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CondorTK.comFor a Scandi-edge
blade, full batoning
into wood is of no
consequence. The
1095 high-carbon steel
can handle the abuse
with ease.design; it sits in the hand comfortably
well. The belly is deep enough to be
useful without making it di cult for
small-handed users to really gain a
secure grip. However, the tang has
been notched to accommodate the
wire wrappings, which can create
a signifi cant, nasty hot spot. Some
users may fi nd the notched metal on
the belly of the handle uncomfortable
but not unbearable.In the Field
How well does the Scandi-edge
knife, with a forged pattern, handle
on wood? The consensus is: well
enough. While the forged façade
may get hung up on more coarse
woods, the blade geometry is such
that the blade will either perform
well as a splitter or be angled
enough that even small cuts aren’t
affected by the surface patterns.
While the geometry may be great
to avoid getting hung up on small
debris during use, it does make
it somewhat difficult to find theHandle
MaintenanceThe Cavelore’s handle may be a
concern. Since it’s not stabilized
wood, there is the possibility of
swelling or shrinking with the
weather. As the handle shrinks
it could crack or deform. This is
easily preventable with proper
oiling of the handle and storage
away from excess moisture.
Make sure the handle is
completely dry before starting
this process.The charred material is
naturally resistant but not
immune to this warping. Even if
it does crack, the unique handle
grooves make it possible to a x
a new handle with paracord or
even nettle twine.With the addition of handmade
primitive materials, this knife
will truly look unique.“THE 4.31-INCH BLADE OF THE
CAVELORE LOOKS EVERY BIT THE PART
OF A HAND-FORGED KNIFE.”
appropriate angle for proper usage.
That said, once found, the edge will
begin to function near flawlessly. As
Reuben Bolieu says, “It’s amazing
what someone can get used to
when they have to.” Blade geometry
is no different.After the first few days in the field
with moderate light-duty work,
my hands were a bit sore from the
wire wrappings. After a week, it
was critical to begin wearing some
sort of gloves while using this knife.
Those small notches in the belly
of the knife truly grabbed into my
skin. I took a file, rounded them out
a bit and never worried about those
edges again.Camp Use
I began by trying to attach the sheath
to my belt, but the new leather loop
was small. Although it was soft
leather, it was unable to stretch
enough to fi t the belt. However, with
the addition of a carabiner it would58 KNIVES ILLUSTRATED • JULY/AUGUST 2019 knivesillustrated.com