Casstrom Lars Fält Knife with Firsteel

Product description

Features:

• A very sturdy bushcraft knife developed by Casstrom in collaboration with bushcraft expert Lars fält
• The blade is made of thick Sleipner steel with a high carbon content
  • Very sturdy and suitable for heavier work such as splitting wood
  • Discolours less quickly than regular carbon steel types
• Full-length and wide blade extends into the handle for extra strength
• The Curly Birch handle has a universal shape and is therefore suitable for a wide audience
• Firesteel with matching handle and Auermetall ferro rod for even sparks regardless of weather conditions
• Ergonomic handle which fits nicely in the hand and makes various handles comfortable
• Easy to sharpen due to the Scandi gravel
• Includes a lanyard hole and leather sheath (vegetable-tanned European leather)

Steel grade:

Sleipner steel ensures the knife stays very sharp, longer and even in very heavy use without crumbling to the extent often seen with stainless and high-alloy steels. Its chemical composition allows tempering to high hardness while maintaining ductility (ability to deform without breaking) and toughness, while still being relatively easy to sharpen and capable of achieving a very sharp and durable cut. Because of its 8% chromium content, it is resistant to corrosion to some extent compared to ordinary carbon steel (about 0.5% Cr), but not as good as stainless steel (13% Cr). Therefore, the knife should be dried after use and protected with oil or wax when stored in an environment with high humidity.
Sleipner steel belongs to the 8% chromium die steel category and is designed to have a toughness close to simple tool steel, such as A2, but with a much higher wear resistance, closer to D2. Casström adds a cryogenic treatment cycle at sub-zero temperatures with the use of liquid nitrogen after quenching to harden the blades and improve steel structure.
Composition: C 0.9% Si 0.9% Mn 0.5% Cr 7.8% Mo 2.5% V 0.5% (~HRC 60)

About Lars Fält:

Lars Fält is considered one of the leading experts in outdoor and bushcraft skills. After 35 years of being an instructor at the Swedish Army's Ranger School, he founded the Swedish Army's survival school himself. Meanwhile, he trained with the special forces of both Britain and the United States in different parts of the world, which is how he came into contact with indigenous populations. He gained a lot of knowledge from his contact with these peoples, knowledge that he still imparts to the people today.