Damascus Finnish Puukko knife. English Bog Oak 5600 yrs. I
For over a thousand years, the woodsmen of Finland have used puukko knives to work their trade. The knife is the result of generations of use and development by the Sami people. It has become a symbol of honor for those people and the lives they live. These knives are known around the world for their practical design and function. The puukko is used for all manner of tasks around the forest, farm and workshop. It is a versatile knife that can be adapted to many varying tasks to suite the owners needs. It excels in wood carving due to the flat grind and shape of the handle which allows full, but controlled power to be applied when carving.
The blade for this knife contains 320 layer hand forged Damascus pattern welded steel. The knife blade is made from two different steel types - 1095 and 15N20. The result of forging, forge welding gives the blade it's unique pattern.
Handle is made from 5600 years old English Bog Oak wood and moose antler.
Custom leather sheath included.
Lifetime warranty.
Handle material: 5600 years old English Bog Oak, Moose Antler, Nickelsilver, Leather
Blade material: Handforged Damascus, 320 layers
Sheath material: Full grain 4mm thick cowhide leather
Overall length: 8.07” (205 mm)
Blade length: 3.35” (85 mm)
Blade width: 1.10” (28 mm)
Blade thickness: 0.12” (3 mm)
Weight: 0.24 lbs (110 grams)
Hardness: Rockwell 60 (HRC)
Code: DFLPK01
$840 / £706 / €798