Swedish auctions.
Puukkos collection.
Norrlands Auktionsverk AB is Norrland's first auction house* focused on exclusive antiques, art and design. It's here you have to come to find collectible puukkos.
*Norrland is Sweden's northernmost region, covering about 60% of the country's area.
Where to buy a beautiful puukko ?
This is the question most often asked on puukko.fr
So I decided to do an article to help you find your happiness. To find beautiful puukkos, I remind you that you already have an article with many links here: Useful links on puukkos. I have grouped together the major brands and some artisans.
For the exceptional puukkos, it is in Sweden at Norrlands that it happens.
But know that you'll have to break the piggy bank. One puukko of collection in good condition and signed by the artist will cost you 500 to 2,500 euros. To which must be added the buyer's commission of 25%, the stamping fee (about 10 EUR) and the cost of shipping with insurance +/- 50 EUR. A craftsman like Bertil Fällman For example, is one of the most popular and expensive artists on the market.
To get a quick idea of prices, just divide the Swedish krona (SEK) by 10 to have the euro equivalent. Accurate exchange rate for May 2024: 1 SEK = 0.0851235 EUR – Link to a converter.
Bertil Fällman, Piteå (1920-2020) began late in his life as a cutlery, but he practiced continuously for thirty years and when he died in 2020 he was one of the country's most qualified artisans. He has won the Swedish championships several times and has gained international fame. Inspired by Sami culture, he has created art works of the highest quality in reindeer horn and birch of Mazuria.
What makes the price of puukko collection?
- First, the finesse, quantity and complexity of the engraving on the sheath and handle.
- The quality and materials of the blade. High percentage of carbon, stainless steel or damas.
- The famous « click » closure when the puukko in its sheath. It must be clear and frank.
- Of course, its general aspect.
- Finally, very important, the master's signature must be present and legible.
The basic idea of Norrlands Auktionsverk AB is to serve the entire Norrland with professional evaluations and international sales. Norrlands maintains high final prices for exclusive art and local objects. Norrlands Auktionsverk AB relies on in-depth reflection on service and expertise.
Photos : @Norrlands Auktionsverk AB
Examples of auctions
Auctions of 2 May 2024 at Norrlands
Conclusion:
Be patient! Several times a year there are beautiful puukkos auctioned, you will only be embarrassed with choice. Be careful too, because it's all in the last minutes. Set yourself a budget and do not exceed it, while taking into account the ancillary costs we have seen above in the article. Finally, I would not forget three other major sites in the sale and purchase of puukkos at auction:
