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ARTIFACT:
Lovely, small Sami puukko Swedish Laplander knife made of reindeer bone. The bone sheath features stamped reindeer leather, hand-stitched with a hold for attachment and the base shows lovely scrimshaw details on both sides with two nails joining the two sides of the sheath. The scrimshaw details show reindeer with embellishments above and below, the bottom shows a Maltese cross and is dated: "1934". The blade features a bone handle with a short, strong blade meant for cutting trees, bone, and brush that can also withstand cold temperatures.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1934
SIZE:
Approximately Total length: 6-1/16" Sheath: 1-1/2" (bottom) x 3/4" sheath x 4-7/8"; Leather 2-3/8" x 3/4"; Knife: 5-2/8"; Handle 2-5/8" x 3/4"; Blade: 2-7/16" x 7/16"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Bone, leather, scrimshaw detail, steel
ATTACHMENT:
Bone and leather sheath with hole for
MARKINGS:
"1934"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an antique knife collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MGEX15 LBIEX3/16 SBIFX4/16
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine - Excellent): The Sami sheath and blade show minor to moderate wear, the leather remains soft and fully intact, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
