Orgins of Vintage Folder

David · Yesterday, 01:37 PM

Hi All!
I am looking for some info on this interesting vintage folder that belongs to a good friend of mine. And ideas on origin would be appreciated. Thanks!

Jim McDougall · Yesterday, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Hi All!
I am looking for some info on this interesting vintage folder that belongs to a good friend of mine. And ideas on origin would be appreciated. Thanks!

Not sure but offhand looks like something from Finland. Reminds me of puuko from those areas especially the Lapp people.

Sajen · Yesterday, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Not sure but offhand looks like something from Finland. Reminds me of puuko from those areas especially the Lapp people.

Sorry Jim, I don't think so! My gut feeling!

Regards,
Detlef

Rick · Yesterday, 04:03 PM

Hi David,
The ferrule looks like it rotates to lock the blade open like the Opinel knives; yes?
A picture of what is carved on the surface of the handle might help.

gp · Yesterday, 04:10 PM

I understand where Jim was coming from as my thoughts were also in a similar direction, but more towards an Inuit type with regards to the zoomorphic decoration...but than again I could be totally mistaken....!

Edster · Yesterday, 04:40 PM

To me it looks like a vintage artistic addition to the French Nontron folder. See attached. Maybe someone will show the knife as I am too technically challenged to do it myself.

https://www.objectsofuse.com/Nontron-penknife-8cm

Best,
Ed

Rick · Today, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Not sure but offhand looks like something from Finland. Reminds me of puuko from those areas especially the Lapp people.

I Think it may be inspired by Scandinavian iconography.
I think we need pictures of the creature relief carved on the back of the grip.
If the figure is a prick-eared canine, then I would suggest it relates to Fenrir, the wolf who ate Odin.
I know there are no fangs shown and I can't account for that.

More pictures please.

gp · Today, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

I Think it may be inspired by Scandinavian iconography.
I think we need pictures of the creature relief carved on the back of the grip.
If the figure is a prick-eared canine, then I would suggest it relates to Fenrir, the wolf who ate Odin.
I know there are no fangs shown and I can't account for that.

More pictures please.

might indeed be the case... enclosed a picture of a 17th century manuscript showing Loki's son Fenrir, AKA Fenrisulven or Fenris that shows some simularities

Tim Simmons · Today, 09:49 AM

That makes more sense. Very nice usable folder.

Yesterday, 01:37 PM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,296	Orgins of Vintage Folder Hi All! I am looking for some info on this interesting vintage folder that belongs to a good friend of mine. And ideas on origin would be appreciated. Thanks! Attached Images

Yesterday, 04:03 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,429	Hi David, The ferrule looks like it rotates to lock the blade open like the Opinel knives; yes? A picture of what is carved on the surface of the handle might help.

Yesterday, 04:10 PM	#5
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 1,021	I understand where Jim was coming from as my thoughts were also in a similar direction, but more towards an Inuit type with regards to the zoomorphic decoration...but than again I could be totally mistaken....!

Yesterday, 04:40 PM	#6
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 451	To me it looks like a vintage artistic addition to the French Nontron folder. See attached. Maybe someone will show the knife as I am too technically challenged to do it myself. https://www.objectsofuse.com/Nontron-penknife-8cm Best, Ed

Today, 09:49 AM	#9
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,994	That makes more sense. Very nice usable folder.