Puukko - Nordic carving knife with hand-sewn leather sheath

Each part of this "carving knife" was crafted in many steps and perfectly adjusted.
From the ground walnut handles to the handcrafted saddle stitching and the mirror-polished blade, this knife combines a wealth of practical experience and craftsmanship.

The knife:

The blade is made of 1095 carbon steel and has a total length of approximately 18cm (7.08inch).
The ground blade part (working part) has a length of approx. 8cm (3.15inch) and is provided with a flat grind on both sides.
The cutting edge was sharpened to an extremely sharp finish on a Japanese water whetstone and then polished to a mirror finish.
The blade spine in the working area is approximately 4mm (0.16 inch) and has no protective bevel! This was deliberately omitted to ensure the use of a fire steel.
The handle is made of walnut wood and is treated with a long-lasting special oil.
These were then coated with a thin protective layer of natural resin and polished.
The locking pins and the collar are made of brass and are flush with the handle surface.
The weight of the knife is approx. 90g

The leather sheath:

The knife sheath is made of vegetable-tanned cowhide with a smooth and matte finish. The natural grain reflects the high quality of the material used. It has a comfortable grip, is extremely durable, and at 1.5 mm thick, is very robust. It also features an extra leather cord for a belt loop and more flexibility when attaching the sheath.
The leather was dyed with 100% natural alcohol-based dyes in the color "walnut".
A "vintage" finish seals the pores, protects the knife and sheath from moisture, and gives the overall craftsmanship a great, rustic look.
The highlight was the traditional "saddler's stitch"! (Each stitch contains a knot between the two leather pieces.)
This elaborate sewing technique guarantees a particularly long service life and is a testament to very high quality.

The total weight of the knife + leather sheath is approx. 110g

✂︎ Manufacturer:
SilentBushcraft, Nico Hellfritzsch, Camsdorfer Ufer 22, 07749 Jena

E-mail:
business@silentbushcraft.com

Item numbers: MS-PUK-MaqLS-EI