Anyone collect knives from Sweden/Norway/Denmark & Finland?

[tongueriver]

I like it too!

[CamMan21]

A Strømeng that I purchased in Trondheim about 20-something-or-other years ago.

[tongueriver]

Nice Leuku!

[Dan In MI]

I wouldn't say I collect Scandinavian knives, but after seeing some pictured in this thread, I'm half tempted to start! However, I have two Moraknivs: a Garberg and an Eldris. Thus far, I'm happy with both, though I haven't had a good chance to put them through their paces. Since they're well-made and very sharp, I expect they will be excellent performers.

[Rich53]

Here's a couple I was fortunate enough to come across and grab. I've shown them before, but they're hidden in some thread here from days gone by.

First one: A Finnish Ilsakki Jarvenpaa Oy ceremonial 2 knife set called “The HARMA Knife”. Decorative brass pommels and finger guards. Mirror polished blades. Scabbard is made of leather and brass, w/the leather lacquered.

Second one: Puukko Martiini knife with a very nice leather sheath & Walnut handle.

VERY nice!

[Rich53]

As an aside, anyone interested in Scandinavian culture should watch "Sami Blood" on either Amazon prime or Netflix. One of my favorite movies!

Scandinavian knives to make several appearances in the movie.

[Quick Steel]

Rich53, Thanks for the headsup. I'll check out the movie as soon as I can.

[GSPTOPDOG]

A Strømeng that I purchased in Trondheim about 20-something-or-other years ago.

Very nice!!!

[GSPTOPDOG]

Here is another mora from Sweden, with a new razor sharp edge on it. It makes a great Hiking/trail knife. Lightweight, not super expensive and great steel!

[GSPTOPDOG]

Here is one of the nicest knives I have ever seen(from anywhere!)

That is beautiful! I have a knife from Denmark I was going to post. I don't see very many of them available, so I am always glad to see a new one posted.

[GSPTOPDOG]

Here is an old Helle Mora knife from Norway (or so it appears) that I cleaned up and I am going to make a simple leather sheath for it and put a clean sharp edge on it.

[knife7knut]

A couple more:

[GSPTOPDOG]

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Beautiful!!!

[GSPTOPDOG]

Custom Nordic Puukko Hunting Knife with 4" Kustaa Lammi blade.
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That is an outstanding Puukko Hunting Knife A real work of art

[GSPTOPDOG]

Here are a couple of knives I have added to my collection over the years.

[GSPTOPDOG]

I love this big Bowie! It is a Fallkniven Tor - Northern Fixed Blade Knife Made in Sweden.

Fällkniven AB is a Sweden-based manufacturer of knives and knife-related gear and apparel. Fällkniven was founded in 1984 in Boden by Peter Hjortberger.

[GSPTOPDOG]

They also make a smaller version called the "Odin" that I would love to own... but now it has become very pricey....

[GSPTOPDOG]

Well, this is not a knife... but it is from Finland. These Fiskars are great little hand axes, very light weight and useful.

[GSPTOPDOG]

I am not what country this one comes from, but it looks like it falls into the Sweden/Norway/Denmark & Finland category ....

[tongueriver]

I don't know a thing about it but that knife/sheath is a dandy!

[tongueriver]

On second thought I have a knife/sheath that shares some attributes with yours, which has been suggested to be from the Toten area of Norway.

[cody6268]

Well, this is not a knife... but it is from Finland. These Fiskars are great little hand axes, very light weight and useful.

I think they're one of the more commonsense axes you can get. I love my Estwing--but it's too heavy. The small Marble's hatchet I have is too light duty for more intensive jobs, and for driving wedges for chainsaw work--the Estwing handles it all well. I bought an X7 some years back marked down at Lowe's due to a chipped edge and missing cover. Promptly made a mess straightening it out. Think I'll get another, and the smaller "X5" hand axe. Unfortunately, the X5 is discontinued, and people ask more than double what it's worth.

The good thing about the little (roughly 1 lb.) Marble's axe is the cover. It is not separate, and just flips out of the way when needed. It's much cheaper made than earlier "Pocket Safety Axe" replicas, and that AG Russell sells, but it's decent. It is one of the few cheap axes I've owned that was passably sharp also.

[GSPTOPDOG]

The good thing about the little (roughly 1 lb.) Marble's axe is the cover. It is not separate, and just flips out of the way when needed. It's much cheaper made than earlier "Pocket Safety Axe" replicas, and that AG Russell sells, but it's decent. It is one of the few cheap axes I've owned that was passably sharp also.

That Marble's axe looks like a great little axe! I always will buy a Fiskers product if I find it used at a reasonable price. I think the Finnish steel is very good. I found a Fiskers like the one in my pictures that was made in Thailand, of all places, so I always look closely to make sure it is one from Finland.

[GSPTOPDOG]

On second thought I have a knife/sheath that shares some attributes with yours, which has been suggested to be from the Toten area of Norway.

Interesting Thanks for the info tongueriver!!!

[tongueriver]

I believe there is one or more extensive threads on AAPK on Nordic knives.