knife like this?

[kendodsworth]

hi there,
first post, I've got a bit of a collection of knives and I want to add to it. I'm looking for one similar to this one hopefully from a dealer with a decent reputation or a good brand. any of you help me and point me in the right direction?
thanks.

 

[Toddy]

Dave Budd or AndyMac, or Whittler Kev or……


Welcome to the forum.

M

 

[Stew]

Better yet, go on one of Daves courses and make it yourself!

 

[sunndog]

One of the big companies make a wee knife like this......someone with a better memory than me will be along shortly. Failing that the likes tamarack or bushcraftstore will carry it.

Otherwise nearly every semi-pro forge man will have knocked one of these up at sometime

 

[Janne]

The reputable company in Finland, Brisa, has one like that. 26 euro. But now temporarily out of stock.
You can see it under 'Medieval' and it is called Viking 120

 

[sunndog]

double post

 

[kendodsworth]

cheers guys!
yah sunndog I've seen it from one of the big companies but can't remember where or which one!

 

[Janne]

If you search online on 'Viking knives' you will find several companies, but only the Gods know the quality of the steel.

I have seen original Norse knives like that ( remains of them) in several museums, and if I recall correctly they were Ladies knives. Quite small.

I have always wondered if they had a leather binding around the handle, they o not look comfortable to use.

Most original blades were quite short. But they were found in graves and in remains of houses like Borg in Lofoten ( what, 5 or 6 knifes in the museum?) and they could have been 'household' knives.

 

[Stew]

Gransfors bruk makes one.

 

[kendodsworth]

I shall have a look! thanks all! I was hoping there was a modern equivalent so i could mayne put some paracord or maybe something to give it bit more of a comfortable handle

 

[kendodsworth]

I've finally found one cheers guys!!!!
your help was brilliant.
https://www.lamnia.com/en/p/14500/k...es/woodsknife-viikinki-1-finnish-puukko-knife
this is the one I saw.

 

[sunndog]

Gransfors bruk makes one.

Oh yes, they do indeed....forgot about that

 

[sunndog]

Gransfors bruk makes one.

Oh yes, they do indeed....forgot about that

 

[Janne]

But they only sell them in the factory store and it is a Ladies knife.

 

[sunndog]

Bushcrafters tend to practice a lot of ladies skills so its fitting

Although the op probably just wants to keep it in a drawer/display

 

[Martti]

I'm looking for one similar to this one hopefully from a dealer with a decent reputation or a good brand. any of you help me and point me in the right direction?

In Finnish, this type of a knife is called "emännän puukko" ("housewife's puukko") or emännänveitsi ("Housewife's knife").

 

[Janne]

Martti, that one is seriously used!

So using one of those would be on the same level as putting on fishnet stockings and high heels tonight?



It may be perfect in the household, but I do not see me using one in the bush. Very uncomfortable grip.
Should be ok wrapped in some leather though.