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Rich · 30th October 2010, 09:09 PM

I recently acquired an unusual Marttiini "combat" knife. It is basically the same as the 7 inch (17.3cm) Lynx puukko only it has a double cross guard. The blade has been severely sharpened, but the J. Marttiini, Rovaniemi is clearly visible in the fuller. The blade is razor sharp. I think the sheath is also original as it has the moose (hard to see in the pics) and the strap has a button slit in the back. I doubt someone making a sheath would add that. Beautiful curly birch handle. Any info or comments appreciated. I've never seen a Marttiini with a double guard. This came from a German soldier who was stationed in Norway in 1945.

Rich S

30th October 2010, 09:09 PM	#1
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	Marttiini Combat Knife I recently acquired an unusual Marttiini "combat" knife. It is basically the same as the 7 inch (17.3cm) Lynx puukko only it has a double cross guard. The blade has been severely sharpened, but the J. Marttiini, Rovaniemi is clearly visible in the fuller. The blade is razor sharp. I think the sheath is also original as it has the moose (hard to see in the pics) and the strap has a button slit in the back. I doubt someone making a sheath would add that. Beautiful curly birch handle. Any info or comments appreciated. I've never seen a Marttiini with a double guard. This came from a German soldier who was stationed in Norway in 1945. Rich S Attached Images