Iisakki Järvenpää, traditional Finnish puukkos.

[@troysimon4541]

Great Video thank you! Do you have recent information on Kainuun Puuko? I looked them up on the web and found this post on BladeForum from 2015, thank you in advance for your thoughts. Kainuun puukkos are no longer crafted by Veijö Käpylä since last year, when he had to quit due to a serious allergy to his hands. Current knives are crafted by the new owner and quite novice smith Marko Landelä. I haven't the opportunity to use one, but they always gave me the impressions to be crafted using ready made bolsters, a lot of grinding for blades, rather than real forging from start to finish and to be paired with sheaths sewed with hand operated machine. Just a couple of years ago they used to have a 2 weeks wait list for "stock models" so they most likely had to cut on something to keep up with demand. It's not a good sign that in the customizing menu the stock blade is listed as "steel" while you have to pay 20 € more if choosing "hand forged".

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Sorry its taken me a while to get back to you mate. I have pinned your comment on the off chance that a viewer might have some information. Unfortunately I have no more information, other than that that wich can be found on the website. I have always thought theat Kainun puukko were a top notch manufacturer. It would be dissapounting to hear that they were going more along the route of mass production of inferior products. It would not however be suprising as that is the direction that the whole world seems to be taking. Thanks for watching.

[@FerndaleMichiganUSA]

These comparisons of vintage knives are really interesting.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Well I will have to make a few more of them then. Thanks Chris.

[@johnhelms8226]

For those with an interest in knives, the puukko has a special place, maybe because, for Finnish men, the puukko has been an essential part of their lives for so long. It’s easy to love an implement that is beloved by an entire culture.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Very true John, but also puukkos are very good knives. That is probably because they have been thoroughly tried and tested over many generations. The quality of the knives combined with the cultural aspect make Finnish knives very interesting. The quality though does come from the culture if you see what I mean. Thanks for watching.

[@kanukkarhu]

Enjoyed hearing more about your puukkos! 👍🏻

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Stay tuned, lots more puukkos to hear about 😂. Thanks for watching these ones.

[@sleazy1drache]

Your channel is my source on puukko information 😊

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Thank you, glad you are finding it informative. More Puukko videos to come soon.

[@MichaelR58]

Great looking puukkos , very nice , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Thank you Michael, Järvenpää make very nice knives. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@BatColonyEvictor]

Great knives! Love the one with the fuller. Thanks for sharing

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Thanks Scott, I like that one too. One of my favorites. Järvenpää make some nice ones. Thanks for watching.

[@alphadawg81]

Well, Holy Smokes!!! I have gotten my hands on one with the horse head and the butterscotch handle a little but ago. But I could never read the engraving on the fuller....until now as you said the name. The guy who sold it to me was most certainly not aware of what he was selling. That's like a second Christmas. Thank you Tim! I hope you and Uri had a great Christmas and will have a fantastic new year! PS: I hope I will find more time again to watch and comment on your videos.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

That's great buddy, glad to have helped. I did a short on the "Hevosenpääpuukko" horses head knife too. Mine isn't a Järvenpää one though. You can also find more information on their website. I hope you have a fantastic 2023 and look forward to hearing from you again in the new year. Best wishes buddy.

[@steveblack6910]

Saw that KZbin vid on old style Finnish knife makers (Channel 'Northman'). Love such craftsmanship and the whole thing being a 'geezer in a shed'. I must admit I like the look of the chunkier puukkos like the first Jarvenpaa - conditioning I suppose. Cheers mate!

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

It's a lovely video that one, we still have plenty of geezers in sheds here in Finland, something I like about the puukko industry so many companies are basically just a geezer in a (heated) shed. Thanks for watching Steve. Hope all is well back there in Rammy. I hope your shed is warm and more importantly impervious to rain 😂

[@bluetoad2001]

cool knives the Jarvenpaa

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Yes they have always made such nice knives. So many nice old ones on the second hand market here in Finland. Just as well with the price of a new one. Thanks for watching mate.

