The Puukko

[Old Engineer]

Old Engineer Harry, that is a mighty fine puukko sir! I really wanted the same one you have but I was impatient and this one was available. Stacked birch bark & bronze. Not disappointed at all - the birch bark feels amazing in hand!

I'm surprised these aren't more expensive. They aren't perfect but look hand finished to my eyes.

Would you please show the Back Side of the Sheath ??? I kind of like the Brass Ring on your's .

Harry

 

[draggat]

Would you please show the Back Side of the Sheath ??? I kind of like the Brass Ring on your's .

Harry

Harry, I missed your post the other day. Luckily, I am carrying this one today! I can't remember what the Kauhaven sheath looks like exactly, but I do recall thinking that it was slightly nicer than the Jarvenpaa here. Still, it's a good sheath.

 

[Old Engineer]

Harry, I missed your post the other day. Luckily, I am carrying this one today! I can't remember what the Kauhaven sheath looks like exactly, but I do recall thinking that it was slightly nicer than the Jarvenpaa here. Still, it's a good sheath.

Thank you Steve . I do like your sheath a little better than mine .

Harry

 

[Valken]

Long puukko en route to Canada

 

[The Zieg]

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Long puukko en route to Canada

One of the best thing about your knives is the high grind. The lower grinds on Scandinavian knives today, even puukkos from Finland, is less desirable (in my humble opinion).

 

[oldmanwilly]

One of the best thing about your knives is the high grind. The lower grinds on Scandinavian knives today, even puukkos from Finland, is less desirable (in my humble opinion).

Hear, hear! The handles also appear warm and comfortable, ready for work all day.

 

[Valken]

One of the best thing about your knives is the high grind. The lower grinds on Scandinavian knives today, even puukkos from Finland, is less desirable (in my humble opinion).

I hear you. If I need a less accute grind I prefer to make the blade thicker. I take inspiration. from early 20th century scandinavian knives

 

[Will Power]

Mini Puukko and other small friends for a lightweight hike These pocket puukkot are a useful carry nevertheless, especially in town.

 

[A.L.]

One of the best thing about your knives is the high grind. The lower grinds on Scandinavian knives today, even puukkos from Finland, is less desirable (in my humble opinion).

Sadly the reason for modern ”scandinavian grind” is price - they are more affordable to make.

 

[Arathol]

A proper rhomboid is the way to go....

 

[Valken]

Little brother of the previous one

 

[SwissHeritageCo]

One of the best thing about your knives is the high grind. The lower grinds on Scandinavian knives today, even puukkos from Finland, is less desirable (in my humble opinion).

Good point, but I also prefer the grind to go straight into the handle. One of my favorite things about scandis is the lack of plunge line to contend with.

 

[The Zieg]

Good point, but I also prefer the grind to go straight into the handle. One of my favorite things about scandis is the lack of plunge line to contend with.

For sure the lack of a plunge is a traditional look. Ruusuvuori's book has this to say about the ricasso. But as Valken says, he is going for an early 20c look.

 

[The Zieg]

Valken , no matter what, stay away from adding a sharpening choil/notch to your knives! The current J.P. Peltonen Sissipuukko has a sharpening choil and it catches on cordage every time I need to cut with the forte.

 

[draggat]

This one arrived a couple weeks ago and I somehow managed to stab the thumb of my dominant hand with it pretty good...... May have hit the bone. The wound is now healed but my thumb is still sensitive to pressure! It limited my knife carrying a bit.

The round pommel is shaped a bit different than I expected. Not sure what I think of the lacquered birch bark, it's not grippy feeling like this other one. It is slender and feels good in hand though.

 

[jfk1110]

This one arrived a couple weeks ago and I somehow managed to stab the thumb of my dominant hand with it pretty good...... May have hit the bone. The wound is now healed but my thumb is still sensitive to pressure! It limited my knife carrying a bit.

The round pommel is shaped a bit different than I expected. Not sure what I think of the lacquered birch bark, it's not grippy feeling like this other one. It is slender and feels good in hand though.

Two beauties...

 

[jfk1110]

Little brother of the previous one


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Another fine specimen....

 

[Valken]

Good point, but I also prefer the grind to go straight into the handle. One of my favorite things about scandis is the lack of plunge line to contend with.

I understand also, I do that on medieval inspired knives as well

 

[draggat]

Two beauties...

Thank you!

 

[afishhunter]

Cold Steel FINN BEAR


(not shown: the OEM nylon canvas sheath)
Dating by the sheath, I believe the blade steel is 1.4114 KRUPP.

I R NOT sure if my FINN BEAR belongs in a Puukko thread.
IMHO, it (and the wood handle Mora Number 1) IS a Puukko ... but what do I know?
At any rate, if I are mistooken my apologies in advance. Let me know I messed up/insulted/offended, and I will delete this post.