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Montino Bourbon 17th March 2021 08:42 PM

Old Puukko
 
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Haven't posted in a while... I found this at an "Outdoor 'french' antique market" in Marin. Cost: Dinner out. The inscription says "J--- (Undecipherable) Marttiini, Finland", and lower down "Rovaniemi". This became a well-known brand in Finland. It's a good knife, meant for use. Any ideas on age?

Rich 17th March 2021 10:16 PM

Nice knife. I have one like it. "J" is for Janne. I believe it is the Pornestrari model or maybe the Border Patrol (Rajapuukko) model. Older style sheath. Has not been in their catalog for a long time. Possible early to mid 20th C. (1928-1950s ?) I would think more 1950-ish.
Rich

Edit: Did a bit more reading last night. You puukko model is the
Pornestrari. It has the nickel silver ferrule; the Rajapuukko does not.

Montino Bourbon 24th March 2021 08:48 PM

Thank you, Rich.
 
Thank you for the info!


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