Weird, I got those too...
Good blades1
Brisa?
I bought the Kankaanpää blades from Brisa, years ago, along with a whole box full of masur björk blocks. I also bought some old blades made by Kusta Lammi. I think I used one of those to make up a puukko for my daughter (I'll have to look when I get back home tonight), and swapped two others with another enthusiast who had been trying for ages to get some; in return he gave me the Yrjö Puronvärsi blades. I think he got the best side of that deal.
I've never understood the preference for heavy bladed knives like the Woodlore and it's clones. I think it has far more to do with personality cults than practicality.
Personally I think if you want a sharp blade I think you are better off starting with something that does not resemble a crow bar. Finno Scandinavian blades tend to be around 3mm thick rather than 5-6mm so that is a good start in my opinion.
People tend to get very precious about their cutlery around here but I just want something that cuts what I need it to and that I can sharpen easily when required. Simples.
Try first strike flint edges for a change. Sharper than any steel can ever be.
I want some obsidian volcanic glass next for raw meat.
No, Wayland, there are more people like you!
Crowbar knives are a modern fad. Imo.
Todays steels are superior to what was available in my (our) youth, harder, tougher.
So we should be moving towards thinner blades!
If we want a certain angle, the height of the blade ( edge to spine) needs to be much larger on a thick blade than a thin.
If you want a beautiful, yet fully useful knife made in where it was designed ( Nordic countries) have a look onAnyone use these or any experience of them?