[@bundufundi]

Such a great and traditional style of knife, thanks for sharing Tim, very interesting!

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Thanks for watching Trev, very interesting company Järvenpää. Few things have changed less than the design of their knives over the last 100 years.

[@paullambert4445]

Woodsknife produces some really nice traditional puukkos. I think they are still producing knives. I have two. Thanks for the video🔪

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Woodsknife are still producing some excellent knivea. I have been carrying the Woodsknife hiker today. Really good knife. Thanks for watching mate.

[@28kalemat]

Hi my friend thank you for sharing

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Thank you very much for watching buddy.

[@danielcharbonneau222]

Very nice knives Tim. I just have to see about getting myself a birch bark stack handle Puukko. I just love the looks.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

The feel is really nice too, warm and grippy. Fantastic material for a knife handle. Thanks for watching Dan

[@Mat-kr1nf]

I have a stacked birch bark knife just like yours, with the fuller, but no writing, my father bought it in 1954. The sheath is really stiff leather, like Kydex. It takes a wicked edge, I don’t have a secondary bevel on it, so quite a delicate edge.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

No writing on the fuller in mine either. It is very clear on the other one. I only know that the stacked birch bark knife is a Järvenpää from doing quite a bit of research on it and seeing many identical knives. They do seem to have made quite a lot of them in the 40s and 50s. It must have been a very popular model. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to tell us about your knife.

[@timgarec6240]

One of my favorites brands!

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

They really do make some very beautiful knives. Thanks for watching Tim.

[@jaysbooshcraft3889]

Cheers for the links, very interesting to browse.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Thanks Jay, hope you didn't spend more than you could afford on knives, I have that problem 😂. Glad you had a look at the links. Some great knives out there or should I say over here. 🇫🇮

[@IonutAventurainNatura]

Great job ! Thancks for sharing ! 👍🙏

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Thank you for watching mate.

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi mate, thanks for showing us some nice knives, there's something very tactile about handling a well made puuko knife, especially an old one, cheers mate, stay safe, best wishe's, Stuart Uk.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Thank you Stuart there is always something nice about old tools that are in working order. Thanks for watching the video and for commenting.

[@francoissinisilma]

Very interesting and useful video! Thank you! I started to gather puukkos some years ago but here in France, it is quite difficult to find more older knives from Finland. I wish there were more cutleries here that sell them but they don't usually propose many manufacturers. I tend to like diversity in my gathering, so I am a bit disappointed by the not-very-wide choice of puukkos here. Also, what would be the best blade shape to whittle/carve wood (I have access to some basswood but not to birch, as it is very rare in my region) in a more artistic approach ? Stay safe! François

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

I think for carving wood quite a narrow drop point blade works well, with a scandi grind. If you are looking for old Finnish knives you could maybe try Huuto.net. It's like Finnish ebay, just make sure to ask the seller if they are prepared to ship to France. Glad enjoyed the video François.

[@dvconcrete]

A video on the Skari Living Heritage channel mentions that a woman named Elli Lindholm etched most of the signatures on the Jarvenpaa knives for about 50 years. Wow.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

That is a fantastic channel, 50 years of etching signatures, oh my god. She must have been sick of the sight of those knives. I bet she carried a Marttiini in the forest 😂. Thanks for watching my freind.

[@elijahboesche6663]

What would you say your favorite handle style would be? I personally like a slight barrel shaped handle.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Me too, I think the Mora classic (at least the larger ones) is about perfect. Also there are many Finnish puukkos that get it right thinner where the first and fourth finger go and fatter in the middle is what I tell the guides here in Hetta when I am helping them to make knives. A straighter broomstick handle also works well for me but I am not a big fan of overly flat handles as you get with many full tang knives. Thanks for watching.

[@oftnaughten2306]

Awesome-liikke your content, and loovve to hear your perspective!) What knife are you holding at the start (not jarvenpaa) Thx

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

That is the Ahti Metsä, it's been on my belt for a few months now. I will be doing a review at some point. Glad to hear that you are enjoying the videos mate. Thanks for watching this one.

