Swedish/Finnish/Norwegian knives

I have three pukkos.

All three from whence they are made.

One full size and two utility fixed blades.

They are exceptional field knives.

If one doesn't cotton to the traditional sheath it is way easy to have a custom one done that is more appealing or familiar.

GW
 
I have been collecting Finnish knives for several years now and recently got two from Jukka Hankala. The first was a Tommi the second a Lastu (means something like "Shaving" as in a shaving off a piece of wood). Both knives are of exceptional quality, with very highly figured curly birch handles and silver steel blades. Very sharp, and easy to maintain that sharpness. I have been using the Lastu daily since I got it, mostly around the home/yard. I just wish are laws allowed a fixed bladed knife to be carried as it would be an EDC for me, alas that is not possible. Having handled literaly a hundred or more puukkos and corresponded with a founder of the Finnish Puukko Collecting Association, I think I can say that Jukka Hankala is among the best of traditional hand forgers in Finland, and his prices are very reasonable.
 
I prize my Roselli erapuukko (large hunting knife). It's a no frills cutting tool. The steel is from Krupp, according to an article in (I think) Tactical Knives. I wouldn't hesitate to rely on it for my main knife on an extended trip practically anywhere.
 
Great thread on Nordic knives. The simplicity & functionality of these designs makes them very compelling.

I don't have a collection per se, but have gotten some Norwegian & Swedish blades from Ragnar at www.ragweedforge.com, mounted them in scrap hardwood handles, and made some simple leather sheaths. There are great instructions on Ragnar's site. Total cost was well under $20/ea. for blade, wood, epoxy, & leather (but not including tools or time). Pics of a couple of them are posted at
<http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~bonamici/misc/hobbies/knifepics/kniven.html>. They are admittedly rough but very functional & great steel for the $$.

Apparently do-it-yourself knifemaking like this is a popular hobby in Scandinavia, & I heartily recommend it.

Best,

Andrew
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top