Finnish Puukko knife

[kvanderstel]

I know this is a Finnish Puukko knife, but I haven't been able to identify a year or anything else about it.

Value? Rarity?

[Walkwolf]

50's and into the 60's.
They are available on E-bay for around $75 to $100 for nice examples.
Yours is a 'nice' one, and they are very collectable - I even have a couple !

Not military though, these are worn with traditional costume in Finland.






Regards, Steve.

[kvanderstel]

There are two inscriptions on the blade, Made In Finland, interestingly in English, and the other, in the groove. Do you know what the other inscription says?

[Walkwolf]

It is probably the commonly seen 'Isakkii Jarvenpaas', the makers name.
The company started making knives in 1879. This type of 'horse-head'
puukko were probably tourist souvenirs I think, as this is the type
usually seen in North America.

It is/was a tradition to give these knives as gifts, and it is likely almost
everybody in Finland owns at least one of these knives.

I think I have four at the moment. When I was a wee lad back in the '60's,
I found a miniature (3" overall) while digging around in my mothers
flower garden, which I still have........

This is probably why, I suppose, they are one of my favorite knives !






Regards, Steve.

[scandi]

This is Iisakki Jarvenpaa puukko knife from Kauhava, Finnish "puukko making capitol". Says "Iisakki Jarvenpaa Kauhava" on the blade. Nice looking horse head puukko.

[borgmann]

saw your post while researching finnish puukko knives. we used to have one like it in the family before we migrated to Australia in the 70's .for sentimental reason I would be interested to purchase it from you if you are thinking of selling it.

with thanks Borgmann

[kvanderstel]

Thank you, but the knife is not for sale...