Kullervo Scandi Knife With Birch Bark

Product for Kullervo Scandi Knife with Birch Bark

Maker: Veikko Hakkarainen (click to see more by this maker)

Price: $265.00

Item num: 107659

Blade length: 3.70 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.70 in.
Total length: 8.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.74 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 3.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 15.4 oz.
Blade: Hand forged W-Nr 1.1750 carbon steel (Hrc 58-62)
Bolster: Brass
Handle: Stacked birch bark
Sheath: Traditional Nordic leather sheath

: This puukko was hand made by Finnish blacksmith Veikko Hakkarainen. Veikko is a fourth generation blacksmith living and working in Tapio, a small locality north of Rovaniemi. Unfortunately, I have heard that Hakkarainen is no longer making knives today. This knife has been in a private collection and is in excellent condition. It does not show evidence of sharpening or wear.
The blade is hand forged W-Nr 1.1750 carbon steel (similar to 1075 carbon steel). The top is forge finished and polished, showing off the many hammer blows. The grinds are satin finished. The Scandi-grind is preferred by many bushcrafters for its efficient wood cutting.
The tear-drop shaped handle is compressed bark washers, compressed between two brass bolsters. As usual with birch bark handles, it has a plush, smooth feeling, while remaining grippy. Birch bark is virutally waterproof and provides a firm grip – even with wet handles.
The traditional Noric sheath features a single seam along the back and a swivel loop. The knife is also accompanied by a wood presentation box.

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