The beauty of Sakha (Yakut) Knife

[@LifeinYakutia]

If you're genuinely interested in purchasing a knife or figurines from Mr. Petrov, feel free to reach out to me at [e-mail]. I'll be happy to provide you with his contact information. 🤍

[@TommyKeane-t3m]

Love his work beautiful art Love the knife

[@troyjenkins3886]

I love the cold and culture in your Country.Would love to visit there sometime.Thanks for sharing.

[@rustino666]

Those bone sculptures are amazing. Such detail on a small scale. Great to see a master craftsman and his traditional work. Thanks for sharing.

[@g26s239]

Mr Petrov is an impressive craftsman. 👍

[@JonesFamilyRanch]

A wonderful story of generational craftsmen and simplistic beauty.

[@burqut]

What an amazingly talented artist. His works are breathtakingly beautiful.

[@twinbrothers4021]

God how beautiful it's made me cry. My favourite is the small, broken piece, the two foxes playing. The idea of making such a piece that is made specifically to hold in your hand is so beautiful ❤

[@georgewachsmuth9201]

Magnificent! Thank you for another great video about your people and culture.

[@arcticradio]

Thanks Maria! Great to see the difference from our Sámi knives here in Sápmi. It is something that we carry and is a very much needed tool.

[@wildedog3967]

Wonderful video ! Thanks for showing this man's skills to us on the other side of the planet .

[@2000jago]

That was very interesting. Thanks for making this video. I love that "Game of arctic foxes" carving. So awesome.

[@VioletDisregard23]

It’s really cool that you feature people like this artist on your channel. It’s so nice to be reminded that there are still proper artists and craftsmen out there in a world drowning in cheap, mass produced crap from places like Temu and Amazon. This is the epitome of quality over quantity and it makes me happy to know this still exists. Also, can I ask you what you use to record your voiceovers? I just love the quality of the sound and your voice in those voiceovers.

[@LifeinYakutia]

Thanks for the kind words! 🙏 My voiceovers are recorded with a Rode NT-USB 😊

[@Shambu598]

Great work , you are giving these artisan a much needed platform to showcase their art, keep it up. All the best from India

[@christophero1969]

I did not know that blacksmiths could work so skillfully.

[@LifeinYakutia]

Thank you! I appreciate your support!🤍

[@carbongo]

People like Roman always inspire young people all around the world. It's so captivating to watch their genuine passion and craftsmanship. Bravo, Roman! 💪 P.S. Thanks also to Maria for bringing such wonderful content. Keep it up! 👏

[@LifeinYakutia]

☺️🫶🏻

[@benjamincresswell3713]

Thank you Maria. It's always special to see you and your father. The man building the knives is very skilled in metallurgy and he is quite an artist in his crafting of the handles and those hand held sculptures. Stay warm and we'll see you next time. ben/ michigan.

[@LifeinYakutia]

Thanks for watching, Ben! ☺️

[@krystinekimes]

Spectacular work shown here, and I am grateful that you share such a video, thank you ❤

[@chetan.gondaliya]

Awesome knife amazing craftsman Raman, love from 🇮🇳❤ 🎉 , maria it's awesome

[@markmark2080]

Wow, beautiful craftsmanship, shared this with a knife maker friend.

[@bluryeye1]

What an amazing craftsman, thanks for another fascinating video. Welcome back.

[@LifeinYakutia]

Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@UNSTOPPABLESABYASACHI]

. He is very skillful Artist.... I love those designs specially Knife ❤ .

[@jopiaspieder1184]

Nice craftsmanship he is very skilled and creative I like his work

[@sohrabtajadin3402]

Watching from Kenya. Awesome craftsman.

[@islammehmeov2334]

Great video every won has missing your great Videos Maria ❤

[@andreas1161]

Beautiful video, Maria, and very interesting. Thank you!

[@LifeinYakutia]

Thank you so much for support🤍

[@derotos]

Wow! I`m impressed. Thank you!

[@aliaraci5803]

I saw a lot of those knives sold online, but now I also understand the cultural background of it. Thank you

[@hikesteepfishhigh]

i was very impressed with the knife but was blown away by the bone carvings. wow!

[@johns.1857]

You're back! Great video! More please!

