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I have this pair of Finnish handmade knives, I am looking for Beckers, BK7 or Brute, maybe the Camp model. I am open to other offers, so feel free to throw one at me.
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WTT-Finnish Puuko's for Beckers
- Thread starter KiljoyKutlery
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Sorry to jump your thread GKN, but I have both of these knives.
Steel is listed as "High Carbon" so probably 1095
Iisakki Järvenpää is the maker.
thickness is .137" thick
3 7/8" puukko and 7" leuku
Iisakki Järvenpää is one of the leading suppliers of traditional knives in Finland. The knives are of high carbon or AISI 420 stainless and tempered to 57-58 on the Rockwell Scale. Iisakki Järvenpää combines traditional styles with modern production methods to provide outstanding values. The blades are well ground and they are supplied with sturdy functional sheaths.
They are often ground with a very slight secondary bevel. This gives a stronger edge, but one which is not as keen as a single bevel. For general work this is ideal, but if you like your knives really sharp, you may want to sharpen it before use. Just follow the sharpening instructions until you can no longer see the glint of the secondary bevel. This is a chore, but you only have to do it once. These knives are so good, and so reasonably priced, that it is well worth the effort. On the other hand, if you are a hunter, and may be cutting cartilage or other tough materials, you may want a slight secondary bevel.