mm. I personally find 3mm much nicer for carving, skinning and food prep and anything heavier the axe comes out.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Agreed mate.

[@stefanbertasz4690]

I have the Lars Falt. Best woods knife I've ever owned. These knives are well worth the money, imo

[@michaelmacdonald5792]

Insightful video.....many thanks

[@Zenmastersean]

Nice blade. Fun vid. Thanks for sharing Stay healthy brother

[@terencekidd1097]

another good review.....just ordered one

[@schonbeardwildmark]

My second bushcraft knife! I love it and the combo with the ferro rod. The quality/price is fantastic! I think the liner should be red or maybe white but the black liners looks great on the curly birch handle. It would be so cool if Caström got back to you!! Please make it a convex blade then Rob even though I know you prefer the scandi. I would definitely buy it!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I doubt whether they'll even see my video. It would be a scandi..

[@schonbeardwildmark]

@@RobEvansWoodsman you never know mate these days mate. I figured it would be a scandi!

[@johnturner6251]

Thankx Rob

[@slick_slicers]

Looks great!

[@mikeinthewoods2193]

I dont have a Casström but I have used and handled Them in the past. They are a bit to meaty for me when it comes to carving Finer things, but they get the job done.😄

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

sorry about the freezing, i dont know why thats happend.

[@daemonharper3928]

Great review - your usual high standard. Good knives, I've always liked their handle geometry. Sleipnir steel is named for the 8 legged horse that Odin rode.... I'm guessing it's a more modern take on D2? I am tempted I must say, personal preference I'd probably go for a slightly longer blade on the Lars Falt but they all seem good solid bushcraft knives. Rogers knife ticks all the boxes for a real World reliable woods blade, yes you'll probably want an axe and saw with you - but I don't know any bushcrafters who don't ALWAYS carry an axe and saw on trips 😉 that's the fun!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Spot on observations as usual mate. I personally didn't get on with the carbon steel Falt knife.

[@williammurray7632]

Rob it comes in Sleipner steel now,the Lars Falt!

[@haraldmoeller-cp6nj]

Hi Rob. Here in Canada we call our brain farts turning the page. Love your channel and reviews.😎🤓

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks mate

[@DWMurry]

Definitely have piqued my interest in CASSTROM with a couple videos here. Kind of pricey for production blades, but what isn't getting more expensive these days. As a final note, i agree with You about the Garberg comparison

[@perebird]

Nice review Rob 👍

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Cheers Stu.

[@williammurray7632]

Excellent review, check their Allan Woods and Lars Falt designs also fantastic knives.

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

When I sharpen a spine I use 80 grit on a contact wheel and moderate pressure, which will cause the burr on either side much like an LTWK. Also here in the states the garberg on Amazon is like $56 for stainless and $60 for carbon, that really changes where it stands for me but great video as always 👍

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

garberg is more expensive over here but its still cheaper than the casstrom.

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

@@RobEvansWoodsman well thats unfortunate hopefully things will get better with that

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

@@RobEvansWoodsman did you message me on Instagram? Someone did claiming to be you lol, theres been alot of hacking going around so I wanted to make sure.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 not me , I was hacked several weeks ago.

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

@@RobEvansWoodsman thats what I was thinking, its robevs73 or whatever it was lol I didn't think you would have said what was said lol but I just wanted to let you know if you didn't already

[@markswann]

The power of booze! Just ordered one from Bison. Looking forward to it, absolutely love my SFK

[@markswann]

Loving the knife, thanks Rob for the recommendation and thanks Roger for designing and supplying it via Bison Bushcraft. It’s awesome!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Glad you like it mate.

[@mrdarren1045]

They probably put the liners on as I have heard oak can cause corrosion issues against steel.

[@sharamkh]

Hey Casström! Let the man design a knife! 😁

[@prepperinthewoods]

Watch for the knife, stay for the outtake’s 👍🏼

[@nicolasm6477]

Great vid. Considering this or the R2 Scout. Any preference between these two from your pov?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

That's a difficult one, probably this one but it's close.

