The Puukko

[Pàdruig]

I got a new one (to me) in today. A custom Woods Knife Puukko by Harri Merimaa. Birch burl with bronze, a birch bark spacer, and a wenge end cap.

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Rich S]

Pt-Lus0

Both nice puukko. I like the hook handle design; makes it easier to get knife out of sheath.

rich

 

[kamagong]

 

[Rich S]

Kamagong

Really nice, who made it. Can't make out the initials.
Rich

 

[kamagong]

Rich, that knife was made by Pekka Tuominen.

 

[TPVT]

it arrived!

the one on the bottom is new, my latest acquisition from martti malinen. i think this will be my preferred model, based on size and blade shape, but i can't wait to find out!

 

[Rich S]

Both beautiful puukko. I like the tapered blade also.
Rich

 

[redsparrow]

Have any of you Puukko aficionados experienced Kellam's Puukko? I've been looking at a Wild Finn Puukko KPR4 for it's blade length (3.75"). Would appreciate any advice, suggestions or comments.
Thanks, -James

 

[Arathol]

Have any of you Puukko aficionados experienced Kellam's Puukko? I've been looking at a Wild Finn Puukko KPR4 for it's blade length (3.75"). Would appreciate any advice, suggestions or comments.
Thanks, -James

Don't bother with Kellam. They sell knives made by somebody else at an inflated price. In this case, its an Ahti Vaara. You can get these for about $70 + shipping elsewhere. Other than that its a decent knife...The blade, like many volume production puukkot today, is from Lauri Mettalli.

 

[redsparrow]

Don't bother with Kellam. They sell knives made by somebody else at an inflated price. In this case, its an Ahti Vaara. You can get these for about $70 + shipping elsewhere. Other than that its a decent knife...The blade, like many volume production puukkot today, is from Lauri Mettalli.

Thanks for the info. It's good to know that they are decent knives. Any idea who is making the Jouni 70 for Kellam?

 

[screened porch]

Don't bother with Kellam. They sell knives made by somebody else at an inflated price. In this case, its an Ahti Vaara. You can get these for about $70 + shipping elsewhere. Other than that its a decent knife...The blade, like many volume production puukkot today, is from Lauri Mettalli.

Long live Lauri.

 

[Frederick89]

As for all the Wild Finn line, the Jouni 70 is too crafted by Ahti, using Lauri blades. Here you have some pics from Ahti's workshop, where you can see some Kellams too.
https://www.instagram.com/jannekamppila/?hl=it

 

[Rich S]

Ahti makes some nice puukkot. I have three: Metsa (carbon), Juhla (1st model,long blade), Juhla (current model, smaller blade).
Rich

 

[redsparrow]

Thanks to all of you who shared the above info. Armed with a couple of maker's names and a search engine I've spent several enjoyable hours in the past few days getting better acquainted with the awesome fixed blade we know as the Puukko. Thanks again. -James

 

[Rich S]

Redsparrow

Don't go away now ! I'm sure there is more to come.Lots of beautiful Puukko out there among members.
I'd like to see those made by members.
Rich

 

[Pt-Luso]

Both nice puukko. I like the hook handle design; makes it easier to get knife out of sheath.

Thank you very much, Rich. In fact it is very useful.

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Rich S]

Pt -
Nice looking puukko. What brand?
Rich

 

[redsparrow]

Redsparrow

Don't go away now ! I'm sure there is more to come.Lots of beautiful Puukko out there among members.
I'd like to see those made by members.
Rich

Did that sound like I was going away? Sorry, not my plan. When pics get posted I'll be here to take a look. I was just expressing my gratitude for the maker's names. One of these days I hope I can post some pics of my own.