How to transform a rusty Puukko in to a servicable knife. All the Puukkos seen in this video are made by the Iisakki Järvenpää company between the 1930s and 1960s.
Great video and very educational not only in techniques but in the knives too. Thank you for doing it. I really like the traditional way of your stuff. I have only been to Scandinavia a couple of times but it is such a wonderful place. And you seem to have your outdoors sorted if only we had kept our traditions alive we would be in a lot better place.
Found my grandfathers old Järvenpää puukko in his toolbox. The plade was completely loose and covered in rust. It had no edge and was serrated like a spyderco. My grandfather used it to pick up nails. Restored it and now it's one of my favorite knives. It had pretty low edge angle of 15 degrees in total.
Thank you very much for saving this Puukko! It was fantastic, to see it brought back to life! The pitting and patina look fantastic on that blade! Thank you for sharing the information of your Grandfather also!
I have a tiny 3 1/2 inch carving puukko I found at an old country store here in Oregon. It also has a foller groove like these but it is smaller in length ....I have a feeling it was very old , the knife was actually in wonderful shape but the handle was very small and was rotten inside. I made my own handle and new puukko sheath for it and its become my favorite knife . The steel is very hard it takes a wicked edge . I love these older scandi style knives , they have such awesome character and grinds that work. I don't understand why people started making V grinded edges , convex or scadivex is just common sense 😁
Hello Marcus Very nice video. I share your interest in these old puukkos, I have rescued many, some have been around 80-100 years old. I also have a few older leukus, some of these are Sami in origin and maybe 150 years old. It is interesting that on some of the older knives that they do not have the 'Scandi' grind, bit more of a convex grind. I need help in identifying what I believe is a WW2 Leuku with engravings too.
Great Video. I really like the stag/moose on the handle. Retro art work like this is fabulous. I like the Marttiini sheaths too, the brown one with the tassels is so very nice. Keep up the good work.
I was wondering on the size of the puukko. Is it a 21cm knife with a 10cm blade? And what do you think about the simular puukko Iisakki is selling now (Vuolu) compared with the older Iisakki's. Is it worth trying to find a old one? I would love to find one. I really like your videos keep spreading finnish traditions with us!
I restored similar puukko few years ago. Blade is very hard and it won't tolerate misuse or it will be chipped or possibly breaks. Additional partial tempering from the back of the blade could be beneficial. I hope you know better how to carve wood. It didn't look very good when you tried, it gives false view on how basic carving should be done. When you test puukko you try to take long even shavings, and then make heavy cuts across end grain of hard wood, usually birch. First one tests blade geometry and sharpness, second one also if edge is strong enough. It is very rare to see someone who knows how to carve wood with puukko these days.
There should be much more information in english about our traditions. The price of these national treasures are usually around 10€... The "bloodgroove" makes it much stronger than any other knifes ever made. The Kauhava puukko always is broken from the tip or the base of the handle, and its always cause of abuse of the blade. The original "viking" knifes and early Kauhavas are not as wide as the modern knifes. And the original birch handle gives it unique flex that makes it like extencion of hand. Puukko is supposed to be puukko, not axe :D There is a reason for every part in the traditional puukko, and even in its sheet.
Great video, I have a similar knife this that I found in my father's tool drawer after he passed away. Same Moose design etc. I have cleaned up the blade but can not see any engravings on the blade. The blood groove on one side is much shallower so it may have worn off? The handle is a bit loose. Any tips for tightening that up? Thank you
Are Puukko's traditionally flat ground (vs hollow or convex)? To what angle? And do are they traditionally used with a micro-bevel (vs a zero grind, i.e. just one bevel)?
does the knife that you have restored in this video have any particular model number or name? the proportions and shape look very balanced to me, much more than the contemporary models from iisakki..however i fail to find more information on the type from your video..thank you!
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It is beyond reason that this video has so few views after so long a time. Low key and informative with a passion for the subject - marvellous!
This has been a favorite video of mine for years. I always come back to this every year or so and watch with a cup of tea.
Great to see those old workhorses getting some love! So much character there! Cheers mate!
Well, of course, Iisakki is a legend. Thank you for restoring one of his pieces.
The beauty of functional tools, described with clarity. Thanks.
Just received a new pickup from Kauhava - and very pleased indeed. The workmanship is brilliant.
Good video!
Great video and very educational not only in techniques but in the knives too. Thank you for doing it. I really like the traditional way of your stuff. I have only been to Scandinavia a couple of times but it is such a wonderful place. And you seem to have your outdoors sorted if only we had kept our traditions alive we would be in a lot better place.
Found my grandfathers old Järvenpää puukko in his toolbox. The plade was completely loose and covered in rust. It had no edge and was serrated like a spyderco. My grandfather used it to pick up nails. Restored it and now it's one of my favorite knives. It had pretty low edge angle of 15 degrees in total.
I have an old Isakki Jarvenpaa knocking around my workshop. I shall start treating it with respect from now on.
.....loved the history, my introduction to Leukus by Issaki was when I purchased two in the early 80's..... Grizz 🐻
Thank you very much for saving this Puukko! It was fantastic, to see it brought back to life! The pitting and patina look fantastic on that blade! Thank you for sharing the information of your Grandfather also!
Wonderful presentation and knowledge of this brand. Thank you so much!
