{"product_id":"finnish-puukko-knife-with-stacked-birch-bark-handle","title":"Finnish Puukko Knife with Stacked Birch Bark Handle and Leather Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandmade in the spirit of the Finnish puukko, this fixed blade pairs a slim, sharp blade with a hand-stacked birch bark handle. Built for carving, camp chores and field dressing, it carries the rustic character of a Nordic woodsman's knife and the control you need for fine, precise cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is a Puukko Knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe puukko is Finland's traditional everyday knife: a short, straight-backed fixed blade with a rounded, guardless handle that fills the palm. Its name comes from \"puu\", the Finnish word for wood, and for centuries it has been the knife Finns reach for when carving, fishing, hunting and working around the homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur puukko keeps the slim blade and full, rounded grip of the traditional pattern, and adds a fuller along the blade. Traditional puukkos usually skip that detail, so think of this knife as a Finnish-style puukko built for modern outdoor use. Nordic knife fans can also explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/viking-knives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehandmade Viking knives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Is Birch Bark Used for Knife Handles?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirch bark has been a favourite Nordic handle material for generations, and for good reason. Thin rings of bark are stacked and compressed onto the tang, creating a handle that is light, warm to the touch and naturally water-resistant. Bare steel and polished wood turn cold and slick in winter; birch bark keeps its grip in cold, wet or gloved hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach handle is finished with a black bolster and pommel separated by metal spacers, so the grain, colour and banding of the bark make every knife one of a kind. For a closer look at how natural and synthetic grips compare, read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/best-knife-handle-materials-wood-vs-micarta-vs-steel\"\u003eknife handle materials guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Can You Use a Puukko For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBushcraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e carve feather sticks, try sticks, spoons and pot hooks with precise push and pull cuts. See more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/bushcraft-knives\"\u003ebushcraft knives\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHunting:\u003c\/strong\u003e a slim, pointed blade handles caping, skinning and small game cleaning with control. Compare it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/skinning-knives\"\u003eskinning knives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamping:\u003c\/strong\u003e slice food, cut cordage and prepare tinder around camp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGifting and collecting:\u003c\/strong\u003e a traditional Nordic design with natural materials makes a meaningful gift for outdoorsmen and knife collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs a Puukko Good for Carving Wood?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Carving is where the puukko earns its reputation. A short, slim blade keeps your hand close to the work, and the rounded handle lets you shift between grips without hot spots. The puukko is a precision tool rather than a chopper, so leave heavy splitting and batoning to an axe or a larger blade from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/survival-knives\"\u003esurvival knives\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Comes With the Puukko?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach puukko ships with a handcrafted black leather sheath, stitched along the edge and shaped to hold the knife securely for belt carry and safe storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePuukko Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.034%; height: 129.129px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 17.8063%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.9356%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eFinnish-style puukko, fixed blade with fuller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 11.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 17.8063%; height: 11.5898px;\"\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.9356%; height: 11.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: #fff3c4;\"\u003e D2 Steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 17.8063%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.9356%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: #fff3c4;\"\u003e56 to 58 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 17.8063%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.9356%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: #fff3c4;\"\u003e4.75 in (12 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 17.8063%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.9356%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: #fff3c4;\"\u003e9.5 in (24 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 17.8063%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.9356%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eStacked birch bark with black bolster, black pommel and metal spacers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 17.8063%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eSheath\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.9356%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eBlack leather, hand stitched\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Do You Care for a Birch Bark Handle Knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the blade and handle clean after use and let the knife dry fully before sheathing. Never soak the handle or put the knife in a dishwasher, and keep it away from direct heat such as a stove top or car dashboard. A light coat of oil on the blade and an occasional rub of wax on the bark keeps both in top shape. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/how-to-care-for-a-damascus-knife\"\u003eknife care guide\u003c\/a\u003e walks through oiling and sharpening step by step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan You Carry a Puukko in Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFixed blade knives like the puukko are legal to own in Canada and are widely carried for hunting, fishing, camping and outdoor work. Carry rules vary by province, state and city, so check local regulations before you travel. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/bowie-knife-laws-in-canada-what-hunters-should-know\"\u003eknife laws in Canada\u003c\/a\u003e covers the basics for outdoor users.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stag Steel Knives","offers":[{"title":"Knife without Engraving","offer_id":67596294389923,"sku":"276","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Knife with Engraving","offer_id":67596294422691,"sku":"276-1","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/finnish-puukko-knife-birch-bark-handle..webp?v=1790961846","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/finnish-puukko-knife-with-stacked-birch-bark-handle","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}