Talk about the little knife that could!
I bought a Mustard coloured Berget to replace a lost Spyderco small model folder (a Dragonfly) after a quick conversation with Redbeard.
He suggested the Mustard Coloured Micarta handle.
As usual when ordering from Ragweed Forge the knife arrived promptly and well packaged.
Upon opening I was greeted with a good looking knife but small.
The Mustard coloured handle looks sharp and the Skandi grind looks workmanlike.
The usual Helle quality shines through, the knife locks up as secure as any quality American folder and sharp enough to cut paper right out of the box.
I been carrying it around for about a month now using it for the usual stuff, package and mail openings, cutting insulation back on wires etc.
It does the job on that as you would expect it to.
I went backpacking this week to a spot I like to hangout and make a big fire at night and relax.
When I stopped for my first lunch I went to cut a bagel to make a peanut butter sandwich and that’s when I realized I left my sheath knife in the jeep.
Luckily I had the Berget on me and my Sven Saw in my pack.
Got to the place I camp towards evening and there was enough daylight left to gather firewood.
Everything was soaked but the Berget made shavings and a couple of fuzz sticks from some pine branches and the saw cut enough wood for me to make a fire to keep me company through the night.
I cut a length of paracord for a clothsline of a hank I thrown into my pack at the last second to dry out my clothes and camp was set!
So the Berget worked out great.
Fire prep, Cutting my bagels and spreading peanut butter for lunch, cutting cord for various uses around camp and even splinter removal as I was too lazy to hunt through my pack for a needle in my boo boo kit.
The only negatives I can say about it is that it’s thicker than a modern folder, the blade is noticeably short, and it doesn’t have a clip.
But it carries easily enough in your pants watch or side cargo pocket.
It opens slower than a modern folder being a nail nik.
But the thickness of the micarta handle makes it a jem to hold and the Micarta is grippy.
The knife is comfortable to use for an extended period.
I can’t say enough good things about the Berget.
If the style catches your eye and you need a small daily carry folder or know someone that does don’t hesitate to get a Berget.
I’m happy with this purchase so thank you Redbeard.
