Traditional Finnish Puukko Knife for Bushcraft and Pretty Much Anything

[@RobertBaker-v4i]

Thank you, im so glad i found a true Finn to teach us the basic nuances of these blades. Im no master of anything really, but i do make alot of tools in order to make more tools. Im definitely going to try to make a simple self made pukko. They are simple, reliable and when done traditionally they are elegant, thats all aside from their storied history as a tool. As much as id like to swing a big fricken knife, i rarely have the need. I need small, controllable, and sharp as hell. A pukko is one of the only tools you can find with a bevel like that! Bevel straight to the backbone! And there is no gaurd which oddly gives you more control over the knife when doing anysort of crafting, carving, or skinning. You know, tight spaces. Im all in on deep diving into pukkos and forging one the authentic Finnish smiths way. Ive always agreed that if you arent an expert or even if you arent the one that made it, carrying and employing a tool that has a "soul" makes you more intimate with said tool and undoubtedly results in more positive outcomes. The human touch and ones own touch do something to a tool; envisioning it, pondering the possibilities, and all while avoiding obstacles and mistakes, slowly bringing it to life with the sacrifices of blood and sweat during the process. Its what its all about, man! Thanks for the comprehensive video and the comment section to blast! 🇺🇸 ❤ 🇫🇮

[@MegaAnton2004]

Greetings from Canada. The brass parts are bolsters. The end of the knife that is sitting in the handle is tang. Thank you for this excellent video! I once made a new leather sheath and new handle from birch bark for my E. Jonsson Mora and now looking to buy blade and build my own Puukko.

[@nordicwildlife]

Thanks! I've been planning on building a new knife as well, as soon as I get my woodshop built.

[@LDspocketknives]

Hi There, Greetings from New Zealand. Great video well explained it has helped me alot ,thank you

[@nordicwildlife]

Glad you liked it!

[@Fishy1764]

Tuppi is a knife sheath in english. the copper bottom end of the knife is the pommel , the copper piece by the blade is Bolster.

[@nordicwildlife]

Thanks!

[@Fishy1764]

No problem. I also make knives sometimes. I enjoyed the video so thanks to you also .😊👍

[@whiskeyriver4322]

Stumbled across this channel by accident while viewing videos on Eräpuu Leuku knives. I like it here; I think I'll stay. 😆

[@jelkel25]

Very much like my Nordic knives and you are right you do get to appreciate the virtues of a smaller blade as you've spent more time in nature or in the workshop for that matter. I'm starting my first knife handle and of course it's a Puuko blade. The plan is to carve Celtic knots down the handle as my own personal touch and so it has a better grip. Thank you for the video!!!!

[@nordicwildlife]

That sounds like a great idea, I bet it's going to look great!

[@theoglockler8239]

7:50 -8:00 this Things are called "Brass Guard". You cuold find them on the Webside of Helle (a Knife company from Norway)

[@OldForestBushcraft]

Nice! Your puukko is beautiful! Actually reminds me a bit of the famous Orijärvi puukko by Fiskars. The most sold knife in finnish history. (Well not that famous anymore, as they stopped making that in the early 90s). Great channel, subbed! Cheers from a fellow knife lover/youtuber from a village of Fiskars, Finland.

[@slomkaadas9603]

Very interesting and useful knowledge, thank you for that upload. I learned a lot. Cheers from Poland 🍻

[@nordicwildlife]

Thanks for the nice comment!

[@fadingmargins]

What a great find! Looking forward to more - thank you!

[@johnwalker91]

Part of blade going into handle in English is tang thanks for sharing

[@francoissinisilma]

Very interesting video, thank you for sharing your knowledge! Greetings from France!

[@nordicwildlife]

You're welcome!

[@johnhelms8226]

Ymmärtääkseni leuku on saamelaisten perinteinen veitsi, joten sen täytyy kyetä myös teurastamaan poroja.

[@johnsmithfakename8422]

I got my hands on a M95 Ranger Puukko. It is a bit thick compared to the classic puukko but I like it. If I was going to get a less modern puukko I would want it to be full-tang because I am a fan of full tang knives (hidden tang knives really bother me).

[@markfung5654]

I have just bought me a Ahti leuka 90. I prefer a blade between 3.5 inch to 3.75 inch. That just seems to be my sweet spot. Stumbled onto your video because I was researching what I'd bought.😂

[@nordicwildlife]

That knife looks great! And also, that's a great length. I think most that I use are around the same size.

[@jhtsurvival]

Awesome stuff.

[@nordicwildlife]

Thanks 🙏

[@deanoboland]

Great job on the video 👍👍

[@nordicwildlife]

Thank you!

[@Touborgen]

Very interesting. Also the pronouncing of the work, Leuku. I have a leuku with a blade forged by Pasi Hurttila. Do you know whether he´s still in business? cause I cant find much from him.

[@nordicwildlife]

I found a working website with fast search, so it seems his still doing knives!

[@Touborgen]

Thats awesome, will make a more thorough search for his stuff@@nordicwildlife

[@paullambert4445]

Sheath for the knife cover and bolster or Ferrell for the piece in front of the handle

[@ivancho5854]

I think that you meant ferrule. Auto correct can be annoying.

[@davefield7014]

Tuppi is Sheath in English.

[@nordicwildlife]

Thanks!

[@FerndaleMichiganUSA]

SHEATH