Two Puukkos

Aurangzeb · 6th February 2007, 02:59 AM

Hello All!

I think the first Puukko is a fishermans Puukko and is inscribed "Made in Finland" on the blade, it might be hand made. It is 8" overall with a 4" blade and hilt. The second one is very small but extreamly well made. The handle is made of stacked wood and engraved brass parts on the hilt and sheath. The blade has "made in Finland" on the blade as well as a makers mark but I can't make it out. It is 4 1/2" overall with a 2 1/4" blade that is razor sharp. The sheath is made of brass and embossed leather with a loop on it to attach it to a button. I don't think it is a tourist pice because the quality is just too good. I think both are mid 20th century. Ant comments are welcome!

Emanuel · 6th February 2007, 03:32 AM

Hi Mark,
Here is a bigger brother to your small one. 4" blade and 3.5"handle. I love these knives.

Emanuel

Rich · 6th February 2007, 03:15 PM

The top one is a filet knife as you know. Made by Martiinni of Rovaniemi
Finland (also maker of Rapala brand filet knives). They have their blades
made in France and Germany.

The second one is a miniature puukko type commonly used for wood carving
and by women for sewing work. I'm not 100% sure of the reading, but I
think it is by Iisakki Jarvenpaa of Kauhava, Finland. They are one of the
oldest and largest producers of Finnish puukko.

The "big brother" seems to also be a Jarvenpaa although I can't see
the maker's name, the style and the type of engraving on the ferrule
is typical of Jarvenpaa work.

The handles on both Jarvenpaa are stacked birch bark.

Besides Japanese swords, I also collect puukko. Have about 150 with only
two duplicates. They are GREAT knives and much under appreciated IMHO.

Rich

Emanuel · 6th February 2007, 04:44 PM

Thanks Rich, it's good to have a name to it. Mine didn't have any markings or signature.
Emanuel

6th February 2007, 02:59 AM	#1
Aurangzeb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 306	Two Puukkos Hello All! I think the first Puukko is a fishermans Puukko and is inscribed "Made in Finland" on the blade, it might be hand made. It is 8" overall with a 4" blade and hilt. The second one is very small but extreamly well made. The handle is made of stacked wood and engraved brass parts on the hilt and sheath. The blade has "made in Finland" on the blade as well as a makers mark but I can't make it out. It is 4 1/2" overall with a 2 1/4" blade that is razor sharp. The sheath is made of brass and embossed leather with a loop on it to attach it to a button. I don't think it is a tourist pice because the quality is just too good. I think both are mid 20th century. Ant comments are welcome! Attached Images

6th February 2007, 03:32 AM	#2
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Hi Mark, Here is a bigger brother to your small one. 4" blade and 3.5"handle. I love these knives. Emanuel Attached Images

6th February 2007, 03:15 PM	#3
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	The top one is a filet knife as you know. Made by Martiinni of Rovaniemi Finland (also maker of Rapala brand filet knives). They have their blades made in France and Germany. The second one is a miniature puukko type commonly used for wood carving and by women for sewing work. I'm not 100% sure of the reading, but I think it is by Iisakki Jarvenpaa of Kauhava, Finland. They are one of the oldest and largest producers of Finnish puukko. The "big brother" seems to also be a Jarvenpaa although I can't see the maker's name, the style and the type of engraving on the ferrule is typical of Jarvenpaa work. The handles on both Jarvenpaa are stacked birch bark. Besides Japanese swords, I also collect puukko. Have about 150 with only two duplicates. They are GREAT knives and much under appreciated IMHO. Rich

6th February 2007, 04:44 PM	#4
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Thanks Rich, it's good to have a name to it. Mine didn't have any markings or signature. Emanuel