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A fine puukko knife & sheath from the 1960's.
Designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Hackman.
The puukko comprising …
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A fine puukko knife & sheath from the 1960's.
Designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Hackman.
The puukko comprising a stainless steel blade, brass fittings, and a black nylon handle, and accompanied by a leather sheath with a bear paw motif. The blade and sheath both have leather straps.
Wirkkala (b. 1915 - d. 1985) was an influential and internationally recognized Finnish designer and artist during the 20th Century. He was highly versatile and worked in a wide variety of mediums throughout his life, including glass, porcelain, wood, metal, as well as sculpture and graphic design.
The puukko is a traditional Finnish general purpose knife with a single curved cutting edge and a full hidden tang. They are generally carried in sheathes and have 4 inch or smaller blades. Puukko are considered "everyday knives" used for all variety of tasks including hunting, fishing, and gardening.
Stamped to the blade for Hackman / Finland / Stainless / Tapio Wirkkala.
By repute, only 1600 of these were made, and this is the larger 4 inch blade variety.
For reference, please see the Museum of Modern Art object no. 345/1966/a-b.
Simply a wonderful puukko knife and sheath from one of Finland's most famous designers!
Date:
ca. 1960's - 1970's
Overall Condition:
It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
There are a few very small nicks to the blade (particularly to the cutting edge and printed side), and some blemishes and scratches to the handle.
The sheath's belt loop has a tear to the middle, expected scratches and wear to the leather sheath, and the concave tip of the sheath appears to be missing a small amount of leather.
Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
Tapio Wirkkala for Hackman
Measurements:
Knife:
Length: ca. 8 5/8 in.
Width: ca. 1 1/8 in.
Depth: ca. 3/4 in.
Sheath:
Length: ca. 8 in.
Width: ca. 1 1/4 in.
Depth: ca. 1 1/8 in.
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- Dimensions
- 1.25ʺW × 1.13ʺD × 8.63ʺH
- Styles
- Traditional
- Artist
- Tapio Wirkkala
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leather
- Nylon
- Steel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- There are a few very small nicks to the blade (particularly to the cutting edge and printed side), and some … moreThere are a few very small nicks to the blade (particularly to the cutting edge and printed side), and some blemishes and scratches to the handle. The sheath's belt loop has a tear to the middle, expected scratches and wear to the leather sheath, and the concave tip of the sheath appears to be missing a small amount of leather. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. less
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