I've made a few Puukko's but never one with a birchbark handle.
The birchbark feels really good in hand.
The birchbark feels really good in hand.
Birchbark Puukko
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Very nice! I've made a few Puukko myself, but...haven't had the patience to make one with a birch bark handle. I guess that's kind of a shame, since I have unlimited birch bark where I live.
Yours looks like a flat/ sabre grind? Very nice! I love a good Scandi edge, but I think a good flat grind is pretty versatile for everything up to and including wood craft.
Yours looks like a flat/ sabre grind? Very nice! I love a good Scandi edge, but I think a good flat grind is pretty versatile for everything up to and including wood craft.
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It is flat grind. I make all my knives that way. Would love to see pictures of your puukko’s.
It’s pretty cool to think puukko style knives have pretty much stayed the same for centuries.
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That is really remarkable and distinguished. Thank you for sharing.
Thoughts on durability for the handle?
The Norweigan and Danish ones I have don't hold a candle to this one as far as aesthetics.
Thoughts on durability for the handle?
The Norweigan and Danish ones I have don't hold a candle to this one as far as aesthetics.
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The first knife I ever made was a puukko. The fella teaching me recommended it as an easy first, and a great knife. "Razor sharp blade, a handle, and nuthin' else. Just a fist full of sharp!" He was right. I made a...puukko shaped object. More importantly I learned to love the design.
These days I've moved onto full tangs, micarta/G-10 and full convex edges, but every now and then someone looks at my knives and remarks that they can definitely see Scandinavian influence in them. Ain't gunna lie, I consider that to be a great compliment to the practicality of the design.
Pics incoming as soon as I work thru my technical difficulties
These days I've moved onto full tangs, micarta/G-10 and full convex edges, but every now and then someone looks at my knives and remarks that they can definitely see Scandinavian influence in them. Ain't gunna lie, I consider that to be a great compliment to the practicality of the design.
Pics incoming as soon as I work thru my technical difficulties
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From what I have read the birch bark is very durable. The material is an asset in cold climates according to the same article.
I’m pretty sure I’ll make a few more. Maybe with some leather and curly birch mixed in.
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Nice handle just don't get it anywhere near a fire. It's a great starter.
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That makes me want to Puukko.
Nice job.
Thanks for sharing it.
Nice job.
Thanks for sharing it.
One of my favorite characters from history, Gustavus Adolphus knew and appreciated the value and abilities of the Hakkapelitta quite well.
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