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Old 12th March 2006, 12:16 AM   #1
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Question Knife origin?

Picked this one up at a local antique store. Very inexpensive and I thought it looked nice. I haven't a clue as to origin. Maybe second half of the 20th century. Has a Tibetan flavor. Anyone want to hazard a guess? Made of brass and wood. O.A. 9" blade 3 1/4" Thanks!
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Old 12th March 2006, 12:40 AM   #2
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It looks like a Finnish puukko.

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Old 12th March 2006, 12:41 AM   #3
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I would suggest a Scandinavian origin. The blade looks very much like a Finnish puuko and the wood treatment is suggestive of those knives, although the brass adornments are atypical.

Bigger pictures with more detail would help.

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Old 12th March 2006, 01:04 AM   #4
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Another vote for puuko here .
Must have larger pix .
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Old 12th March 2006, 01:06 AM   #5
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I would suggest a Scandinavian origin. The blade looks very much like a Finnish puuko and the wood treatment is suggestive of those knives, although the brass adornments are atypical.

Bigger pictures with more detail would help.

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Sorry about the size. I reduced them at photobucket, now I can't seem to increase the size even after deleting and downloading again. Was trying to save on loading time. Oppps. I can see the scandinavian influence myself.
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Old 12th March 2006, 01:13 AM   #6
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Sorry about the size. I reduced them at photobucket, now I can't seem to increase the size even after deleting and downloading again. Was trying to save on loading time. Oppps. I can see the scandinavian influence myself.
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Old 12th March 2006, 03:25 AM   #7
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I AGREE AS TO LOCATION OF ORIGIN WITH HEAVY LAPLANDER INFLUENCE, A GOOD CHANCE IT IS A LAP KNIFE.
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Old 12th March 2006, 08:38 AM   #8
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A finish puuko is a very good possibility, but the mounting of the blade directs also strong to a norwegian or swedish direction. My vote is absolutely scandinavian origin.
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Old 12th March 2006, 04:58 PM   #9
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I'm no expert. Have just recently gotten interested in Scandinavian knives. If I had to guess, I'd say Norway. Possibly a Bunadskniven, the knife worn with the traditional costume of Norway. Should you decide that you don't want it, just let me know.

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Old 12th March 2006, 08:03 PM   #10
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I'm no expert. Have just recently gotten interested in Scandinavian knives. If I had to guess, I'd say Norway. Possibly a Bunadskniven, the knife worn with the traditional costume of Norway. Should you decide that you don't want it, just let me know.

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I think you hit the nail on the head Steve, thank you. This is a "dress" knife from Norway. Worn as part of traditional dress, (bunad). Did some research after reading your post and found a photo of a similar piece on a Norwegian site. Very interesting. Thanks to all. Much appreciated.
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