Hi, new member here. I'm a third generation Norwegian Minnesotan now in Nevada. No norske knives in Nevada , I collected some in Minnesota and Wisconsin. I was collecting the brusletto melleium knives but Atlanta cutlery stopped carring them. I need the last two the Natid and Framtid, if any one has these that i can buy or know someone that does let me know, I am also looking for Toten knives. My grandparents came from Oppland county where Toten is. I don't have any relatives there the F*** Nazis killed them off I'm the last one with the family name. I have a fine finnish grandfather knife I would like sell or trade for a Norwegian knife.
MYSTERY PEN KNIFE- Hello, I'm hoping that some of my friends of Swedish descent might be able to help me identify this pen knife? Sometime ago in the summer of 1955, I was visiting my granddad's brother's farm near Gottenborg, Varmland in Sweden with my mother and my grandparents. This little pen knife was given to them and eventually left to me. It bears the Swedish Horse on one side and the name appears to be "STALVARU A-B". There is a tiny horseshoe with six nail holes stamped below the name and underneath it appears to read "ESKIISTUNA". You almost need a jeweler's glass to read it, but that's the best I could do. It may be from the early 1950's or even before? If anyone has any idea or information on this little pen knife (which also contains a fingernail file), I would love to hear from you? -Thank you.
Hi, everyone! I'm new to the forum, and I haven't collected knifes for very long so I hope I'll learn a lot from you all.
But maybe I can contribute with some information as well. Kent, I think your knife is manufactured by the company Stålvaru AB, which was quite short-lived. It started in Eskilstuna sometime in the middle of the 40's and closed down in the middle of the 50's. Their logo was a horseshoe.
Knife making has a long history in Eskilstuna, I'm sure that you know that it is the town EKA knifes comes from. There are some collectors of Eskilstuna knifes, but not many, so normally they don't cost much, at least not here in Sweden. It's a really cool knife you got there, though.
Thank's for the information on my knife and it's origin in Eskiltstuna and EKA knives. Also welcome (velkomer?) to iKnifeCollector. I was only 7 when I was in Sweden and yet I have a lot of fond memories. It was where I learned to ride a two wheel bike and went swimming in Lake Freiken (not sure of the spelling) but it is one of the largest and deepest lakes in the Province of Varmland if I remember correctly? Certainly one of the coldest.
I was also given my first penknife there, much against my nana's wishes. "Oh no! He'll cut himself with it!" Naturally I was fascinated with it and couldn't quit opening & closing it until, sure enough, Nana's prophecy came true and I bled all over the place. My knife was quickly confiscated much to my sorrow but needless to say, it didn't stop me from playing with knives and I'm 63 now, so I never learned my lesson.
It was also the first time a horse I was on shy'd and ran off with me, with my granddad's brother in hot pursuit! Chasing me on foot, he finally grabbed a long rope trailing behind and stopping the horse (which had been borrowed for plowing) as we stayed on his farm. My family was terrified but I thought it was just grand! I never quit riding either.
I hope to take a trip back to Sweden before I get too old. We went by boat (The Kungsholm) with my immigrant grandparents and my mother. but I'll probably fly as costs are prohibitive to travel by boat even if you still can? Maybe that's where I learned to love the sea and eventually sailed from Florida to Venezuela on my own '34 sailboat in '94 & '95? I finally sold that boat but I still own a 17' fishing boat and chose to live near the Atlantic.
Värmland sure is a beautiful Province. I study at the University there (in Karlstad). I study at a distance so I don't go there very often, 4 or 5 times a year maybe, but it's a great place. Does your family originate from Värmland?
I can't really remember my first knife, I think I got it when I was about 5. Somehow I managed not to cut my self. I don't know how, because I'm quite clumsy. But I wasn't allowed to handle it on my own, and I guess my dad was very attentive.
I also like riding. I had a few horses when I was younger, but unfortunatly I can't afford it anymore since I now have a family to care for (which I, of course, am very grateful of). My mum's uncle have horses, though, so I sometimes rides them.
