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Squidders
23-10-2004, 20:17
Has anyone had any experience of EKA knives? I'm thinking of replacing some of my folders with theirs for a change... Any opinions?
http://www.eka-knivar.se/eng/eindex.htm
Cheers
Joe
TheViking
23-10-2004, 20:24
Nope, but there's a review here (http://www.outdoors-magazine.com/s_article.php?id_article=69) :wink:
Here (http://www.outdoors-magazine.com/s_article.php?id_article=69) is a review on the fixed blade f it is of any use....:?:
good, very good. do a search on BB there has been a few threads about them
ARGH! Looks like we posted at the same time!
TheViking
23-10-2004, 20:28
ARGH! Looks like we posted at the same time!
Yep. ;) But I came first. :nana: :biggthump
you'll be the egg head then
sorry I'll go back to BB where this sort of thing is expected
Squidders
23-10-2004, 20:31
Cheers TheViking :You_Rock_ ... It's a good review of the steel but i'm in the market for a few of their smaller (Much smaller) folding knives...
More specifically:
EKA Knives - Swede 88 Wood
Blade Length: 2.75"
Overall Length: 7"
Blade Material: Sandvic stainless steel
Sheath Material: N/A
Heinnie Price £20.95
Anyone got anything?
Quicker off the mark, i blame my p.c ;)
Can anyone find anything from this?
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=*eka+knife+review*&btnG=Search&meta=
I've only played with them in a shop
Danzo had one and sold it as he said it was a shame not to use it
Squidders
23-10-2004, 21:08
Andy,
In the shop, did it feel well made or made to fall apart? could you give a little more away?
Cheers
Joe
They are superb knives, I've had one of their Super Swedes for 15 years (marketed by Normark then) and its been with me everywhere. Easy to sharpen and holds an edge. If you square the back of the blade off they work very well with a firesteel.You have no problems with the blade becoming loose as it can be tensioned via the screws on the handle, which can be used to "field-strip" the knife too.
All in all, a well priced knife that works extremely well.I know bushcraft and folders are'nt supposed to go together, but this one is pretty damn good.
Neil
Squidders
24-10-2004, 10:35
Cheers Neil1... i'm going to order a few tomorrow... I'll let you know how it goes. :biggthump
ditchfield
25-10-2004, 18:46
I've got an EKA masur. Georgeous knife. The curly birch handle is lovely, as is the elkskin pouch. The opening action is slick as anything. Go for it.
I've had a couple of minutes play with the Masur Birch version. It's really nice, Their cheaper folders are also good knives, but in my opinion the extra cost of the special birch version does get you a much nicer knife. I'd buy one !
As andy said I had a EKA Masur birch handle folder for a while but wasn't using it fully so sold it on. It is a lovely knife; pretty much a folding puukko, with most of the pluses of it's fixed blade inspiration. The lock is solid and secure. The blade is very sharp out of the box and Sandvik 12c27 is a quality steel. The blade is thin, hence very usable for all the things you want to do with a smaller knife. Let's face it, you probably shouldn't be batoning with a folder!
:shock:
The handles are a very nice warm wood, the leather lanyard is good and the belt sheath is well made, perfectly functional although a little thin compared to the classic Buck 110 'Biker' style of folder sheath. Even the box is good!
Wish I still had it, to be honest..........
:roll:
Danzo
Bagheera
30-10-2004, 10:23
Danzo,
As andy said I had a EKA Masur birch handle folder for a while but wasn't using it fully so sold it on. It is a lovely knife; pretty much a folding puukko, with most of the pluses of it's fixed blade inspiration. The lock is solid and secure. The blade is very sharp out of the box and Sandvik 12c27 is a quality steel. The blade is thin, hence very usable for all the things you want to do with a smaller knife. Let's face it, you probably shouldn't be batoning with a folder!
:shock:
The handles are a very nice warm wood, the leather lanyard is good and the belt sheath is well made, perfectly functional although a little thin compared to the classic Buck 110 'Biker' style of folder sheath. Even the box is good!
Wish I still had it, to be honest..........
:roll:
Danzo
If you still are looking for one drop me an email, I got 2 left of 10 pieces that we bought directly from EKA, I'll let go for the price our Scouting group paid for them + postage to you, they are just "money" that we can't spend on other really necessairy stuff right now.
I think the Eka Masur with it's thin blade is a real nice user knife that won't scare the "sheeple", it looks nice and "non-threatening" and gets the job done.
Best Scouting wishes from Holland,
Bagheera :pack:
I've had these two carbon steel slipjoint EKA's for 25 years, they've been thoroughly used and abused and still going strong. I remember they originally came with chemically blackened blades, the smaller bladed one has shrunk noticeably from sharpening over years.
http://www.jasonbhall.freeserve.co.uk/eka.jpg
Cant go wrong with them!
Jason
TheViking
31-10-2004, 17:51
I like the bottom one of your knives there jason01! :wink: It looks simple, yet sturdy. :pack:
I like the bottom one of your knives there jason01! :wink: It looks simple, yet sturdy. :pack:
They are both the same Andy just showing different degrees of wear. Eka made these for Primus, they had the Primus logo on the side at one time and I think they were a promotional give away item. They are simple and sturdy but they dont get much use anymore, prefer something with a lock.
Jason
TheViking
31-10-2004, 18:13
They are both the same Andy just showing different degrees of wear.
Oh, I see. The bottom just looks a little more new than the upper one. :wink: :biggthump Cool knives. :pack:
Danzo,
If you still are looking for one drop me an email, I got 2 left of 10 pieces that we bought directly from EKA, I'll let go for the price our Scouting group paid for them + postage to you, they are just "money" that we can't spend on other really necessairy stuff right now.
I think the Eka Masur with it's thin blade is a real nice user knife that won't scare the "sheeple", it looks nice and "non-threatening" and gets the job done.
Best Scouting wishes from Holland,
Bagheera :pack:
Hi Bagheera
Many thanks for the offer. I have a custom knife to pay for soon but I may well see if you have one spare after Christmas. The masur birch version really is a nice knife!
:biggthump
Danzo
EDITED TO SAY: My first one was from Bagheera as well!
postage pushes the price beyond what I can pay. I'll do the same as danzo and see if I have money left after buying gifts for people (and more knives for me no doubt)
What are they going for? (or have i missed something?) :biggthump
What are they going for? (or have i missed something?) :biggthump
Dunno, but Bagheera is always very reasonable and delivers very promptly. Mine was cheap enough that I couldn't not buy it! If I recall there were two of us fighting over it and rather than jack up the price Bagheera admitted he had two and let them both go for the same good price.
:biggthump
I'd PM him if I were you, Jake, I think you'd like the knife!
Danzo
Having made the comment above that "I'd buy one" (EKA Masur), I just have. Bagheera agreed to sell me one of his last couple of knives and they are just as attractive as I remember them.
Bagheera sets an example to all of us when it comes to trading. I have enjoyed dealing with him and he has my thanks and highest recommendation. :biggthump