Quick Review: EKA W12 knife

The EKA W12 knife is designed and made by one of the oldest Swedish cutlers, EKA-knivar AB, a company founded already in 1882 under the name Hadar Hallström Kniffabriks AB, but changing its name to Eskilstuna Kniffabriks Aktiebolag (EKA) in 1917. More well-known for their folders, EKA also makes fine fixed blades and this is one of their later models, delivered with paracord lanyard, and a sharpener and firesteel attached to the kydex sheath.

The blade is full tang and the scales are a bit shorter so the pommel is exposed and can be used for hammering. The grip is textured G10 and can be removed. The grip also has a lanyard hole.

Data for the EKA W12 knife are:

Total length: 230mm
Blade length: 120mm
Blade thickness: 4mm
Steel: Sandvik 12C27
Grind: Scandi Grind at 40°, Thumb jimping
Hardening: 57-59HRC
Grip: G10 for all colours, including fake wood. Scales can be removed

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Helikon Tex MBDU pants. Super comfortable and simp

Helikon Tex MBDU pants. Super comfortable and simply the best pants I have. Made from top quality ripstop fabrics, elastic VersaStretch fabrics in the gusseted crotch and back. Reinforced edges on hip pockets for knife and flashlight carry. Large back pockets, again with reinforced edges. Thigh and lower leg pockets. Reinforced knees, and of course YKK zippers. Broad velcro waist closure.

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I always bring a pair of rough leather Hestra glov

I always bring a pair of rough leather Hestra gloves with me out into the woods as they are good both working with firewood and to avoid burning yourself when you are messing with the fire. I've always loved these gloves , but I've also always wished they had an option for something less bright. So, I just went and dyed a pair and they turned out pretty nice. ⠀
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For some time now, we have been testing the new to

For some time now, we have been testing the new tough-as-nails W20 20000mAh Wireless Solar power bank from OUTXE. Is it as good as the bold ambitions and claims from the maker? Give it a read and find out!⠀
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This winter we will be testing the Polish Helikon-

This winter we will be testing the Polish Helikon-Tex Alpha, Urban, and Covert hoodies, and the SFU and MBDU pants. Early impressions is that they are excellent quality, not least considering the price tags.⠀
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A second item chosen for testing for the EDC+ mess

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We're starting up a new review series, where all i

We're starting up a new review series, where all items are part of an EDC+ kit, chosen to fit into a messenger bag, and to prepare for accidents, emergencies, a variety of unexpected problems, and even some spontaneous outdoors fun. Included in this, will be a thermal bivi bag and a first aid kit from lifesystems.co.uk⠀
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Having tried a number of second hand military and

Having tried a number of second hand military and hunting satchels, we're now stepping things up, looking into reviewing durable, quality tactical messenger bags and satchels which can be used for a variety of purposes and contexts.

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We just received these two beauties for review fro

We just received these two beauties for review from Otter Messer in Solingen, Germany. Lovely oldschool non-locking folding knives of excellent quality, rock solid, when opened. Their names? The robust Kalan 150, with robinia handle (one of the hardest woods in Northern America), and the gentleman's folder, the Hippekniep 143, with Smoked Oak handle.⠀
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You can find them at https://otter-messer.de
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Doesn't get better than coffee out of a kuksa in t

Doesn't get better than coffee out of a kuksa in the fresh biting air. Soon now...⠀
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Early morning and beautiful light on the crooked b

Early morning and beautiful light on the crooked birch tree. This is why I go here⠀
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A passage between two small lakes which feels almo

A passage between two small lakes which feels almost sacred⠀
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Friendly pine sawfly larvae I found on my shoulder

Friendly pine sawfly larvae I found on my shoulder. Put him back where he belongs. All life is sacred⠀
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Home, sweet home. And a cozy morning rain too. Thi

Home, sweet home. And a cozy morning rain too. Think it's time for cup of coffee

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Lost my sweet gentleman's folder, so I had to get

Lost my sweet gentleman's folder, so I had to get a temporary replacement. Gave it a lot of thought, and ended up with a small Swedish EKA Swede 8, with an 8cm blade and rosewood scales. Reliable edc with just one small flaw. Leather lanyard I tied together myself.⠀
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This image shows floorplans of some of the cottage

