The Fishtail Puukko Project

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For the past year or so, my friend Dan Perez has been having fun buying knife blanks and assembling them into handles made of antlers.
It's been fun watching him learn and get better at it all. Some months ago I showed him my knives by James Behring Jr. and it really blew his mind that
someone could be that creative with antler and horn handles. He then delved into the works of William Scagel and hasn't looked back since. It's inspiring to
see someone get that much enjoyment with a new hobby. He's humble, eager to learn, and open to suggestions.
Lately I shared with him my newfound love for Scandinavian fixed blades. Ideas and beer were flowing and out popped the idea for a fishtail puukko.
Here is the result:

The carbon steel blade and bolster came from Kellam. I think Dan did a pretty good job converging these two styles.
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My contribution to the project was meager, but I am proud of it. I bought a ready-made Scandinavian knife sheath online and decorated a raven and it's tracks on it with my wood burning kit. These photos were prior to oiling and sealing the leather.
puukko_fishtail2.jpg

puukko_fishtail3.jpg
 
Impressive - only impressive!

I like the look of the knife as well as the look of the sheath. I´m looking forward seeing more of this great work. :)
 
Sweet, I love it! I've been looking at a lot of puukko's lately and have a feeling I'll be buying soon especially since I've found two owl themed puukkos, which is my Scouting Wood Badge patrol. :)
 
Beautiful! Great job on the sheath as well. Can you tell us the dimensions ?
 
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The blade is 3.75". I haven't measured it for overall length. As to your question on ergonomics, it is a valid one. I've owned many knives with antler handles. Each one is unique and presents a new twist on how to hold it.
I would admit some limitation on probably not being able to cover every hand position, but for a basic utility knife it'll do the job. And sometimes, the more you work with a knife, the more you become accepting of its
different feel.
Thanks for the kind comments. I will pass these on to Dan. :)
 
Thanks Comoha, I keep coming back to look at this one...I really like the effect visually, and thought that in some cases, like cold weather use, that fishtail could come in handy...also a lanyard could be cinched up at the narrow to prevent loss from dropping etc.
Thanks for showing this knife to us. I may have to get one of those Kellam blades ;)
 
Humppa said:
Impressive - only impressive!

I like the look of the knife as well as the look of the sheath. I´m looking forward seeing more of this great work. :)
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Here's some more of Dan's work.
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That's some stellar work on both of your parts. Very cool to say the least. I especially like the sheath and the artwork. Very folksy (I mean that in the best way). Dan seems to be a master of making ornate, yet perfectly serviceable handles.
 
Thanks for the pics, Corey :)

Really an impressive work. The knives have a little appeal of the Scagel fixed blades I saw on a german knife magazine some months back... nothing copied, they still have their own style. I just like that very much.
 
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As Andi and the others have said here-Most impressive work by Dan!, and I think you did a great job of the Raven-just fantastic Corey!-once again you have added your typical high grade photo's. Thank you!
 
Simply incredible; kudos to the both of you, that right there is talent.

Also, excuse my ignorance, but does the fishtail serve any purposes other than aesthetics?
 
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