Orgins of Vintage Folder

[Rick]

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Not sure but offhand looks like something from Finland. Reminds me of puuko from those areas especially the Lapp people.

I Think it may be inspired by Scandinavian iconography.
I think we need pictures of the creature relief carved on the back of the grip.
If the figure is a prick-eared canine, then I would suggest it relates to Fenrir, the wolf who ate Odin.
I know there are no fangs shown and I can't account for that.

More pictures please.