I'm a bit jealous of you, by the way. I would also like to live by the ocean. I've done that most of my life, but then I met my husband who live in the Inland. We live in a small town called Katrineholm (not far from Eskilstuna, actually) and I really like it here, but, as I mentioned, I miss the sea.
I hope you make it over here, I may be biased, but Sweden is a lovely place. And a walk down memory lane can be quite fun.
I just read how Scandi knives have a single bevel. Does that mean only one side is sharpened or am I misunderstanding something? an some one post a photo of the back side of the blade.
Ryan Rose
May 25, 2009
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Merle Hagen
Aug 27, 2009
Merle Hagen
My new scandi Bergan trollSep 18, 2009
Stuart Smith
Jan 20, 2010
Stuart Smith
Just a little something i made in Sami Style
Apr 7, 2010
Tuomas Kemppainen
Jul 1, 2010
Stuart Smith
Jul 1, 2010
Tuomas Kemppainen
Mar 3, 2011
Stuart Smith
Nov 8, 2011
Stuart Smith
Nov 8, 2011
Shlomo ben Maved
Ivar, many companies have made your style of knife...To name a few:
Iisakki Järvenpää Ltd
http://www.iisakkijarvenpaa.fi/
Kellam
http://www.kellamknives.com/
Marttiini
http://www.marttiini.fi/suomeksi/Marttiini_Shop.iw3
Paaso-puukot
http://www.paasopuukot.com/in-english/
Why don't you handle the knife yourself...Check out these knife making supply companies dealing in Scandi style blades and handles.
Northcoast Knives
http://www.northcoastknives.com/northcoast_knives_Blades7.htm
Brisa
https://www.brisa.fi/portal/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Item...
Veikko Hakkarainen
http://www.lauri-tuotteet.fi/tuotteet/e_tuotteet_1.html
Lahjapaja Puuhari
http://www.puuhari.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=69
Laurin Matelli Oy
http://www.laurinmetalli.fi/
Nordell Knives AB
https://www.nordellknives.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&a...
The Good Stuff Shop
http://www.thegoodstuffshop.dk/default.asp?lang=uk
Thompson’s
http://www.thompsonsknives.com/
Wolf
http://www.wolf-borger-messer.de/griffe.htm
Hope it helps and good luck with doing it yourself...It's actually quite easy!
Nov 8, 2011
Clint Thompson
Hey People I just joined this group. James thanks for the invite.
Clint
Nov 10, 2011
In Memoriam
Robert Burris
Ron, thanks that is a good source. James have you made any Scandi knives?
Dec 13, 2011
Gary Nelson
I just recieved this Wootz Steel, Raindeer Horn.
Dec 17, 2011
In Memoriam
Robert Burris
Gary, that is real nice. I have never seen Raindeer horns in person.
Dec 17, 2011
Clint Thompson
Gary...
Good looking knife.
Dec 17, 2011
KENT GABLE
MYSTERY PEN KNIFE- Hello, I'm hoping that some of my friends of Swedish descent might be able to help me identify this pen knife? Sometime ago in the summer of 1955, I was visiting my granddad's brother's farm near Gottenborg, Varmland in Sweden with my mother and my grandparents. This little pen knife was given to them and eventually left to me. It bears the Swedish Horse on one side and the name appears to be "STALVARU A-B". There is a tiny horseshoe with six nail holes stamped below the name and underneath it appears to read "ESKIISTUNA". You almost need a jeweler's glass to read it, but that's the best I could do. It may be from the early 1950's or even before? If anyone has any idea or information on this little pen knife (which also contains a fingernail file), I would love to hear from you? -Thank you.
Feb 16, 2012
Linda Thompson
Hi, everyone! I'm new to the forum, and I haven't collected knifes for very long so I hope I'll learn a lot from you all.
