Sakoblade´s knives from Eskilstuna Sweden

[djknife13]

Thanks Jim. No there is nothing else on the blade, but the scrimshaw has "Bruce" on the back side of the sheath. I assume that is a previous owner and probably the original owner because it appears to be colored in like the scrimshaw. The handle and sheath are what I assume to be reindeer horn.___Dave

[sakoblade]

Okay, thanks Dave!

I think it may be difficult to find out who made it without any markings. But can't be many Sami knives with Bruce inscribed on the sheath, right?

Some Sami knives are marked like in the pic I posted earlier, with symbols rather than regular letters. Sometimes they can be hard to discern from scrimshaw and other patterns.

I'll ask around some more.

Jim

[djknife13]

Jim, You got me curious enough to recheck the knife sheath and I have no idea how I missed the initials PE in the corner of the sheath. They are very obvious. I assume they are the scrimshaw's mark. I don't suppose this will help identify the knife maker but maybe someone will recognize the mark. It's a little embarrassing that I missed it or at least forgot it was there. There is definitely nothing else on the knife. Sorry about the hazy picture. ___Dave

[sakoblade]

Dave, no need for embarrassment! I am deaf and blind for many things in life so you're not alone!

I may have a lead on the mark on the sheath but don´t get your hope up too much. Have made some enquiries and hope to get some replies soon.

Cheers!

Jim

[djknife13]

Two more Swedes for your enjoyment. Butterfly by Knifabriken in an arch over GNOSJO, and a horn (I believe, dark material with very fine grain lines) Knifbolaget, Eskilstuna, Sweden 5 blade that appears to have had a pen blade that I just now saw the tang of across from the main blade. I hate surprises like that. It's a super well built compact knife especially now that i realize it was a 6 blade knife. ___Dave

[djknife13]

I found three more at the bottom of the safe where I don't get to very often. The black one is unmarked and I forgot to write down the makers of the other two before I locked them up again. I need a better system to store them that is more accessible. ___Dave

[Quick Steel]

djknife13: Very interesting knives. I enjoy seeing designs I haven't encountered before; here particularly the sheath designs. Thanks for posting.

[djknife13]

Thanks QS. The Scandinavian designs are pretty much unique to their part of the world and they take their knives very seriously. Most don't have a lot of frill but some of the dress knives, as part of their costumes do get pretty fancy. Swedish steel for years has been among the best in the world and the humble little Mora knives with the red birch handles were laminated blades for years. I grew up in an area with a lot of Swedes, Norwegians, and Finns and for some time didn't realize that the rest of the world didn't recognize these designs. Levine once stated that the Swedish Barrel knives were extremely rare which surprised us knife guys around here because they aren't around here. It wasn't too many years ago the local church we attend finally had our church constitution changed from Swedish to English when the last member who could read Swedish passed away.____Dave

[sakoblade]

Dave , thanks for posting!! Great knives for sure!



I am away for the weekend so just a quick reply today.

The 6 bladed Knifbolaget has horn handles for all I can see. I don't think I have one like your but will check when I get home. Will also check my "bible" for info on it.

Will also check your pics on a large screen to see what I can make of them.

Will be back soon!

Jim

[sakoblade]

Dave, here´s some are info about the folders you posted.

I have checked my book about Eskilstuna knives and your Knifbolaget was made before 1929 and has model number 116 if I have read it right.
They changed the tang stamp from Knif... to Knivbolaget Eskilstuna in 1929. They started out in 1917 and the first tang stamp was Knifbolaget and an E but it is uncertain when they changed to the second tang stamp.

Your Gnosjo knife is a well known knife and often reaches good prices here. It was made between late 50´s to late 70´s.

More info can be found here: http://thebladeblog-ulf.blogspot.se/201 ... nosjo.html

Now, your Sami knife is still a mystery but I have a few leads and will be back when I know more.

I will also post some more of my Eskilstuna knives soon.

Jim

[djknife13]

Thanks Jim. Great information. Scandinavian knives are fairly common around Northern Minnesota but information on them is a little hard to come by, or else it's written in Finnish or Swedish.____Dave

[sakoblade]

My pleasure Dave!

Just ask if you need translation from Swedish. Finnish is like Klingon and I may be far our at times but not that far out!

Jim

[djknife13]

Have you ever see or read any of Les Ristinen's books on Scandinavian knives? He lives across the state from me and I see him a couple times a year. He sells them in your neck of the woods and travels back and forth once in a while. I have two of his books and I believe he may have written one in Swede or Finn. I hope I spelled his last name correctly.___Dave

[sakoblade]

Dave, I'm sorry but I haven't of him and never seen or read his books.

But I will try to google him and see what I come up with.

All the best!

Jim

[sakoblade]

Time to post a few new ones I just found.

First a small one from Emil Jonsson, a company active for only three years, between 1918 and 1921. Not sure what the handle scales are made of but I suppose stained horn?

Then a very worn one, the blade has been sharpened so much it´s hard to read. I think it is a Knivbolaget and one blade is marked with the model which is 114. Originally it was a 6 blade but one is missing unfortunately, just as almost all the colour on the handles. It has the crest of Sweden on it.

Last out for today is a MOP Emil Olsson, model 38 1/2. Good condition but I will have to clean it some more. Has the Hammesfahr patented cork screw.

Jim

[djknife13]

Jim, all three of those are classy old knives. Good work. ___Dave

[Konk]

Very nice Dave, I find the barrel knives appealling. I have'nt been lucky enough to get one yet.

Monte

I got a 1874 barrel knife looking to sell

[montemojo]

Picked up this at an auction today

This one is signed A Vitikka Rovaniemi. Can anyone give me any info on this knife?

[philco]

Can't tell you a thing about it Monte except to say I like the looks of it.

[montemojo]

Thanks Phil, I'm hoping it is old.

Monte

[Quick Steel]

Monte, I believe you have a classic Finnish design based on the blade and handle plus the sheath. This, as opposed to other Scandinavian countries. I am no expert but feel fairly confident about it.

[FRJ]

I believe this is my one and only Eskilstuna. Very small - very well made.

[Quick Steel]

Very neat. What is the handle material?

[FRJ]

Thank you, Quick Steel.
The handle material is Mother of Pearl. It's more evident in hand.

[djknife13]

We seem to have lost Jim (Sakoblade) from AAPK. I hope he is OK. He sure helped me with some knife information I couldn't find on line. I believe his last post was in March. ____Dave