Terava Tiny Knife

Terävä Tiny Knife
www.varustelek...
Price 45.99 CAD
Key Features
Made from the off-cuts from the Skrama 240
About 13 mm (0.5”) at the top of the spine ground to a 90-degree angle for striking sparks from ferro rods
Black leather sheath with a snap fastener, hole for a neck lanyard.
Made in Kauhava Finland, the region that has long traditions in puukko knife making
Specifications
Total length: 165 mm (6.5”)
Weight: 50 g (1.75 oz) without the sheath
Blade length 50 mm (1.97”),
Blade height 21 mm (0.83”),
Blade thickness 4.2 mm (0.17")
Edge angle: 20°, micro bevel c. 28-30°
Blade material: 80CrV2, carbon steel (hardness 59-60 HRC)
Handle: bare tang

[@jimf1964]

I’ve thought about this one a few times. Once quite recently in fact. As much as I would like one, as a novelty, I don’t think I can justify getting one. I just can’t see it being useful for my needs……Which means I’ll probably end up getting one when I’m ordering something else one day. 😀 Glad to see it reviewed so I can get a real life view of its size, and it being used.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Best way to get something like this is with other stuff to save shipping. Thanks for commenting Jim

[@pascalmarti4403]

I batoned with mine. Beat it through a 6 centimeter log. It took it like a pro. Used the blade to start the split then pummeled the handle through the log. I use it as my hard use knife ever since. Never failed me.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

definitely tough enough for the job. Thanks for commenting

[@knife_knut]

@MarkYoungBushcraft did you acquire a kydex sheath for this knife yet? If so, can you tell me where you got it from? Want one for mine too.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

No, I have not yet. What I can do is add a comment to the video when I find one@@knife_knut

[@knife_knut]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft Thank you Sir!

[@Bushcraftandknives]

I have two of them. I have a kydex sheath made for one of them. The other I'm planing to cut the handle a bit to make it smaller and easier to pack. I had to get it since I have all the other knives from varusteleka, but it turned out to be a very practical blade.👍 Thank you for sharing!👊🏻

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I know what you mean. Kind of completes the collection😉. Interesting mod as well. Thanks for commenting

[@gizmocarr3093]

Being older and using knives for a long time this is a great knife design for a tiny knife. However, it is much like the A.G. Russell Woods Walker I use and still carry. I bought more than 30-years ago. Still sold with a leather or Kydex sheath; it has a POM (Polyacetal) riveted handle made in Japan with AUS8 steel. They cost more now, mine cost $6.95 each I bought six of them and gave three to friends.👍

[@DrDennis]

This knife looks a ton more functional and can buy it with a kydex sheath for $2 more. ❤

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I will check it out. Thanks for commenting

[@dennislindenpellinge]

Thank you for a (also this) nice and factual video. Yes, there are many talented knife / ax manufacturers here in Finland. And yes ! It feels good when someone on the "other side" of the world tries and gives factual comments about the products. I wish you Mark a nice weekend!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I now have all the Terava knives and appreciate their design and quality build. Thanks for commenting

[@jerryroebuck5870]

I agree with you. Its a well designed little knife. I have had mine for about a month and and it has become my favourite EDC. I enjoy your reviews.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting

[@thedriftingspore]

For a small knife the Terava Tiny Knife brings a decent amount of versatility. Thanks for sharing it Mark.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

It does Steve. Won't do everything but I find I use it more than I thought I would. Thanks for commenting

[@kanukkarhu]

I'm a huge fan of this brand. I realize that there are certain manufacturing costs, regardless of the size of the blade and cost of materials, etc. but I'm wondering if this thing could be cheaper because it IS basically made out of off-cuts... Last time I looked, this was almost as much as their other blades - only a few bucks less than their nearest priced knife. That just doesn't make sense to me. I wonder if it would be worthwhile for them to lower the price and offer this as an add-on 'accessory' or incentive to other more expensive knives or gear... Imagine buying a Skrama 210 or 240 and getting this tossed in (as a slightly higher cost option). Maybe even make a modular type sheath system (similar to what they do for their 80 series knives now). Or perhaps it might make sense for them to make it part of a package deal - buy a skrama, puukko, little puukko and get this tossed in. I dunno. Is this a stand alone product at the price it's at? Because it seems like they're trying to sell it alongside of other much more capable blades at comparable (given its origin and size) prices. That just doesn't make sense. I just don't know if anyone really needs this tiny knife that badly other than for a novelty. As serious as some folks try to be about this knife, I just don't think it's worth what they're charging. Mark, I enjoy your channel. I particularly enjoy the diy and general bushcrafty stuff. I think those kind of videos are awesome and less common (and therefore more valuable) than the standard gear/flashlight/knife reviews out there! Good stuff! Thanks!👍

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day mate, excellent points there !!!!! As a knot guy, for light rope/cordage, (and also use as a ferro rod scraper), rather than pull out a Skrama for those light tasks, as examples, I'm with ya, I'd love it as a piggy back add on for a coupla bucks more, rather than the stand alone price, and yes especially for what is simply an off cut to start with. One could easily knock up one in a scrap of mild steel, and certainly mess around with the HT in a domestic oven, however.... by the time you do that, + sheath it, likely this one, (in 80Cr), will be on your doorstep anyway. Bottom line IMO, and indeed the old story, a big knife can do anything a small knife can do, ..... the other way round ...... not so much, .... so I see it as a small luxury, as opposed to a must have. And yep, I reckon Mark does a fantastic job across the board too. Cheers Duke.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

You have a great idea. They will be watching comments and if I get a chance, I will suggest it to them. Thanks for commenting

[@TXLionHeart]

How much is it? I can't imagine spending more than $5 - $10 on it.

