These knives are razor sharp, have long edge retention, and are easy to resharpen. They are comfortable. Some are rugged working tools, others are beautiful collector's pieces, but all are made for use.
Finnish people live in a harsh and challenging environment.
They survive by living in and with nature. It was used daily for many kinds of tasks in the home and outdoors. These basic tools are one of the oldest and most traditional of knives still being used today. Most of the knives are made in the same way they have been made for generations. Each generation adds some new knowledge to the knifemaking process.