Bukatia Russia Bulat Steel Info lease

[scagel]

This knife came to me by way of an auction. Not as discribed but better, for me. 12", leather covered sheath, hand sewn and tin throat, lined with Birch wood. No sign of any use, the blade etch is hand engraved with two small initials. A prancing reindeer decorates the reverse. From searching, I find on Russian knife sites, similar knives decorated but not by hand. They are sold as made with Bulat steel. THe blade is 3mms and I can force flex it. Are any of yopu familiar with this type of knife? I look forward tohearing from you. BTW, it appears to be an older knife..