[@ElliFong]

@@TXLionHeart 30+ EUR

[@kevola5739]

I can’t featherstick at all until I brace the end of the piece of wood on something firm to prevent movement. Putting a branch through the lanyard hole might give you the needed leverage to bore holes. The knife tip with the sharpened spine looks like this might make a decent reamer. Damn flies! 🇨🇦

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

It is now late October and flies are still out. Thanks for commenting

[@charlescollier7217]

Thanks, as always, Mark. I like this little fella. Reminds me of the TOPS Harpoon. Would make a good miniature survival kit knife - tiny footprint, but useful for a range of tasks, and tough as nails.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Right on. Sometime a high quality super tough knife is all you need. Thanks for commenting

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

Very excellent little blade I absolutely love there pukko!!✊️🔥✌️💚

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

You and me both! Thanks for commenting

[@youtube7076]

all well and good but is it full tang? another great video Mr.Y thanks for it!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Pretty much just a tang with an edge😉. Thanks for commenting

[@scottgorman7166]

Great review Mark. If you wrap the handle with para chord would it make for a better grip?. I think just the steel w/o a wrap might be too thin for my hands.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

It is thin for sure. I find it okay for the light tasks I use it for. Thanks for commenting

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day Mark, didnt think I'd like it to be honest .... but I really do !!!!!. ...... and I'd love to see a piggy back option, (yep with ya, ....kydex or some other polymer) for a Skrama; I wouldn't bother with a puukko, though perhaps some folks would. Incidentally, there used to be a similar thing for the BK-9, ...I think now discontinued ? Personally, I'd just have to paracord, maybe bankline, or tape wrap it, but still, not bad as is. Also, I always carry a ferro striker, though I'd make sure of a full length 90 deg spine on this one, and leave the dedicated striker behind. I do think its a little pricey, but for the capability/convenience, I may well pull the trigger anyway. As always, many thanks for showing and demo-ing it mate. Cheers Duke.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Hard to demo such a tiny knife. Thanks for commenting Duke

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft Well you always demo very well anyway, but since it is quite a niche tool, (and I did appreciate the alternate method of feather sticking too). I thought it particularly worthy of mention. Hava good one.

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Great Price For This Purpose Necker, I Would Also Use A Kydex Sheath Thanks For Your Demo Mark ! ATB T God Bless

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Most welcome. Thanks for commenting Terry

[@coconutfleetsleeper5717]

Im surprised they didn't predrill 2 holes, its pretty much a blank... i put scales on mine and it made it so much more comfortable to work with for extended time.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Right on. A couple of more hole would make it much more versatile. Thanks for commenting

[@LazloVimes]

I like mine. I have paracord wrapped on the handle for better purchase and just in case iever want to make an atlatle dart, small game or fishing javaline.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

That's a great idea! Thanks for commenting

[@ricardodafonseca9043]

You know I like the looks of this, but can't see a use case for myself. Feel like my SAK is better for my uses along with a more useful size fixed blade

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I can see that. This is handy and very tuff but won't do everything. Thanks for commenting

[@MichaelR58]

Nice knife and review Mark, thanks for sharing, God bless !

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Most welcome. Thanks for commenting

[@chriskp]

Always very curious about this one. Not sure if I will ever get one to play around with, but this was a great review. I have a much better idea about its capabilities. Thank you 🙏

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

It is a great little knife but is still just that, a little knife so its range of tasks is small. Thanks for commenting

[@redbeardsworld]

Awesome little knife! Would you recommend it over the Mora Eldris? Orrrrr... what is the best budget neck knife/tiny knife here in Canada?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I like the Terava Tiny but a Mora Craftline knife is a bit cheaper and more versatile. Thanks for commenting

[@CSGraves]

Yeah, Eldris is a bit too fat for actual neck carry. I've recently got a Terava Tiny as well, but for an over-the-shirt neck knife I think I'd prefer the Morakniv Classic with the 3" blade. I just loop a cord through the top of the sheath. The handle will be a little thicker than the Tiny, but much more comfortable, & the blade stock is thinner too. Very lightweight to boot. Per the tiny, I'm thinking if it had some kind of pocket sheath with a clip, it'd definitely see some carry.

[@shawnr6117]

I like it. I believe you should carry a real knife when you go out in the woods, not necessarily a big knife, but not just a razor blade or pen knife. If i was looking for small light fixed blade this would definitely be on my list.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes, this will fill that in between knife size. Thanks for commenting

[@canadafree2087]

I wonder how it compares with the other small knife Varusteleka sells, the Woodsknife Viking.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Right, I know that knife. I must see if I can get one. Thanks for commenting

[@misolgit69]

a little like a 'tactical' bird and trout knife isn't it ?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Interesting comparison. Thanks for commenting

[@rodrigocappato4207]

What about comparing this with the mora Eldris?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Interesting idea. I will give it some thought. Thanks for commenting

[@simonwinwood]

❤

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting

[@wiseraven2000]

It reminds me of a little frog sticker I had or frog skinner I should say I use it for fish the one I have

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Interesting comparison. Thanks for commenting

[@chriskp]

I’m curious, how do you feel this compares to the mora eldris?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I see them as quite different. Despite the Eldris being too expensive, it is a nicer knife to hold for most tasks. However, it is not as tough as this knife. Thanks for commenting

[@chriskp]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft the eldris is expensive for what it is. Great little handle though. Thank you 🙏