Finman Utility Knife 101


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Steve S (Jacksonville, US)
Get one!

I really like the Finman! It's like my Mora Basic 511 only with a slightly more comfy handle but with a less refined, unpolished blade. I like the sheath on the Finman as it can hang on a peg above my work bench or slips easily in a pocket or pack. If you want a knife with a belt sheath, the 511 Mora would be a better choice as the sheath for the Finman isn't really good for a belt in my opinion. Both the Finman and the Mora 511 are my favorite size knives. Buy them both and use the heck out of them, they're cheap enough!!

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Michael Bauer (Vanderbilt, US)
Great first knife

This is a great knife to gift to someone just getting into wilderness living skills. I love the high scandi grind and thinness of this blade. Handle is not rubber like a mora but a stippled plastic.

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D. A. G. (Katy, US)
Insane value for money

These blades look like the ones in my Wood Jewel/Ahi knives and are shaving sharp. Robust and simple make me happy.

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Carl E DeVilbiss (Memphis, US)
Always a joy to find a quality bargain!

I read about this beauty and took Redbeard's observation on the handle/blade gap to heart. As soon as I opened mine, I mixed up some JB Weld Kwik 5 minute epoxy and fixed her right. Pic included, looks like it's supposed to be that way. Of course after I worked it into the joint I tooled it with an alcohol soaked paper towel and made sure no residue on the blade or handle.

As with others, the handle is very comfortable, and I just like the feel of the thicker blade and higher grind compared to a Mora Basic. I took mine for a ride on my bench strop with green compound, and it really is scary sharp now. This is an excellent utility knife and the versatile sheath design to ride either side/handed makes for a sweet package. This is a clever, functional, high value design.

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Rich Moore (Pasco, US)
2nd blade

Light, carbon steel blade

Description

These knives were made by Laurin Metalli in Kauhava Finland. Everything we have ever received from Lauri has been quality and these are no different. Offered at a great price! Black handle and Red sheath. Lanyard in both the bottom of the sheath and in the handle of the knife.

When I was visiting in April of 2024, Mr. Lauri showed me one of these knives and I knew we had to offer them. They are quite comfortable, light, but yet solid knives made out of 80CrV2. 

It seems to me that these were the Finnish response to the Mora Basic 511 and they sure nailed it. These will make a Great utility and Carving knife!

The knife can be put into the sheath either way and the clip on the sheath can be removed and replaced on the other side to work for right or left-handed folks. Lanyard hole in handle!

There is one thing that I do not love about them. The blades were inserted into the handles instead of the Handles molded over the Blades. This means that there is a small gap on either side of the blade where it meets the handle. If I were to use this for any cooking or food purposes, I would seal this gap with epoxy or a hard glue to avoid any bacteria or food from getting stuck inside.

Blade Material: 80CrV2 high carbon steel

Blade length: 90mm or just over 3.5in

Blade Width: 3/4"

Blade thickness: 2.55mm or .100in

Weight: 2.7oz

Weight in sheath: 3.5oz

 

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