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Re: Puukko
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:00 pm
by vikingdog
I really like the one by Henry Hilden. Thomas Lofgren is from Sweden, here's a little info about him and his son:
http://www.lofgrenknives.com/pages.asp?pageid=16
Re: Puukko
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:11 pm
by vikingdog
Here's a custom built puukko by Saku Honkilahti on it's way to me from Finland. The handle is stacked birch bark. He hand forged the blade and made the sheath.
http://www.netikka.net/sakunsivu/
Re: Puukko
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:33 pm
by Quick Steel
Many thanks for the article on the Lofgrens. Its great learning Thomas has become a considerable force in Sweden's cutlery scene. I will now make it a point to attend the next Pasadena show and look him up.
I like your Saku Pukko. I'm no expert but it appeals to me as having beautiful, clean lines.
In a few minutes I'll be heading out the door, but I won't forget to try for those sheaths ASAP.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:24 pm
by Quick Steel
Here obviously are the three sheaths. The left is from Lofgren; the center is from Hilden; the right is from Burrichter.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:25 am
by vikingdog
Very nice, you have three great looking knives there.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 6:59 pm
by Billswfl
Quick Steel great looking knives and sheaths. Mike that is one beautiful puukko and sheath, Saku did a really nice job.
Bill
Re: Puukko
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:02 am
by vikingdog
Thank you Bill.
How long does it take a package to travel to Pennsylvania from Finland? He sent it Sunday.
I'll send some pictures when I have it in hand.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:45 am
by Billswfl
Mike I think 7-10 days, I believe Pekka sent my puukko on the 28th of Dec and it arrived Jan 6th. I can't wait to see the pics.
Bill
Re: Puukko
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:43 am
by Quick Steel
My photos seem to have disappeared. Anyone have any ideas? I know the pictures weren't great, but gosh!
Re: Puukko
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:49 am
by Miller Bro's
There is a system glitch, Bryan is trying to fix it as we speak.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:13 am
by Quick Steel
Thanks for the update.
That's a relief. I'll retrieve my camera from the trash.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 4:56 am
by kamagong
That's a really nice knife from Saku. Have you received it yet? I'd appreciate hearing your impressions, often times the knife is even better than what pictures show.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 11:40 pm
by vikingdog
Yes, I got it last Monday. The puukko looks good in the photos but it is really nice in hand. Saku did beautiful work on the knife and sheath and I'm very happy with it. I think the knife is much nicer than the pictures can show.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 2:03 am
by tjmurphy
Hey Mike, glad you finally got it. It is a purty thing
Re: Puukko
Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 3:56 am
by Quick Steel
Definitely a handsome piece of work.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 11:25 am
by vikingdog
Thank you.
Re: Importing Puukkos?
Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 12:28 pm
by wizrd
Darn you puukko guys & your beautiful knives, now I've got to learn to read & speak a new language. Are there any duty fees involved in importing a puukko from Finland? Talking under
$ 200.00 declared value here. Any importing duty? The government has their hand in my pocket every time I turn around, just wondering what to expect. Thanks in advcnce for any info.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 7:27 pm
by kamagong
I've received three custom puukkos directly from the maker, and I've never been charged Customs fees.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 10:42 am
by wizrd
Vikingdog & Kamagong, thank you for your info on the importing question.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 3:14 pm
by smokepole
Re: Puukko
Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 4:30 pm
by vikingdog
Thank you Willem, I like it!
Re: Puukko
Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 4:33 pm
by Quick Steel
Such an interesting knife! A highly successful and unexpected blending of two cultures. Very, very impressive.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 8:26 pm
by smokepole
It's a pleasure Mike, thanks for inviting me.
Quick Steel, thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate them and I am flattered that you like my effort.
Re: Puukko
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 2:41 pm
by vikingdog
Pictured is a Kauhava style double horse head puukko from Finland that I received as a gift from my friend Billswfl.
This is a very sweet package,thank you Bill!
Re: Puukko
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:21 am
by Billswfl
Thanks for the kind word Mike. Enjoy Bill