Casstrom Nr. 10 Bushcraft Knife Review and Field Test

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A review and field test of the Casström Nr. 10 Forest Knife - a wonderful bushcraft knife for the outdoorsman who wants a high quality cutting tool. It comes with a very good ferro rod with matching handle and a beautiful leather sheath with a dangler option. This is my favourite bushcraft knife now and therefore I wanted to do a test and review, as this knife outperforms all other knives I have tried. I took it with me for an overnighter in the woods and got really fond of it.
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Specs from the Casstrom website:
Blade length: Approx. 10 cm
Blade width: Approx. 3,8 cm
Blade thicknes: Approx. 4 mm
Steel: High carbon tool steel Böhler K720
Hardness: 58-60 HRC
Grind: Scandi grind
Handle: Oak with black liners
Sheath: Deep pocket sheath in sturdy veg. tanned leather
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@tonyevans9311 3 жыл бұрын

I have had my Castrom Lars Falt knife in Sleipner steel with a curly birch handle delivered today and my first impression is what a beautifully made knife and razor sharp out of the box , will give it a gentle strop later , thank you Casstrom.

@WartestKwickner 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve had one of these in curly birch and carbon steel for 4 years I think and it is very good. Very comfortable. Everyone who has used mine has loved it.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is a very good knife!

@Taromovies 7 жыл бұрын

I've seen this knife many times and in always wanted to try it, maybe one day i will, thanks for the demonstration Bjorn, take care, Taro

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 7 жыл бұрын

Taromovies Swiss Bushcraft & Survival Just my opinion on this knife, I guess. I must say I really like it and it will come with me into the woods, so it will appear in future videos as well!

@derekstynes9631 5 жыл бұрын

The leather colour is a perfect match for Your axe ! The dangler is great !

@gavingaming123 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I have the same knife and also it's larger model the No.14 but in Boehler carbon steel. They are outstanding, robust and with the Scandi grind very easy to keep sharp. All the best from Scotland. Garry

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 7 жыл бұрын

GD I've heard a lot of good things about the nr. 14 as well!

@jordy703 3 жыл бұрын

Love this knife. I have the Mora Garberg black but this knife is my favorite because i love the classic Scandinavian look its so nice and high quality. I think for the price and quality and beautiful product this is the best bushcraft knife for me. Thumbs up to Casstrom and thank you for the video. Love your book by the way i am reading it right now i love viking age sow thank you!

@markhyde1970 2 жыл бұрын

Bjorn you're an inspirational guy.

@NorwegianWoods 7 жыл бұрын

Gratulerer med ny kniv. Det er alltid interessant å teste noe nytt. Det ser ut som Casstrøm har gjort en fin og moderne vri på våre tradisjonelle skandinaviske kniver her. Jeg er veldig gladi kniver rundt denne størrelsen. Takk for demonstrasjonen :) - Martin

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 7 жыл бұрын

Ja, det er en veldig hendig størrelse. Jeg synes også den er akkurat lett nok til at jeg kan ha den i beltet når jeg går med sekk. Veldig fornøyd med denne kniven!

@stevanoutdoor 3 жыл бұрын

Good review and the fist other one that talks about the handle first. It's probably more important for us guys with big hands. There's a rumor that both Casstrom and TBS outsource the production (or part of it) to Albaceta in Spain, home of the Joker knives. I recently discovered Joker knives but as one big hand guy to another I can sure recommend them. I've got several knives of the Joker brand right now and the handles are great (for people with big hands), great sheaths, great steels, perfect fit and finish and right now about half the price of Casstrom and TBS. I say for now because I totally expect the prices to go up in the near future or the other brands will have to bring their prices down. Cheers, Steve

@rattytattyratnett Жыл бұрын

I have very small hands and found the Nr 10 to be very comfortable. I have high carbon steel blade which cuts like a razor even after heavy use.

@paulblackburn4245 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to get a curly maple handle knife like this one. Thanks for demonstrating it.

@mrdarren1045 6 жыл бұрын

I recently bought the caastrom lars falt knife and i have only good things to say caastrom. It is fantastic quality and value for money. IMO the best bushcraft equippment usually comes from scandinavia... for ex mora, light my fire, fallkniven, gransfors etc etc. I think in time caastrom will also become a classic brand.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 6 жыл бұрын

I think so too. I must say I prefer the TBS Boar to the Casstrøm, but that is much because I think the Casstrøm handles doesn't really fit big hands. The quality of their steel is excellent.

@stefanbertasz4690 2 ай бұрын

I have this knife too and it is wonderful.

@austrofinn4524 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the field test! This is one of my favorites as well. It really is beautiful and I have never seen or felt a better handle. Mine is made of bubinga and the grind is full flat.

@ellomot0 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have been looking at this knife for a while and had my mind set on the full flat grind. However most reviews I see are with the Scandi... can I ask why you went for the full flat?

@austrofinn4524 6 жыл бұрын

ellomot0 Hi! Simply because I also bought an EnZo Trapper blade in elmax steel and a scandi grind at that time and I wanted variety.

