Daveo26 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Iv had an EKA Swede 8 for a couple of years and been very impressed overall by the knife. Its not a super expensive knife I think i paid £28 or there abouts. It is supplied in a nice black gift box and comes with a black nylon pouch, Belt clip and even the torx bits to strip it. Its also covered by a 10 year warranty! The original had an AUS 8 stainless blade and was really easy to get sharp and seemed to stay sharp for a long time. Unfortunatly mine broke, The sprung steel bar that locks the blade open broke off. I then discovered it had the warranty so I emailed the director of the company he sent a replacement even though i had no proof of purchase. The newer ones are improved and used better steel also the blades are now 12C27 another excellent stainless. Id just like to point out im nothing to do with the company Im just impressed by the knife and service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gimlet Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Blooded my new EKA swingblade last night. Best £60 I ever spent. I can open up a deer faster than I can paunch a rabbit now. How did I ever manage without one of these!? On the subject of EKA knives, two questions: 1, What's the best way to sharpen the curved unzipper blade, and 2, Are leather/canvas razor strops any good for maintaining an edge on modern stainless blades? I see Bladetech have strops in their catalogue. I used to use the old man's shaving strop to great effect on carbon bladed knives when I was a nipper. Any good now or a waste of £35? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I use a Lansky kit to sharpen all my knives. It may not be the quickest way to do them, but it's excellent, and I can decide what edge I want to put on the blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Blooded my new EKA swingblade last night. Best £60 I ever spent. I can open up a deer faster than I can paunch a rabbit now. How did I ever manage without one of these!? On the subject of EKA knives, two questions: 1, What's the best way to sharpen the curved unzipper blade, and 2, Are leather/canvas razor strops any good for maintaining an edge on modern stainless blades? I see Bladetech have strops in their catalogue. I used to use the old man's shaving strop to great effect on carbon bladed knives when I was a nipper. Any good now or a waste of £35? Strops are good if you want a super smooth edge. Not totally necessary in a hunting knife though. A good quality sharpener is a better buy. Don't forget stainless is harder than carbon steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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