The two changes I would like in the jäägaripuuko (besides a name I can spell) is a thinner blade and orange or pink handle.
Just buy a mora dude
The two changes I would like in the jäägaripuuko (besides a name I can spell) is a thinner blade and orange or pink handle.
You are correct, that was the traditional task they had.
they were equipped with the best rifles available, to be able to hit at longer range. They 'hunted' the enemy, hence the name.
But, it was in the north American British colonies, during the war in early 1600' I think) where they established that kind of warfare. The units were formed from hunters.
They 'ranged' freely, not in the normal British way, which was standing in an orderly and civilized line, dressed in a Scarlet tunic, waiting for the enemy bullet....., but in an uncivilized way, hiding behing bushes, walking around them, sniping and being a nuisance!
They also had the first camo dresses, which were of a colour less visible than the standard Scarlet ( or Red)
The Swedish word means the same as in German, 'hunter'.
I was referring to the historic origin of the word. At one time I believe "Jägers" were scouts and skirmishers, the Finnish battalion in imperial Germany were more like ordinary infantry but they brought the name with them.
I guess ranger would be the closest in present day terminology.
they existed in europe as far back as the war from 1618-1648, amongst their tasks was to take out enemy officers (as the ordinary soldiers of that time weren't trained to think independently and the officers stuck out an efficient way of creating chaos amongst the enemies); the common soldier of the time was burdened with a smoothbore musket while jagers were equipped with more accurate and expensive rifles. if my infos are correct the famous "" Kentucky Rifles" " were north american adaptations of the jagerrifles (=smaller calibre to save ammo + longer barrel as compensation for calibre change to keep range+ stopping power)
Because official finnish army stuff is not good enough (Leka makes their own improved versions of official army wear) or lacks some stuff that is nice to have.For a reason that is not quite clear Leka is producing a lot of military or 'military grade' stuff.
Just buy a mora dude
So far I haven't been able to find anyone at Leka who would know the reason for the small hole at the tip. The only reason for it so far has been "production reasons" which could mean anything ...