I just picked up a little Swedish knife that was made in the early 1900's. It is in a leather sheath that looks like a fish body and the handle is carved to look like the head. The blade is only 2 1/2" long and overall length is 5 1/4".
I'm thinking of using this as a patch knife as the blade is razor sharp and the size is just right. I know it will be fine for local shoots, but I'm curious if there is any evidence that knives like this made it to the fur fields (thereby making it appropriate for rondy's). The blade shape and lightweight blonde handle resembles a puuko (sp?) from Finland and I know those have been around for centuries. And we have a lot of Swedes and some Finns out here in Wyoming, but most of them moved into this area in the 1850's and later to work as tie hacks.
What's the consensus on knives of this style? Are they PC? I'm not obsessed with PC'ness...I just endeavor to be as close to correct as I can for my own gratification. It certainly won't hurt my feelings if this knife isn't appropriate. I like it for what it is and will enjoy it regardless of its place in history.
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I'm thinking of using this as a patch knife as the blade is razor sharp and the size is just right. I know it will be fine for local shoots, but I'm curious if there is any evidence that knives like this made it to the fur fields (thereby making it appropriate for rondy's). The blade shape and lightweight blonde handle resembles a puuko (sp?) from Finland and I know those have been around for centuries. And we have a lot of Swedes and some Finns out here in Wyoming, but most of them moved into this area in the 1850's and later to work as tie hacks.
What's the consensus on knives of this style? Are they PC? I'm not obsessed with PC'ness...I just endeavor to be as close to correct as I can for my own gratification. It certainly won't hurt my feelings if this knife isn't appropriate. I like it for what it is and will enjoy it regardless of its place in history.
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