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The Puukko
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I would say this knife looks more like a Norwegian knife than a puukko.
There's no specific name. The blade geometry, the grind height, and the handle shape of this knife scream Norway. The pattern on the sheath also suggests so. This knife is either made in Norway or in imitation of Norwegian knives.
The closest thing to a specific name would probably be brukskniv, which is a knife for daily carry. The sheath with curved floral patterns carved into it is done in the Gjerstad or Agderkniv style, from the south part of the country, .
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Sweet steel. And scenery!!!!!Today I took a walk through the forest, along the river.
I tried out my new camping hatchet. It's a great pair for weekend hikes.
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At the Nuutajärvi puukko show yesterday I received my Kokemäen puukko, custom made by Riku Vastamäki (https://www.rv-unique.com/en/); it´s absolutely fabulous
Riku in the middle, my old friend J-P Peltonen of Sissipuukko fame in the background left:
Riku in the middle, my old friend J-P Peltonen of Sissipuukko fame in the background left:
Marttiini made this pattern in a number of sizes..... Its not really a puukko. Thats what Marttiini called a Lapinleuku. Its really an Unna niibaš or Buiku, which means small knife. The larger Leuku are Stuorra niibi , which means big knife.
The handle is Karelian birch, probably dates from the 1950s or 60s.
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Wow; are those your knives?? Nice collection!!!Marttiini made this pattern in a number of sizes..... Its not really a puukko. Thats what Marttiini called a Lapinleuku. Its really an Unna niibaš or Buiku, which means small knife. The larger Leuku are Stuorra niibi , which means big knife.
The handle is Karelian birch, probably dates from the 1950s or 60s.
Thanks for the information!!
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I like the subtle finger guard on that Leuku.
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Vesa,At the Nuutajärvi puukko show yesterday I received my Kokemäen puukko, custom made by Riku Vastamäki (https://www.rv-unique.com/en/); it´s absolutely fabulous
Riku in the middle, my old friend J-P Peltonen of Sissipuukko fame in the background left:
You are looking good! John
Yes and no. Puukko refers to a smallish utility knife that originated in Finland. There are many different variations, and most are not really referred to as just "puukko". There was usually some sort of designation or descriptor in the name.
Its kind of like the word pocket knife. The pocket knife is a concept everybody understands as a smallish folding knife, but each pattern has its own name, like the stockman patterns are all pocket knives but not all pocket knives are a stockman pattern...
A small Marttiini Lapinleuku and a pre-war Jarvenpaa visapaa ( birch handle) puukko
This is called Partiolaisenpuukko, or scout knife
and this is a Puusepanpuukko or carpenters knife
This is called Vaarinpuukko, or grandfathers knife
The ubiquitous Hevosenpääpuukko (horse head) knife
Every type has its own name, there are many more but I think you get the idea...
It should also be noted that the sheath should be considered part of the knife.
Yeah thats some of them gathered together for a portrait....LOL
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Yes and no. Puukko refers to a smallish utility knife that originated in Finland. There are many different variations, and most are not really referred to as just "puukko". There was usually some sort of designation or descriptor in the name.
Its kind of like the word pocket knife. The pocket knife is a concept everybody understands as a smallish folding knife, but each pattern has its own name, like the stockman patterns are all pocket knives but not all pocket knives are a stockman pattern...
A small Marttiini Lapinleuku and a pre-war Jarvenpaa visapaa ( birch handle) puukko
This is called Partiolaisenpuukko, or scout knife
and this is a Puusepanpuukko or carpenters knife
This is called Vaarinpuukko, or grandfathers knife
The ubiquitous Hevosenpääpuukko (horse head) knife
Every type has its own name, there are many more but I think you get the idea...
It should also be noted that the sheath should be considered part of the knife.
Yeah thats some of them gathered together for a portrait....LOL
Your collection is insane.
Who are you?
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Always a pleasure to learn something from you...... A weekly occurrence...Yes and no. Puukko refers to a smallish utility knife that originated in Finland. There are many different variations, and most are not really referred to as just "puukko". There was usually some sort of designation or descriptor in the name.
Its kind of like the word pocket knife. The pocket knife is a concept everybody understands as a smallish folding knife, but each pattern has its own name, like the stockman patterns are all pocket knives but not all pocket knives are a stockman pattern...
A small Marttiini Lapinleuku and a pre-war Jarvenpaa visapaa ( birch handle) puukko
This is called Partiolaisenpuukko, or scout knife
and this is a Puusepanpuukko or carpenters knife
This is called Vaarinpuukko, or grandfathers knife
The ubiquitous Hevosenpääpuukko (horse head) knife
Every type has its own name, there are many more but I think you get the idea...
It should also be noted that the sheath should be considered part of the knife.
Yeah thats some of them gathered together for a portrait....LOL
