Roselli Leuku Pics

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Does anyone have a pic of the butt cap end of the Roselli Leuku? My wife just bought me a Roselli Leuku blade for our 3rd wedding anniversary and I want to see how they come from the factory.

Also, I was debating between a traditional style wood handle or maybe a stacked leather handle. What do you think?

Also, what would you suggest I do to hold the blade in the handle if I go the wooden handle route?
 
If you drill a hole in the handle properly, the knife should stay in there VERY well. Last time I mounted a Helle blade, I managed to do this rather easily, and just used a little bit of epoxy to keep water from getting in there.
 
When I was in Finland last summer I saw several leukus with stacked leather handles as well as birch handles.
All of them had a brass butt cap though. And with rat tail tang the full lenght trough the handle, just like the kukris from HI.

Tor
 
Last time I checked these knives where hand made! I think I met that guy a few months ago in Gembloux! The looks of the knife longbow posted looks very very familiar ...
 
Congratulations on finding such an outstanding wife and receiving such a quality blade.

I purchased a Roselli leuku but didn't like the handle - so I rehandled it with a nicer piece of curly birch. Originally, it was similar to other nordic knives in the way it was assembled. The tang extended through the butt and was peened over with a washer underneath. Inside, the slightly oversized hole was filled with some form of polyurethane glue (tough but semi-pliable, not rock hard like epoxy). Roselli also uses some kind of stainless steel for the small ferules. Simple, but effective and strong.

There are a number of similar adhesives available at most hardware stores. Personally, I used epoxy to fill the space but this is most likely overkill. I also made a butt plate from brass stock to my liking. If I had it to do over again (and I may), I would go with a more natural look of antler or bone for the butt.

If you haven't already, check out www.brisa.fi. I have had nothing but excellent service from Dennis.

BTW - the blade looks a tad primitive but the edge geometry and durability are fantastic. Mine is slightly convex and stays scary sharp with an occasional stropping. Chops out of proportion to it's size/weight and push cuts quite nicely.
 
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