No.8 SFK Scandi Grind

Casström No.8 SFK - Compact Scandinavian Utility Knife for the Outdoors.

Don't let its size fool you - the Casström No.8 SFK is truly a "Little Big Knife". A small knife with big capabilities. Inspired by the rugged versatility of the popular No.10 SFK and a few centuries of Scandinavian utility knives, this compact fixed blade is purpose built for serious bushcraft, hunting, and outdoor use.

Designed with precision and crafted for everyday performance, The No.8 SFK excels in wood carving, making feathersticks, food prep and other camp tasks. Lightweight yet tough, it's the ideal companion for minimalist adventurers, preppers, and outdoor enthusiasts who value compactness and power.

Key Features

• Perfectly balanced design: The 8cm long and 2.8mm thick blade is tailored for those who appreciate a knife that is just the right size for close work like whittling and woodcarving and food prep. Its ergonomic handle, complete with a reassuring finger groove, offers a secure and comfortable grip.
• Versatile and comfortable: Whether you have large or small hands, the No.8 SFK fits comfortably, allowing for precise control. The knife is the ideal size for safely “choking up” on the blade for finer wood carving tasks.
• Superior Blade Spec: Made from Alleima (formerly Sandvik) 14C28N, a recycled Swedish stainless steel. The optimized chemistry provides a top-grade knife steel with a unique combination of excellent edge performance, high hardness, and good corrosion resistance as well as ease of sharpening. Casström blades are all cryo-quenched as standard too, which enhances wear resistance and fulfils the true potential of the steel.
• Wilderness reliability: The scandi grind, and full-tang construction help make the blade both stable and robust, even under demanding conditions. Even in the event of a handle break, a full-tang knife can still be easily used. The scandi grind is perfect for carving wood.
• Bushcraft Ready: On its own or paired with an axe or larger blade, the No.8 SFK completes your essential bushcraft tool combination. Its lightweight design makes it an excellent belt knife, or a more specific game prep or fishing knife.
• Premium Handle Options: Choose between the elegant beauty of hand-finished Scandinavian Curly Birch or the weather resistance of tough Green Micarta – both paired with our vegetable-tanned European Leather Sheath with the stylish Casström Leaf emblem on the front face.
• Firesteel Option: For those who need the ultimate survival tool, this model includes our fantastic 12,000+ strike Auermetall Fire Steel (with matching handle of curly birch), and a leather sheath with integral fire steel loop. Firelighting has never been this easy!

SPECIFICATION:

• Blade: 82 x 24 
• Total length: 19cm
• Maximum blade thickness: c.2,8mm
• Steel: Alleima (formerly Sandvik) 14C28N
• Steel Hardness on the Rockwell C Scale: 59-60
• Weight: 90g
• Handle material: Scandinavian curly birch or Green linen Micarta, black liners, brass hardware
• Grind: Zero Scandinavian
• Sheath: 3mm thick vegetable-tanned European leather (cognac brown)

A Zero Scandi grind knife can benefit from a secondary micro bevel to increase its durability. A 20–25-degree angle per side (40-50 degrees in total) is recommended if the knife will be used for a lot of batoning or other heavy-duty tasks, particularly at temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius.