Testing the CASSTRÖM NO. 10 Swedish Forest Knife. Scandi Grind OR Flat Grind?

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West Coast Bushcrafters
Review on the Casström NO. 10 Forest Knife
The Casström NO. 10 Forest Knife. Maybe one of the most popular bushcraft knives in Sweden. At least it is in our family. It is a no nonsens good quality bushcraft knife with a very pleasant handle to work with. We think it is great that you can buy this knife in different steels, handle material and even grinds. If you are interested in the Casström Lars Fält knife or the Casström Woodsman please check out those videos on our KZbin Channel as well.
Technical specifications
Casström NO. 10 Forest Knife FLAT GRIND:
Blade height: 2.7 cm
Blade length: 9.7 cm
Blade thickness: 3.4 mm
Handle length: 12.2 cm
Total length: 21.7 cm
Weight: 130 - 180 gram depending on handle material
Steel: Sandvik 14c28n
Casström NO. 10 Forest Knife SCANDI GRIND:
Blade height: 2.7 cm
Blade length: 9.7 cm
Blade thickness: 3.4 mm
Handle length: 12.2 cm
Total length: 21.7 cm
Weight: 155 - 160 gram depending on handle material
Steel: Böhler K720
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[@Airik1111bibles]

I found after using just a flat grind for couple months that I had better cut control . I think once your motor skills get used to the grind it can outperform a scandi. Its all about technique , and a convexed bevel on a full flat is an awesome feather grind.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

That is really nice! The Joker Nessmuk (flat / saber grind) is also such a knife we use a lot for making very nice feathersticks with.

[@timasuna1756]

That and unless the scandi knife is rather thin, it won't slice a potato. Literally just acts like a wedge and splits rather than slices. Not the best for food prep.

[@normanmallory2055]

I have the no#10 and have owned it for 5 years now ! Love that blade design! Excellent bushcraft knife !

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

That is fantastic! We agree with you. Great blade and handle design.

[@afprojektcz]

Hi guys, great video, you tested well! Beautiful winter landscape, lots of health guys !😉👍🔪I enjoyed the video, thanks👌

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Hi! Thanks man!🙏 always nice to hear! Take care!😁👍

[@afprojektcz]

@@westcoastbushcrafters 👍🍀

[@user-sp7ix7lm9q]

Вот это я понимаю ревью! Молодцы ребята, как раз то что нужно нашел. Очень недооцененный канал, желаю вам миллиона подписчиков.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Thank you so much! Those are nice wishes😁🙏. We hope to get close one day🤘 cheers!🍻

[@user-sp7ix7lm9q]

@@westcoastbushcrafters good luck guys!

[@gyllingenmedvik2557]

Så kul! Lycka till med tältet som rasat i bakgrunden 😊

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Haha tack så mycket! Det ska vi klara 💪

[@WillEDC]

nice video. I have my casstrom flat grind coming in from Lamnia. excited to try or just admire the craftsmanship

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Thank you😁! That is a really nice knife! Great handle. Enjoy your new knife🥳

[@RSLtreecare]

A great video, trial. I have the Casstrom 10 SFK in 14C28N. It's great to use around the food prep. BBQS...

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Thank you! 😁👍 Fully agree with you! Great knife for outdoor food prep👌. Also fun to make some really nice thin curls with during feathersticking. Just a great knife and one of the best handles on a knife🤘. We filmed an episode about another knife last week that may be interested for you in that case. This Sunday 14:00 swedish time it will be launched 😉

[@cujomojo]

The SFK No14 should be available now, I didn’t pre order one but I’m definitely going to get one in Scandi. I’ve got the No10 in full flat and a Lars, I wanted the No10 more for food prep than working wood so the full flat made more sense.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

You are not the only one who is interested in the no 14😉. Will be interesting to test! Scandi it will be in that case😁👍 Nice knife brand Casström!

[@TheLapierre]

Intressant video!

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Awesome! Thanks!!

[@kevinAuman1]

I prefer a scandi-vex which is a combination of the convexed edge and scandi grinds makes it absolutely amazing performance for most any task in the woods

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Haha yeah my Lars Fält knife from Casström looks nowadays like a scandi vex. Been using and loving that knife a lot and it performs so well. When I noticed that the scandi grind became a scandi vex it was not a sorrow because like you say… works very very well!😁👍

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

That is just awesome to hear! We are looking forward as well to those winter conditions again!@@Floptheraccoon1

[@joi777]

Remember to check the handle when u get your casstrøm. Mine came with a gap between the steel and wood scales. Returned it no problem but it ruines my casstrøm experience.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Thats a pity! Sounds like good service though!

