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Custom Puukko suggestions...
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If I remember correctly, Mike Presnell (BF member) had a puukko-style knife for sale recently in the custom fixed blades section of the Exchange. From memory it was in 52100. I remember because I nearly bought it.
I also hope to own one of Malanika's one day. And six or seven others
I love the puukko style. It's wonderfully utilitarian
I also hope to own one of Malanika's one day. And six or seven others
I love the puukko style. It's wonderfully utilitarian
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If I remember correctly, Mike Presnell (BF member) had a puukko-style knife for sale recently in the custom fixed blades section of the Exchange. From memory it was in 52100. I remember because I nearly bought it.
I also hope to own one of Malanika's one day. And six or seven others
I love the puukko style. It's wonderfully utilitarian
Yea I agree, I'm adding a Malanika to my short list that I would really love to add to my collection.
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Thank you sir, and what a great blog this is. I believe I now have many hours of joyful reading ahead of me. Tons of great pictures and info!
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This is a great thread and I hope it continues or that other helpful threads will be linked to.
Perhaps I just missed it and need to do a much better search job. It seems to me that Finnish knives developed over the centuries to address the needs of a people living in a particular environment of climate, game to hunt, vegetation, etc. I have seen knives with fairly narrow diameter handles, full exposed tangs, etc (not just so-called 'puukko inspired', there are many 'survival knives' like this too). Ever try to use such a knife in extremely cold conditions with gloves on for an extended period ?
An analogy is what we might have in mind when imaging a 'sled dog'. There may be a mental image of a big handsome brute with a thick coat and bushy tail straight out of a 'Call of the Wild' movie poster. But often real sled dogs are surprisingly small in stature. They do have the physiology and heart psychologically to be great sled dogs, however. So, external characteristics obvious to a casual observer likely are much less relevant than they would imagine.
I first became interested in puukkos because I often hunt, fish, camp, and work in winter conditions. Many of the knives I owned were not properly designed for this. I figured a northern people would have a pretty good idea of what works and what doesn't.
Perhaps I just missed it and need to do a much better search job. It seems to me that Finnish knives developed over the centuries to address the needs of a people living in a particular environment of climate, game to hunt, vegetation, etc. I have seen knives with fairly narrow diameter handles, full exposed tangs, etc (not just so-called 'puukko inspired', there are many 'survival knives' like this too). Ever try to use such a knife in extremely cold conditions with gloves on for an extended period ?
An analogy is what we might have in mind when imaging a 'sled dog'. There may be a mental image of a big handsome brute with a thick coat and bushy tail straight out of a 'Call of the Wild' movie poster. But often real sled dogs are surprisingly small in stature. They do have the physiology and heart psychologically to be great sled dogs, however. So, external characteristics obvious to a casual observer likely are much less relevant than they would imagine.
I first became interested in puukkos because I often hunt, fish, camp, and work in winter conditions. Many of the knives I owned were not properly designed for this. I figured a northern people would have a pretty good idea of what works and what doesn't.
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After researching and speaking to several owners I went with this one. Im a purist at heart and if Im spending money on a hand made puukko I want it to come from a Puukkoseppä from Finland.
Mikko Inkeroinen - Tommi Puukko
For those interested in the Puukko
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1132215-Educate-me-on-the-Puukko
Mikko Inkeroinen - Tommi Puukko
For those interested in the Puukko
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1132215-Educate-me-on-the-Puukko
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A beauty. Congrats.
As for the purist part - I embrace both the very traditional designs and also more modern interpretations.
I dont believe in anybody thousands of clicks away (not you, KBA) dictating/preaching to Scandinavians whether or not their knife is a true knife design or not.
Great pic BTW
As for the purist part - I embrace both the very traditional designs and also more modern interpretations.
I dont believe in anybody thousands of clicks away (not you, KBA) dictating/preaching to Scandinavians whether or not their knife is a true knife design or not.
Great pic BTW
Malanika all day 👍👍
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Appreciate the kindness BladeScout.
When it comes to knowledge of knives there are several on the forum that I have a high respect for. When it comes to Puukkos there are not that many of knowledge. Frederick89, Frederico, is the puukko expert of this forum. I would advise anyone wanting to learn to read his work and listen to his post.
As for purity, it's not so much the purity in the knife that I am referring to but the purity in the history and spirit of the knife. I wanted to be as close to the root of that history as possible.
My next puukko will be from Sami Länsipaltta in stacked birch bark. My third will be from Martti Malinen.
I have communicated with all three of these gentlemen and they are all great to work with.
When it comes to knowledge of knives there are several on the forum that I have a high respect for. When it comes to Puukkos there are not that many of knowledge. Frederick89, Frederico, is the puukko expert of this forum. I would advise anyone wanting to learn to read his work and listen to his post.
As for purity, it's not so much the purity in the knife that I am referring to but the purity in the history and spirit of the knife. I wanted to be as close to the root of that history as possible.
My next puukko will be from Sami Länsipaltta in stacked birch bark. My third will be from Martti Malinen.
I have communicated with all three of these gentlemen and they are all great to work with.
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More thoughts:
A Buck 110 made in China is still a 110. A Kukri made in Japan is still a Kukri. A Puukko made in Bulgaria is still a Puukko.
But IMO it is missing the soul and is an interpretation.
A Buck 110 needs to be made in America, a Kukri in Nepal, a Puukko in Finland, a Stiletto in Italy ...
This does not mean the knives made out of their country of origin are useless or no good. Malanika shows us that. Yet, there is a deeper connection to the true origin, made in the historical fashions, not belt grinned or water jet cut, or stamped out, but with heat, a hammer, and hand sanding. Yes, I know, the Buck 110 is not made that way. Edit: This is one of the reasons why I prefer a traditional folder and GEC.
To me, that is where the soul of a knife is made and it has to start in the historical origin of that knife's birth place to be as close to pure.
This if course is only my opinion. I'm ok with those that disagree. 👍
A Buck 110 made in China is still a 110. A Kukri made in Japan is still a Kukri. A Puukko made in Bulgaria is still a Puukko.
But IMO it is missing the soul and is an interpretation.
A Buck 110 needs to be made in America, a Kukri in Nepal, a Puukko in Finland, a Stiletto in Italy ...
This does not mean the knives made out of their country of origin are useless or no good. Malanika shows us that. Yet, there is a deeper connection to the true origin, made in the historical fashions, not belt grinned or water jet cut, or stamped out, but with heat, a hammer, and hand sanding. Yes, I know, the Buck 110 is not made that way. Edit: This is one of the reasons why I prefer a traditional folder and GEC.
To me, that is where the soul of a knife is made and it has to start in the historical origin of that knife's birth place to be as close to pure.
This if course is only my opinion. I'm ok with those that disagree. 👍
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Add me to the list of satisfied customers recommending Danijel Haramina (a.k.a. Malanika.)
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Add me to the list of satisfied customers recommending Danijel Haramina (a.k.a. Malanika.)
Phil
WOW Phil, that is just drop dead gorgous
I stared at these pictures in awe for several moments, Danjiel makes perfect Puukko IMHO
I love the subtle details, the tip has the perfect balance of point and belly, also look how the blade profile tapers perfectly from the belly to the handle, the palm swell placement, the teardrop cross section.
Mmm Now THAT is a Puukko.
Again this is an Opinion.
Also I agree with above. Fredrick is the Puukko Master, Tons of Knowledge.
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