Turns out Ukraine makes a great Finnish knife. BPS Knives is a family business that started in a garage, but has since expanded to a full-shop production with a reputation for making economic but sturdy and reliable knives.
They have a knack for making simple, high-carbon blades and comfortable handles, with a design language that leans heavily toward the rustic. They’ve done some impressive collaborations with people like Fred Perrin, Ray Laconico, and the boys at Dutch Bushcraft Knives.
The Finn Lite is a puuko-style fixed blade made to be a small outdoor companion or backup survival knife that can ride in your bag or pocket (if you have the pant size for it). It’s a simple and effective knife with a great handle and a nice sheath. The only things holding it back are the softer steel (which is debatable for those used to sharpening their knives), and the fact that the sheath doesn’t have any kind of belt or carry system.
Still, it’s a pretty little knife that works well and costs about the same as a nice bag of coffee. Everyone here at Nothing But Knives was impressed with the overall value this compact EDC fixed blade offers, and I expect it to show up in several future best of type articles.
Specifications
| Overall Length: | 7” |
| Blade Length: | 3.2” |
| Blade Steel: | 1066 |
| Blade Thickness: | 0.08” |
| Blade Shape: | Clip point |
| Blade Grind: | Scandi |
| Handle Material: | Ash wood |
| Sheath: | Leather |
| Weight: | 2.65oz |
| Made in: | Ukraine |
| What I Liked | What I Didn’t Like |
|---|---|
| Compact fixed blade pocket knife | No belt carry option |
| Budget friendly and tough | Edge retention on the softer side |
| Grippy, comfortable handle |
