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Frederick89 said:
What else would you like to know about it?
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just getting back from camping, so just seeing this. i guess i worded that oddly. i think that was my "first" question. your article also answered other questions relating to manufacturing and performance.

i was also curious about the blade not being flush with the bolster. i have seen it both ways. the knives i have used (in this style) have all been flush. is there a reason why Veikko (and others) choose to not have the edge and/or spine flush with the bolster? is it a performance related decision or just aesthetic preference?
 
TPVT said:
also....HFinn, how do you like that Veikko Hakkarainen? i would be interested in your thoughts, as it looks like you have put that thing through some good use. (thanks)
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It is one of my all-time favourites. The steel is very hard, so it will hold an edge for a long time, but sharpening it is difficult. I finally found a stone that will do a good edge, it is a local stone here in Finland. Anyway, the handle is really comfortable. As you said, I have used the knife a lot which shows, but it still has a lot of life left. It is good for whittling and all-round use, I have also opened and cleaned some birds with it.

Actually, I am quite certain this knife saved my life once. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...Young-man-s-stupidity?p=12194759#post12194759
 
TPVT said:
i was also curious about the blade not being flush with the bolster. i have seen it both ways. the knives i have used (in this style) have all been flush. is there a reason why Veikko (and others) choose to not have the edge and/or spine flush with the bolster? is it a performance related decision or just aesthetic preference?
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In this case, being the blade quite slim (19 mm or 0.75'' high) being flush with the bolster would lead to a big taper towards the blade of the front part of the handle or, worse, a generally slim and petite one.
In prolongued use, especially in wood working, the slimmer the handle, the worse.
 
HFinn said:
It is one of my all-time favourites. The steel is very hard, so it will hold an edge for a long time, but sharpening it is difficult. I finally found a stone that will do a good edge, it is a local stone here in Finland. Anyway, the handle is really comfortable. As you said, I have used the knife a lot which shows, but it still has a lot of life left. It is good for whittling and all-round use, I have also opened and cleaned some birds with it.

Actually, I am quite certain this knife saved my life once. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...Young-man-s-stupidity?p=12194759#post12194759
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Cool story (now). surprised no one commented on that. i have been in similar situations where you "cliff yourself". i.e. you can't go down and you can't go up. however, it was not as dramatic as the scrape you were in.

Frederick89 said:
In this case, being the blade quite slim (19 mm or 0.75'' high) being flush with the bolster would lead to a big taper towards the blade of the front part of the handle or, worse, a generally slim and petite one.
In prolongued use, especially in wood working, the slimmer the handle, the worse.
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makes total sense. wasn't keeping dimensions in mind. thanks.
 
For something a bit bigger, not as pretty a handle, but one seriously great bush tool that is also capable of doing some surprising small scale work I give you the Finnish Skrama II.



I got to test this out for the fellow in Montana who imported a bunch and is selling them. Sadly, the initial bunch will be his last as the communication from the Finnish designer/producer is spotty at best. Sad too as there was talk of testing and possibly carrying a similar Puukko design.

I love my basic tomahawk, but I'd probably strap this thing to a pack instead of my hawk if I were off adventuring.

I also have an Enzo 95 Trapper (fixed blade), but don't have a pic of it at this time.

Some beautiful Scandi knives shown btw.
 
Uniikkipuukot

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Amos Iron Wolf said:
Sadly, the initial bunch will be his last as the communication from the Finnish designer/producer is spotty at best.
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You mean Varusteleka (not the actual manufacturer but the guys who designed/sell these)? That's a shame, because they have always been top notch guys for me. I have ordered a lot of military/camping gear from them and always had great service. They are one of the freshest, good guys I know.
 
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