10/24/19 puukko

[USNGMG2]

I had forgotten about six Puronvarsi blades I put away. I decided to make a puukko using a 120mm blade shortened to 110mm and satin finished. The handle is padauk with ebony and redheart accents. Bolsters were made from .188" brass.

 

[TimGinMN]

Nice! How do you do that texturing on the front of the brass bolster - just ball peen hammer before installing?

 

[USNGMG2]

Hi Tim,Thanks for viewing and commenting. I make the bolster to rough dimension from bar stock, inlet the blade, polish, then lightly tap the surface with a small ball peen hammer.

 

[opaul]

I like your work. Very clean and functional design.

 

[USNGMG2]

Thank you opaul. The Finns got it right a thousand years ago and to this day make it look so easy.

 

[opaul]

Thank you opaul. The Finns got it right a thousand years ago and to this day make it look so easy.

It’s hard to improve on traditional styles. Your work compliments it very well.