Collectible Vintage Swedish/finnish Sami Puukko Knife

Cool Vintage (I think pre-WWII) Scandinavian (Swedish or Finnish) Sami puukko hunting/skinning knife. The overall length of the knife with the scabbard is 9.

The 3½ long diamond cross-sectioned high carbon steel Mora-style blade is Swedish. The name of the maker is engraved on the left side of the blade K. Very sharp and covered with nice dark-grey patina. The handle is made of reindeer rib decorated with a traditional geometric pattern is tight and sound. The sheath is constructed from two halves of reindeer jaw rivetted together covered with black scrimshaw.

The gorget is made of brown cowhide. This knife represents a good example of traditional Scandinavian knife-making. The item "COLLECTIBLE VINTAGE SWEDISH/FINNISH SAMI PUUKKO KNIFE" is in sale since Wednesday, May 5, 2021. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Collectible Fixed Blade Knives\Vintage Fixed Blade Knives\Custom & Handmade". The seller is "stargazer5011" and is located in Baltimore, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States.

Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Sweden
Blade Length: 3.5 in
Blade Material: Carbon Steel
Blade Type: Clip Point
Blade Edge: Plain
Original/Reproduction: Original
Type: Hunting
Year: Pre WWII
Features: Sheath Included
Vintage: Yes
Handle Material: Bone
Tang: Full
Brand: Sami Puukko