The story of Marttiini begins in northern Finland, in Kierinki more precisely. Kierinki is a small village in the municipality of Sodankylä, well beyond the Arctic Circle. On May 2, 1893, a new child was born to the Marttiini family in Kierinki: Janne. At the time, no one knew, but Janne would continue to do a lot and create a whole legacy by doing so.
Lapon Made knife in Finland
Last week I stumbled into an auction site that presented this Finnish Marttiini brand knife. This isn't my first from Rovaniemi. I didn't miss the opportunity, especially for 40 euros with shipping costs. This Marttiini 245 was purchased in the 1980s. You feel that he has lived, but he does not have any particular abuse. I'd even say he's fit for a knife over 40 years old!
Really, when I say, by chanceThis is not entirely true. I am daily this auction site based in Sweden. There are often very interesting puukkos and sometimes good deals to do. Here is the link: tradera.com
Often they are individuals who find puukko sleeping in the bottom of a drawer. Or a collector who gets rid of a rare piece... My advice: Pay via Paypal so that, in case of a problem, you can get paid easily. Prices displayed in SEK (Swedish krona) are to be divided by 10 to obtain the equivalent in euro.
The 13 cm stainless steel blade has some scratches, but nothing bad. The edge is razor. The handle is perfect. L sheath leather had not seen any grease in a few years. A few repeated passages of a cream based on coconut oil and beeswax will make flexibility and appearance to this sheath.
Lapon knife
The range of traditional blade knives also includes models with a finger protection.
Traditionally, finger protectors are not part of the Scandinavian culture of knives, but in Central Europe, for example, finger protectors are usually installed on knives. A finger protector offers more security to the knife user. You can get a good hold of the knife and your hand will not slide on the blade even in wet or cold conditions. This lapon knife is an excellent generalist knife that is suitable for trappers and hunters alike.
The chrome-plated stainless steel blade has a beautiful engraving on the Lapland theme.
Where will he continue his life?
This new Finnish knife found its place outside, near the barbecue. Its stainless steel blade will be used to cut meat and fish, without special maintenance. I have the impression that he has experienced conditions far more extreme than what is expected... It is therefore without fear that he will face the whims of eastern France.
Hello Philippe! Beautiful rooms! I have a question: were these knives or were they made by unit (but then, economically, they have to be sold very expensive to be profitable...), in small series, in large series?
Because the factory necessarily says profitability.
I particularly like the cases, especially that of Dhan Lundmark.
Curiously, I am not at all passionate about the Laguiole collections as these Nordic objects fascinate me.
Thanks. I'll take a look at the sales site. Have a good night. Jacques