Handcrafted Scandinavian Full Tang Camping Knife
Handmade | Full tang | Polished D2 blade | Ergonomic rosewood handle
This handcrafted fixed-blade Scandinavian camping knife delivers both excellent functionality and visual appeal. Featuring a polished D2 tool steel blade and an ergonomic premium rosewood handle, it's perfectly balanced for everyday outdoor tasks.
- Knife Weight: 250 grams
- Hardness: 58–60 HRC
- Overall Length: 14 inches (35.56 cm)
- Blade Length: 7 inches (17.78 cm)
- Handle Length: 7 inches (17.78 cm)
- Blade Thickness: 4 mm
What is D2 Steel?
D2 steel is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel widely used in quality knives. It offers excellent wear resistance and strong edge retention, holding a sharp edge through tough cutting tasks. With about 1.5% carbon and 11-13% chromium, it provides semi-stainless properties—better corrosion resistance than basic carbon steels, though not fully stainless. D2 knives are hardened to around 58-62 HRC, making them durable for everyday carry (EDC), hunting, or utility work. They require basic care (wipe dry after use) but deliver great performance at an affordable price compared to premium steels.
Why Does Full Tang Matter?
A full tang means the blade steel extends the full length of the handle, creating one solid piece of metal from tip to butt. This construction makes the knife significantly stronger, more durable, and better balanced than partial or hidden tang designs. Full tang knives resist breaking under heavy use (like chopping or prying), provide superior control and leverage, and often feel more stable in hand. They last longer and are preferred for fixed-blade survival, hunting, or tactical knives where reliability matters most. While they may be slightly heavier, the added strength and balance make them worth it for serious users.
What is a Bushcraft and Hunting Knife?
A bushcraft and hunting knife is a versatile fixed-blade knife designed for wilderness survival, outdoor tasks, and game processing. It combines the rugged durability needed for bushcraft (shelter building, fire prep, carving, and woodwork) with the precision required for hunting (skinning, field dressing, and butchering game).
What is a Scandinavian Camping Knife?
A Scandinavian camping knife (often called a Scandi knife) is a traditional fixed-blade knife designed for outdoor camping, bushcraft, and wilderness use. It features a simple, highly functional design with a strong full tang, a straight or slightly curved blade, and a distinctive Scandi grind — a flat bevel that runs from the spine all the way to the edge.
Our handmade Scandinavian camping knives, available in D2 steel for superior edge retention, combine traditional Scandinavian functionality with modern craftsmanship and premium rosewood handles.
Perfect for beginners and experienced outdoor enthusiasts who want a tough, reliable, and easy-to-maintain camping companion.