[@jurgenkrebbekx4329]

Cool vid Rob, allays loved the looks of this knife especially because your pal designed it, quality control must be raised to a high level tough, they’re became immensely popular in the bushcraft world, not in the least because of the Lars Fält knife I guess, David Casstrôm is a kind fella to, I would buy a Castrômm over a Garberg any day of the week if I were on a budget

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Hi Rob. I have looked at the Casstrom Knives and wondered how they would fit my XL hands. Any thoughts?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Falt knife probably ok , the other two would be too thin

[@milchschnitte2848]

Great video, thanks! One question though, as Casstroem has changed the steel from K720 (high carbon) to Sleipner, how often would I need to resharpen the spine after use with a ferro rod? Does the Sleipner spine keep a good edge? Thanks

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Sorry but I haven't got a clue.

[@ericlevine420]

Bison bushcraft is a great choice. Can't knock it. My favorite production bushcraft craft and my go to knife is the Spyderco bushcraft UK in 0-1 tool steel. Pretty sure you don't have one. Hard to find Only thing is the steel is a bit on the thick side from what you prefer. Have you tested one? Cheers and best of health Eric

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I've had two, grind is chippy, not for me.

[@strongandco]

Watching the log you were cutting the baton from roll around a little on the log that you were using for a rest, I was wondering whether it might make life a little easier if you were to hack out a small 45 deg Vee with an axe in the log on the ground, just to stop your work piece from moving around on you while you are sawing and stuff?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

That's a very good idea 👍

[@tamadrummer001]

The general shape of it is very similar to the bushlore. Nice knife

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

This design pre-dates the bushlore.

[@tamadrummer001]

@@RobEvansWoodsman very cool!! I wonder if the bushlore is based on it?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I doubt it, it's more like the "poor man's" woodlore.

[@greekveteran2715]

If Casstrom knives, had a 3mm thick blade instead of 4mm and their hadnles where a bit more handfiling, they would be {proper) in my book, Am I wrong? I mean, do this and/or the Lars Falt knife, perform better than a properly rerpofiled Mora? Also, which knife, do you consider a better perfrormer than a Mora, for bushcraft tasks?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Totally agree, I'm not keen on the blade length on the Falt.

[@shamitoson]

Nice knife and good review. Do you always go through the trouble of making a baton? Why not just use a stick? I know it wouldn’t be as heavy, but a lot quicker to just get whacking.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I make a batton about once a year. It's a good test for the edge when you cross batton.

[@montecristo7602]

Nice knife but I think Garberg is more durable. The week spot of woodsman might be the handle. In time the pins of the handle might get loose because of batoning. Also a 4mil thickness I don't like.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

loveless bolts won't come loose , it is a short blade for 4mm thickness.

[@mmiller73]

I have this knife as well as the Lars Falt and No. 10 SWK. I like this the best of the 3 but I wish it was a tad thinner. I don’t see the need for such a thick spine on a 3.25” blade. Just my $0.02.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I agree with you

[@thewoodlandschoolltd3999]

Its a pretty confident knife. Got given one at the start of a challenge as a solo cutting tool and the things I didn't get on with. • very light, so using it to hammer through wood for uprights on a shelter it was tricky. • as you said not sharp from the box and given nothing to sharpen with. Unfortunately I wear a non leather belt so no strop either. Otherwise it cut and carved beautifully when run over a stone.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Scott told me about the knife difficulties on the excercise, not an ideal "survival" knife but it is a good bushcraft knife. Two is one and one is none!!😜

[@figtreeprophecy]

Reynoutria japonica...you cant be expected to remember....what was i saying.... oh, ...everything in a field review:)) I think you covered it well! You should bring it back when you have a hair popping edge on her. Mirror polished 8,000 grit, slippery Sleipner steel. " Sleepner " :)

[@AC-gc1ge]

Phew! Bought one of these, in bog oak, directly from Roger a few months ago. Glad I got a gooodun seeing this review. Any chance you can help with me lottery numbers??

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Use the force to pick your numbers.

