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The Puukko: Finnish Knives from Antiquity to Today Hardcover – November 28, 2020

by Anssi Ruusuvuori (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 42 ratings
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For a Finn, the puukko is the most important tool and at the same time the most feared weapon. You could almost say the puukko has the same importance for a Finn as the samurai sword has for the Japanese. It is a 2,000-year-old mystical weapon that has been used for centuries with the same conviction and dexterity during times of peace and war. This comprehensive resource on the Finnish puukko is the only one available and covers the history and the various types by using extensive photos of examples. Anssi Ruusuvuori has reprocessed the history of this remarkable knife type in a form unique up to now. He deals with technical and design aspects of the puukko and guides the reader through the history of this legendary tool and weapon from the Viking era up to the present. He reports about the great master smiths of industrialization in the late 19th century and about rediscovering the puukko in the recent past. This book's initial focus is on the puukko’s technology and history. In the second section, the author introduces the different puukko types according to their materials and construction. Thereafter are presented the multiple regional types and special puukkos, which are essential to know about as a collector and knife enthusiast. This book provides a comprehensive overview with respect to the topic “puukko” and transfers a rich treasure of knowledge. During its long history, the puukko was used for a great diversity of tasks, such as the production of ladles and other household tools; the carving of ornaments; scratching ice off cart wheels; cutting food; gutting and skinning of game, fish, or livestock; climbing out of an ice hole back to firm ground; and magic rituals (to protect children from evil spirits, to pray for a good harvest, and so on). It was used for self-defense and for duels. The main source of material for this book is the puukko collections of Finnish museums and private collectors. The greater part of researched knives is from the National Museum of Finland. Additional material was gathered from the Kauhava Puukko Museum, the Peura Museum, the Turku Regional Museum, the Aboa Vetus et Ars Nova Museum, the Ostrobothnian Museum, the Museum of Crime, and various private collections.

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    8.5 x 0.88 x 11 inches
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    November 28, 2020
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Anssi Ruusuvuori is a well-known Finnish knife maker and winner of the national Fiskars puukko competition. He is a passionate collector and profound connoisseur of Finnish puukko (www.arknives.suntuubi.com).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Schiffer Craft; Reprint edition (November 28, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764360701
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764360701
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 year and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.88 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Patrick F. Woolery
5.0 out of 5 stars Written by a puukko maker
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2021
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As someone who really wanted details about what makes the puukko distinctive, it is immensely helpful to have a book like this. The author makes puukkos and it shows in what he chooses to describe. You will not lose anything if you are not interested in making knives, but the little details that an actual bladesmith includes really do add value.

This is the abridged version of the author's work. I hope to one day find the full-length Finnish language edition, but for now, this is the best resource I've found on the knives of Finland. Well worth having and the price is very fair for what it is.
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Tony
5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to be an expert on this knife this is a MUST have.
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2021
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This book is exactly what I have been longing for in regards to the Puukko. The photographic examples are museum quality and perfect for study/research. The author reaches back deep into history and makes sense out of the Puukko in trems of "today". This is a MUST HAVE book for a collector. The photographs alone are well worth the price of this book.
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Gtender
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for any puukko enthusiast
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2022
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If you are interested in puukko, you need this book.
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Gabe Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Coffee Table Book
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2021
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Great coffee table book" and taught me a lot of what makes a puukko. All the basic info you need is in there for the collector and enthusiast.
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Zel
5.0 out of 5 stars MUST HAVE FOR PUUKKO COLLECTORS
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2021
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Well written book....very informative! A must have for collectors!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I was after!
Reviewed in Canada on March 7, 2022
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The graphics/images are great. There's plenty of depth to the info provided. It's exactly what I was looking for, to better understand this style of knife.
Very pleased with it.
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Hannu
5.0 out of 5 stars A good description of Finnish knives
Reviewed in Belgium on July 28, 2023
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This book is well describing the history of Finnish knives!
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Emiliano Cianci
5.0 out of 5 stars Una buona introduzione a questo tipo di coltello
Reviewed in Italy on March 3, 2023
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Ho trovato il libro interessante e ricco di schede di dettaglio su artigiani e particolari costruttivi
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Marc P.
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice pictures
Reviewed in Germany on November 12, 2022
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Realizing this is a translation from Finnish, to German, to English it is pretty good. Reading it there seems to be "holes" in the information but this is to be expected from a book reduced in size from two volumes to one.
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Philippe Sainte-Laudy
5.0 out of 5 stars La bible du Puukko !
Reviewed in France on April 12, 2021
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Malheureusement qu'en anglais, mais compréhensible tout de même. Photos de qualité et une tonne d'informations sur l'origine et l'histoire des Puukkos à travers les âges. Un must pour les passionnés !
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