Hultafors craftsman knife

a sensible bit of testing on this cheap little knife.

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[Dundeeshoreangler]

I just bought one for splitting small pieces of wood and stuff for fires while fishing this video was great help mate thank you

[filaptv]

I grew up on these knives, my uncle worked at the hultafors factory in the town of... hultafors, for 20+ years. These are by far the most used knives by professionals in sweden, i'm talking 90% of carpenters, electricians, plumbers, you name it, use these.

[davidrobinson]

I love how functional and tough a lot of these Hultafors knives are. I’ve not tried this Craftsman but I have the OK4 that has the same grippy rubberised handle. That and the Mora Pro Robust are my go to knives when I take my kids wild camping. Capable enough to do everything we need and yet cheap enough to be as rough as you like with them and not cry if you misplace one. We were even using mine to dig up fossils and bits of old pottery the kids found in the woods we were camping in a few weeks ago. Took about 5 minutes on an oil stone & a strop to get it back to slicing newspaper. GK Heavy Duty is a very good cheap option, same blade as the OK4 but without the (needless) black coating and a simpler solid plastic handle. I picked one up for about £7, I’m pretty sure that it has a picture on the packet of someone batoning with it…using a steel claw hammer! - Gives you an idea of how unbreakable they really are.

[piotriwaszko]

This video is proof that knowledge and skills are more important than an expensive tool! Bravo!!!💪🏻😀

[WoodyAndy]

That was ace mate - so much content, skill and knowledge passed on in just a knife review. Really appreciate what you do 👍 atb Andy

[MarkYoungBushcraft]

I like the Hultafors as much as the Mora knives and some models, even better. Thanks for sharing Rob

[jasonedwardledburynewzeala]

Love The Way You Use Common Sense (Welsh Wisdom!) TO Correct the Haters Brother! Another Great Video Amigo !

[theplayer]

Great stuff. Had one of these for five years. It is very easy in the hand and a great shape. I particularly love the handle. The blade is fine except for one problem.
I write this as a farmer who uses his blades a lot and does not abuse them. Despite this I have to say, whilst it looks good in the video, it rusts like b*ggery. This happens no matter how much your oil it or wrap it in cotton wool etc.

You are far better off getting the Hultafors plumber. This is made of stainless steel and it pretty much the same blade shape although the handle is not quite to hand-friendly (although still pretty good and the right length and is still comfortable in the hand).
It is my favourite knife of the many many that I have.
But oh yes, ... you've guessed it: The moment something become one of my favourites, they stop producing it.

[dskubberud]

Hultafors Steel is legendary! I have a 50+ YO axe from hultafors, the handle have been replaced 3 times, In my ownership, But the blade is still as new.

[clivedunning]

A great review Rob. Excellent knife and sharpening skills on display. I have a Hultafors OK4 as a backup, great value knives.

[The-Armed-Pacifist]

Great to see you back in nature again.

[perebird]

Nice review Rob..I had an OK4 which was excellent. I’ve had one of those sharpeners for over 25 years too and they’re superb.

[Mike-krys]

Cheap, cheerful and not very sharp - just like me! I appreciate your views on less expensive knives. I really like the custom, handmade works of art (like you make), but when I go into the woods I go with a Mora and a folding saw. We have been together so long that I manage to do everything I need/want to do just fine. But I sure like to look at all the other very nice knives available on the market. A guy can dream, can't he?

[grahamblackall]

Wow Rob!
Great video!
BTW, the moss on that log is so thick, it looks like AstroTurf

[richardhenry]

I have the hultafors ok4 i really like it. It was cheaper then a mora and it has a much better sheath. I can't see how anyone needing a cheap outdoor knife could go wrong!
On the wrapping the ok4 says it is to be used for batoning.

[robhudson]

Great review bud, no procrastination, just the bare facts.
It is what it is
Personally id be more than happy to use a hultafors.

[davidcrane]

Hi Rob. Excellent and honest review as always. Speaking from my personal experience I would say that when I started out, having something like, for example, a Woodlore, was a huge psychological crutch. But now twenty something years down the road, I find the knife really doesn't matter as much as having the skills in your arsenal to be able to use it correctly and sensibly. All the best mate.

[msongy]

Hello Rob. I do appreciate your honesty and frankness. I happen to own one of your Mk 1s, a couple of Moras and whole bunch in between. The quality, craftsmanship, attention to detail not to mention my pride in ownership in your knife is unsurpassed. Will they all perform there basic tasks? Absolutely!!! But there are none that garner more respect, admiration and appreciation than yours.

[Pointer-]

If you want an absolutely *dirt* cheap blade for battening look for hacking knives, sometimes referred to as lead knives. These are knives that are designed to be whacked with hammers to cut into window putty or cable covers, but they will spit wood very well. There's one made by Draper that costs about £10, it has a nice handle on it and a nice, thick spine with a really straight edge which would probably be good for throwing some sparks from a ferro rod. It doesn't come with a sheath though, I think Draper sell one for it separately for £5 - £6 - or you can just make your own 🤷‍♂

[davidkelly]

Interesting video. However, the Mora robust is a viable alternative, and the blade is stronger . 😊