Made in Finland
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Made in Finland
Bought this in Annapolis yesterday. Pile side engraved "Made In Finland[iand some other writing (illegible) in the fuller. 8" overall with a nice old embossed sheath. Engraved brass mounts and a very hard, maybe bakelite yellow handle. I think it's maybe a souvenir but it's old and in very nice condition. Any info appreciated. J.O'.
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Very cool J.O.! You've had a very fruitful weekend my friend!
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Nice score!
I use the heck out of Moras on the farm, but I think it's time I bought a nice Puukko. I think I've finally decided on a Jarvenpaa Scout; but I'm trying to decide between the small ( my ideal size for a fixed blade with a 3.5" blade; but shown by them as having a pointed blade, but Jarvenpaa only makes it with a blunted tip) or the Medium (which is about $20 more expensive, but has a pointed blade, but is also slightly too big for my uses with a 4.5" blade). Good thing is I found a dealer/importer specializing in Puukkos in upstate NY, so I don't have to pay $30 in shipping costs.
I use the heck out of Moras on the farm, but I think it's time I bought a nice Puukko. I think I've finally decided on a Jarvenpaa Scout; but I'm trying to decide between the small ( my ideal size for a fixed blade with a 3.5" blade; but shown by them as having a pointed blade, but Jarvenpaa only makes it with a blunted tip) or the Medium (which is about $20 more expensive, but has a pointed blade, but is also slightly too big for my uses with a 4.5" blade). Good thing is I found a dealer/importer specializing in Puukkos in upstate NY, so I don't have to pay $30 in shipping costs.
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It is an excellent old Horsehead Puukko. Not a tourist item. Many of the Finnish puukkos have "Made in Finland" on them. Why it is written in English even though these knives are being sold to locals is a mystery. The handle is "Galalite" a material made from casein, a protein found in milk.
Can you show a picture of the sheath ? Knife should be a snug fit in the sheath.
kj
Can you show a picture of the sheath ? Knife should be a snug fit in the sheath.
kj
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Here you go. Think it's old? Any value? Paid $15 for it. Thanks. J.O'.
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I'll give you $20 and pay postage. Lovely knife. Congrats.Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 4:19 am Here you go. Think it's old? Any value? Paid $15 for it. Thanks. J.O'.
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Thanks. I'll ruminate and cogitate on that offer. J.O'.
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Very nice JO!! Many have brass mounts, yours in nickel looks very nice! A search of ebay "sold items" should provide you with a good current value. I found a smaller one at a flea 20 years ago for five bucks, gave it to a friend of Finnish descent but he sold it to a well known knife dealer for $25 who then sold it for more. These do have a collector following in this country.
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Shoot fire, Ridgegrass! I'll double Floyds offer, just to help you get rid of that ol' thing quickly!
It appears you got a good deal!
I've got one with a blue handle and a leather scabbard that has been around the family a lot longer than I've been alive.
Treefarmer
It appears you got a good deal!
I've got one with a blue handle and a leather scabbard that has been around the family a lot longer than I've been alive.
Treefarmer
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Sheath is not complete. Originally it had a leather belt loop and likely some metal attaching it to the part you have.
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KJ: It has an attachment ring in a riveted loop on the back. J.O'.
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Thanks good. Cannot see it in picture so i thought it was missing as it often is on theses puukko sheaths.Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:21 pm KJ: It has an attachment ring in a riveted loop on the back. J.O'.
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Hello. I just registered here.
Nice old puukko. These are made even today in Kauhava, Finland. The village of Kauhava is famous for its knives. It dates back to a time (1790-1880) when there was no proper law enforcer in the area and the men who were called 'Häjyt' settled their disputes with knives.
https://www.iisakkijarvenpaa.fi/us/kauh ... knife.html
Nice old puukko. These are made even today in Kauhava, Finland. The village of Kauhava is famous for its knives. It dates back to a time (1790-1880) when there was no proper law enforcer in the area and the men who were called 'Häjyt' settled their disputes with knives.
https://www.iisakkijarvenpaa.fi/us/kauh ... knife.html
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to AAPK Akkiim! That's very interesting information you supplied, thank you! Stick around and have some fun!