[@marksadventures3889]

Video stuck in places there. But all good. I was looking to get an MOD knife as issued with kit. Multi use, strong with a good sized blade, but they're rare and cost too much for me. I have a few Mora's and a couple of Opinels and some flexible knives for fish filleting. I'm looking for a brute I suppose. Any ideas?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Maybe somethig from cold steel or Shrade, second hand stuff always comes up on Facebook groups.

[@marksadventures3889]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Thanks Rob.

[@williamgates1128]

Are the casstrom firesteel hard like the light my fire ones? I'm thinking of buying the woodsman with a matching steel

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Yes, exactly like the LMF.

[@williamgates1128]

@@RobEvansWoodsman groovy mate, that's helps a lot

[@markhyde1970]

What make is your shirt? Looks well made and solid

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

The shirt is made by Bison Bushcraft, the same dude that designed the knife.

[@grahamwinter5536]

👍 Great review Rob, and a nice knife. Any thoughts on the Casstrom Lars Falt?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I wasn't keen on the blade length.

[@grahamwinter5536]

@@RobEvansWoodsman OK 👍😊. I'm more in favor of a bigger and thicker blade for this part of the world and the type of wood we have.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@grahamwinter5536 don't bother with a scandi grind where you are.

[@grahamwinter5536]

@@RobEvansWoodsman 👍👌yup found that out the hard way 😁. Scandi with a convex micro bevel does work though.

[@philleath-dawson2113]

👍👍

[@henrymoreland8719]

Is it just mine that is freezing ( video ).

[@ronanholland9660]

Yeah, I had some at the first half

[@henrymoreland8719]

Thanks Ronan.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I think it has something to do with the music I put in .

[@BWORKZ_SouthWales]

Which would you choose between this and the lars falt knife? Looking at both, but not sure which to choose!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

That's difficult, they both have good points and bad, I prefer the larger handle of the Fault but prefer the shorter blade on the Woodsman, have you looked at the number 10, that's somewhere between the two.

[@BWORKZ_SouthWales]

@RobEvansWoodsman I've been looking at both and can not decide lol. I have, I'm not sure why but there's something about it I'm not keen on!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@BWORKZ_SouthWales I'd go with the woodsman before the falt as a general purpose woods knife for crafting etc but if you're going to be splitting down wood regularly I think the longer blade of the falt would win.

[@BWORKZ_SouthWales]

@@RobEvansWoodsman thank you! I'll try and get my hands on them and see how they feel.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Best way.

[@RSLtreecare]

Hi Robert.. I have used a Casström knife since January, it's my main go to knife, in fact it's my work tool for home food prep. I have small issue, I have been blocked out of my Instagram account... Using one of codes close it.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I was hacked on Instagram, I'm actually sick of taking about it.

[@Betweenthe101andthe5]

@robevans watched your channel on and off for a little while now, especially during the pandemic. How can we buy one of your mors kochanski knives (in the US)?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Email me [e-mail] There is a waiting list.

[@Betweenthe101andthe5]

@@RobEvansWoodsman 🔥🙏🏽

[@rhettoracle9679]

Tea? Rad Brad would have made coffee out of moose droppings, tar and bark. But he sharpens his knife with beard stubble and uses nettles for toilet paper. Cheers

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

lol

[@larrybadman9965]

EXCELLENT, AS ALWAYS. I HAVE THE CASSTROM N10, THE LARS FALT AND I AM THINKING TO BUY THIS ONE, TOO. ALSO, I HAVE A LOT OF JOKER KNIVES, TOO. THE JOKER EMBER AND NORDICO ARE VERY CLOSED TO THEM. THE KNIFE THAT I KOVE THAT YOU HAVE MADE, IT IS THE ONE THAT YOU SENT TO THE AMERICAN BUSHCRAFTER WITH THE BEARD. IT IS AMAZING. ALSO, WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE RUSSIAN BEAVER KNIVES, THE FINNISH BRISA AND TERAVA ONES AND THE BULGARIAN MANLY KNIVES? GREETINGS FROM GREECE.

[@clivedunning4317]

Think you mean the one sent to Woodwalker 1965. It was Rob Evans' tribute knife to Mors Kohanski .

