The puukko is, depending on the model, a hunting knife, an art piece or a utility knife with a robust blade and a wooden handle.

The Sami, who live in the northernmost regions of Europe, have always enjoyed harmony with nature. The knife is a personal tool that has evolved over the years to become an object of everyday life. Made by master blacksmiths, the puukkos are known for their sharpness and beauty. The knife is also a status symbol, which reflects the role of everyone in the community. Women like men wear a knife or two. The most common materials for Sami knives are birch, leather, reindeer wood, and los.