I also have one of the original Peltonen knives - based on a bayonet - but although I love it the M95 is better balanced and better steel (or treatment). The Peltonen story goes from good to better... so the carbon/wood cannot be far off 
New Stainless Peltonen M07
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My Finnish is non-existent and the suggested film didn't appear to show the knives' handles being put on at all. However, I am prepared to believe your assertion and so stand corrected. I would say that my understanding of the term 'full tang' in relation to knives means that the steel of the cutting tool is visible between the slabs of the handle and shaped to follow the handles contours. On my M07, no steel is visible, though I am sure that it is not far below the surface. It probably has a similar
The technical point of view is that when tang is about the same width as the blade and it goes about the full length of the handle, meaning they are about equal strength and stiffness. Stick tang is most of the time considerably narrower, as always there are exceptions.
This from Peltonen's website. It seems odd that they should differentiate between 'full tang' and what they have produced historically. Unless, of course, they just want to charge more money for a similar product...
I didn't know that they did a micarta version. My favourite handle material. From the website:
The Peltonen M07 Ranger Puukko Knife is a fantastic design combined with Finnish build quality and the NEW Full Tang Bushcraft Knife is a great addition to the range. It is a superb all rounder and I know you will be super happy with the ergonomics and performance.
M07 Full Tang is an even stronger and more durable knife, with the blade running as a single piece through the entire handle. It is designed to endure the toughest conditions, offering reliability in any situation. Build your own knife from the options below.
Blade
- Blade material: 14C28N Stainless steel
- Blade style: Drop Point
- Blade grind: Sabre grind, sharpening angle 23°
- Blade hardness: HRC 59-60
- Blade coating: uncoated
- Blade length: 110 mm / 4.35 in
- Blade thickness 4.5 mm / 0.177 in
Perhaps we could describe the full tang plastic handled originals as "overmolded"?
I think "full tang" is almost meaningless.
You could have a full tang knife with the steel showing between the scales, but put a longer and thicker moulded handle on and suddenly it might not be full tang. The blade will be just as strong though.
I can't find the pictures for the life of me, but those I've seen suggest these knives are full tang and the newer "full tang" models have exposed tangs.
You could have a full tang knife with the steel showing between the scales, but put a longer and thicker moulded handle on and suddenly it might not be full tang. The blade will be just as strong though.
I can't find the pictures for the life of me, but those I've seen suggest these knives are full tang and the newer "full tang" models have exposed tangs.
While I'm waiting for this to come straight from Peltonen in Finland I've bought the larger M95 in untreated 80CrV2
Arrived today - it's a solid thing for sure!
My N690 version of the M07 arrived this week to sit alongside the 80CrV2 versions of the M07 and M95 I have.
The SS is a slightly different profile and a little shorter. It also looks more finished than the carbon blades.
I've not had a chance to use it yet, but on initial inspection it has the potential to become my favourite knife pretty quickly.
Great service and communication for Peltonen throughout but somehow UPS managed to deliver the knife to a drop box with no age checks in place...
The SS is a slightly different profile and a little shorter. It also looks more finished than the carbon blades.
I've not had a chance to use it yet, but on initial inspection it has the potential to become my favourite knife pretty quickly.
Great service and communication for Peltonen throughout but somehow UPS managed to deliver the knife to a drop box with no age checks in place...
I own an m95 (the longer version with rubber handle). Has anyone had issues with the handle coming loose? I have been relatively easy on it with minimal batoning and honestly not that much use but the handle has probably a quarter inch of up and down play. If so any recommended fixes like epoxy or something?
Love the blade but the loose handle is a big bummer.
Love the blade but the loose handle is a big bummer.
@Dr_Rez When have you purchased that M95? They changed the rubber material as the knives werent made any longer by Mr. Peltonen but by Lamnia. Would be interesting to know, if it is an older or a newer model. I own several Peltonen-models and really took them for hard work, never had problems with the handle coming loose. That was a big problem at a Rokka Korpisoturi i had once
They have a 10 year warranty
By up and down do you mean along the length of the tang, or edge to spine?
Yes, Lamnia and Peltonen are both companies of Mr. Juha Ikonen, located at the same place in Lapeenranta.
Length of the tang.
Looks like I got it in July of 2024 but no through Lamnia. Ill try to upload a picture but perhaps it was in part because I sanded the handle smooth to get the grooves out. Maybe thats a no no for these blades. It wouild be odd though because I have done the same with many other significantly cheaper blades (cold steels for instance) and it was never a problem.
Looking at the shape of the tang ( above ) it's hard to see how that could happen unless the is a real problem with how the handle formed on yours.
I would contact the company
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I think this is pointless after the handle has been altered, any warranty will be void.
