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Greetings from Finland.
I´ve been a lurker here for few odd months and decided to register today as I´ve found this forum to be highly educative and filled with knowledgeable people. I am a couple of years from reaching the 40 year milestone but feel a kid at heart. - I am sure that Miss Jussi M. would agree on that but with a noticeable edge on tone (pun intended). I´ve always been fascinated by bladed weaponry and find the Keris among other bladed weaponry particularly interesting due to it´s unique form and multifaceted historical and cultural aspects. I am here to learn and in the most unlikely scenario if I can ever be of assistance to you I will do my best to do so. Thanks for your time. Best, Jussi . . - moved here from the keris forum, below pics and remarks were there first - . Thanks for the warm welcome all. Quote:
![]() I know this aint a keris but as this is an intro thread what the heck. If this is unacceptable please tell me and I will edit pics off. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It aint a keris but I hope you like it anyway. Thanks, Jussi Last edited by Jussi M.; 17th April 2008 at 03:12 PM. |
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I certainly do like it!
Very clever and tasteful use of different materials, and surfaces: a mix of polished/rough areas on the blade is especially appealing. And the "bear claw" mark iis just pure fun! Stick around, man! You earned your admission ![]() ![]() Welcome! |
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Jussi,
Search for Puukko and you will find some nice threads. Scandinavian knives, to put it in a categorie, are collectors items as well and considered as ethnographic arms. |
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Jussi -
A lovely puukko, a work of nice craftsmanship and art. Is this one you made? If so, I bow to your skill and design instincts. Rich S |
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![]() I know I have pics of a damascus Viking spear head somewhere... |
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Jussi -
I have seen pictures of his work in Ristinen's book and online. A gifted knife smith. Rich S |
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