Educate me on the Puukko.

[Thomas Linton]

I got this one. Seven days door-to-door. I can't find the words to describe how nice the birch bark handle feels.

 

[Pipeman]

Here's a site you'll all enjoy, I think it's mostly in Swedish but the pics are amazing. I believe these are all old auction results that this chap collects. Down the left side are different varieties of Scandinavian knives, click and it will bring up a number of years of auction results, LOTS of knives to look at. Enjoy http://www.cultur.nu/knivar/

Best regards

Robin

 

[Pipeman]

Here's a Sami style leuku I just finished. The handle is local hickory with a Mammoth buttcap on a lauri blade.
The sheath is a Sami style "kettle lifter", pinned and epoxied and cross hatch tooled with a dangler style belt loop.

Have a great weekend folks.
Best regards

Robin

 

[kootenay joe]

Beautiful knife Jake. I hope you try it out soon and let us know how well it cuts, comfort when cutting with some force, etc.
I have 2 of Danijel knives waiting for me to pick up at the P.O. Monday.
I will post pictures here too.
kj

Edit to add: very fine looking sheath as well and true to Finnish design, including small wooden plug where the leather comes together at the sheath tip.

 

[leghog]

Uniikkipuukkot

 

[screened porch]

Here's a Sami style leuku I just finished. The handle is local hickory with a Mammoth buttcap on a lauri blade.
The sheath is a Sami style "kettle lifter", pinned and epoxied and cross hatch tooled with a dangler style belt loop.

Have a great weekend folks.
Best regards

Robin

Here I thought that those hooks on the sheathes were for gripping in your mitten while pulling the knife.
Nice temper colors.
Do you forge or file them?

 

[Pipeman]

"Here I thought that those hooks on the sheathes were for gripping in your mitten while pulling the knife.
Nice temper colors.
Do you forge or file them?"

I'm pretty sure the term kettle lifter is a myth. These sheaths are usually made with antler material, I have looked at quite a number and have never seen and signs of wear or heat/fire damage on the sheaths. I'm pretty sure it would work though.
The blade is a Lauri blade. The colours are vinegar ;-))

Best regards

Robin

 

[screened porch]

And it occurs to me you'd have to take the sheath off to use it as a pot-hook, or do some acrobatics over the fire.
I've got a Lauri blade I hope to get to in the not too distant future.

 

[Rich S]

If you must have a pot lifter on your knife, just use a gut hook type blade.
Rich

 

[kootenay joe]

Rich, that would dull the gut hook which needs to be shaving sharp to slit the abdomen. I say use the pliers on a Leatherman type multitool as a pot lifter.
kj

 

[leghog]

Pot lifter? You've got a knife. Why not just make one from a stick?

 

[Pipeman]

The "kettle lifter" name sounds like the ramblings of an antiques dealer with a "story" to tell. I have known a great many.

Regards

Robin

 

[screened porch]

I have seen fancy Norwegian knifes with a circular notch in the back that is said to be for pot-hooking.
Maybe this is a use for the SAK button hook.

 

[cilohaefink]

I have this one...nice Pukko, but a little bit too small...

 

[Pipeman]

I have this one...nice Pukko, but a little bit too small...

That is a sweet little knife. Thanks for posting it. I googled Muistol, it's Finnish but the translation is the same word.Maybe a Trade name?
Is the sheath aluminum? I really like that little knife.

Best regards

Robin

 

[Jsega51]

Now you just need to find a puukko that's the size of an 8 foot step ladder and you'll have the perfect pair!!

 

[Rich S]

Yes, the sheath is aluminum. It is a woman's sewing knife, most likely from the war eras in Finland. "muisto" means "remember". Good find.
Rich
Ye Olde Puukkophile

 

[cilohaefink]

Yes, the sheath is aluminum. It is a woman's sewing knife, most likely from the war eras in Finland. "muisto" means "remember". Good find.
Rich
Ye Olde Puukkophile

Thanks!!! That is interesting to know. Its a well made little knife - handles appear to be white bone.

 

[Woodrow F Call]

Some really good looking knives being posted.

 

[Halfneck]

leghog - could you post some more pics/specs on that Uniikkipuukkot? Really like the way that one looks.