[@sybrenzeilstra4424]

Hi, thx for your video. Made me kind of change my mind. Question. Why don't you put the handle not closer to the wood when batoning. Gives you more space on the blade to hamer.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Thanks for your comment! You watched the episode in great detail😁👍. Have not thought about it. Goes naturally. Guess we automatically readjust when it gives too little effect

[@DinoDIY]

I have casstrom woodsman. I find it to be a little thick for that knife type. I would like to have casstrom lars falt, i like the shape of it, but I already have Joker Ember which i really like. Casstrom no10 never liked because of ugly handle.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Yeah Woodsman is quite a fat one. For us that worked out really well. Lars Fält knife from Casström is really nice. Love that one. Have you had a no.10 in your hand once?

[@midnightson7253]

Hei gutter, takk for en flott test. Enig angående scandi grind, har en woodsman selv. Kan ta resten på engelsk, have you tried the casstrøm lock back folder? A review on that would be great! Keep up the good work 😀

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Tjenare! Varsågod och tack att du har kollat vår YT channel😁👍. Woodsman is a nice knife💪. We have not tested the lock back folder but only talked out it. I saw it won even a price for good collab design or something. Guess at some point we will add that one to the collection. When that happens a review will definitely be made😁. Trevlig helg!

[@midnightson7253]

Tjena, thanks for the reply. The lock back looks like a sturdy folder. Will probably pick it up if I find a good deal. God helg fra Tromsø 😀

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Hej! Yeah it really does and I like the use of wood in the handle 👍. Ha det gott!

[@theloki72]

I appreciate your video, thank you! You came to the conclusion that the scandi grind was better. I agree when it comes to woodworking. But there is more to camp life, such as cutting cords, opening packages and, most importantly, cooking. That's where the flat grind shines in my opinion. In any case, the SFK (No 10) is a great knife, no matter in which variant.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Hi! Thank you for watchting👍. Yeah indeed, the flat grind is doing very well when prepping food outdoors😁.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Recently bought a Spyderco. Great knife for food prep and daily tasks. Even cutted filets from a mackerel with it. Went smooth👍

[@JMKrauss1]

Hey guys, Great video! Very helpful! Thank you very much! I would like to get a Casström No 10. I'm not sure about the steel yet. They changed the K720-steel to the Sleipner-steel in their production, so I can choose between 14C28N and Sleipner. What do you guys think about the Sleipner steel in combination with this knife?! Which steel would you recommend?

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Hey! Great to hear that you find it a useful video! Thanks! Okay good question. We would have chosen sleipner steel for the scandi no.10 because it is easy to sharpen very sharp and hard. For the flatgrind we would have chosen the 14c28n steel because that one will be used during fishing and outdoor cooking adventures. Hope that helps! Take care

[@JMKrauss1]

@@westcoastbushcrafters Thank you very much for your answer! I guess i'll give the Sleipner Scandi a try. Honestly, I never used a knife with Sleipner-steel, and didnt find many reviews about it either. Some people compare it to D2, which I dont like too much, compared to 14C28N. Thanks again! Keep your awesome videos going! I really enjoy them a lot! :)

[@ED-on8to]

I have the Casström Lars Fält and the grip isn‘t thick enough for my hands. Ha the grip of the No 10 a bigger diameter than the Lars Fält?

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

I would say that the Lars Fält and NO.10 has quite similar diameter of the grip. Have you looked into LT Wright knives? They have a great handle and it is much thicker.

[@stevehill8153]

Good video. I think the technical specifications are reversed. Flat grind should be 14C28N and scandi is K720.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Hi! Thanks!😁👍 well spotted! You are very correct. Made the change in the description. Thanks 😁👍

[@berghofer7938]

Good video, Also liked the one about the Woodsman. which one do you prefer, If you had to choose for bushcrafting (not fishing).

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

I guess that would be the Woodsman right now. Like that it is small, compact knife and that it has a quite a thick blade with scandi grind. It gives also a lot of control when bushcrafting because of the blade length.

[@berghofer7938]

@@westcoastbushcrafters Good points. I kind of thought the same, but I wanted to ask you, since you have experience with both

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

You are welcome 😁👍

[@airiksknifereviews9548]

Do you guys like the Lars Falt better than the Forester? I want to buy one of their blanks either the #10 or Lars Falt and was wondering your opinion. I like the handle on both knives but ive heard the #10 is very comfortable. I love building my own handle scales saves me a ton of money.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Lars Fält 100%! It is one of our favorite knives in our collection. Thanks for asking! Good luck!

