Useful links on Puukkos

Here I regularly share links that will interest all fans of Scandinavian knives.


Useful Links

Recommended by puukko.fr

The knife puukko a/ handle solid and round, made of an elegant birch or reindeer wood, with a short to simple sharp blade. It has been a fundamental tool for life in the Arctic for thousands of years. Today, it is even more than that: it is a symbol of Finnish pride.

Useful links

01 Culture.nu

Database to recognize the signature of horn knives.

02 Neoczen

Forum in French very active on Scandinavian knives.

03 Tradera

Swedish auction site. An important choice of puukkos with good deals.

04 Knivmakaren

All Knivmakaren magazines with beautiful photos of puukkos.

05 Nordiska Knivar

The reference site on traditional Nordic knives. Unbelievable!

06 Norrlands Auktions Verk

Swedish auction site with always beautiful puukkos signed and expensive.

07 Etsy

Many puukkos are on sale here. Many are made by artists.

08 Swedish Knife Association

Organisation interested in knives and knife manufacturing in Sweden.

09 Fan of Knives on YouTube

Descriptions, analyses and impressions on a multitude of knives.


Brands

01 Marttiini – Finland

Puukko factory since 1928 in Rovaniemi. Impressive choice.

02 Roselli – Finland

Set up in Harmoinen, designs rustic puukkos of fine design.

03 Hell – Norway

Family company of tradition and crafts, far from the big cities.

04 Karesuando – Sweden

Ancient artisanal traditions of the Sami. A reference.

05 Kauhavan Puukkopaja – Finland

Family enterprise founded in 1995. Manufacture and sale of puukkos.

06 Brisa – Finland

Love of craftsmanship and the harsh beauty of Finnish wild nature.

07 Kainuu – Finland

Traditional know-how transmitted from generation to generation.

08 Iisakki Jarvenpaa – Finland

Iisakki Järvenpää has been manufacturing all its products and parts for 140 years.

09 Brusletto – Norway

Manufactured knives since 1896. They have some great classics.

10 Ahti – Finland

Kivikangas has been the official distributor of the Ahti Puukkos since the 1990s.

11 Mora – Sweden

400 years ago, sharp knives were made for the rest of the world.

12 Andersson & Copra – Sweden

In our workshop in Gothenburg, we manufacture puukkos, by hand and with the utmost care.

13 Casström – Sweden

Casström develops high quality knives with solid know-how.

14 Kivalo – Finland

Kivalo Design manufactures hand knives in Rovaniemi.

15 Peltonen – Finland

Designed for adventure, approved by professionals.


Craftsmen

01 Lauri Handicrafts – Finland

At Lauri, we have been manufacturing all our items by hand in our own workshop since 1924. We follow the old traditions by creating our unique items, all of which are handmade from natural materials. Shop.

02 Marko Lindelä – Finland

Puukkos manufacturing has been passed on from generation to generation. Our blacksmiths have unique know-how.

03 Sami Crafts – Sweden

Craftsman of the entire Swedish Sápmi. Sami Duodji. Online shop based in Jokkmokk.

04 Ernest Delannoy – France

Old World Forge. Ernest Delannoy designs tools and utility knives with timeless and proven lines inspired by northern cutlery, including the famous puukkos. Read article.

05 André Andersonn – Sweden

André Andersson is an award-winning craftsman from northern Sweden who creates art works inspired by ancient Nordic mythology and modern design. Read article.

06 Stephan Danner – Norway

Stephan is from Germany and has been living in Norway since 2018. He has been making artisanal knives since that date.

07 Pasi Jaakonaho – Finland

Master blacksmith based in Inari. Pasi Jaakonaho is one of the most respected artisans in Finland in the field of puukko. Read article.


Videos & Nature

01 Erik Grankvist – Sweden

Sometimes we hear a call from nature. At 18, I ventured alone with only a backpack filled with simple hand tools to fulfill my dream. Build my own cabin in off-grid traditional logs by hand from Swedish wild nature materials. Like our ancestors.

02 Jonna Jinton – Sweden

My name is Jonna Jinton, I'm an artist, Swedish musician and filmmaker and I live in the beautiful forests of northern Sweden. Here, on my YouTube channel, I share a mix of everything I'm passionate about.
Stories and insights from my daily life to music, kulning (Nordic appeals), painting, ice baths, nature and inspirational films and much more.

03 Asbjorn Olsen-Berg Bushcraft – Norway

This chain deals with forest life, survival techniques and harmony with nature. I work wood, I learn bushcraft and survival techniques, looking for adventures. I spend the night in tents, hammocks, laavu, kotas, makeshift shelters, etc. I show you what I can do. No chatter in my videos.

04 Mr Wild Nature – United States

When I was a child, I had fun building miniature houses on the ground. I love nature and my greatest passion is to live outdoor adventures. My videos, Bushcraft, talk about wild camping, fishing, shelter, log cabin, wild survival, DIY, axes, knives, saws, backpacks, clothing systems, shelter and forest tools.


Stefan Forster offers beautiful images of Greenland. Nine minutes breathtaking!

My puukkos come from northern Europe and more particularly from Lapland...

 

The northernmost part of Finland, Lapland, is the magical Arctic region filled with contrasts. Each season in Finnish Lapland is unique and different from each other. The locals say that Lapland has eight seasons instead of four.

In winter, Lapland approaches those who dream of a country of winter wonders. Spring brings the light that follows the long season of « kaamos » (Arctic night in Finnish). In the spring, the snow-covered hills offer exciting experiences to all winter outdoor enthusiasts, from skiers to snowshoe hikers.

Summer in Lapland is a different season. There are endless white nights and peaceful Arctic nature as far as you can see. The burst of summer is followed by the majestic autumn season when Lapland gets its colors « ruska » Really iconic. This is the best season for hiking in one of the many national parks in Lapland. It is meditation and full consciousness, all wrapped in one of the most unique and breathtaking landscapes in the world.

One puukko is a basic tool that is also a life partner and a work companion.

Manufacture Puukko with motifs inspired by Scandinavian petroglyphs.


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