Very good video Marcus! Your english is so fluent too, that it's easy to follow. Thank you!
You will never go wrong using the methods that your granddad used! Great video!
You are so right, old school is the best school !
It is nice to see some history of the old puukko knives. I have a few myself but not so old.
Man would I love a nice vintage leuku and puukko set.
Привет из Карелии, ножи красивые. Сам тоже делаю их, но мне нравятся Якутске и манси ножи
nice collection. it is wonderful that people appreciate the history.
I have a tiny 3 1/2 inch carving puukko I found at an old country store here in Oregon. It also has a foller groove like these but it is smaller in length ....I have a feeling it was very old , the knife was actually in wonderful shape but the handle was very small and was rotten inside. I made my own handle and new puukko sheath for it and its become my favorite knife . The steel is very hard it takes a wicked edge .
I love these older scandi style knives , they have such awesome character and grinds that work. I don't understand why people started making V grinded edges , convex or scadivex is just common sense 😁
Hello Marcus
Very nice video.
I share your interest in these old puukkos, I have rescued many, some have been around 80-100 years old. I also have a few older leukus, some of these are Sami in origin and maybe 150 years old. It is interesting that on some of the older knives that they do not have the 'Scandi' grind, bit more of a convex grind. I need help in identifying what I believe is a WW2 Leuku with engravings too.
Great video! Too bad that these old Finnish bushcraft skills are almost completely disappeared. Thank you for helping to preserve it!
Nothing more satisfying then seeing old knife being restored.
Great Video. I really like the stag/moose on the handle. Retro art work like this is fabulous. I like the Marttiini sheaths too, the brown one with the tassels is so very nice. Keep up the good work.
Great find!
Very nice and Informative video. Greetings from Hungary
Great restore and history lesson. Thank you
I loved the video, do you have any information on the birch bark handled Jarvenpaa puukko knives with the Finnish crest sticker on the handle?
came out great! there's nothing like reviving old items that you can use again :)
Great video. You are very luky too finde such great knivs. And thanq for the histos!
Great job on the restoration, excellent history on the knives.
what a fantastic video, thank you for sharing! its a pity they dont make them like this anymore
Прекрасно!
I was wondering on the size of the puukko. Is it a 21cm knife with a 10cm blade? And what do you think about the simular puukko Iisakki is selling now (Vuolu) compared with the older Iisakki's. Is it worth trying to find a old one? I would love to find one. I really like your videos keep spreading finnish traditions with us!
Good job saving a good knife
Your vids are excellent. Why don't you make more?
Great Post and Thank You for this .
Very nice, thank you.
Шикарная вещь!!!
Los cuchillos mas bellos para mi gusto,un objeto mitico
I have the same moose handle knife with a decorative leather and brass sheath. It's old but not sure how old.
Wonderful video, thanks!
I restored similar puukko few years ago. Blade is very hard and it won't tolerate misuse or it will be chipped or possibly breaks. Additional partial tempering from the back of the blade could be beneficial.
I hope you know better how to carve wood. It didn't look very good when you tried, it gives false view on how basic carving should be done. When you test puukko you try to take long even shavings, and then make heavy cuts across end grain of hard wood, usually birch. First one tests blade geometry and sharpness, second one also if edge is strong enough.
It is very rare to see someone who knows how to carve wood with puukko these days.
There should be much more information in english about our traditions. The price of these national treasures are usually around 10€... The "bloodgroove" makes it much stronger than any other knifes ever made. The Kauhava puukko always is broken from the tip or the base of the handle, and its always cause of abuse of the blade. The original "viking" knifes and early Kauhavas are not as wide as the modern knifes. And the original birch handle gives it unique flex that makes it like extencion of hand. Puukko is supposed to be puukko, not axe :D There is a reason for every part in the traditional puukko, and even in its sheet.
Great video, I have a similar knife this that I found in my father's tool drawer after he passed away. Same Moose design etc. I have cleaned up the blade but can not see any engravings on the blade. The blood groove on one side is much shallower so it may have worn off? The handle is a bit loose. Any tips for tightening that up?
Thank you
Alex Rayner soak the handle in Lindseed oil, it should tighten up
pretty nice puukko..
use angle grinder with wire brush, its more effective than wire brush with drill..
Are Puukko's traditionally flat ground (vs hollow or convex)? To what angle? And do are they traditionally used with a micro-bevel (vs a zero grind, i.e. just one bevel)?
I have an original lisakki Jarvenpaa (Moose) knife! It stays in my safe!!!
does the knife that you have restored in this video have any particular model number or name? the proportions and shape look very balanced to me, much more than the contemporary models from iisakki..however i fail to find more information on the type from your video..thank you!
Verdadera mondicia!
Se on hela on alumiinia tai sinkkiä, ei lyijyä noissa ole koskaan käytetty, koska se on ihan liian pehmeää heloihin.
my father once gave me an iisaki knife that He Had Ehen He was a Young boy
great stuff going on here. you look like a older conor McGregor.
bjutiful knife
Esto está muy mal,tú tienes unos cuantos y yo ninguno,ke se le va a hacer,así es la vida,son todos muy muy bonitos
это не реставрация,а варварство!
Сделал кое как линзу и считает, что восстановил клинок? Убожество!