Froggyedge wrote:Seems like we have similar experiences with this knife . Or rather the design, as my version is made in Norway by Helle.
I don't find a picture of my knife right now. Haven't used is for some time, but this is what it looks like.
A very capable knife!
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Hey Froggy.
I liked the looks of your knife so much I felt I had to have one. Found one on Ebay, Helle HE 30, and got it for a pretty good price, I think. It's used but doesn't appear to be abused.
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"There are none so blind as those that refuse to see"
God Bless America - Though I don't know why he would want to.
I received the Puukko today and OH MY GOD! this is a knife's knife. This thing is beautiful to look at, to hold and is deadly sharp. It's not too heavy and not too light, just right. I really like it. Can't tell that it's actually a used item except the sheath has a cut in the back of it. Anybody have any idea as to date of manufacture?
"There are none so blind as those that refuse to see"
God Bless America - Though I don't know why he would want to.
Nice TJ. I think you'll find that the Puukko is a very practical using knife. Mine's gotten a ton of use over the years. I'm sure Froggyedge will be along to give more info.
here is one I have from the 1959 Pan American games,actualy will have it for sale.
Missing the metal tip from the scabbard
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Nice one Cat. What's the over-all length? I really impressed with the Helle I purchased. I'm guessing it's from somewhere in the mid to late 60's. The Scandinavians really know how to build a knfe.
Never mind, I saw your post in "Trades". I'm going to give this one some thoughts.
"There are none so blind as those that refuse to see"
God Bless America - Though I don't know why he would want to.
Looks like a real nize find, TJ.
How does the squared handle feel in the hand?
I've got a few Helle brand.
My favorite is the inexpensive Speider 05.
Fits hand very well, lightweight and very useful size.
Snap flap easy to pop open with thumb as natural
movement towards extracting the knife.
Larger fjellbekk has nice merbau handle, definitely more heft
than the scout. A must have when caught in one of them reindeer stampedes.
The square handle (actual diamond shaped) feels very confortable in the hand and the flats seem to be in all the right places. The pommel, on the other hand, is a bit uncomfortable on the heel of the hand. A point is right into your hand. Knife weighs about 4 oz. which is not too heavy nor too light. The pictures do not do it justice. The blade is actually a mirror finish without all the scratches you see in the pics. All in all I really like the knife, and it didn't cost much either.
I like the ones you are showing too. What is the over-all length? I'm kinda getting a liking for the Helle's.
"There are none so blind as those that refuse to see"
God Bless America - Though I don't know why he would want to.
Speider05 is 7 7/8" OAL 3.5 " blade
Fjellbekk 8 5/8" OAL 3 7/8" blade.
Knife Country USA has pretty good selection (4 pages)
and 5% discount code listed on page header.
Or use code 'USA' for 10% discount (ssshhhh)
If nothing else, they have good illustrations and specs
for comparison. Haven't shopped them to death trying
to save every possible kronor, I mean penny. https://www.knifecountryusa.com/store/m ... nives.html
I am almost certain some of you might enjoy this item I found in of all things, a box of archery tackle I purchased at an estate sale a few weeks ago. The article is from a local store that handles such knives. Should a copy be desired please feel free to duplicate.
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There have been some beautiful knives and good information in this older thread. Here is an attractive little dagger from the around turn of the twentieth century which is marked "Dahlgren Eskilstuna" on the blade tang.
Mason wrote:There have been some beautiful knives and good information in this older thread. Here is an attractive little dagger from the around turn of the twentieth century which is marked "Dahlgren Eskilstuna" on the blade tang.
Mason wrote:There have been some beautiful knives and good information in this older thread. Here is an attractive little dagger from the around turn of the twentieth century which is marked "Dahlgren Eskilstuna" on the blade tang.
Nice!
Thanks for your pictures and information, you have some fantastic examples.
I saw the carved ivory dagger made by Magnus Hansen on the 7/13/08 posting. I have a very similar dagger, but more ornate carved ivory (naval themed) by Magnus Hansen. Is there much of a market?
TUK wrote:I saw the carved ivory dagger made by Magnus Hansen on the 7/13/08 posting. I have a very similar dagger, but more ornate carved ivory (naval themed) by Magnus Hansen. Is there much of a market?
I have no idea what kind of market these knives have but I can say that is a fine piece of workmanship.
To the right collector it would be very desirable.
I just bought "AN ILLUSTRARED HISTORY OF WEAPONS: KNIVES, DAGGERS" by David Soud. I was shocked to see my carved ivory dagger on page 135 -- the entire page devoted to it! I called the Berman Museum and confirmed that the photo was of a dagger from that collection. Mine is exactly the same down to the finest detail (see the photos posted this site under Scandinavian Fixed Blades 8/22/13). I'm very proud to have owned this. However, it's consigned to auction 10/21/14 with Cowan's Auctions. Small world....