A new pakka (puuko) knife

Radharc 59 · 6th May 2006, 02:33 PM

Hello Jens and everyone.

I thought I might submit some pictures of a knife I made last year, modeled after the traditional Finnish pakka or puuko knife. The blade is Norwegian made ladder pattern Damascus, with Swedish Masur Birch on the handle, along with Black Palm wood and brass furniture. It's 7 1/2" long overall.

Jens, your name sounds Swedish, I would be most interested in your opinion of this piece.

Best regards,
Michael
www.radharcknives.com

Jens Nordlunde · 6th May 2006, 03:32 PM

Hi Michael,

It’s a nice puuko you show, both the blade form, the interesting pattern on the blade and the very nice handle – although I am no expert on these knives, there are, however, other who are experts – and collectors. Try to make a search for ‘puuko’.
Good photos as well

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Radharc 59 · 6th May 2006, 04:18 PM

Thank you Jens. I made a slight mistake in offering it for sale in this forum. It was brought to my attention that this isn't the proper forum for that, and I have corrected it. I shall do a search as you suggest, thanks.

I do all of my own photography as well. Glad you like it.

Best regards,
Michael
www.radharcknives.com

Tomik · 9th May 2006, 11:16 PM

Beautifull handle and blade.
Allthough not the most traditional (Finnish style) blade shape its nonetheless a nice piece. Also I recommend searching word puukko (if using the search in internet)instead of puuko, in some dialects in Finland its called puuko, but it really is more an exception than a rule.

Radharc 59 · 11th May 2006, 07:33 PM

Thank you, Tomik, for the compliments and info. I checked it out, and yes, the spelling you mention does seem to be the standard. It's more widespread across the Scandinavian countries than I'd realized, and I also didn't know about the illegality of carrying one in public. Interesting stuff.

Michael
www.radharcknives.com

6th May 2006, 02:33 PM	#1
Radharc 59 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 11	A new pakka (puuko) knife Hello Jens and everyone. I thought I might submit some pictures of a knife I made last year, modeled after the traditional Finnish pakka or puuko knife. The blade is Norwegian made ladder pattern Damascus, with Swedish Masur Birch on the handle, along with Black Palm wood and brass furniture. It's 7 1/2" long overall. Jens, your name sounds Swedish, I would be most interested in your opinion of this piece. Best regards, Michael www.radharcknives.com Attached Images Last edited by Radharc 59; 6th May 2006 at 04:16 PM. Reason: Improper place to offer items for sale

6th May 2006, 03:32 PM	#2
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Hi Michael, It’s a nice puuko you show, both the blade form, the interesting pattern on the blade and the very nice handle – although I am no expert on these knives, there are, however, other who are experts – and collectors. Try to make a search for ‘puuko’. Good photos as well.

6th May 2006, 04:18 PM	#3
Radharc 59 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 11	Puuko Thank you Jens. I made a slight mistake in offering it for sale in this forum. It was brought to my attention that this isn't the proper forum for that, and I have corrected it. I shall do a search as you suggest, thanks. I do all of my own photography as well. Glad you like it. Best regards, Michael www.radharcknives.com

11th May 2006, 07:33 PM	#5
Radharc 59 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 11	The puukko Thank you, Tomik, for the compliments and info. I checked it out, and yes, the spelling you mention does seem to be the standard. It's more widespread across the Scandinavian countries than I'd realized, and I also didn't know about the illegality of carrying one in public. Interesting stuff. Michael www.radharcknives.com

9th May 2006, 11:16 PM	#4
Tomik Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7	Beautifull handle and blade. Allthough not the most traditional (Finnish style) blade shape its nonetheless a nice piece. Also I recommend searching word puukko (if using the search in internet)instead of puuko, in some dialects in Finland its called puuko, but it really is more an exception than a rule.