Scandinavian fixed-blades

[Cooter Brown]

That's it, Foggyedge!

I'm sure my sister got this at an outdoors store in Atlanta, and my best guess wold be about 32 years ago.

It's been a terrific knife and after the first few times of using it the lack of a guard has not bothered me at all. It's compact and relatively light which makes it a perfect knife for a lot of outdoors use, especially backpacking.

Thanks for the info.

Edit say that I went to the link you provided--Mr. Wirkkalla was a very interesting and talented man.

[Froggyedge]

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!

[Cooter Brown]

Yep. It's a very elegant design--nothing there that ain't necessary. His other designs have that same quality.

[justold52]

Kool looking knives shown here.

I enjoyed reading all the stuff too.

I just have to show off my FINLAND knife that is in my DANDY store.

But it is priced not to sell.... ... cuz I like it to much.

Marttiini Beinmesser Lapp Reindeer Horn Bone 9" 4 1/4" Blade

Mossdancer; Sorry no one has come back to help you. I never seen one like yours before...

[Froggyedge]

Very nice Marttiini Puukko, Ken!
Nice looking and if put to use, it will perform greatly too!

Hmmm...
I just remembered that I promised you a comparison between two knife tips back in July (another thread). In fact I did take some pics a week or two later, but... Getting around to finish something like that with my degree of Alzheimer's is hard, you know... I'll see if I can dig out the files and write something up in a couple of days!

[justold52]

You said "Very nice Marttiini Puukko, Ken!"

I did not know this was a Puukko. Did I list this wrong in my DANDY STORE?

Perhaps I should add the word Puukko to the listing.

Well yes I remember you also said you would give me a comparison between two knife. Now I have for gotten what knifes they even were....

I have a good memery just that it's short, but my long memery is getting to be more just like last year stuff and it was realy 20 years ago.

Ken

[TDCase]

Man those are all some nice fixed blades fellas! Really a nice design. Simple but practical

[Froggyedge]

Ken,
I haven't checked the knife in your store, but a puukko it is.
The Finns call their small to medium sized fixed blade sheath knives for puukkos. (Leuku is the Finnish name for the big knives in the Sami tradition.)

I have a good memery just that it's short, but my long memery is getting to be more just like last year stuff and it was realy 20 years ago.
Ken

I know the feeling...

[justold52]

Thank you for the come back.

I will add puukko to my listing.

Did it and here is a link.

http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... ry_id=3095

[glennbad]

I have been admiring all the fine knives in this thread, and thought of a knife that I have.

I don't know if this knife applies to this thread or not. I've had it for a number of years. It came with the pictured sheath, and seems to fit well, but I don't know if they go together. There are no markings of any kind on the knife, but it seems a decently-made knife.



Can anyone tell me anything about this knife?

Thanks,
Glenn

[tjmurphy]

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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[tjmurphy]

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?

[Cooter Brown]

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.

[tjmurphy]

Thanks Cooter. I'm impressed with it, of course, I'm pretty easy. I've noticed that the etch is different than the ones being sold new today.

[cattaraugus57]

here is one I have from the 1959 Pan American games,actualy will have it for sale.
Missing the metal tip from the scabbard

[tjmurphy]

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.

[woseyjales]

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.

[tjmurphy]

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.

[woseyjales]

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

Hope dis helps

[Mossdancer]

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.
moss

[tjmurphy]

Now that is some neat information. Fringe to drive away evil spirits, I need one of those.

[Mason]

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.

[Desktop]

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!

[Mason]

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.

[TUK]

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?