[@Mike-kr9ys]

Thank you for taking us to visit Mr Petrov. He is indeed a skilled craftsman and a talented artist. Your video made me feel like we were having a friendly visit with a neighbor.

[@LIL-MAN_theOG]

Amazing interview!! The knives and sculptures are beautiful works of art

[@keithtarrier4558]

That was great! Thank you!

[@phasestar7787]

Those carvings are great, thanks for sharing this.

[@crowleysplants]

So interesting and beautiful, thank you for sharing it with us!

[@ByulSo]

I did not know they sharpened the knife on how you handled it left or right. That is really considerate! And the bone work is beautiful!! I love his style.

[@arrobrewer2730]

Stunning craftsmanship. Ty for sharing.

[@iontorcica7911]

A wonderful knife, and very skillful craftsman!

[@bigsky14]

beautiful work in a beautiful landscape!

[@angiedittrich2173]

Hi Maria! Now you are really back! Fascinating blade! Thank you for a very informative video ❤

[@LifeinYakutia]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@ILikeBirds80]

Maria, just a very beautifully narrated video. I appreciated your personal reflections on how you view your people as a youngster versus now. I wonder if you have heard of Aesops fables. The fox and bear tale reminded me of this.

[@LifeinYakutia]

Thank you for watching 🫶🏻 I heard of Aesops fables but I never thought that our fairy tales were similar, this is an interesting observation 🧐😄

[@Hilltan1974]

I love the look of the knifes ❤

[@BrianSmith-ql5nj]

Cool versatile functional knife!!

[@daleeck4202]

Beautiful sculptures snd great knives.

[@balporsugu2.0]

Bu bıçaklar ve figürler güzelmiş.

[@malc121]

Wonderful to see a master craftsman at work thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

[@NorthStarKnifeReviews]

Beautiful work!

[@robertocollicelli6734]

from Italy, very good. compliment.

[@dy8t4]

Can’t wait to see more! 👍😃

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

Amazing pieces of artwork❤❤❤. It's very interesting how the knife blades are only sharpened on one side for left or right-handed people. Great video!!!

[@Kim-em9cn]

One burning question: how do you get mammoth tusks?? And oh my gosh! When you asked us what we’d like to see I left a comment saying calm voice-over about traditional artistry. I feel so seen, thank you so much! _Exactly_ what I meant. *Incredible* artistry and craftsmanship.

[@LifeinYakutia]

Thanks for sharing your ideas with me 🤍 I am happy you liked this video 🤍 The mammoth tusks are sold by people with licence to collect mammoth tusks as far as I know. Rare and expensive material. 🦣

[@MsLadyisatramp]

Wonderful video, thank you Maria! 😀

[@LifeinYakutia]

Thanks for watching, I am glad you enjoyed it 🤍

[@hassanmohamed8937]

Hi Maria 👋 greeting 🙏 somalia 🇸🇴

[@RIPAN-ROY]

Love your videos, keep going ❤🎉 We Miss your videos for so long 😊 Take love from bottom of my heart ❤

[@LifeinYakutia]

Thank you for support! I really appreciate it!🤍

[@aleksandrwebb9921]

Great Work 👋👋👋🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@tammynelson1190]

Excellent video!!! Thank you

[@zng7568]

Again a very interesting video. Mr. Petrov is more than just a craftsman, he's a real artist. I can't help but wonder how he sells his products? It doesn't seem like there is a big market for it in the village or region. I love it how all hist work carries a spiritual meaning, rooted in the folklore of your people.

[@LifeinYakutia]

Thanks again! 🤍 He is well-known blacksmith in Yakutia, people value things he makes and buy his works :)

[@techynew6032]

quite informative ! Besides , practical as usual . Really useful . . .

[@michaelrredford]

Thanks!

[@LifeinYakutia]

Wow thanks a lot❤️

[@FullMetalBaldo]

The "game of foxes" statue was super cute even if he said it was damaged !

[@GreatSageSunWukong]

I wish I could buy one of those blades, I love the mammoth one

[@BullyMaguire2007-1]

Excellent video!

[@kittenlang333]

Those are amazing.