But maybe I can contribute with some information as well. Kent, I think your knife is manufactured by the company Stålvaru AB, which was quite short-lived. It started in Eskilstuna sometime in the middle of the 40's and closed down in the middle of the 50's. Their logo was a horseshoe.
Knife making has a long history in Eskilstuna, I'm sure that you know that it is the town EKA knifes comes from. There are some collectors of Eskilstuna knifes, but not many, so normally they don't cost much, at least not here in Sweden. It's a really cool knife you got there, though.
Feb 22, 2012
KENT GABLE
Thank's for the information on my knife and it's origin in Eskiltstuna and EKA knives. Also welcome (velkomer?) to iKnifeCollector. I was only 7 when I was in Sweden and yet I have a lot of fond memories. It was where I learned to ride a two wheel bike and went swimming in Lake Freiken (not sure of the spelling) but it is one of the largest and deepest lakes in the Province of Varmland if I remember correctly? Certainly one of the coldest.
I was also given my first penknife there, much against my nana's wishes. "Oh no! He'll cut himself with it!" Naturally I was fascinated with it and couldn't quit opening & closing it until, sure enough, Nana's prophecy came true and I bled all over the place. My knife was quickly confiscated much to my sorrow but needless to say, it didn't stop me from playing with knives and I'm 63 now, so I never learned my lesson.
It was also the first time a horse I was on shy'd and ran off with me, with my granddad's brother in hot pursuit! Chasing me on foot, he finally grabbed a long rope trailing behind and stopping the horse (which had been borrowed for plowing) as we stayed on his farm. My family was terrified but I thought it was just grand! I never quit riding either.
I hope to take a trip back to Sweden before I get too old. We went by boat (The Kungsholm) with my immigrant grandparents and my mother. but I'll probably fly as costs are prohibitive to travel by boat even if you still can? Maybe that's where I learned to love the sea and eventually sailed from Florida to Venezuela on my own '34 sailboat in '94 & '95? I finally sold that boat but I still own a 17' fishing boat and chose to live near the Atlantic.
Feb 24, 2012
Linda Thompson
You're welcome, Kent!
Värmland sure is a beautiful Province. I study at the University there (in Karlstad). I study at a distance so I don't go there very often, 4 or 5 times a year maybe, but it's a great place. Does your family originate from Värmland?
I can't really remember my first knife, I think I got it when I was about 5. Somehow I managed not to cut my self. I don't know how, because I'm quite clumsy. But I wasn't allowed to handle it on my own, and I guess my dad was very attentive.
I also like riding. I had a few horses when I was younger, but unfortunatly I can't afford it anymore since I now have a family to care for (which I, of course, am very grateful of). My mum's uncle have horses, though, so I sometimes rides them.
I'm a bit jealous of you, by the way. I would also like to live by the ocean. I've done that most of my life, but then I met my husband who live in the Inland. We live in a small town called Katrineholm (not far from Eskilstuna, actually) and I really like it here, but, as I mentioned, I miss the sea.
I hope you make it over here, I may be biased, but Sweden is a lovely place. And a walk down memory lane can be quite fun.
Feb 26, 2012
Linda Thompson
Oh, by the way. It's spelled Fyken.
Feb 26, 2012
Clint Thompson
Ivars...
Here is a site. http://www.scandinavianoutdoorstore.com/en/tyokalut/puukot/sissipuu...
Jan 21, 2013
Clint Thompson
Ivars here is a satin blade CRKT which is much like the PUUKKO styles. This is a great knife.
http://www.crkt.com/K700KXP
Jan 21, 2013
In Memoriam
Robert Burris
Ivars, I recently bought a knife from these people, they are called Karesvando. What else do you want to know? I'll be glad to try find out for you.
May 30, 2013
john6553
Hello
I just read how Scandi knives have a single bevel. Does that mean only one side is sharpened or am I misunderstanding something? an some one post a photo of the back side of the blade.
BTW very good looking knives!
John
May 31, 2013