Jarvenpa Scout Knife

[collecter]

A few months ago I saw a knife on ebay that got my attention.

It's the same knife that I've had since I was about 12 years old.

The ebay knife had Estwing etched on the blade. The markings on my knife have worn off long ago so I didn't know where it came from.

The reason I'm so interested in this knife is because it is the best edge holding knife I have ever owned. Strong words for a guy who's had hundreds of knives!

After some searching I found one on the web.

The knife is a "Jarvenpa Scout Knife". It's hand made in Finland and has a 4 3/4" forged carbon steel blade, leather washer handle with aluminum guard & pommel and it weighs approx. 5 oz.

So far the only US source I have found is a website called 'Memories of Finland'. It sells for $30.00.

I've spent many times that amount on a single knife yet here I am admiring one of the first knives I ever owned.

Cheers,
Collector

 

[dullone]

You might want to look at http://www.ragweedforge.com/Welcome.html
Ragnar is GREAT to deal with and carries a very good selection of traditional Nordic knives; including, I believe, the brand you intreseted in. (Look under Finnish Knives)

 

[Esav Benyamin]

I recently picked up the Iisakki Järvenpää Puukko and Leuku Combination (A combination of the 10cm puukko and the 18cm leuku in a double sheath) that Ragnar carries. It's a great combination in the kitchen, being so sharp, and giving me a choice between the two very different sizes of blade. The leuku isn't bad for such a massive knife.