[@soulofheart4807]

Your voice is so sweet

[@Lilybet1316]

Where are mammoth tusks found? The knives and sculptures are beautiful!

[@joemisak7925]

Very cool

[@elpepito8810]

I was watching the video using my yakutian knife from Belgium 😂

[@LifeinYakutia]

wow was it made in Belgium? really?:)

[@elpepito8810]

@LifeinYakutia ah no. The knife was made in yakutia but I'm from Belgium 🤙🏻

[@coling7091]

I would love to buy one of Mr Petrovs little sculptures. The fish ones are fantastic. I wonder is that possible? Greetings from Ireland

[@LifeinYakutia]

Write me to my email [e-mail], I will send you his contacts :)

[@marshalllaw123]

This was an amazing video Maria! I happen to be a passionate collector and maker of knives myself, and I’ll definitely be emailing you for Mr. Petrov’s contact info!

[@LifeinYakutia]

You’re welcome! I’m happy you enjoyed it! 😊 I’ll get in touch with Mr. Petrov about that.

[@chamilravindatennekoon8]

The fox reminds me of Soviet cartoons I watched growing up.

[@charlesschnepp5358]

i was about to ask, where have u been? very happy now!

[@khairulislamimran3865]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@squidpolyp2221]

Woohoo

[@danielpeters3760]

What does a knife he makes cost? Really nice work he's an artist for sure. Enjoyed the video.

[@thisisnotmyrealname6046]

Where can we buy these unique figures?

[@truthseeker9701]

🙏❤️

[@younessyouness6377]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Николайураанхайвоин]

Чекккай👍

[@ulisirius9027]

😊👌💯🤗

[@Nadhir1902]

Teach me your knowledge, i want to travel to your city,town,village.I want to learn your craft , not joking about Ancestors amd the old ways

[@blarfroer8066]

Those are very interesting knives. It has a convex grind on one side and what looks like a flat grind on the other side? What are the different sides used for? I think the dol would be called a fuller in English :)

[@LifeinYakutia]

Thanks! I didn’t know the word “a fuller” 😅

[@mishakolomoicev9701]

Привет из 🦘ленд.

[@ismailAgrud]

I love you from syria turkmen we are brother when you speak sakha lenguage l can understan in syria weather is so hot but yakutia is so could geography is different but our ancestors are the same

[@DæmonDuck]

I am from kuwait (hottest country on earth) and i love yukutia culture and someday i wish to visit there👍😁

[@artvandelay7236]

The guest is enjoying your tobacco

[@buckbeans1]

Can you ask the knife master on how he sharpens the Yakut knife?

[@MrDanbecker]

🙂👍🥂

[@BrankoRaskov]

thank you but for me this video should be more longer is wary intresthing

[@kevinlthol8733]

Did modern Sakha people know from which nasleg or ulus their families came from? Did it play a role in their cultural identity or heritage?

[@LifeinYakutia]

Yes, of course, especially dialects and sometimes behaviour. Recently, I had an interesting conversation with my friends about food habits, and it really made me think about how where we come from affects us. In the central regions, we have a strong cultural value placed on food. We try to avoid wasting it, and I, for one, always make sure to finish my plate-even when I’m full, even though I know it’s not the healthiest practice. I was surprised to find that my friends from other Central Uluses share this tendency, while those from the Northern Uluses don't seem to follow the same pattern. People from the North tend to eat as much as they want, whenever they want, with no real concern for finishing every bite. As we dug deeper, we discovered that our grandparents' generation in the Central Uluses went through severe food scarcity during WWII, while the Northern Uluses didn’t face the same hardship. This explains a lot. The experience of hunger, even though it happened generations ago, still influences our approach to food today. It's a subtle but powerful example of how past events can shape not just our habits but also our values, often in ways we don’t even realize. I think that cultural traits, even the smallest ones, are often rooted in the history of a place and its people. Our actions today can be a reflection of past experiences-shaping us in ways we may not fully grasp until we look deeper.

