Vintage Alpo Kemppainen Puukko Knife Steel Sterling Silver Birch Wood Bone/146gr

Description

N
ice Puukko type knife hand - made by Alpo Kemppainen a couple of decades ago. Sheath and handle with integrated carved panels of Birch root wood. Opening of the sheath with mounted carved bone ring. Parts of sheath, chains, hanger and and parts of handle - in solid 925 Silver. Blade is made of high - grade stainless Steel. Silver hanger with delicate hand - engraved decor of a flower. Sheath hallmarked 925, blade with initials AK and unknown Initials /hallmarks on the other side.
Secure positioning of the knife inside the sheath. Knife can be positioned in loose /easy to withdraw position or if pressed in  - will make a click and require effort to be unsheathed.
Original wool and leather bag.
This knife is custom made and one of a kind.
Measures 20 cm long sheathed. Knife is 17.5 cm long, iron blade is 7.8 cm long x 15 mm at widest.
Fine like new condition. Small dent on a part of a hanger. Natural Patina on Silver.
Weight of the knife sheathed : 146 grams
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