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Re: Puukko
Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 5:18 pm
by vikingdog
tjmurphy wrote:I can't pronounce much less try to spell the maker,
Here you go, click on the little speaker in the panel on the left side:
http://translate.google.com/?hl=en#fi|e ... 3%A4%C3%A4
Re: Puukko
Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 5:01 am
by Miller Bro's
Re: Puukko
Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:20 pm
by tjmurphy
Here's a piece from an older thread entitled "Scandinavian Fixed Blade Knives" from 2010 in this topic: I think that this is where I got the idea that "PUUKKO" was a Finnish term applied to a Nordic knife:
http://allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_f ... &mode=view
Re: Puukko
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:43 pm
by conslade
Hey guys, If you want some great info on making Puukkos and some tutorials and parts and supplies, google up Brisa Knife supplies. They are in Finland and have a great selection.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 12:16 am
by vikingdog
Thank you, I'm on my way...
Re: Puukko
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 4:43 am
by tank
These are the only Nordic knives I have so far.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 5:05 pm
by IMBand
My bro found this one and sent it to me.........mini puuko. Quality is impressive on it.
IM
Re: Puukko
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:14 am
by vikingdog
Very cool knives, I especially like that sheath Trevor.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:29 am
by vikingdog
Vintage Iisakki Järvenpää, a recent purchase.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:55 am
by Ausgebombt
Here is a puukko I just finished...well it's 98% finished.... still need to peen the tang over. The first knife I've ever made.
Lauri puukko blade.
Guayacan & Ziricote handle with brass guard.
Sheath: Leather, wood, and deer antler.
No power tools other than a hand drill. Mostly used my Swiss Army Woodsman knife.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:07 pm
by vikingdog
Nice knife, keep up the good work.
A puukko by Joonas Kallioniemi
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 4:13 am
by kamagong
Re: Puukko
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 1:16 pm
by vikingdog
That has to be one the most beautiful knives I've ever seen kamagong!
Joonas is world class.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 3:44 pm
by Billswfl
vikingdog wrote:That has to be one the most beautiful knives I've ever seen kamagong!
Joonas is world class.
Ditto.
Bill
Re: Puukko
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:36 am
by vikingdog
Re: Puukko
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:26 am
by Billswfl
Mike great job your fingers must be tired. This thread is really taking shape. I can't wait til we add our puukkos from Joonas.
Bill
Re: Puukko
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:02 pm
by vikingdog
Thank you Bill. I'm finding a lot of good material on the Finnish sites, unfortunately most of them don't offer English translations. Suomi Puukkoseura publishes a magazine or journal twice a year which would be worth getting just for the pictures.
http://www.puukkoseura.fi/puukkoposti_arkisto.php
I have a feeling Joonas is going to be a very busy young man for quite some time.
A puukko by Pekka Tuominen
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 3:14 am
by kamagong
Here's one that Pekka just finished up for me.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:04 am
by Billswfl
Another beautiful puukko kama. The birch bark handles have a great feel great choice again.
Bill
Re: Puukko
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:54 pm
by vikingdog
Very nice kam.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 9:24 pm
by vikingdog
This beautiful Horse Head puukko arrived in the mail today, a gift from Billswfl. Thank you Bill!
I like these knives a lot.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 6:33 pm
by 268bull
I need some help here. Might this happen to be a diamond in the rough Puukko. It's one of 3 knives I purchased yesterday at an estate sale. This ?? Puukko has no name attached anywhere on the knife. The wood handle is very dense, kind of like a curly maple, set in what appears to be pewter. The handle and blade are of equal length, 4 inches each. The blade has a flat grind, with a swage on the front left side of the blade only. The swage measures 1 1/4 inch in length. Then again, the knife may be an amateur's first attempt's at knife making. What ever it is, it's a very solid knife, and takes quite a good edge. It was in an old leather tool bag ( which contained a number of very good old antique tools ) and I got the whole lot for $15.00. I apologize for not being able to provide a better pic, but am hoping someone may have an idea on whether or not this is a Puukko. Also, the knives shown on these pages are very nice looking. Thank you for your time
. Dale H.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:04 pm
by kamagong
I received my Tuominen puukko today, so I thought I'd add some pictures. It is much more robust than my Kallioniemi puukko, which I think is optimized for woodworking. I think this one is more of an all-arounder and should make for a great woodswalking knife.
Specs are as follows -- 8 1/8" OAL, with a 3 13/16" silversteel blade. The handle is stacked birch bark, with a brass bolster and buttcap. The sheath (tuppi) is the traditional leather with a wooden insert.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:29 pm
by vikingdog
Wow, kam another beautiful puukko.
I'd like to have the chance to check out puukkos by the various the master smiths to see how they feel in hand. Pekka's work is amazing.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:33 pm
by kamagong
Thanks Mike. I guess you're going to have to order one to keep your Joonas knife company.