Scandinavian Knives.....

Tom Krein

Tom Krein

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I need your guys/gals help.

I have become more interested in the knives of scandinavia and can't seem to find to much information about them.

If any of you have links to Scandinavian knife sights with history of the Scandinavian Knife styles, books, or any information please share it here.

If you just have information or experience with the knives I would be interested in that. I know many of our members are from that area of the world.

What were they traditionally used for? Are they still carried and used? For the same tasks?

What are the different styles/sizes?

Thanks for your input and information in advance!!

Tom
 
The usually fixed blade, short, wide, with wide and thick handle - suitable for work in glowes. No guard, because is 100% tool, not a weapon.

Finish knives bit different thiner and longer.

There is big knives - laplander (more like hunting knife) and Leuku (more like butcher knife).

http://www.brisa.fi/
http://www.roselli.fi/
http://users.reppu.net/j.hankala/englanti/etusivu/front_page.htm
http://www.kainuunpuukko.com/english/index.htm
http://www.iisakkijarvenpaa.fi/
http://www.brusletto.no/
http://www.helle.no/go.cfm?id=66175&type=text&lang=nob&path=0,66168,66169,66175
http://hem.passagen.se/linner/index.html

Thanks, Vassili.
 
i have a knife from mora, sweden which is pisser. one of the best fb's i've ever used. frosts of sweden makes it.
 
Hi
Good links from nozh2002 and if we look some products.

http://www.iisakkijarvenpaa.fi/prod03.htm
# 5229 is traditional Knife from northern Finland (Lapland) and is called leuku or lapinleuku.
It it quite a big one with 8" blade, but not so thick and therefore not so heavy. It is used for chopping wood in wilderness trips for example making campfire.
#5226 is much more convenient for carry in fishing, hunting, and all kind of household works. Blade is 4" and without guard it is quite handy.

http://www.iisakkijarvenpaa.fi/prod02.htm
#1243 is another good utility knife and especially suitable for skinning, camping and hobbies because of shorter 3" blade.
http://www.iisakkijarvenpaa.fi/prod06.htm
All are good for filleting and many times seen as a utility kitchen knife.
http://www.iisakkijarvenpaa.fi/products.htm
These are traditional knife models from middle of Finland (Area called Pohjanmaa) and are used sometimes as a part of regional dress. Little glimmer and fine craftmanship which are ment to carry with proud at the wedding and other parties.
 
Fallkniven is not Scandinavian, but more like Japanese. Looks pretty like Hattory.

Thanks, Vassili
 
nozh2002 said:
Fallkniven is not Scandinavian, but more like Japanese. Looks pretty like Hattory.

Thanks, Vassili
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nozh2002...
Fällkniven is a Swedish company and yes the knives are made in Japan but under the designs and control of the Swedish company. I Believe that Sweden is a Scandinavian country isn't it?

Ciao
Ron:confused:
 
muzzleup said:
nozh2002...
Fällkniven is a Swedish company and yes the knives are made in Japan but under the designs and control of the Swedish company. I Believe that Sweden is a Scandinavian country isn't it?

Ciao
Ron:confused:
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Yes Sweden is scandinavian country. I am not sure is it really under Swedish control, I think that they order big amounts most likely from Hattory (only Hattory offered CovryX suminogashi). Honestly there is no need to control Hattory - they may teach many companies around how to make top quality knives.

Well? style of this knives I guess not scandinavian but more like the way japanese sees american knives. Entier NL line is like this, check for example G-Sakai Samurai Bowie (my faivorite) - this blade shape is very common for Japan. So I think NL is far from pukko and more like Randall or Black Jack - stacked leather with big round pommel.

I mean that this is not traditional scandinavian knives, and I am not sure that it is scandinavian design - check Hattory knives, very similar design.

Thanks, Vassili.
 
I love scandi knives....pure 100% cutting tool. no prying, not gouging but they cut like razors (if properly ground).

try britishblades also. they've got a good crowd there who're into scandi / bushcraft knives.
 
The march issue of tactical knives has an exellent article on the pukko.
The M62 knife and bayonet are pukko style knives.
The laminated blades are the best ones from Frosts.
 
Tom Krein said:
What were they traditionally used for? Are they still carried and used? For the same tasks?
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The puukko is a semi-dedicated woodworking tool. And yes, they are carried and used: carry anything else to a campfire, and you will given long looks or ridiculed. It's almost considered a sacriledge.
 
Ragweed Forge sells a wide selection of makes from Norway, Sweden, and Finland at http://www.ragweedforge.com/. I haver dealt extensively with him and found his service to be quick and friendly. If there is to be a delay, he lets you know right away.
 
A big +1 for Ragnar. The man was on his deathbed, or so it seemed, leading up to Christmas and got an order to me in three days cross country for which I only paid the customary $5.00 shipping charge. Excellent service from an excellent dealer.
 
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