Scandinavian ‘Puukko’ Knife and Leather Sheath. 21043. Knives

A puukko is a traditional Finnish general purpose belt knife with a single curved cutting edge, solid hidden tang and, usually, a flat spine. This lovely example has a stunning barrelled handle showing different coloured grains in the wood. The pommel is brass coloured metal and is shaped into a horses head. The fullered blade is 9 ½ cm long (knife 21 ¼ cm overall). The brass coloured metal bolster as with blade is uniquely inscribed with countries from around the globe from Scotland to Malta and Sierra Leone. The fitted leather scabbard has ornate artwork inscribed into the leather with a belt loop attached the scabbard is in very good condition with all stitching intact. The price includes UK delivery. 21043.