About a Puuko...

Runs With Scissors

Runs With Scissors

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Kinda wierd thing...the longer I've been hangin' 'round the knife world the less interested I've become in anything "space age, modern, state of the art, tactical, or groundbreaking" and the more interested I've become in standard old tired tried and true designs...

I've been thinkin' about a Puuko lately, and was wondering what y'all think about 'em, ie: the better brands, better buys,etc.

I've been very interested in the Kellam Wolverine, but...it's a little rich for my blood right now. I've just stumbled across the Frosts at Ragweed Forge that look just about like the best deals going on fixed blades period. Definitely more interested in carbon or laminate than stainless, although if I have the luxury of a couple of 'em it would be nice to have something stainless for the canoe.

And, BTW, what is the "zero degree edge" I keep hearing about? how does it compare to flat grinds and the convex edges I've fallen in love with?

Thanks for lookin'!
 
The classic Scandinavian grind, where the primary bevel meets at the edge, can be delicate, so a very narrow secondary bevel added to that is a good idea.

I have a carbon steel Leuku/Puukko set with a Scandinavian grind convex edge, and both knives are not only incredibly sharp, but the edges have held up with nothing but a bit of stropping.

Many of the Scandinavian knives have flat grinds and a straight razor typically has a deep hollow grind, also with no secondary bevel.

Ragnar's stainless puukkos are OK, too. Look at this set if you're interested in fishing, the Finnish Iisakki Järvenpää Fillet Knife and Utility Puukko Combination (at the bottom of the page):

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I like the knives from Finland, and I'm still fighting the urge to add that Wolverine, but you should also look at the Helle knives, from Norway. I believe all their blades are laminated. Not bad prices, elegant workmanship, and totally user knives. I have a Nying, one of their smaller models. Razor sharp blade, no secondary bevel.
 
The Scandinavian styles have been around for centuries. You could say they've stood the test of time. They have been around so long because they work.

Paul
 
depends on what you want to get out of it. the main benefit of the puuko over a lot of the current productions and customs is that its a dedicated design, meant for only one thing, cutting.

most of the new "space age" and "cutting edge" designs are meant to be both strong and versatile, making them a combination of minor strenghths and trade of weakness's. the puuko style is weak by nature, but its one of the best for cutting. in that regard its highly respectable for what it is, and highly useful for what its designed to do.
 
Puukko is and was a general purpose small knife, ment for everyday use from woodwork to cutting bread and moose. It very clearly is not a replacement for a large knife type that many americans seems to use.

TLM
 
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