The Puukko

[Arathol]

Thats more of a modern Western style knife overall though. It looks like a wood handled version of the Martiini Big Game Hunter.

 

[Arathol]

Here's one that may not be made in Finland but still.....
A stacked birch bark puukko from Zhelyo Tenev

 

[tongueriver]

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[redsparrow]

I am heading for the boondocks for some contemplative time and one of the knives I am taking will be this Alti Kankaanpaa blade handled by Boris Krylov. I am said to be anal regarding the English language, but I am OK with Nordic knives not necessarily made in Finland. Go figure.
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My first thoughts upon seeing your post was "Oh my" regardless of where it was made.
There are those amoungst us whom may even say irregardless. (sorry I couldn't help myself )
Have a marvelous time in the boondocks.
Your Krylov really is an exceptional puukko! Simply stunning!

 

[Rich S]

Tongueriver
That is a beautiful puukko. An Alti Kankaanpaa blade makes it legit
Rich

 

[Will Power]

Here's one that may not be made in Finland but still.....
A stacked birch bark puukko from Zhelyo Tenev

Very fine example indeed It may not be made here but it follows the theme and is a remarkable piece of authentic artisan craft.

I'm not a connoisseur of Custom puukko at all simply because I regard the puukko as a tough, interesting and inexpensive knife. Maybe I can't see the wood for the trees..?

 

[RayseM]

Puukko crossing ~

 

[Frederick89]

A couple of festive puukkos made by master bladesmith Arto Liukko.

The top one is a 1890s type Kauhava puukko, firstly developped in the 1880s by Iisakki Järvenpää and his cousin Juho Lammi. The bottom one is a Rautalammi, a regional derivation firstly created by Emil Hänninen around 1890.

The Kauhava follows the measures set by Juho Lammi, slightly thicker than the ones set in 1880 by Järvenpää, but the handles are quite differen anyway.

 

[Rich S]

Frederick
Both puukko are absolutely beautiful ! Arto Liukko is a true master smith/craftsman.
Rich

 

[Frederick89]

He really is.

 

[Rich S]

Are Arto Liukko puukko like those above available for public purchase? (Not that I could afford one
Rich

 

[sitflyer]

A couple of festive puukkos made by master bladesmith Arto Liukko.

The top one is a 1890s type Kauhava puukko, firstly developped in the 1880s by Iisakki Järvenpää and his cousin Juho Lammi. The bottom one is a Rautalammi, a regional derivation firstly created by Emil Hänninen around 1890.

The Kauhava follows the measures set by Juho Lammi, slightly thicker than the ones set in 1880 by Järvenpää, but the handles are quite differen anyway.

Wow! No stone left unturned in the artistry and craftsmanship here. Stunning!

 

[Campbellclanman]

Two Great Liukko beauties there! I really like the Handle work as you said- in fact everything about those two is great, including the gorgeous Sheath Work!

 

[Frederick89]

Are Arto Liukko puukko like those above available for public purchase? (Not that I could afford one
Rich

Yes, I bought the Rautalammi at a knife show here in Italy and ordered the Kauhava via mail, but he takes commissions at any time. You will proably talk to Jari, though, since Arto doesn't speak english.

 

[Arathol]

I happened on this recently, one you don't see every day....
Marttiini Ilves Olympia, 7.5" overall, 3.5" blade, chrome butt cap, sallow root (goat willow) handle.
The Olympia models were according to what the people at Marttiini Oy tell me made in ~1939 as a commemorative for the 1940 Helsinki Olympics that never were. This one is as new, pretty much untouched since 1940....

 

[Rich S]

Arathol

Beautiful puukko. Probably the nicest Marttiini ever produced. I have one also, but not in that nice a condition.
Rich

 

[RIP Dequincy Jynxie]

apologies for butting in, again, but....

dang it, it's happened again...

I've decided I "need" a leuku

I have two puukkos from Malanika on order for next year, and I'm thrilled I was able pick up on his work from threads like these

and they need a big sibling! sadly I'm having a harder time finding leuku makers

what are some good leuku or Sami knife makers to keep a look out for?

 

[Rich S]

Most Finnish makers do leuku; Jarvenpaa, Wood Jewel, Roselli, others. I like Helle (Norway) and Stromeng - they do fine leuku.
Rich

 

[Sipi]

Most likely it was finka thanks anyways.