Today there are a huge number of companies that manufacture knives for various purposes. The range of products they offer is simply not countable. Leading Swedish knife manufacturers are interested in meeting all the needs of potential consumers and have been producing first-class products for more than a decade. Companies such as Mora, Fallkniven, Morakniv develop and invent materials resistant to stress and wear for blades, creating beautiful, valuable and almost eternal knives.
Swedish knives. Their main distinguishing feature
Swedish knives are very practical, comfortable, functional and relatively affordable. Some of them have a fairly simple form and general appearance, but the quality of these products, basic functions and safety in use are always at a high level.
You can buy Swedish knives, the price of which can range from several hundred to two to three thousand rubles, in specialized stores that sell cold steel. So how do they differ from others?
First of all, the fact that the "Swedes" are made of high quality carbon steel, which provides long sharpening and durability in use. Handles can be made of both natural and synthetic materials. In their production, birch bars, leather, glue, cupronickel plates and epoxies are used.
It is in the manufacturing technology that the main difference between Swedish knives and all the others lies. It is almost impossible to make them yourself.
Swedish knives are always at their best in everyday life, hunting, fishing and military service.
Swedish hunting knives
The Swedish hunting knife meets all the principles and requirements for hunting tools. It is lightweight, comfortable, resistant to rust and corrosion, has a convenient shape. The handle does not cool the palm. The knife is perfect for removing skins from game and carcasses. For its manufacture, four types of steel are used:
- carbon;
- stainless;
- modified carbon;
- laminated.
The handle fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and heats up very quickly from body temperature. Durable plastic scabbard included.
Swedish folding knives
The Swedish folding knife is a great tool for hunting, traveling, hiking, camping and fishing. Thanks to the multilayer steel of the blade with a soft and hard core, the modern polymer coating of the handle provides excellent cutting properties, strength and durability.
The most popular models include:
- Swedish knives Fallkniven F1. They were put into production in 1995 and are distinguished by excellent properties of functionality and balance, quality cut. Products received numerous awards and high test scores, making it one of the best in the world. Some varieties of these knives are produced, having an increased hardening of the blade and models with limited production, equipped with exclusive sheaths and a handle.
- Fallkniven H1. They are distinguished by a smooth cutting edge and a wide bend near the tip. Great for cutting carcasses and fish of any size. It is also convenient to carry out small work with wood with such knives.
- EKA Swede T9. These Swedish knives have a unique locking mechanism and lightweight handle. The assembly uses bolts that allow owners to tighten and loosen them on their own. After unscrewing, cleaning the knives is much easier.
- EKA Swede 8. This model is very popular and compact, designed for versatile use. Equipped with a safe folding mechanism and an ergonomic handle with a soft grip.
The Swedish folding knife multitool also deserves special attention. This is a universal, multi-functional and valuable tool that helps in a variety of life situations. In addition to the knife itself, the kit includes:
- scissors;
- adjustable wrench;
- opener;
- can-opener;
- pliers, screwdriver;
- saw;
- corkscrew.
In a compact multitool, all components are made of stainless steel using the most modern locking mechanisms.
Swedish military knives
The Swedish military knife can be with an elongated blade, reaching 245 mm. A special sign in the form of three crowns is placed on the scabbard and blade - this is the main sign of products that are intended for military purposes.
The first Swedish army knives for paratroopers were called FMJ / 52 and had a handle made of birch or birch bark with a metal head. The outer cover was made of red rubber. The combat knife had a guard (a crosspiece protecting fingers), a stamp of crowns, the year of manufacture and the manufacturer's factory.
Modern models of Swedish military knives have a narrow blade, a folding leather or plastic handle and a full-sized steel guard. In addition, combined models are available: plastic - metal - tarpaulin. The handle of some army knives is equipped with a tightening bolt. Bayonet and survival knives are also available.
Today, there are many different types of Swedish military knives, and not a single model is a direct weapon for hand-to-hand combat. The main part of knives for combat are daggers with double-sided sharpening the blade, however, Swedish firms do not produce such models. Even the landing knife has one sharpened side, the second one third of the length of the blade is made with false sharpening - a chuck that does not have a cutting edge.
Mora knives
Unique tourist knives manufactured by the Mora brand are known to many people around the world. A wide range of convenient and simple products is characterized by simplicity, exceptional strength and durability.
Historical data
The history of the company dates back to the 17th century, when the first official data on the products of artisans from the small provincial Swedish city of Mora appear. At the same time, the first stigma appeared on the blade of knives as a guarantee of high quality products. Later, the demand for Mora knives led to the appearance of the first factories and manufactories.
The first large-scale production in 1891 was opened by an experienced blacksmith-knife maker Eric Frost, and a few years later Ericsson and Karl Anderson factories appeared. They produced reliable and convenient Swedish knives for fishermen and hunters under the Mora brand. Soon the fame of Scandinavian products spread throughout the world. In 2004, through the merger of Eriksson and Frosts, the brand Mora of Sweden was formed. Today, the products of this company are of consistently high quality, which is time-tested.
Products
Today Mora of Sweden produces:
- classic Swedish knives with a wooden handle and a carbon steel blade;
- hunting axes and knives;
- Mora knife designed for horse care;
- work knives for wood carvers carpenters and electricians;
- chopping and cook knives;
- tourist swedish knives Morakniv.
Product Features
A distinctive feature of Mora knives, according to user reviews, are:
- ascetic design of execution;
- simplicity and reliability when using;
- Mora knife has an affordable price.
Multifunctional and universal models are manufactured using stainless, carbon, laminated steel and modified carbon alloy. Knives of this brand are equipped with a sheath (except for kitchen models).
Sharpening Swedish knives, according to customer reviews, keeps the sharpness of the cutting edge for a long time.
The tool is easy to maintain and easy to sharpen. Millions of users all over the world give their preference to the products of this company.