@ellomot0 6 жыл бұрын

Ah ok! The Number 10 is added to my xmas list! ;-)

@HerewardtheWake23 7 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual, Bjørn, and yes you were correct in calling it a knot :)

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 7 жыл бұрын

Þéodisc Geléafa Thanks!

@edreese3514 7 жыл бұрын

Nice looking knife and another good video

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 7 жыл бұрын

Ed Reese Thanks a lot! Just my opinion, but I really like this knife.

@derekstynes9631 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bull , She looks great !

@huds5005 7 жыл бұрын

The Knife looks excellent, but easily overlooked is quality and function of the sheath. I really like the sheath design looks strong and functional and the flint stick is well thought out. I bought a really nice antlered handled Damascus steal knife, which i love unfortunately they failed to see the importance of paring it with a nice functional sheath (o well). Looks like you found a good pairing. Thanks for the video.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 7 жыл бұрын

sean Hudson I absolutely agree. Often the sheath isn't even made specifically for the knife. This one is.

@viking1545 7 жыл бұрын

Bjorn we call this kind of rod misch metal rods. Hot slags of molten metal. I enjoy your videos Bjorn. Keep up the good work brother!

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 7 жыл бұрын

Tony Davila Thanks! Glad you like them.

@Macovic 5 жыл бұрын

I have always wanted one but been concerned the handle might be to slim. I have medium siezed hands but does not like small handles. Most knifes have no curve on the spine of the handle. This one has. Therefore I want one. Does the Fält knife have a larger handle? Is it as comfortable?

@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS 6 жыл бұрын

Definitely a pretty knife

@paulie4x1 7 жыл бұрын

Say Heah Bjorn, Your Castro has a very similar handle to my S. O. G. Pillar Fix Blade. I really like the handle although my Pillar has a Micarta Handle and the blade has a S. O. G. Signature Camel Hump's that was very popular even in Vietnam by Special Forces and Tunnel Rat's, I have the Seal Pup Elite TiNi and the Trident 2.0. But my Pillar is one of my Fav's S. O. G. 's. I teamed it with my 2HAWKS Double Bit Hatchet and my Wicked Tough Saw and I use it in the bush even though some think it's too Tactical, But it's not. Keep up the good work.,,.p

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Those are fine knives for sure. I like the natural look and feel of a wooden handle, though!

@paulie4x1 7 жыл бұрын

Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen Yes, I do too, but I like to team my knives and it's easier to do it with syntactic materials and besides their a little stronger. But I do have a beauty, it's my John Bradley World's Finest Camp Knife with Desert Ironwood Handles and a Austempered 52100. I have a few posted on Google Plus, Your welcome to L@@k.,,.p

@jadedoldguy5233 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Subscribed.

@limpanmackan 7 жыл бұрын

Great looking knife. I checkt that one out at the Bushcraftfestival in Gottröra Sweden last year and it did feel real good in the hand. Thanks for sharing Atb / Marcus

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 7 жыл бұрын

limpanmackan Thank you for commenting, Marcus. It feels good in the hand, yes. It's my favourite now.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 7 жыл бұрын

limpanmackan I sub'd to your channel, by the way.

@limpanmackan 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very mutch :-)

@usherenko 6 жыл бұрын

great video, thanks for the review. How would you compare this to the TBS Boar? Im actually trying to decide between the two, would really appreciate any incite you have on the difference. thanks

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 6 жыл бұрын

Aleksandr Usherenko I think maybe the TBS Boar is a more versatile knife. It is a bit bigger and better at processing wood.

@davidpascaniuc4074 5 жыл бұрын

did you purchase the knife of amazon . A response would be helpful

@stiantorgersen2023 7 жыл бұрын

Har den kniven selv (i grønn micarta)og er meget fornøyd. Har splittet/batonert mye med den og den holder seg skarp lenge, i tillegg kaster bra gnist. Den kommer jo også med et 14 cm blad hvis man ville hatt en større :)Takk for delingen! #1621

@2manysigns 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@Norway_pike_fisherman 3 жыл бұрын

Hei, veldig fint kniv review da jeg kjøpt netopp en for meg idag :) jeg hoper jeg skal se deg en dag på tur i Fredrikstad marka skåll :D

@danieljackson4123 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bjorn, great review!.. I was considering getting the stainless steel versus of the No. 10 but wanted to get your idea on ease of sharpening after several years. I've read K720 Carbon is difficult but unsure on this one.

@kovona 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a cheap $50 corundum whetstone set from Amazon that comes in 400/1000/3000/8000 grit to sharpen my K720 no.10 SFK. For sure it takes longer to sharpen compare to my old cheapo 440A folder, but not that much more. Finishing with 3000 grit, it's already razor sharp. A few passes with the 8000 grit and it's sharp enough to split hairs. They say a tool steel like K720 can be brittle, but I dropped my blade hard onto concrete once and it got maybe two tiny nicks from that ordeal. Definitely a good knife steel, and corrosion isn't too much of an issue once a patina builds up and you remember to oil it occasionally.

