Puukkos & Related Scandinavian Knives

Frankki said:
Ah, perhaps they have added Tommis from other makers too. MKT is Marko Tihula, also from Kuhmo and as I understand, he too studied with the Kemppainens. I have a 5" Moose Tommi of his.
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Frankki, I've had the Kellam (Rugged Tommi) from MKT for at least ten years...maybe a bit longer. Hard to remember exactly. So it may be that he was associated with them a while back if not any longer.

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Interesting, I had not known that Marko's work had been distributed by Kellam. I don't know if he is making puukkos anymore, at least the website has been down since 2007 although I saw him still listed in a Kuhmo business directory.

This is mine:

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Notice how the maker stamp is on the other side than that on the one Blues posted. This side is what in Finland is considered the "correct" one. But since Kellam markets in the USA, perhaps he was asked to stamp the "other" side because that is where people are used to seeing the marking.

None of this is written in stone of course, for example all the Kainuun Puukko ones I've seen locally are marked in similar US-style. A few from other makers too.
 
Thanks Jani! Great info Frankki!:thumbup:

I bought the knife some years back when Jouni and Harriet (who were both an absolute pleasure to spend some time with, btw) of Kellam knives were set up at a gun show in San Antonio. The funny thing is that I bought it almost as an afterthought - I was checking out Jouni's customs and we were considering maybe doing some horse trading. Anyway, as I was leaving, I remember thinking that I couldn't leave without a puukko and this one just called to me.
 
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rich s what an astounding collection. looks like it took years & years . this is my definition of dedication. thanks for showing.
dennis
 
That's a beautiful knife, Frankki. The blade reminds me of Japanese style.

Here are a few I use.

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ippon, you are not first one to notice that. Considering fact that spoken japanese and finnish contain 200+ same words and several hundred similar words + have similar word structure has made many theories... especially when first time Japan and Finland had first connections were early 20th century...
 
Puukkos and traditional (Japanese) tantos have many similar attributes.
I've always thought that and have discussed this with some master smiths over the years.
Shouldn't be too surprising given the position that knives hold in their respective cultures.
 
I have several Marttiinis that I got from Jouni. He's a class act, to be sure. I've been thinking of trying an Enzo blade.
Opinions?
 
DITCH - no personal experience with Enzo, but while attending PWYP I saw 2 participants using them & both commented very favorably on their Enzos.

Pat
 
My latest aquisition in puukko field: Kauhavan Puukkopajan puukko (Kauhaas Puukko Forge roughly translated) With high carbon steel by Laurin Metalli, which has been making puukko blades for nearly 100 years now and supplies many puukko maker rough cuts or finished blade in Kauhava, which is the Puukko munipility in Finland.

This is stacked leather handle utility puukko. Feels good and is scary sharp. Sheath is very secure.

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Edit: I found online collection of Finnish board pf Atiquities online and their puukko collection:
http://suomenmuseotonline.fi/en/selaa?freetextSearch=puukko&action=search
Enjoy the pictures. There are some really beautiful puukkos.
 
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I've got to STOP reading this thread! Every time I do, I find myself searching the net trying to figure out what puukko style should be my first. Before I go and buy something I'll regret, can someone give me a suggestion as to what would be a decent one in the sub $100 range ... with so many to choose from it's a bit overwhelming. I don't know how they rate, but I've being drawn to the Helle Eggen, Symfoni and Viking.
 
ippon said:
That's a beautiful knife, Frankki. The blade reminds me of Japanese style.

Here are a few I use.

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Nice Mora's. What is the blade length of the upper one? Seems it is not very long. Is it meant for wood carving?

This is a great thread. Makes me too searching around for another Scandinavian knife. But I want to add a traditional American knife to my collection too. :)
 
DITCH said:
Greg, Kellam has some very good Puukkos for around $100.
kellamknives.com:thumbup:
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Thanks for the link. Took a look around there ... like the looks of the Kellam WildFinn Puukko and The Wolverine (SPT blade). How do they compare to the Helle's. Learned one thing, if it has the word Tommi in the name, I can't afford it.
 
Just ordered a Wild Finn Puukko from Jouni. Got the 4-sided leather strop, too.

A Tommi would be my dream knife, though.
Having trouble finding an Enzo.
 
Yeah, Paul, unfortunately Southern part's Postal offices (where I live, including customs post office) went on full strike now. That means no post will go for few days. That means knives Ed sent me won't be here till late week. This is quite frustrating. But thanks that you can wait Paul. If I'd stopped give away a week earlier, you would have the puukko by now. *sighs*
 
Damn postal workers. They give us grief enough already, with their snail speed service with extra high prices. What a thieves.
 
GregFL said:
I've got to STOP reading this thread! Every time I do, I find myself searching the net trying to figure out what puukko style should be my first. Before I go and buy something I'll regret, can someone give me a suggestion as to what would be a decent one in the sub $100 range ... with so many to choose from it's a bit overwhelming. I don't know how they rate, but I've being drawn to the Helle Eggen, Symfoni and Viking.
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Hi,

I kind of lean to the Symfoni myself. I really find the general lines pleasing. But I'm really smitten by the Earth, Wind and Fire series by Helle.

The sad part is, I find my simple Mora's to really be all I need for all my fixed blade needs. But one of these days I'll just break down and get me a nice Helle.

Dale

I've really got to pay more attention. Greg, did you decide on a nice Helle yet?
 
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