Scandinavian knives-big & small

[knife7knut]

Some fixed blades from Denmark, Finland, Norway, & Sweden.

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[Quick Steel]

You have a wide variety of Scandinavian blades. Very interesting.

[TripleF]

Epic collection.

Now I want one!

[Quick Steel]

[chickenman62]

Found this one in my Aunt's home. My uncle was a big time fisherman, been dead since 1973.

[Quick Steel]

Chickenman, your blade shape reminds me of a Finnish-made knife, but don't quote me.

[chickenman62]

It is Finnish but so were some of those other ones so I showed it.

[Quick Steel]

It definitely qualifies as a Scandinavian knife in my view. I realize Finnland is technically distinct from Scandinavia, e.g. having a language unrelated to other Nordic countries. Yet, being Nordic I've always included it with the other Nordic countries sort of a cousin of Scandinavia. (Kindly humor an old man.)

[GSPTOPDOG]

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I am voting for the bear themed puukko as my favorite!

[Quick Steel]

Thanks for your comment T-Dog. Many years ago, a sister of mine called herself Standing Bear. I was called Scouting Owl. It would take much too long to explain the background. Suffice it to say that when I discovered the knife with a standing bear I knew it was made for her. To say she was delighted to receive it doesn't begin to capture her reaction.

[GSPTOPDOG]

Thanks for your comment T-Dog. Many years ago, a sister of mine called herself Standing Bear. I was called Scouting Owl. It would take much too long to explain the background. Suffice it to say that when I discovered the knife with a standing bear I knew it was made for her. To say she was delighted to receive it doesn't begin to capture her reaction.

That is a great story Q.S. to go with an amazing knife Thanks for a great post!

[Quick Steel]

T-Dog, thank you for your very generous comment.

[doglegg]

T-Dog, thank you for your very generous comment.

Love the knife and the story makes it even better

[Quick Steel]

Thank you doglegg.

[GSPTOPDOG]

Opps! Not a fixed blade but definitely Scandinavian

[Quick Steel]

Very complex and interesting covers. I think I am seeing a dragon in the figures...sort of.

[GSPTOPDOG]

Very complex and interesting covers. I think I am seeing a dragon in the figures...sort of.

You got it Q.S. ... I think it is a Norse and Viking (with Germanic origin) Dragon, or worm. They are present in Germanic mythology and wider folklore, where they are often portrayed as large venomous serpents. Especially in later tales, however, they share many common features with other dragons in European mythology.

[GSPTOPDOG]

I have several mora knives and Puukko Knives. I dug this one out to carry today. A sturdy lightweight EDC.

[Quick Steel]

T-Dog, that is a nice looking typical Puukko. I have a huge pile of cardboard that I need slice and dice to bring it under control. Based on previous experience I will most likely use a Mora.

[GSPTOPDOG]

T-Dog, that is a nice looking typical Puukko. I have a huge pile of cardboard that I need slice and dice to bring it under control. Based on previous experience I will most likely use a Mora.

Q.S. you can't go wrong with the Mora for tasks like that, I have a big pile too that I want to burn in my backyard firepit. I am just waiting for a non 15-30 mph windy day So I was cutting up cardboard as well