@YorkshirePiper 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Bjorn, what would you rate this knife from 1-10? Is their any need I getting a custom knife or will this suffice? I'm just looking for my first proper bushcraft knife and this looks almost like a custom knife at half the price

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 5 жыл бұрын

This is a very good knife, if the handle fits your hand.

@1ReneDumont 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Bjorn, you've had the knife for a little while longer now. Do you still prefer this Castrom #10 over the TBS Boar? I'm into deciding which of the 2 I should get. I'm leaning towards the Casstrom No. 10. Thanks! René :)

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there! No, I actually prefer the TBS Boar.

@1ReneDumont 5 жыл бұрын

Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen thank you for taking the time to answer. And sorry for the follow-up question. Is it because the handle fits your hand better? As you said the handle is likely the most important part of a knife. I’ll watch your video on the TBS Boar again. Thank you and have a great day! René

@1ReneDumont 5 жыл бұрын

Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen Hi again. I just realized you did the TBS Boar review after this video. There I had my answer about which knife you prefer. Sorry I didn’t watch them in order.Thank you very much for those reviews and all your videos. You talk about knives, bows, bushcraft, etc, and your voice, presence, and general demeanour is very pacific, peaceful and comforting. Cheers, René

@HUZ9k3s5w 7 жыл бұрын

Nice review! Got that knife my self. Likable, but I am not 100% comfortable with the somewhat tilted handle shape. Much prefer the staright and rounded handle of one of my favorite scandinavian knives, the (semi-full tang) Helle Temagami. Also like the Enzo Trapper (95 and 115) and the Enzo Camper. Casstrom's new Woodsman seems interesting. Btw I purchased a couple of Casstroms danglers to use with other knives. Really like the clip on/off carabiner solution, which makes it easy to remove the sheath when needed with out having to open up or take off your belt.

@jadedoldguy5233 2 жыл бұрын

The Casstrom Lars Falt has a much straighter handle is a damn fine knife. Love it. Love this one too.

@HUZ9k3s5w 2 жыл бұрын

@@jadedoldguy5233 Yeah, since a wrote the above I have purchased the Lars Fält knife as well. Love it.

@jadedoldguy5233 2 жыл бұрын

@@HUZ9k3s5w - I suspected you might have 4+ years later, but I thought I’d offer it up anyway, and to anyone else who comes along. Nice to see you still around and replying. Take care.

@stonemonkey1968 6 жыл бұрын

Bjorn do you prefer this Casstrom No 10 or the TBS Boar. It would be good for your opinion as you have tested both and I intend to purchase one of them

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for asking. I can honestly say that they’re both good, but I prefer the Boar.

@Charcoalstudioo 5 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing... and still unsure what to buy... fun to see that the question came from you ... not just ceramics in your life? ;) Noticed Casstroms HQ is about 1.5h from where i live.... so not sure if one should promote "local" craftmenship...yet they prob will survive even without me :p But they do have a very nice and clean look to them. Curius what you picked in the end or still deciding andy? 11month old comment.

@misterhobson 5 жыл бұрын

Any chance of getting your novels translated into English in the future?

@ricardogermania4882 6 жыл бұрын

Hej, nice video, can you tell me the name from the song at beginning ? Sounds very good.. Thanks a lot

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The tune was played for me at a Viking festival, can't remember the name now...

@joshuahmoran 12 күн бұрын

Nice

@Maxtdinh 7 жыл бұрын

Hvor kjøpte du den fra ? Ser at lenken du la ved ikke sender til Norge? :)

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 7 жыл бұрын

Toan Dinh Korrekt, men du kan også bestille direkte fra casstrom.se

@Maxtdinh 7 жыл бұрын

Takk, bare lurte på hvor du hadde kjøpt den fra og fått sendt til Norge! Da fikk jeg svar.

@ccmogs5757 3 жыл бұрын

Great knife IMO better than the TBS boar :)

@survivalapache7331 6 жыл бұрын

Is it made in Sweden? Another channel said it was made in Spain

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 6 жыл бұрын

I honestly thought they were made in Sweden. The company is Swedish, at least the address is in Sweden.

@mrdarren1045 6 жыл бұрын

The company is swedish but they have their knives made in spain... and whoever makes them in spain certainly knows their craft because they are amazing quality and value for money IMO.

@derekstynes9631 5 жыл бұрын

Look at how Happy You are ! lol

@petter5721 5 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@Frissdas1207 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, knots in wood are called knots 😉

@runetorshammare2972 4 жыл бұрын

"Lava, or something" :D

@achillesdanieladam9486 7 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video! Do you highly recommend it ? I subscribe to you now ) Odin with you!

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate it. Yes, I do recommend this knife. It is not a do-it-all knife, a bit small for that, but as it stands out as a very useful bushcraft knife and the quality is very good. It came scary sharp out of the box too. May Odin follow you.

@achillesdanieladam9486 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is my only concern. I prefer it had a longer blade even 1 cm more than this. Because if a knife is short it does not need to be full tang, it will never brake for sure. Like Mora. If it makes a longer version I will buy it for sure. Thank you for your wish. My Gods are Greek ones with Zeus on top, but I respect so much everything Scandinavian. Be well brother