October 2014 the finnish puukko part 1 oregon knife club. May 23, 2014 mora blade affixed to a birch bark handle. Tutorials on building a belt grinder, electric heat treating oven, diy micarta and much more. The lines of the blade determine the shape of the handle. Based in northern minnesota on the shores of lake superior, where oldworld scandanavian quality. Add a breakaway chain or paracord and it can easily be worn as a neck knife when needed. The ethnic knife of the lapps is the stuorraniipi, or commonly known in finland as leuku layooku. I can see the need for both a utility knife and a fillet knife for a wilderness fisherman. On those pages, youll see much more information and many more photos of the individual knives. Save the pdf or open in acrobat first before printing. A free to use collection of of knife patterns templates in printable pdf format. In an effort to contribute to the knife maker community at large, id like to share some profiles that i have made. Kauhava is wellknown for its centuriesold puukko knife crafting culture.
Please ensure you print the pdf as is avoid resizing or fitting to page otherwise it will shrink the dimensions. Several of these makers are making some really amazing folders. Its a truly fantastic knife, incredibly comfortable handle and wicked sharp. A combination of the 6 fish fillet knife and small 3 14 utility puukko in a double sheath. My principle is that a good puukko is made of quality raw materials and a well proportioned blade which serves its use. Consistent with the iconic puukko pattern, it features a singleedged blade ground from cpm s30v steel and a concealedtang handle meticulously crafted from brown g10. The design of the puukko is attributed to the indigenous sami people, who created several knives to use for day to day tasks.
Once you get your hands on the tanimboca puukko, you wont want to put it. We carry hundreds of scandinavian knives, the famous finnish puukko knives among them. The puukko is a finnish knife, and the name lends itself to the finnish word puukotta, which means to stab knife. Not only do we have some of the best traditional finnish styles, but also some more modern models that are inspired by the unique look and feel of the. Print a pdf and transfer it to wood, polycarbonate or steel to make your pattern. Its surface is slightly textured so you easily get a firm, safe grip of the knife. Unfollow puukko knife to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The puukko knives are handmade in a shop owned by reino k. The knife is interesting among tools as it has a tendency to become so personalized. Traditional crafts of finland episode 1 puukko knife. The kellam is a little shorter than the woodlore knife. The easiest way for me to talk about puukko is to look at what is known as country puukko and the classic models.
Typically, a puukkos blade is ground with the socalled scandi grind flat grind where the primary grind is also the edge bevel without any secondary edges. Printable knife templates homemade knife template knife. I ordered a couple models and was hooked after they arrived. The puukko that ive been using as my main bushcraft knife is the kellam wolverine. Update 21115 when i received my kellam puukko, i was a bit puzzled about the handle. The finnish puukko is a design that goes back years and was designed by a people used to living in a harsh and challenging environment. Around the turn of the century 1999 i read an article in fur, fish and game about how good the finnish puukko was as an outdoor knife. You can see his work and others at custom knife sites like.
Ive seen many historic alaska photos with sourdoughs using puukko style knives. You can visit the company web page if you are interested in the history of marttiini knives. Attached project to the patent of the woods rotary knife. Search by knife type and go to the scandanavian knives section. Trace the next few tips on how to create knife templates with different materials. Spydercos puukko is based on a classic design by scandinavian custom knifemaker pekka tuominen.
Week 16 how to make a traditional finnish puukko knife. Custom knife patterns, drawings, layouts, styles, profiles. A doeverything tool for the hunter and outdoorsman, its simple, functional design is highly regarded by savvy knife users worldwide. Why these puukko style blades arent more popular here i dont know. The handle of this knife is made from stained birch. The state has seen several generations of finnish immigration and there are a ton of them running around here. I use traditional working methods when making my blades.
Is the puukko still one of the best wilderness choices. The finnish puukko or sheathknife is an allpurpose tool and a symbol of finnish heritage, but its also a dangerous weapon. Tanimboca puukko knives tops knives tactical ops usa. The spine is ground to 90 degrees for scraping tasks. I recently bought a tops tanimboca puukko, a new model for 2017. It bites deep and with ease as a proper zero grind should do. But the knowledge of the knifes role as a combat knife makes its history just a bit more compelling. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Furthering our knowledge of craftsmanship and traditional finnish culture we designed, forged and crafted a knife that embodies the finnish culture a puukko. When you consider it, a knife is an extension of your hand.
If you need help in making a pattern, see the small post on the bottom of the original knife patterns page. Drawings, patterns and projects of fixed and folder knives. The finnish puukko knife is an ancient style of knife. Traditional crafts of finland episode 1 puukko knife making northmen.
