The Puukko

[RayseM]

And how many of those might have open books and/or a way to contact them?
There's the rub

 

[Frederick89]

And how many of those might have open books and/or a way to contact them?
There's the rub

From what I know all but Vilppola and Haverinen have open books. I'm not actually sure if Vilpoola has forged anything since his moving a few years back, since he had to completely abandon the smithy he was working at. Haverinen works in a common smithy with a couple of other forgers but I was never able to find his contat informations.

All the others have their own website, just google the names. I think Tuominen is the one with the longest waiting list: a while back it was one year and a half.

 

[hawkhead]

I started making sheaths again for the latest run of puukkot. I'm using a smooth cowhide about 2mm thick in black and medium brown. Both sheaths are traditional back sewn style.

 

[ismaris]

 

[RayseM]

My recent project was attaching handles to these 2 blades.

 

[kamagong]

My recent project was attaching handles to these 2 blades.

The top one is Red Coral and ebony on a blade by @BogdanS and the bottom is stacked birch bark on a blade by Ethan Goss of Sugar Shack Forge.

• 3-3/4" blade with the 4 1/8" red coral • 3-1/4" blade with the 3-3/4" of stacked birch bark.

They are both finished with 2 coats of TruOil which is why the high sheen. Shine not withstanding, these handles are not slippery at all and very comfortable in hand.

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The birch bark handle has an oval to round profile from the butt to the bolster. Very fine feel.

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How did you keep the birch bark layers compressed without a mechanical attachment? All the birch bark puukkos I've seen have the end of the tang peened over a metal buttcap.

 

[Rich S]

Two wonderful puukko. Nice work. I esp like the blade shape of a birch bark one. Would be pleased to carry either one.
Rich

 

[RayseM]

How did you keep the birch bark layers compressed without a mechanical attachment? All the birch bark puukkos I've seen have the end of the tang peened over a metal buttcap.

I had intended this to be the classic baked and fused by a stay in the oven between my clamp blocks but when the stack came out of the oven many of the pieces fell apart. I had cleaned and squared up the bark pieces early last summer. They have been stored in a paper bag since then. After they fell apart I woke up to the realization that the squares were simply too dry. I ended up brushing a thin layer of epoxy between each layer and reclamped. I had always intended to epoxy the last 3 or 4 squares to the stack so no butt cap. The tang is about 3/8" of an inch in. The top 4 layers are simply flat glued - no holes. It is a very solid assembly. My woodworking experience gives me complete confidence that the only way this is coming apart is with a saw or hammer. No battoning allowed Very nice little hand full of carver and other EDC use though.

Two wonderful puukko. Nice work. I esp like the blade shape of a birch bark one. Would be pleased to carry either one.
Rich

Thanks. I am very happy with these too. I'm glad that my work didn't compromise the quality of the blades. I was completely prepared to grind off my work and start over if needed.

 

[RayseM]

Here are a couple of blade profile photos. They are very fine and slicey blades.

 

[rockman0]

This one will be here next Tuesday, Jelio's pictures. Great guy to work with on a custom build. He had no problem adjusting to my specs. 121mm handle with a 90mm circumference, that will fit my hand just right, 95mm blade of CPM 4V.

 

[rockman0]

Nice work Ray

Here are a couple of blade profile photos. They are very fine and slicey blades.

The GOSS blade with Birch bark ~
• Blade length: 3.25" • Tang length: 3" • Spine thickness: 1/8" • Steel: 1080hc

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The @BogdanS blade with the red coral handle ~
• 078" thick • 3.75" long • 1" wide (in the widest part) • 1095 carbon steel. • scandi zero grind and a fake back edge.

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[RayseM]

I like the matte finish on your beautiful Jelio Puukko Rob. I think I will buff mine to dull it down a bit.

 

[rockman0]

I like the matte finish too, makes me want to use it, won't show scratches as bad as polished finish. Post pics if you buff em.
Thanks Ray

I like the matte finish on your beautiful Jelio Puukko Rob. I think I will buff mine to dull it down a bit.

 

[RayseM]

OK - inspired by Rob rockman0 , I resanded the birch bark and finished with a much less shiny oil than the TruOil. This seems more appropriate to the birch bark. It's now more photogenic too

 

[rockman0]

OK - inspired by Rob rockman0 , I resanded the birch bark and finished with a much less shiny oil than the TruOil. This seems more appropriate to the birch bark. Its now more photogenic too

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AND in its sheath ~

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Thanks for the new direction Rob!

Welcome Ray It turned out great

 

[Elgatodeacero]

here are a couple favorites, a Jari Liukko and a Pasi Hurtilla.

 

[rockman0]

I'm very happy with this one It's an exceptionally well made puukko

 

[pistonsandgears]

I'm very happy with this one It's an exceptionally well made puukko

Very nice, i've had an eye on his work for a long time. Eventually I hope to put in an order with him.

 

[TucsonMik]

That's a jaw-dropping piece, rockman0 . Congratulations

 

[rockman0]

Thanks, if you order you won't be disappointed

Very nice, i've had an eye on his work for a long time. Eventually I hope to put in an order with him.

Thanks, It's better in hand

That's a jaw-dropping piece, rockman0 . Congratulations