Puukko for comment and translation

russel · 25th March 2015, 09:21 AM

I snagged this little (3.25" blade) Puukko today. I know next to nothing about these knives, but I have always been impressed by their obvious utility.

I am curious to know what members think of it, and particularly if anyone can offer a translation of the inscription.

Cheers,
Russel

Jens Nordlunde · 25th March 2015, 10:51 AM

Hi Russel,
I have one too. My mother bought it about 1915-20 in Norway.
The blade is 8 cm - about 3.2".
I dont know in which language it is written, but my guess would be Finnish.
Jens

Sajen · 25th March 2015, 12:34 PM

Hello Russel,
nice little puukko, would guess around 1930. To get more information about it do a little bit search in old threads, I think there was given once a link to a discussion forum for Scandinavian knives.

Regards,
Detlef

Rich · 25th March 2015, 12:52 PM

Russel -

I can't read it all, but here's my best guess. The first name is Juho (pretty sure of that) the last name looks like Seppala (there were several of this family who made puukko), the last word is Kauhava (major knife center in Finland). I would guess pre WW II era.

Jens -

I can't make out anything on yours expect the town Kauhava. Sorry. I would guess about the same period as Russel's.

Here's the link I use (have to register) that has a great Scandinavian knives forum. One of the members can surely read it accurately for you all. It's mainly a knife makers forum, but the folks are very good and kindly will translate old makers names if they can. Please post any responses you get.

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/...-Blades-Forums

Rich

Blacksmith · 25th March 2015, 08:24 PM

Hi, it says "Kauhavan puukkotehdas" and that means The knife factory of Kauhava. And yes, its finnish.

Sajen · 25th March 2015, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Blacksmith

Hi, it says "Kauhavan puukkotehdas" and that means The knife factory of Kauhava. And yes, its finnish.

When I am not wrong is it the inscription on the second blade.

Rich · 25th March 2015, 08:53 PM

Yes, it is the inscription on Jens blade. I should have recognized it myself. Have a half dozen or so knives by them.
Rich

russel · 26th March 2015, 05:00 AM

Thanks for the information guys, it gives me a great starting point for some research.

Cheers - Russel

Shakethetrees · 26th March 2015, 06:56 AM

It is almost exactly identical to my first knife that a family member gave to me when I was a child, c. 1959/1960. I don't recall whether mine was etched.

I wish I still had it!

Rich · 26th March 2015, 12:50 PM

For those interested in Puukko, here's a great link (via Google translation) on the history, types, etc. of Finnish puukko by the grand master of Finnish knives.

http://translate.googleusercontent.c...qugXlelXheD8_w

Sorry for the long URL, but TinyUrl wouldn't take it :-( Go to "article on knives"

Rich

25th March 2015, 09:21 AM	#1
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Puukko for comment and translation I snagged this little (3.25" blade) Puukko today. I know next to nothing about these knives, but I have always been impressed by their obvious utility. I am curious to know what members think of it, and particularly if anyone can offer a translation of the inscription. Cheers, Russel Attached Images

25th March 2015, 10:51 AM	#2
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Hi Russel, I have one too. My mother bought it about 1915-20 in Norway. The blade is 8 cm - about 3.2". I dont know in which language it is written, but my guess would be Finnish. Jens Attached Images Last edited by Jens Nordlunde; 25th March 2015 at 11:24 AM.

25th March 2015, 08:53 PM	#7
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	Yes, it is the inscription on Jens blade. I should have recognized it myself. Have a half dozen or so knives by them. Rich Last edited by Rich; 26th March 2015 at 12:25 PM.

25th March 2015, 12:34 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,768	Hello Russel, nice little puukko, would guess around 1930. To get more information about it do a little bit search in old threads, I think there was given once a link to a discussion forum for Scandinavian knives. Regards, Detlef

25th March 2015, 12:52 PM	#4
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	Russel - I can't read it all, but here's my best guess. The first name is Juho (pretty sure of that) the last name looks like Seppala (there were several of this family who made puukko), the last word is Kauhava (major knife center in Finland). I would guess pre WW II era. Jens - I can't make out anything on yours expect the town Kauhava. Sorry. I would guess about the same period as Russel's. Here's the link I use (have to register) that has a great Scandinavian knives forum. One of the members can surely read it accurately for you all. It's mainly a knife makers forum, but the folks are very good and kindly will translate old makers names if they can. Please post any responses you get. http://www.britishblades.com/forums/...-Blades-Forums Rich

25th March 2015, 08:24 PM	#5
Blacksmith Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 98	Hi, it says "Kauhavan puukkotehdas" and that means The knife factory of Kauhava. And yes, its finnish.

26th March 2015, 05:00 AM	#8
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Thanks for the information guys, it gives me a great starting point for some research. Cheers - Russel

26th March 2015, 06:56 AM	#9
Shakethetrees Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 363	It is almost exactly identical to my first knife that a family member gave to me when I was a child, c. 1959/1960. I don't recall whether mine was etched. I wish I still had it!

26th March 2015, 12:50 PM	#10
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	For those interested in Puukko, here's a great link (via Google translation) on the history, types, etc. of Finnish puukko by the grand master of Finnish knives. http://translate.googleusercontent.c...qugXlelXheD8_w Sorry for the long URL, but TinyUrl wouldn't take it :-( Go to "article on knives" Rich