SOLD - Eino Lahdensuo Double Horsehead - SOLD

Eino Lahdensuo from Lapua horsehead set. Solid nickel silver horseheads and galalite handle with nickel silver fittings. Both handles are engraved with the Finnish Lion logo. Galalite is a  bioplastic which was developed at the end of the 19th century. It is made by immersing the naturally derived milk protein casein in formaldehyde. The name Galalite derived from the Greek words gala (milk) and lithos (stone). Producing Galalite works to some extent similarly to the making of cheese. Galalite is fireproof and can easily be pigmented. After World War II, Galalite was widely replaced by petroleum-based plastics. This is a traditional Kauhava style puukko. This style is still made today but the workmanship and details on these older models is much finer.

Product Details:

• Blade: 3.75" & 2.25" Carbon Steel
• Handle: 4" & 2.25" Galalite and nickel silver bolsters
• Total Length knife: 7.75" & 4.5"
• Sheath: Embossed leather with wood liner and nickel silver fitting.