[@kevinlthol8733]

@@LifeinYakutia healthiest... I think it's a matter of survival to eat more than usual in the case of polar and sub-polar/boreal climate! So is Maria and her husband are something like Khangalass (Khangalasky?) ulus? 😁... Hmm? Northern Ulusses are partly from Evenk descent ( in the Anabar and Olenek bassin) or partly Even or Yukaghir (in Lena Delta if I am correct or Yana Bassin) or even Chukchy (?) it may affect some different cultural paterns on sociability practices or food?🤔The question of eating remind me of the old Tumet tribe legend in the Yakut folklore... Thank to alaases, Central Sakha uluuses were probably far more suitable in term of climate and diet diversity. I wonder if the fact that Central Lena Bassin is agrcultural zone triggered the interest of early Soviet regime as a wheat or barley supply for the war effort... as well as being more impacted by collectivization and suppression of the toyon class privileges and land propriety... and also because Soviet regime needed /wanted to keep in check more tightly the central uluses because of its political meaning since Tygyn Darkhan toyon rule ( and marriage web alliances tightening all Urankhai Sakhalaar links together). But it's really interesting to notice how Sakha people were able to maintain their identity and even manage to extend it ( I think it's Johann Gyeorg Gmelin in the early 18th c. who said that in Yakutia even the settled Russian community prefered to speak in sakha) . Sakha people is really unique and fascinating history and culture!

[@johnvelas70]

My hobby is building custom furniture (museum grade reproductions of 16th-18th century pieces). Roman is amazing at carving. I can't draw a stick figure to save my life. His knives sort of remind me of a Swedish Mora. But the single bevel is genius. Is that unique to him, or are all Sakha knives that way?

[@LifeinYakutia]

Single side sharpening is for all Sakha knives 🔪☺️

[@johnvelas70]

@@LifeinYakutia Сколько стоит клинок 6-7 см? левша рабочий нож, не (fancy?). ps I don't know the right word in Russian.

[@LifeinYakutia]

@@johnvelas70I might be wrong but I suppose around 10000 roubles (100$) or more depending on a master

[@johnvelas70]

@@LifeinYakutia That's not bad actually. When I get to Russia, I'm getting my Dad an ushanka for his cold head, my sister valenki for her cold feet, and her boyfriend maybe a knife. Depends on customs.

[@kevinlthol8733]

It make me think of a short version of the batyya, batas and kilis I always wondered why sakha blades have such unique forms I supposed it was to resist against frost... how do you call moose, foxes and bear in sakha tıla? Mammooth is a sakha word isn't it? How do Sakha people called this type of statues in bone/ivory/horn? It's really typical pieces of art, that should be very demanded. I often viewed this type of small roundish ( can we say "plumpy"? 😁)statues as ill ustrating sakha tales. Their style is so vivid, lively and cute (as if we can imagine people laughing or chatting). Was this current to have some as decoration in a sakha house? do they have only ornemental purposes (no symbolic or ritual version)?

[@LifeinYakutia]

How do you know so much about Sakha knives?:) moose - taiyakh, fox - sahyl, arctic fox - kyrsa, bear - ehe Mammoth is not Sakha word, I guess, we call it Selii It is just a decoration, it doesn't have spiritual meaning like for example horse mane or Sakha ornaments :) Just beautiful piece of art

[@kevinlthol8733]

@@LifeinYakutia улахан махтал Мария! Strangely the "ehe"/bear make me think about how sakha say " grand father" isn't it?

[@RMuhamadFajarIsmail]

For sale?

[@orhanorhan8090]

NERDEN ALIRIZ BİZ

[@5barkerstreet]

handle to slippery when covered in blood

[@ryanlevron1972]

I live in the U.S.A. the state of Wyoming Can i order a knife and get it shipped to America?

[@LifeinYakutia]

Maybe it's possible, I am not sure. If you are truly interested, write me to my email [e-mail], I will send you his contacts :)

[@StudioTerrafemina]

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[@JonMadsen70]

:)

[@Audulf-of-Frisia]

Sad that your traditional names seem to have disappeared and Russian names have taken their place. Although I don't speak the language it also looks like you now speak Russian instead of your native language.

[@jonathangomez8669]

Hi I have been a subscriber for a long time. Your videos are always great.

[@LifeinYakutia]

Thank you for being here❤️

[@fodor7069]

You support Putin?

[@T.O.H.]

Why do you speak Russian? I thought the Yakuts had their own language?

[@siberrrian]

We’re bilingual