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Rich · 20th July 2008, 02:26 AM

Nice Finnish puukko, made in Kauhava I suspect probably 1930's-50's.
Finnish flag on sheath and coat of arms decal on handle. Let us know
who the maker was (name in fuller). Tip of sheath has not been cut off,
just the leather has shrank to reveal the wood core beneath.

Rich S

Nordic/Scandinavian Knife links
http://home.earthlink.net/~rsblade/puukko.htm

20th July 2008, 02:26 AM	#2
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	Nice Finnish puukko, made in Kauhava I suspect probably 1930's-50's. Finnish flag on sheath and coat of arms decal on handle. Let us know who the maker was (name in fuller). Tip of sheath has not been cut off, just the leather has shrank to reveal the wood core beneath. Rich S Nordic/Scandinavian Knife links http://home.earthlink.net/~rsblade/puukko.htm