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A vintage collectible handmade one-of-a-kind custom "Puukko" hunting knife & leather sheath from Finland.
The knife, in excellent condition, measures 7 5/8" in length with a 3 3/4" blade. The blade is inscribed "Finland" on one side & "Lapua" on the other. The maker's name is inscribed in cursive writing in the blood groove but I cannot decipher the name.
The blade has not been sharpened but has some patination spots which is indicative of high carbon steel, not stainless steel.
The bolster & pommel are of brass & the bolster has the customary zig-zag decorative inscription.
The handle may be white phenolic or reindeer bone, in perfect condition, without cracks or chips. The pommel has some green brass oxidation on one side. There is no scrimshaw on the handle.
The knife fits snugly into the reindeer & leather sheath. The top portion of the sheath is leather with decorative tooled designs on it.
The bottom portion of the sheath is reindeer antler & has scrimshaw of a Sami riding in a sleight behind a reindeer. The back side of the sheath has a scrimshaw of "Made In Finland" in cursive writing.
The knife has not been used from all appearances though the belt loop shows some fraying. This Puukko has all the earmarks of a one-of-a-kind piece & makes a wonderful addition to any collection of rare & unusual knives or makes an excellent side piece for the outdoors man. |
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