Rinos.....Overwhelming Generosity from our Friend from Croatia

Gevonovich

Gevonovich

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I have been waiting to post a Thank You after I went on an outdoor trip and used this sublime knife Rinos gifted me, but the plan keeps on getting set back. I feel I cannot wait any longer to honor our friend. I have carried it on my work drives every Sunday and was able to get a few pictures of it. I will get more pictures of this treasure as I make many memories with it over the coming years. Rino infused this knife with his energy for 10 years in the magical land of Croatia and decided to gift it to me. I am humbled.


Now this knife was made by Rino himself and the craftsmanship is superb! It's appox. 7" long with a 2 & 3/4ths blade. Perfect. The blade is hand forged by Yrjö Puronvarsi (a Finnish smith), who is retired now. His grandson, Antti, has taken over the forging of blades to continue the legacy of Yrjö, as i understand it. The handle is made from stabilized antler (bolster) and Birch wood and the tip is Reindeer antler. The sheath is very old olive wood and leather in the true Finnish design.

It's hard for me to express what this puukko means to me in words. I won't even try. I will honor this gift by using it as Rino did and making my own memories come alive:D

Thank You....Rino:D

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Wow! Gevo, Let me be the first to congratulate you on that beautiful piece of craftsmanship! And say a big thank you to Rinos for your generosity and all you contribute to the Porch.:)
 
WOW! Absolutely wonderful gesture, say nothing of the prize ;). Just a beautiful knife that already looks right at home. Kudos to Rinos for such a selfless act, kudos to GeV for being such a worthy recipient. Use it in good health :thumbup:
 
Very interesting knife with many reasons to treasure it forever Gevo !!!! On top of that , you then post pictures of it in some beautiful Texas country !!!! Outstanding gift from Rino as well !!! Thanks for showing it my Friend !!!!

Harry
 
Fantastic knife Gev!!! A great gift to a great member from a great member, love seeing such generosity:cool::thumbup:
 
Ron, Jamie, Harry, and Paul

You gentleman and all who frequent the porch are what makes this place feel like family and I thank each one of you for your kind words and allowing me to be a part.
 
A super treasure - outstanding gift !!! :eek::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::)
 
All have been said. it's a great looking knife to treasure and pass on as a heirloom. Rinos has great talent and he's a great guy, congrats to both of you.

Mike
 
Great stuff Rinos, very generous. That knife is a work of art Gev :thumbup:
 
Gevonovich said:
Rino infused this knife with his energy for 10 years in the magical land of Croatia and decided to gift it to me. I am humbled.

Now this knife was made by Rino himself and the craftsmanship is superb! ...

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GREAT looking knife, Rino!

-- Mark
 
Congrats on that wonderful gift, Gev; thanks for sharing it with us! :cool:
Rinos, I admire you for your craftsmanship and your generosity! :thumbup:
I keep telling myself that I will not allow myself to be drawn into the world of fixed blades, but I have to admit that puukkos are a VERY appealing type of knife! :o

- GT
 
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