I hope you will post them here, even ones you might consider ordinary. Ive combined black walnut, and a brass bolster with birch back that we found on a family hike. I have a similar pattern knife made by pasi jaakonaho a mastersmith in finland. No tooling or decoration, but simple functionality and thorough craftsmanship, using the best materials available. Ive been looking forward to this week since starting the program. Knife patterns pdf patterns knife template hand forged knife knife sheath custom knives survival knife knife making blacksmithing. Since it is a recent release, there isnt an abundance of information on the internet yet. This finnish puukko comes with a handcrafted custom leather sheath. The most common mora puukko knife material is wood. The knife has since come full circle, as its now been reclaimed as a woodcraft knife by people around the world. Ahti traditional knives ahtis line of traditional knives is produced in kauhava, finland.
All of us here have benefited from the generosity of some incredibly talented craftspeople. Buy puukko knives from the original and largest online catalog of cutlery puukko knives knife center see a knife you really want, but cant shell out the cash all at once. Scandinavian knives, puukko and leuku knives lamnia. Sheath is ok, but it is nothing overwhelmingly impressive. My first knives were a hunting knife by altti kankaanpaa and a leuku camp knife by jarvenpaa. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about mora puukko knife. I also carve wooden spoons, leather work, and turn wooden bowls on a foot powered lathe, and i have a patreon page where members can support this channel. Marttiini has manufactured knives in rovaniemi, finland since janne marttiini established the knife factory in 1928. It has been carried, lightly used, and professionally resharpened.
If you want to index or locate a knife by name only, you can do this through my alphabetic knife pattern list page, or my table of contents page. The puukko knife is a finnish general purpose belt knife with a curved cutting edge and a flat back. I would like to see all of your puukko and scandinavian knives. This time i am making a puukko style carving knife from an old metal file for my fatherinlaw. Oct 06, 2014 having looked around the web for decent starting points for making knives, i found a lack of free printable knife patterns, templates or any. Typically, a puukko s blade is ground with the socalled scandi grind flat grind where the primary grind is also the edge bevel without any secondary edges. Spyderco puukko sandblasted g10 plain edge knife, brown. Having looked around the web for decent starting points for making knives, i found a lack of free printable knife patterns, templates or any. The best way is to make knife templates to preserve your piece of art. The handle did not quite look the same shape as the handle of the knife used for the photo in the description. Jan 28, 2015 knife scrabbard knife sheath patterns pdf s001 lzpattern design leather art leather craft patterns leathercraft pattern hand stitched stay safe and healthy.
I received the knife and have used it on two camping trips so far, and each time i use it i like it more and more. Free knife design templates bladesmiths are particularly reliant on the generosity of other makers when they are first starting out. The word is derived from the finnish puukotta which mean to stab or knife. Based in northern minnesota on the shores of lake superior, where oldworld scandanavian quality is still a part of our communitys heritage. Swedish knifemaker roger bergh makes some really nice puukko style fixed blades. The puukko is a simpler alternative to modern bushcraft products.
Unfortunately, this heavy broad, convexground knife has been erroneously been called the standard finnish puukko in at least one american knife publication. A shorter version of the erapuukko, 75 mm ultra high carbon blade. The knife is suitable for the daily life of both campers and craftsmen as well as for fishermen and hunters. Finnish men traditionally made their own knives which were the most essential piece of equipment they carried. Overall, this knife is a true finn puukko that will please even the most critical puukko collector and user. Today, the puukko is an everyday knife that is used for everything from hunting, fishing and garden work to opening boxes in the warehouse. Wellrounded tan canvas micarta handles with red liners honor the traditional style. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Dec 26, 2014 the finnish puukko knife is an ancient style of knife.
The knife most identified with finland is the puukko, and to many people the puukko is synonymous with scandinavian knife. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. It is considered a modern puukko, so, not traditional but a puukko nonetheless. The sheaths for sissipuukkos are some of the best ive ever seen anywhere. The kellam puukko is a very high quality knife that is a must have knife for anyone who appreciates quality nordic style knives. Includes superb finish 8 knife with 3 blade, black finish on the unground part of the blade, curly burl handle block, genuine horn spacer, brass guard, red spacer material and a beautiful unfinished leather sheath. Just send me a photo or twotopdown, with dimensions or a banana for scaleand ill see what i can do. A puukko is a traditional finnish fixedblade knife. Puu means wood in finnish, which is why youre seeing so many beautifully crafted wooden handles on the knives in this collection. Ive seen many historic alaska photos with sourdoughs using puukkostyle knives. Lamnias speciality is a selection of more than 5000 knives and folding knives.
Spydercos puukko is based on a classic design by scandinavian custom knife maker pekka tuominen. Dec 14, 2014 ive been looking forward to this week since starting the program. The filet knife is stainless and the puukko is carbon. As anyone who has done one of our courses will attest we have no secrets at tharwa valley forge.
If you want free printable knife patterns, templates or any knife profiles in pdf or other suitable format visit dcknives. Jan 24, 2018 traditional crafts of finland episode 1 puukko knife making northmen. Having looked around the web for decent starting points for making knives, i found a lack of free printable knife patterns, templates or any knife profiles in pdf or other suitable format and have had mixed results. Martin swinkels hillywood, netherlands im making user sheaths for user knives.
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