The Puukko

[screened porch]

Here's one of the old milk-protein plastic handles. I can never remember the name of it, or which world war caused it to go out of use because the milk was needed elsewhere.
The sheath was misidentified as American Indian work by the antique dealer.

 

[screened porch]

This one was cheap off the bay. It's plain and grubby, and some people might have feared catching mange from the furred sheath.

 

[RayseM]

Here's one of the old milk-protein plastic handles. I can never remember the name of it, or which world war caused it to go out of use because the milk was needed elsewhere.

Galalite Galalith is old material made from milk protein called kasein. It was quite popular material between 1920's to 1960's.

 

[screened porch]

Galalite is old material made from milk protein called kasein. It was quite popular material between 1920's to 1960's.

Thanks. I'll google it again.
In WW II production slowed. Still used for buttons. From Wikipedia, so must be true.

 

[A.S.]

Malanika, 52100 & birchbark

 

[Arathol]

Thanks. I'll google it again.
In WW II production slowed. Still used for buttons. From Wikipedia, so must be true.

Actually, the material is called galalith. It was popular until the mi-1940s when bakelite came along. The problem with the galalith was it could not be molded, it had to be machined from existing stock. Thermosetting plastic such as bakelite and catalin could be cast, greatly simplifying the production processes and reducing cost.

 

[screened porch]

Actually, the material is called galalith. It was popular until the mi-1940s when bakelite came along. The problem with the galalith was it could not be molded, it had to be machined from existing stock. Thermosetting plastic such as bakelite and catalin could be cast, greatly simplifying the production processes and reducing cost.

Yeah. It's as galalith that I found it in Wikipedia. Also in large pieces it would warp and maybe crack. It has some virtues still that I've forgotten again.

 

[Rich S]

I found the top puukko several years ago. Ragnar told me about the group and that it was part of a set; man and woman.



After about two years of searching, I found the woman's knife. Now have the set.



Rich

 

[RayseM]

THIS JUST OFF THE BENCH - A Yrjö Puronvarsi/ YP Taonta Sheepsfoot blade.

 

[tongueriver]

delete

 

[Rich S]

Ray

Great job! FAR better than my first puukko crafting. I made one with a crown stag handle; it was too short and the crown stag really rubbed hard on my hand.
Yours looks long enough to be used.
Rich

 

[RayseM]

Great mashup! I see tanto, Scandi, Finn, Scagel. It all works! Where do you get your bark?

Birch bark and antler from my woods. From this newly fallen tree. No creatures were hurt in the construction of this knife.

I haven't settled on a personal style yet. Thanks for the comment.

 

[Ron Sabbagh]

Rich, that knife was made by Pekka Tuominen.

whoa!!! Awesome piece.

would you know if Pekka is still taking orders?

for those that are unfamiliar with Pekka Tuominen, he designed the Puukko folder for Spyderco and is a Master Bladesmith in his country

 

[Rich S]

Ron
Sorry, but I don't know if Touminen is taking orders or not. He does have a website:

http://www.puukkopekka.com/

Rich

 

[Ron Sabbagh]

Ron
Sorry, but I don't know if Touminen is taking orders or not. Does he have a website?
Rich

He does but it looks dated. I sent an email to him (from his website) and I'll let you know if he responds

Thanks, Rich

 

[Ron Sabbagh]

FYI Pekka Tuomenin responded to my email. He accepted my order with 2 year wait. Fingers crossed.....

The email on his website is accurate

 

[tongueriver]

delete

 

[Rich S]

Tongueriver

That's why I don't order stuff that isn't immediately available. At 76, can't wait forever
Rich

 

[kamagong]

FYI Pekka Tuomenin responded to my email. He accepted my order with 2 year wait. Fingers crossed.....

The email on his website is accurate

Good for you. Pekka Tuominen makes a great knife.

 

[TPVT]

i visited his website and got all excited that Pekka would be at the NYC Knife Show. that's close enough to me that i could go!

but unfortunately, i will be on my annual hunting trip in ohio. the vendor list is top notch.