Cold SteelFinn Wolf 3.5in AUS8A Razor-Sharp Straight Back Blade 4.375in Griv-Ex OD Green Handle Hunting Folding Knife, Blister Pack

10/10 recommend.

This knife, the one with a Z at the end of its model number, the one that comes in the clam pack not a box, is a true zero ground Scandinavian style edge (and is slightly but critically different from the boxed version). This is the most DELICATE edge you can put on a knife, this is best for woodworking and terrible for edc use. Again and I can't stress this enough this version is not good at being an everyday carry knife because of how delicate it's edge is, it's an excellent cutter but one whoops onto something hard, like a counter top, and you're going to chip or roll the edge (I don't care what Mr Thompson or the YouTube reviewers say, just look at all the negative reviews here about edge damage).The scandi edge is a specialized woodworking edge. Many knives have a "modified" scandi edge* to cope with with how delicate this edge type is, the other version of this, the morakniv garburg and bushcraft black, TOPS b.o.b., TOPS new scandi folder, real steel bushcraft series and many others all have secondary edge bevels and thus are not true scandi grinds and this is why you don't here much about them having edge issues.The only reason to buy this knife is if you intend to use it for wood carving only, in my opinion this knife is a good use of the true scandi edge because you don't have to dedicate your fixed blade to such a specialized edge, it's just goes in the pocket until you want to make your feather sticks, notches etc. If you want to experience a TRUE Scandinavian edge this knife is the way to go but it's not for everyone and you really should research more about true zero ground edges BEFORE you buy this. Again if you haven't had a zero ground edge before and you get this and treat it like any other knife your going to badly damage the edge.Treat any review that doesn't tell what I'm about tell you with scepticism. The thumb studs are very difficult to remove, they look like a solid screw that is screwed through the blade but it's actually a two piece affair that you have to hold one side with a pliers while you unscrew it. You MUST to remove the thumb studs to sharpen it yet not one video review mentioned this, most said it's an adjustable screw (false) so this makes me wonder if they used it enough to need to sharpen it up again (doubtful).Another thing, true scandi edges need is to be sharpened on stones only, no belt sharpeners (like the work sharp) and no stropping at all, especially loaded strops, even on board strops, the leather itself is soft enough to curl around the edge a slowly turn it into a modified scandi edge (which is pointless, see below).*Also in my opinion is that modified scandi edges are pointless, they are just saber grinds with bad edge geometry, you get the cutting performance of a saber grind not a scandi, you sharpen it like a saber grind not a scandi, thus it's a saber grind not a scandi (and a sub par saber at that). Again If you read or see in reviews some knives with a scandi edge being easily damaged, like this knife and say the condor swamp romper, while other knives with scandi edges taking a beating without issues, like the other version of this and say the morakniv garburg, it's because the formers are true scandi edges while the latter's are modified scandi edges. This is also why I think cold steel hasn't changed the steel in this when it has all it's other knives, aus-8 is a softer steel and that's what you want in a true scandi, in cts-bd1 or xhp steel you'll quickly end up with a chipped up almost serrated edge.Please research zero ground edges from knife makers and professional knife sharpeners if you want confirmation of what I said here, don't listen to YouTube personalities or someone trying to sell you something (like customer services at some of the manufacturers and website sellers).

Fantastic knife! Comfortable handle, strong lock, and all the benefits of a scandi grind. Wish they made a nicer version of it.

Despite a few problems, I really do like this knife for use in the outdoors, especially at around $33. I like the scandi grind alot. The ergonomics, other than a few sharp edges on the handle, are nice.There are two primary issues with the knife.1. The thumb stud is right in the cutting path, which impacts both use and sharpening. This bothered me enough that I removed the thumb stud and use it like that. It would have been much better is Cold Steel had used a slot like Leatherman or a hole like Spyderco (neither of which is patented as I understand it). With the stud removed, I can still open it one handed with a wrist flick in a pinch, but I consider it a 2-hand opening knife now for the most part. Maybe I’ll try to cut my own groove someday.2. The thing I can’t easily fix may be part of the design, but I don’t like it. The deep belly caused by the puuko design is difficult enough to sharpen, but made even worse, because they vary the grind as you move towards the tip. If you look closely in pictures you can see how much shallower the grind is by the end creating a much more obtuse angle. This makes the last inch of the blade worse for cutting, though I’m sure it makes for a much stronger tip. For me I would have rather had the same grind throughout so that you don’t get that loss in cutting ability.Overall a good blade for the price and I’m happy I got it. If Cold Steel added a hole for opening, made this a drop point blade to reduce the belly, and kept the grind consistent, I think it would be about as perfect a woods knife as you would ever get at this price.

This thing is a tank . Sure, it feels more delicate after using the srk1, but make no mistake, this is a reliable piece of equipment for folks who actually use their knives. For outdoors work and woodworking , the Scandi grind is great - and super easy to sharped compared to all those microscopic bevels at whatever angle that can only be seen under a microscope and sharped with a weird jig- The Finnwolf sharpens up fast on a diamond stone and strop , and you can see right away if you’re doing it right. I use it as my edc, and my ONLY complaint is the fact that it’s not deep carry, which is an issue with most cold steel knives. That’s not necessarily a bad thing , as it’s easier to access for sure- but when I pick kids up from school or go to the balloon shop, I feel a little self conscious with what’s clearly a knife sticking an inch out of my pocket. On the plus side, it’s a nice shape and doesn’t look aggressive, especially in the gentle green color. For what you get for what you pay, it’s an incredible value. I like to use my knives so this guy has been through the wringer and held up like a champ- batoning, woodcarving , mini axe work, cutting cabbages and potatoes out of the mud- not to mention feeling safe when out and about. The Tri ad lock is just amazing too- I used it in the mud to chop smaller tree roots while digging holes for planting , and I went to town to see how it would hold up. After an hour in the dirt, a quick rinse and this thing opened and closed without a problem- no blade play at all. Super impressive!