Blog
At Casström, we live and breathe the outdoors. Our knives, tools, and leather goods are tested in the harshest conditions — from the frozen silence of a Swedish winter to the relentless daylight of a Lapland summer.
Here you'll find a mix of product guides, bushcraft skills, field notes, and stories from the wilderness. Whether you're new to outdoor life or a seasoned bushcrafter, there's something here for you.
Summer in Swedish Lapland
Long Days and Life’s Simple Pleasures Summer in southern Lapland feels almost endless. Around Lycksele, where Casström is based, daylight lingers long into the night. The forests come alive once...
How to Start a Fire with a Ferro Rod and Bushcraft Knife
Learn how to use a ferro rod and bushcraft knife to start fires in any weather. Discover the best techniques, tinder options, and equipment for reliable fire-lighting success in the outdoors.
The Casström Heat Treatment Process: Going the Extra Mile
Discover how Casström's advanced heat treatment process transforms high-quality steel into high-performance knife blades. Through cryogenic quenching, double tempering, and rigorous testing, we maximise strength, durability, and edge retention.
Why We Still Use Premium Leather
Casström continues to use premium vegetable-tanned full-grain leather because it delivers superior durability, performance, and longevity. Through traditional craftsmanship, natural tanning methods, and carefully selected materials, we create leather products that last for decades and improve with age.
The Art of Batoning: A Casström Guide to Safe & Effective Wood Splitting
Batoning wood is a core bushcraft skill—splitting firewood using a fixed-blade knife instead of an axe. It’s not just brute force; it’s a mix of technique, safety, and choosing the right bushcraft...
Beginner’s Guide to Bushcraft: 5 Essential Skills to Learn First
New to bushcraft? Discover the 5 essential skills every beginner should master—from fire starting to knife safety—in this practical guide by Casström.
A8 Mod Steel
Why Casström Chooses A8 Mod Steel for Its Bushcraft Knives When you’re out in the wilderness, your knife is more than just a tool—it's your lifeline. At Casström, we believe...
Trail Tough! The Lars Fält Knife with Canvas Micarta
Introducing the Lars Fält Knife with Canvas Micarta handle - a masterpiece born of the collaboration between Casström and legendary Swedish outdoorsman Lars Fält. This version of the knife has...
Introducing the Casström No.8 SFK!
A compact and powerful addition to the acclaimed Casström family of knives, inspired by the popular No.10 SFK model and traditional Scandinavian “brukskniv” utility knives. Designed with precision and crafted...
No.14 SFK Camp Knife
The Casström No.14 SFK is a powerhouse of a camp knife designed to tackle any challenge that nature may throw your way.
A tribute to an iconic knife
Introducing the Casström No.10 SFK Bog Oak Limited Edition - a tribute to a decade of design mastery. This limited edition of 200 knives is a nod to the iconic No.10 Swedish Forest Knife, still revered by happy users around the world.
The No.10 is Ten Years Old!
As the Casström No.10 Swedish Forest Knife approaches its 10th anniversary, we thought we would walk you through what our thought process was when we designed the knife, which remains...