Since prehistoric times, the Sami people of Arctic Europe have lived and worked in an area that stretches over the northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Russian Kola Peninsula. Traditionally, the Sámi have pursued a variety of livelihoods, including coastal fishing, fur trapping, and sheep herding. Their best-known means of livelihood is semi-nomadic reindeer herding.

The design of the knife is the same today as it was hundreds of years ago. The Stromeng Sami knife has deep roots in Sami culture and their way of life. The time and equipment may have changed, but the knife still enjoys a place of honour in Sami culture as an essential tool.

The handle fittings have always been constructed of brass. Since the pre-Christian era, brass has been a sacred metal to the Sami people, as it was supposed to ward off evil spirits. In addition, ancient Sami folk made use of the knife medicinally.

The knife is available with either an 8" or 9" blade. We also have an 8" version with a finger guard, and darkened blade that was designed for the Norwegian Army Special Forces, who still use this as their preferred knife. Strømeng Sami knives have a handle of slow-growing birch oiled with linseed oil, and sturdy sheaths made of cowhide. The knife blade is carbon steel with the designation NB1248U and a hardness of 59 Rockwell.

Some useful tips when using the knife: The blade closest to the shaft is mainly used for rough work. The middle part of the blade is used especially for precision cutting. When chopping, one or two fingers are placed behind the pommel to shift the force forward. Do not use the entire arm in the stroke during chopping, only the wrist - thus you gain better control of where you are cutting. Being a carbon blade, it is important to keep the blade clean and dry after use.

You must be over 18 to buy this product.

The Frost River ImOut Duffel Bag is a classic design with rugged simplicity.

Featuring a double layered base, the reinforced, rolled leather handles are sturdy and substantial, there is a wide web strap for shoulder carry, to which an optional buckskin padded shoulder pad may be added (sold separately). Made from 18oz waxed canvas cotton, premium leather and solid brass hardware.

The three sizes of ImOut Duffel Bag provide plenty of options: The Small is a great gym bag, for a change of clothes, toiletries and a pair of shoes. The Carryon is perfect for a weekend away, with a couple changes of clothes, toiletries in a travel kit and a pair of shoes. The Large is the way to go for if you want to carry a good amount more than with the Carryon, not hockey-bag-sized, but in the league of a large duffel bag.

Upgrade your bag with a Frost River buckskin padded shoulder pad here.

ImOut Dimensions:

• Small:     Size: 48 x 25.5 x 25.5 cm / Weight: 1.04Kg
• CarryOn: Size: 53.5 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm / Weight: 1.31Kg
• Large:     Size: 58.5 x 35.5 x 35.5 cm / Weight: 1.54Kg 

Features:

• Base - Double canvas
• Handles - Rolled leather
• Shoulder strap - Adjustable 2" cotton web with solid brass snap hooks
• Materials - 18oz waxed canvas, premium leather, solid brass hardware

Holding this hatchet is a very tactile experience. Ergonomically, it is excellent; functionally, it performs way above its dimensions. Whether you are preparing wood for the fire, camping or even gardening this hatchet will serve you well.

In the arctic this hatchet is often used to fleece moose and reindeer. Compliment it with a small pocket knife and your are well prepared for hunting and all kinds of outdoor activities including: bushcraft, forestry, camping, splitting firewood, survival exercises and even gardening.

The Karesuando large hatchet is supplied with a high quality belt holster and diamond sharpener with its own leather case.

Aside from being a high performing tool to rely upon, the Karesuando large hatchet is also a work of art and is made using stainless steel, moose bone, reindeer antler, curly birch and cowhide.

Weight about 650 grams, length of about 300 mm.

Wood is a natural product and as such slight variations in grain and colour may occur.

YOU MUST BE OVER 18 TO BUY THIS ITEM

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RRP. £183.00

The legendary Frost River Isle Royale Jr bushcraft pack (732) is made from waxed canvas, buckskin, bridle leather and solid brass fittings. This is the mid sized pack in the range.

These traditional style packs have been used around the world for generations, by people who depend on them. A split seam, a torn pack or a broken strap can have damming consequences when you're miles from civilisation. That's why Frost River packs and bags are engineered to meet the demands of your every adventure and are guaranteed to last a lifetime. 

A handcrafted, waxed canvas pack has a unique quality that is missing from other packs made from modern, synthetic materials. More and more people are turning away from synthetic's and embracing traditional materials that have stood the test of time. It’s built to be used in the forests, on the rivers, up the mountain or wherever your adventure takes you.

There is an inherent value and a sense of camaraderie between an outdoor traveler, a trusted pack, and the road, the stream, the journey…

Compliment your pack with a pair of leather bedroll straps, here

The Isle Royale Jr is not supplied with a waist belt as standard however you may add one here

Isle Royale Jr 732 dimensions:

• Size: 46H x 38W x 15D cm
• Volumes: Compact 26L / Expanded 48L
• Weight: 2.45Kgs

Features:

• Twin, vertical 2-in-1 pockets straddle an axe sleeve. Pair it with one of our axes or hatchets.
• Each pocket is roughly the size of a 1L bottle and provides a space between the pocket and pack body to stow a folding saw or other long, thin object and keep it handy.
• Premium Buckskin padded backstraps are distinctive and comfortable.
• Ships with sturdy sternum strap installed.
• All the straps are carefully selected and cut from a side of strong harness leather.
• Lashing and compression at the sides with bridle leather straps, tough diamond-braid nylon cord and solid brass rings and buckles.
• A slip pocket at the bottom of each side panel, two D-rings on the lid and lash squares at the bottom (four squares on the full size and Jr., two squares on the Mini) allow gear to be stored on the outside of the pack.
• The lid features a slim pocket for maps or other essentials.
• Outer pockets feature solid brass grommet weep holes to purge duff and water.

The Frost River Vintage Pack in Heritage Black represents some of what Frost River does best, and that’s build reliable, simple-to-like gear that’ll carry a load, big or small – all in unique timeless style. In Heritage Black our Vintage Pack brings a bit of refined back-country utility onto the streets. Built to last with carrying capacity to spare when used for a day (or night) on the town.

Traditional design and timeless canvas construction steeps the Vintage Pack with a sense of nostalgia. Waxed canvas provides weather resistance, resiliency to wear, a great feel, and in Heritage Black, a sense of rugged elegance. There’s capacity here to act as a brief with room for a lunch, a change of clothes for the gym, and a bit more. Handcrafted with solid brass hardware with a unique patina, it is new and old at the same time. It’d make a distinctive weekender bag or carry on for travels, an astute pack for a student and a professional pack for the workforce. The long straps over the top flap work great to stow an extra layer when on the move. The yoke is self-adjusting for an exceptionally comfortable carry.

This pack is enhanced by the addition of premium buckskin padded shoulder straps. Cut from the same burly bridle leather and built with the same care, attention to detail and cushy closed-cell foam as in the canoe and bushcraft packs, this is an upgrade in both style and function. All Frost River buckskin comes from wild deer hides, so each one is a little different and may show scars & evidence of life lived in the wilds of North America.

Heritage Black Vintage Pack dimensions: