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My buddy stopped by the house yesterday around 7pm. He had some beers, and we started on a few. he asked me what type of knife I would recommend for a new hunting knife. As I'm on a puukko kick, I advised him that Ragnars Forge or Kellam Knives, would be the ticket for him. I called Ragnar, and got a fax line modem. I then called Kellam, but I told him they were probably closed at that hour. They were in fact closed. Just then his cell phone rang and it was a 716 exchange, so that was Ragnar calling. Well you can guess the rest. He ordered a Rame puukko, by Ahti of Finland. $40 for a really beautiful puukko. They will deliver it to my house, because I live in a nice neighborhood, and he lives in a condo. Fedex always leaves packages at my home if nobody is there. I can't wait to see it, even though it is not mine.I guess I my have to get something too. Any good ideas for me?
 
I got this custom little beauty on the way(well....in January) by a maker in Finland. Also ordered a awesome fire kit he makes....I need to sell some stuff to pay for it lol.

Oh and I added a brass bolster

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I am constantly changing my boxers in excitement.

I also really like my Wood Jewels if you are looking for something at ragnars
 
Oh boy, what beauty! Where do you get that? Ragnar reccomended wood jewel last year when I bought my Helle Jubileum knife. A Tapio Wirkkala designed puukko. I will probably reccomend those to my pal, as he wants another puukko.
 
The makers web site is http://www.puukkopekka.com/ . He is a full time farmer, so Knife making comes second.

Wood Jewels handles look kind of weird but they are incredibly comfy.

I don't know what it is about puukkos...but I love em.
 
I have seen that site, it is super. The puukkos made by that guy are a work of art. They are beyond nice. I don't see any prices on there, I'm sure he isn't giving them away. The wood jewel do look a little differant, but they do look very ergonomic.
 
Beautiful knife Darby.

Ragnar is awesome to deal with - I get my Mora's from him.

I too, am a big "puukko'' fan. They have ''The three S's'' Simple, Sharp, & Sexy. :D:thumbup:
 
Ya its not cheap. Especially at my young fellows hourly wage. At the current exchange rate I am paying right at $150. Not bad for such a beautiful custom blade.
 
midnite-penguin said:
Beautiful knife Darby.

Ragnar is awesome to deal with - I get my Mora's from him.

I too, am a big "puukko'' fan. They have ''The three S's'' Simple, Sharp, & Sexy. :D:thumbup:
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I wish it was mine! though I don't have the money yet lol, good thing I have till the end of January. I am hoping it will be done after I get my tax return.

They are the definition of the Three S's
 
Darbyfett said:
I wish it was mine! though I don't have the money yet lol, good thing I have till the end of January. I am hoping it will be done after I get my tax return.

They are the definition of the Three S's
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Hey! Patent pending - I grant you permission to use it though :cool:

Enjoy the wait. Its always better to wait on something when you want it really bad anyway. That way you appreciate it even more when you get it - and if you didn't REALLY want it in the first place - you will have saved your money.(Think Tattoos)
 
midnite-penguin said:
Hey! Patent pending - I grant you permission to use it though :cool:

Enjoy the wait. Its always better to wait on something when you want it really bad anyway. That way you appreciate it even more when you get it - and if you didn't REALLY want it in the first place - you will have saved your money.(Think Tattoos)
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Where do i send royalty checks:D

The wait is the most fun part sometimes lol
 
Darbyfett said:
Ya its not cheap. Especially at my young fellows hourly wage. At the current exchange rate I am paying right at $150. Not bad for such a beautiful custom blade.
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$150 for that knife. That is a very good value. Did you talk to the maker or e0mail him? I would like a puukko of that quality, for that kind of money. I feel you this is money well spent. How does he take payment, check, money order or another method? Also, is there a waiting time to get the puukko? My first thought was the knife might be in the $300-$350 range, like the Tommi puukkos are, from Kellam knives.
 
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