Two Sisu 75's

Two Sisu 75s – Same Design, Different Souls
The Sisu 75 has quickly become one of my favourite knife patterns. Compact, practical, and built for real use in the outdoors, it's a knife that proves you don't need a large blade to tackle everyday bushcraft tasks.
These two Sisu 75s share the same foundations. Both feature a 75mm blade crafted from premium AEB-L stainless steel, ground from 3mm stock for a balance of strength, cutting performance, and edge stability. AEB-L is well known for taking a razor-sharp edge while offering excellent corrosion resistance, making it an ideal choice for a working bushcraft knife.
Where these two knives differ is in their handles.
The first features a stunning handle made from a foraged piece of English yew, secured with mosaic pins. Yew has a long history in Britain and is prized for its beautiful grain, rich golden tones, and natural character. Every piece is unique, giving the knife a warmth and personality that only natural wood can provide.
The second Sisu 75 combines stag horn with curly birch and brass pins, creating a knife that feels equally at home around a campfire or on a woodland trail. The contrast between the natural texture of the antler and the flowing grain of the birch gives the knife a distinctly traditional Scandinavian feel.
Although the blades are identical, the choice of handle materials creates two very different personalities. One rooted in the ancient woodlands of Britain, the other inspired by the classic knives of the North.
Both are handmade in Northamptonshire and built according to the Skol Knives philosophy:
Built to be used.

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