This image shows floorplans of some of the cottage types that were common in Sweden at least from the Middle Ages and onwards. At the top we have the Simple Cottage, an asymmetric 3-part division of rooms, called "stuga" (cottages). ⠀
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The "förstu/farstu" (antechamber) leads to the everyday living quarters, the "stuga", which was the only room really used, for work, used as a kitchen and for sleeping in. The "kammare" (chambers) was not heated, saving on firewood, and only used for festivities and for receiving guests in. Keeping it mostly unused also meant it was preserved neat and clean and thus something to present to guests with pride.⠀
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The same concept returns in the Sidechamber cottages and the Pair Cottages, and these designs were used well into the early 20th century. Not until the 1930s did the idea of using all of the rooms for everyday living arise, and it took decades for it to fully be accepted. In fact, just a few decades ago, in the countryside and the far north, it was still common practice to reserve a large room and up to a third of the house especially for festivities, not allowing anyone to even enter those rooms outside of such occassions. ⠀
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Both my grandparents, and my parents maintained this practice into the 1990s.⠀
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Quicktip: Never bring new and untested "critical"

Quicktip: Never bring new and untested "critical" gear as your only option. Always primarily rely on gear you know works, and which you are comfortable with. Otherwise you may end up with aching and blistered feet, freezing in a too cold sleeping bag, or with a broken back from a backpack that didn't really fit your body when carried over longer stretches.⠀
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Quite happy to report that 66 year old Swedish Wes

While we rarely experience them in our daily life,

While we rarely experience them in our daily life, there are five factors that to a quite high degree affect and sometimes cloud our judgment; hunger, thirst, heat/cold, fatigue and stress. They are of course also all connected and affect each other in various ways, with e.g. overheating leading to both fatigue and thirst, which in turn can cause stress. And stress caused by even quite small things, like rain or fear of the dark, can often cause us to act rashly, not quite taking the time to think things through properly, or in worst case, become completely indecisive and passive, while hunger, thirst and heat or cold can make our minds slow, and analysis of things becomes quite difficult as we turn into an "energy saving" mode, acting more and more on automated instinct.⠀
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And since we normally do not experience these things other than in situations we have little control over, with accidents, it is good to practice them under somewhat controlled circumstances, so you know how they affect you, and you learn to recognize the warning signs and can to a degree avoid having them affect your judgment. Likewise, it is good to learn habits that protect us and make them "instinct" so we use them without thinking when we turn into automated mode, for instance in how we walk and move in nature, how we use our tools, how we handle fire, how we eat and drink, and how we use shelter.⠀
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Other things are harder to learn to physically prepare for, like the paralysis that comes from falling through the ice in a winter lake, or severe bleeding wounds, but even mental and practical preparation helps here, so if nothing else, at least learn what actions you are to take, and practice them with the required gear.⠀
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Seeing how others are in severe knee pain from hav

Seeing how others are in severe knee pain from having walked on very uneven ground and seeing others recommending modern trekking/hiking poles, we would again like to recommend trying a proper, traditional walking staff of about shoulder height. In our experience, they are far superior when it comes to versatility and for relieving your knees from strain, simply because of their rigidity and length, meaning you can extend them farther and lean on them with both hands, even "hang" from it, when needed. It will help you jump over difficult patches, and can be used as a third leg, e.g. extended to the side so you can lean your body at 45 degree angle, passing difficult terrain, or just to make your steps down rocks and roots smoother and more secure, removing those hard impacts from high steps with heavy gear. Give it a try!⠀
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The Norwegian Mountain Code is a good set of basic

The Norwegian Mountain Code is a good set of basic rules that can be applied to basically any travelling in remote areas:⠀
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1. Be prepared⠀
Be sufficiently experienced and fit for your intended tour. Practice hiking or skiing with a pack away from trails and tracks, even if conditions are poor. Your physical and mental fitness, your experience and your gear determine the sensible length of a tour.⠀
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2. Leave word of your route⠀
Many cabins, hotels and other lodgings have tour notification boxes in which you may put written notice of your tour route. In an emergency, this can aid the rescue service. ⠀
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3. Be weatherwise⠀
An old adage advises that you should always be alert to forecasts of bad weather yet not rely completely on forecasts of good weather. Always be prepared for bad weather. ⠀
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4. Learn from the locals⠀
Local people often can tell you about avalanche train, wind and snow conditions and good choices of route.⠀
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5. Use map and compass⠀
Always have and know how to use map and compass. Before departing, study the map and trace your route to gain a basis for a successful tour. Follow the map, even when weather and visibility are good. ⠀
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6. Don't go solo⠀
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7. Turn back in time; sensible retreat is no disgrace⠀
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8. Conserve energy and build a snow shelter if necessary⠀
The stronger the wind, the tougher the trekking. Suit speed to the weakest member of the party and avoid sweating. If you go in single file, turn often to ensure that the others follow. Remember to eat and drink frequently. Insufficient food and drink lead to lethargy, and you can become discouraged. Start building a snow shelter before you are exhausted.

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