Casstrom Knives

Overview

Casström is a Swedish brand specializing in high-quality bushcraft, hunting, and survival knives along with outdoor equipment and leather goods. Based in Luleå in Swedish Lapland, it blends traditional Swedish knife-making with modern materials and techniques, emphasizing craftsmanship, sustainable materials, and ethical manufacturing for durable tools used in wilderness activities.¹³⁴

History

Casström was founded in 2001 by David Cassini Bäckström, a third-generation entrepreneur, as a family-owned company in Luleå, Lapland.¹⁷ The brand draws from Swedish wilderness culture and knife-making traditions.¹ It has grown into one of the leading Scandinavian brands for knives and outdoor gear targeted at bushcraft, survival, and hunting.¹

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are designed in Sweden and built in Europe.¹³ The company focuses on ethical manufacturing processes and sustainable material sourcing.¹²

Notable Products

• No.10 Bushcraft Knife - Versatile fixed-blade knife for bushcraft tasks rooted in Swedish tradition.
• No.1 Hunting Knife - Full-tang knife designed for game dressing and field use.
• No.13 Survival Knife - Robust knife for survival and wilderness self-reliance.
• Ursuk Knife - Large camp knife for chopping and heavy outdoor work.

Reputation

Casström is regarded by outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and bushcraft professionals as a reliable provider of durable, high-performance knives combining traditional craftsmanship with modern functionality.²⁶ Strengths include precision construction, sustainable practices, and suitability for demanding wilderness use.¹² It holds a strong position among Scandinavian brands without noted major criticisms in available sources.¹