Swede 8 RT folding knife, Bubinga handle, Sheepsfoot style(EKA)

Brand: EKA (Sweden)

Whether you’re a craftsman, outdoor enthusiast, or simply looking for a reliable everyday folding knife, the Swede 8 RT by EKA1882 is an outstanding choice. Designed with a rounded tip blade and a secure locking mechanism, it offers both safety and versatility.

  • $189.00


Description

Whether you’re a craftsman, outdoor enthusiast, or simply looking for a reliable everyday folding knife, the Swede 8 RT by EKA1882 is an outstanding choice. Designed with a rounded tip blade and a secure locking mechanism, it offers both safety and versatility. The Scandinavian grind ensures an exceptionally sharp edge and outstanding durability—perfect for precision tasks like carving, outdoor chores, and gardening, as well as more demanding work.

The elegant wood handle provides a comfortable grip and a refined look, making every use a pleasure. The rounded tip makes the Swede 8 RT ideal for situations where safety is a priority. It reduces the risk of puncture wounds, making it particularly suitable for those who need a safe yet highly effective knife for working with ropes, seatbelts, and other materials. Crafted from high-quality Swedish Alleima 12C27 steel and hardened to HRC 57-59, this knife delivers exceptional performance and corrosion resistance.

A sharp, durable, and secure companion for both professionals and outdoor adventurers.

Alleima® 12C27 is a martensitic (high-strength iron alloy containing 12–18% chromium and 0.1–1.2% carbon, designed for maximum hardness and wear resistance via heat treatment) stainless chromium steel with an optimized analysis for high quality professional knife applications. After heat treatment, the composition of carbon and chromium gives a unique combination of properties including:

  • Very high hardness
  • Good corrosion resistance
  • Very high wear resistance

Typical applications for Alleima® 12C27 are hunting and fishing knives, pocket knives, skate blades and ice drills.

Technical description

TOTAL LENGTH 7.4 in | 190 mm
LENGTH CLOSED 4.3 in | 110 mm
BLADE LENGTH 2.7 in | 67 mm
BLADE THICKNESS 0.10 in | 2,7 mm
WEIGHT 3.8 oz | 110 g
STEEL Alleima 12C27 (HRC 57-59)
BLADE FINISH Polished
BLADE SHAPE Rounded tip
BLADE GRINDING Secondary bevel
BLADE ANGLE Approx. 20 degrees per side
HANDLE Wood
Shipping

Our warehouse is based in Nelson, New Zealand, and all transactions are charged in New Zealand dollars.

Shipping within New Zealand is charged at NZD $15 (non-rural) or NZD $17 (rural), including GST, for most products (some exceptions apply). This excludes Great Barrier Island, Waiheke Island, the Chatham Islands, D'Urville Island, and Stewart Island.

All items from a single order will be shipped together. If multiple orders are placed on the same day, by the same person, to the same delivery address, we will do our best to combine them into one shipment, unless otherwise instructed.

If you have any questions, please contact us directly at sales@piranhatools.co.nz.

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