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Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
The Nordsmith Canteen Rocks!
Ever since I saw the Nordsmith Canteen reviewed on YouTube several years ago, I have wanted To add one to my collection. Once I heard that this knife was going to be available on KnifeCenter, I jumped at the chance to purchase one. The right hand carry sheath is solidly constructed leather, with a dangler that can be either dropped down, or removed if belt carry is preferred. The firesteel loop is sized for a 3/8" rod. The Exotac FireROD fits with it's top nestled just below the top edge of the sheath opening. The snap placement holds the knife securely in the sheath & positioned along the base of the handle, with the top snap`s leather facing to the body, which greatly reduces the chance of an accidental unsnap. The LT Wright constructed knife came razor sharp on the blade & the spine was 90 degree from the point to within 1 cm of the handle. This is crowned here for applying additional pressure with your thumb while cutting. Don't use your index finger on the spine on the 90 degree corners to apply pressure. I discovered that the ground spine is sharp enough to cut through a fingerprint on both sides of the spine. As I found out, the pinch grip handle cutouts are there for a very good reason! The knife is balanced & lends itself to nimble, comfortable use when choked up towards the blade & the handle is comfortable with no hot spots in any way it is gripped, including at the end for light chopping. From point to pommel, I have absolutely no regrets in purchasing this wonderfully designed & well constructed knife. I own many fixed blades & this is my all time favorite Camp, Bushcraft & kitchen knife. Every time I've finished using this knife, before I put it away, I find myself looking around for some other excuse to use it.