8224 Classic Utility Knife from Finland

The Iisakki Järvenpää Company was founded in 1879 and is the largest manufacturer of knives in Kauhava, Finland, a well-known town which has a long and rich history of knife making. Handles are made from locally sourced curly birch wood, occasionally with birch bark spacers. Fittings are also produced internally at their factory. The result is a complete item that is 100% sourced from the same manufacturer, designed and created to work together seamlessly. The blades are all ground individually, making each one a bit unique, and all are stamped with Iisakki Järvenpää's signature. Sheathes are stamped with images of reindeer and forests, highlighting Finland's strong culture of outdoors, hunting, and woodcraft. This is a basic, traditional puukko knife, with the blade blackened instead of polished. The sheath is also a traditional pouch-style, with a twisted leather thong as a belt loop.Below are the detailed measurements of this knife. One important note: for best comfort and grip, the length of your middle finger should be similar to the circumference of the handle.Blade Material: high carbon steel, hardened to 57-58 RockwellKnife Length: 7.75 inches (19.7 cm)Blade Length: 3.5 inches (8.9 cm)Blade Width: 0.66 inches (1.7 cm)Blade Thickness: 0.12 inches (3 mm)Knife Weight: 3.1 ounces (88 grams)Handle Length: 4.25 inches (10.8 cm)Pommel: tang end with brass nutHandle Circumference: 3.5 inches (8.9 cm)Handle Material: curly birchSheathed Weight: 4.3 ounces (122 grams)Sheathed Length: 9.25 inches (23.5 cm)Belt Loop Width: 2.5 inches (6.4 cm)