[@greekveteran2715]

Guys, what Ferro rods did you use here please? Also how the Casstrom No.10, compares to an LT Wright GNS, Genesis or the Bushcraft black from Morakniv? I only care about how they compare in feathersticking or in general performance, which would you pick from them, for feathersticking , and of course, don't forget the ferro rod name please??

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Hi! We used the Camp Buddy "Bamboo" - Fire Steel XXL. Great ferro rod! Though question regarding the comparison… we have not build our collection that big that all those knives are included. LT wright illuminous 5 impressed us so can imagine those other LT wright knives do a awesome job as well.

[@greekveteran2715]

@@westcoastbushcrafters Thanks man! That's all I needed. I really appreciate it! Keep up the good work!!!

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

You are welcome 😁👍 thanks a lot👍👍

[@charliedunn77]

I am trying to decide between this knife and the helle utvaer. Which do you guys prefer? I would be using it for hunting, fishing and woodcraft.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Hi! We both think that the Casström nr 10 flatgrind will serve your wishes. It is a great knife to take with you for hunting and fishing and it performs quite well doing woodcraft. Hope this helps😁👍 good luck!

[@charliedunn77]

@@westcoastbushcrafters I apologize I meant to say * hunting, fishing and bushcraft. Would your answer remain the same? Thanks!

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Yes answer remains the same in that case😁👍. But if bushcraft is your most dominant activity I would go for the scandi grind. Good luck! Cheers

[@charliedunn77]

@@westcoastbushcrafters thank you!!

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

You are welcome😁👍

[@Rock-Steady1888]

Would you rate this a better knife than the Lars Falt knife? I really had my eye on this one, the handle was the thing that peaked my interest, but i went with the larger blade on the Lars Falt, i'm wondering if i made the right choice, as i thought the no 10 was only a 3.75 inch blade.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Hi! No, personally I would rate the Lars Fält better. Think you made the right choice 😁👍. The handle of the no 10 is fantastic but in general we like the Lars Fält better. Great bushcraft knife for the activities we do in nature. Cheers!

[@Rock-Steady1888]

@@westcoastbushcrafters that's good to read lol, the Lars Falt i have is hair popping sharp, loving the sliepner steel.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

So much fun to feather stick when it is hair popping sharp💪👍! Awesome! Take care

[@Rock-Steady1888]

@@westcoastbushcrafters you too, and merry Christmas when it comes 👍

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Thank you! Merry Christmas 🎄 🧑‍🎄

[@ED-on8to]

Made me laugh. Get‘s a like!

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Thanks! :)

[@ekuethe5038]

No warranty from Casstrom when using The flat grind for battonning 😢

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

We know, that would have been great, but it’s not a surprise.

[@mjo4981]

Great video! I take it this is the west coast of Scandinavia? I think 90% of Californians are not so conversant with grams and centimeters... I'm waiting for a number 10 scandi in k720.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Thanks! Yes we live at the Swedish west coast. Thanks for the advice regarding the metric and imperial system. We will use them both in our future videos👍. Hope you enjoy your nr 10 scandi!

[@otobotrecords]

Joker really does make good knives 😉😅

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Haha.. do you know which knives they make för Casström? Do not find much info about that

[@otobotrecords]

@@westcoastbushcrafters 😅They made the Lars Fält until the year 2021 as far as I'm aware. Other than that, I'm not sure.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Ah ok, thanks! Saw on a blade forum somewhere that they stopped producing them indeed. Think next year it is time for a blade fair🤪 get some more intel😉

[@otobotrecords]

@@westcoastbushcrafters Cheers. Interested to know as well. I think, it looks like, Joker is working more on building on their own brand recognition currently.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Sounds reasonable yeah. They have a lot to offer. Really like their Nessmuk. Cheers!

[@landscape7734]

I can not look at the knife, when you are 3 meters away from the camera!!! Take a closer shot !

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Thanks for your feedback. We will try to use another lens that can make closer shots👍.

[@MrFomhor]

Fan; trodde ni skulle picka hunden med kniven där! Bra nära.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Haha that would be a short career on KZbin. Kakan heter hunden. Bra sällskap 😁👍

[@MrFomhor]

Pröva Condor Wayfinder eller Joker Lynx; lite större bushcraft/survival -knivar.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Fina knivar! Gillar joker lynx utseende 👍👍

[@delpietroify]

lord pal mes ton

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Thanks I guess.

[@bradfarrahgerwing154]

Flat for food prep cooking , meat , processing animals etc....scandis for wood......15 years as a butcher and 40 years in the field i cluding teapline

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

You must know what you are taking about with those years of experience 😁👍! What are your thoughts on a saber grind?

[@user-ww4od4jl1f]

*However. Flat grind is better. You can do more with it. Scandi is only better for feathersticks.*