The Finnish Puukko: Over 2,000 Years of Steel, Wood, and Craftsmanship

The Finnish puukko is more than a knife—it’s a tool, a tradition, and a national symbol forged across centuries. In this in-depth video, we trace the puukko’s evolution from its earliest Iron Age ancestors, through the Viking and Crusader eras, the refinement of the Renaissance, the golden age of preindustrial craftsmanship, and into the mass production and modern innovations of the industrial age.

We explore:
🔹 The origins of the puukko in the Iron Age and Viking period.
🔹 How blade geometry evolved across Crusader, Renaissance, and preindustrial Finland
🔹 Regional styles like the Kauhava, Vöyri, and Sámi knives, and how local culture shaped their design
🔹 The puukko’s enduring role in Finnish daily life, from farm and forest to scouting and military service

Whether you’re a knife enthusiast, history buff, or admirer of traditional craftsmanship, this deep dive will show you why the puukko remains one of the most respected and enduring knife designs in the world.

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