Help with puukko choices plz

[cuphead]

I'm searching for a puukko which the blade is 4'' long, 3-4mm thick, made of carbon steel @ 58-60RC with leather sheath, under 100 USD.

So far I have found some made by Kellam Knives, and Lapin Puukko;
- Kellam Knives make the Wolverine with STC carbon steel
- Lapin Puukko, have the Outdoor Knife 90 ( I still do not have the hardness and thickness of the blade, I'm still waiting for them to reply to my email).

ideally, I want a puukko that will be strong enough to perform under long term stress as it will be part of my BoB kit, as an essential survival tool and that respect's the criteria mentioned above.

however both are smaller in length then 4''. Wolverine, 3.75'' and the Outdoor Knife 90 is 3.8''. not really a big difference. I'm willing to consider other models where the blade length is close to 4''.
Waiting for your input on these knives or even suggestions to other puukko models/makers, thanks.

 

[Boats]

My favorite maker of the moment is H.J. Merimaa, owner of Woodsknife Finland.

http://www.kolumbus.fi/harri.merimaa/

I like his work because the handles are a little longer than most traditional puukkos, and since I have large hands, I appreciate that.

I have the "Reindeer Puukko" that is rather utilitarian, but very well made. Blade length is 4 7/8ths, a little longer than you are looking for, but I like it.

The "Wild Bear Hunting Knife" has a blade 4 3/4ths long which is beefier, and is closer to your parameters. Comes in at $93.00 at http://www.cloudberrymarket.com/servlet/the-KNIVES-FINNISH--fdsh--PUUKOT-cln-Woodsknife/Categories

 

[cuphead]

thanks, I like the 2nd one a lot, think I'll take a look at that model some more,

If there are any other suggestions, please feel free, as I'm still open to feedback

 

[StretchNM]

No doubt you've already seen the Jarvenpaa puukkos at Ragnar's site. Here's the link, just in case.
http://www.ragweedforge.com/FinnishKnifeCatalog.html

You might check out the EKAs, Helles, Moras, Rosellis, Karesuandos!!!, etc there too.

Also look at their hunting knives section at www.wordlknives.com
http://www.worldknives.com/products/helle-safari-curly-birch-hunting-knife-he35-1706.html

 

[CUTS LIKE A KRIS]

I'd recommend a Wood Jewel like this one:

Good price, good steel and they are made in a variety of sizes if I recall correctly. I feel mine looks good and is very comfortable in hand.