[@JPHomeland]

Hi Buddy, very very nice. I will try to purchase a Pukko on Huuto. Best regards

[@osmoahma]

You might find more of em by typing puukko with 2 u's 👍🏻

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

😂 It's not just me who can't get to grips with all of these doubble letters everywhere.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

It's definitely worth a look. I am sure most sellers will be prepared to ship abroad and there are some real bargains on there Thanks for watching mate.

[@osmoahma]

@@KuukkeliBushcraft 😁🍻

[@wildedibles819]

Great video much love xoxox

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Glad you liked the video. Much love.

[@wildedibles819]

@@KuukkeliBushcraft much love xoxox

[@bladesandmore8833]

Hey Tim thanks for showing these puukko knives of yours. I have 6 different Finish puukkos in my collection that includes 4 horse head models and a Tapio model. They all have sheaths and I believe they all have Iisakki Jarvenpaa signatures on the blades. I love them all and find them all very interesting.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

That's amazing, lots of knives seem to have travelled from Finland across the Atlantic. Maybe you could do a video on your puukos. The signatures can be really hard to see. At least to my old eyes 😂. Sounds like you have 6 awesome pieces of Finnish history there. Thanks for watching Mark.

[@bladesandmore8833]

@@KuukkeliBushcraft I have been thinking of showing them. Thanks Tim.

[@bladesandmore8833]

@@KuukkeliBushcraft Hey Tim I made a video of my puukko knives and included your name as a reference. Would it be okay for me to include a link to your channel and your puukko knife reviews? Thank you.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

@@bladesandmore8833 that would be awesome and very much appreciated Mark, thank you very much. Really looking forward to seeing your puukkos.

[@bladesandmore8833]

@@KuukkeliBushcraft I will let you know when I post it. I also have a few other reviews waiting in the wings and I do not want to post too many uploads, too close together. Thank you Tim.

[@john98538]

Great video, is there a purpose to the sleeve on metal on the sheath? Cheers

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

These knives don't tend to have sheath liners or welts so I would presume that the metal sleeves (or chapes) are to stop the blade cutting through the sheath stitching and into the user. Thank you very much for watching John, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Very Nice Tim.🔪🔪🔪😊👍👏👏👏 Awesome bro

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Cheers Jas, glad you liked the vid mate.

[@egrojkeltoi6048]

Muy guapos , compré unas hojas y los encabe en madera de castaño. Volveré a comprar más hojas , me han dado más ideas. En vez de utilizar certeza de abedul, utilizo corteza de cerezo.

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Gracias amigo, puede ser que eso ti interesera kzbin.info/www/bejne/romcoH9rf8l-bLc Tambien tengo otro video sobre los cuchillos que hacen las guias aqui pero lo de arriba explica lo de la corteza un poco mejor. Lo de las linias sera lo mismo con cerezo tambien creo. Aqui hay el otro kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqixioiioNicZ8k Sera interesante, usar corteza de cerezo. Muchisimas gracias por ver el video. Saludos desde Finlandia.

[@egrojkeltoi6048]

@@KuukkeliBushcraft gracias por los enlaces .

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

@@egrojkeltoi6048 de nada compañero.

[@johnhelms8226]

Cheers, Tim. I’m a Yank, and I’m not the best at picking out English accents, but are you originally from Yorkshire? And do you have a rugby league team that you support?

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Yorkshire?? There is only one good thing to come out of Yorkshire and that is the M62 (motorway) 🤣. I was born in Littleborough wich is a stones throw away from the border with Yorkshire in what was then Lancashire. There is quite a bit of rivalry ever since we had a war a few hundred years ago. I moved around quite a lot when I was young and I would guess that my accent is a general north western one. If I was to choose a rugby team it would be Wigan but I am far more into football (sorry soccer 🤣) Liverpool fc. Pretty close with the accent though. Most people think we all talk like we are from London and think that I am either Scottish or Irish. I guess you have spent some time in the UK. At least I guess I wouldn't be able to guess which state your accent originates from.