SOLD - Luomanen Horsehead Puukko - SOLD

Luomanen Puukko from Kauhava. Luomanen & Partners manufactured knives from 1922 to 1945. Solid nickel silver horsehead and dark brown galalite handle with nickel silver fittings. 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. This model is finished with attention to detal and it's heavier than most. Maybe both bolsters are solid.

Product Details:

• Blade: 4.5" Carbon Steel
• Handle: 4.5" Galalite and Nickel Silver bolsters
• Total Length knife: 9"
• Sheath: Embossed leather with wood liner and engraved nickel silver fittings.