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Never heard of bever knives, brisa are good value, I have a Skrama and it's great however I didn't like the jakarri pukkos.

[@larrybadman9965]

@@RobEvansWoodsman BEAVER KNIVES FROM RUSSIA AND DULOS FROM BULGARIA.

[@larrybadman9965]

@@clivedunning4317 YES, THIS IS THE ONE AND I LOVE THIS KNIFE.

[@larrybadman9965]

@@RobEvansWoodsman OTHER FINNISH KNIFE COMPANIES ARE, THE WOOD JEWEL, VERY ECONOMICAL, THE MARTIINI, SOME EDC AND I LIKE THE MARTIINI TUNDRA FOR BUSHCRAFT, THE JP PELTONEN, THE AHTI AND THE ROKKA.

[@martinoutdoors6941]

I’ve tried watching this video on different days the audio is fine but the picture keeps freezing??? Very odd don’t usually have this problem? Edit: it’s just worked no issues Add: Japanese knotweed

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I think I know now what it is. I watched it and it was really annoying.

[@broken_landrover_adventure3585]

Rob not sure if your Instagram has been hacked? I’ve received a message but it reads a bit dodgy?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

it is dodgy , i was hacked several weeks ago.

[@broken_landrover_adventure3585]

@@RobEvansWoodsman thought so buddy I’ll delete it.. cheers for responding 👍

[@Airik1111bibles]

Wow you are literally the first reviewer thats spoken about the Garbergs weird design. Everyone talks about it being this amazing bushcraft knife but it's belly is horrible for detailed carving. Yes you can make it work but for me I want it to just work not force it to do so. I recently purchased the NKD forester 100 which has almost no reviews. I did so cause it was just the blank for $38 and boy is it a filthy blank ta-boot . It is even worse than the Garberg in my opinion . You basically cannot get the nose of the knife super fine by normal sharpening. The angle is made to be abused way too thick for detailed carving,. The straight portion works great but its basically a survival knife . The thing is , most users will not be able to maintain the belly to tip portion which will frustrate them into ruining the grind. You cannot sharpen the knife like a normal scandi and to be honest it feels defective . It's sold as a heavy duty stick chopper hunting knife . I'm guessing designed for skinning game so the belly glides over the bone. It looks like the Brisa Trapper but it is not the same knife at all. I purchased the Enzo Elver a few months ago and highly recommend that knife . Unfortunately Brisa is no longer going to produce them, so if ya can find one nab it up. Anyways sorry for the long comment, just shocked to hear the truth about the Garberg design for once.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

You sound like me! I think you'd like my MK2 tribute knife.

[@Airik1111bibles]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Just subbed ya I'll go take a look .

[@daeholm]

An affordable Rob designed knife made by Casstrom? Take my money 💰

[@MrJarred78]

Hey Rob, Did your Instagram get hacked again?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Same guy

[@MrJarred78]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Yeah he was trying to get my phone number. I asked him what his favorite knife was. Crickets.

[@kddevitt]

Hey Rob, has your Instagram been hacked?

[@bernhard7658]

There are already some questions and answers about it. Please have a look to the comments before!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Yes.

[@TheDavewatts]

Casstrom should jump at the chance.👍

[@JBOutdoorsAndMore]

Rob I think up Instagram has been hacked go check it out sir

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I've been checking it out for weeks mate, it happened weeks ago . I've posted messages about it everywhere. New Instagram account is Robevanswoodsman

[@mihaigeanta5110]

Hello Rob. Just wanted to ask if you were hacked on you're insta account. I've received some phishing messages regarding a supposed ambassador influencer thing.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Yes , I was hacked/phished about two months ago.

[@mihaigeanta5110]

@@RobEvansWoodsman ok. I will ignore "YOU" then.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@mihaigeanta5110 my new Instagram account is "Robevanswoodsman"

[@davelynoutdoors4277]

Hi Rob, I’m receiving messages from you? On Instagram about voting, can you confirm it’s you or has your account been hacked Thanks Dave

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It's been hacked mate, report it and delete it please New account is "Robevanswoodsman"