Ahti Knives
There are two distinct lines of Ahti knives, the traditional line and the modern line.
The traditional line is made in Kauhava, Finland. Kauhava has been a center of knife
making for hundreds of years, and is at the heart of the Finnish knife culture. The knives
are made in the shop of Reino Kamppila. His production is limited, but this insures that the
quality is up to his exacting standards. All of the traditional knives have carbon steel blades
(.8%C) hardened to about 59 on the Rockwell scale. The handles are stained birch and
sanded to a medium finish for improved grip. Fittings are polished brass and the sheaths have
plastic inserts.
The Traditional Ahti
#9608; The Vaara ("Northern Hills) is a bit larger, and is an excellent all around utility knife.
The blade is about 3 5/8" (92 mm) long, .75" wide and .129" thick. The handle has a suggestion
of a hook and the
pommel end, and a slight cutout for the forefinger to add control. The 4 1/4" handle is nicely
sized for average sized hands. $65
Out of Stock
#9607; The Metsa ("Forest") has the same blade, about 3 5/8" (93 mm) long, .75" wide and .129" thick. The 4 3/8" handle is larger in both length and diameter. It has the pronounced pommel hook favored for draw cuts when wearing gloves or mittens.
It's one of the most traditional Finnish patterns. The handle would work best for average
or slightly larger hands. This is a knife for outdoor work in all seasons. The sheath has a
sturdy belt loop which will take belts up to about 2". The knife and sheath together
weigh about 4 1/2 ounces. $50 Out of Stock
#9609; The "Leuku 90" has a blade 3 1/2" (92 mm) long, 1 1/16" wide and .129" thick. The handle is enhanced
by a brass ferrule and pommel. Again the 5" handle is sized for a larger hand. $85.
#9614; The "Leuku 145" has a blade 5 5/8" (145 mm) long, 1 1/16" wide and .129" thick. The 4 7/8" handle has brass plates at both ends, and the squared end of the pommel is visable at the pommel plate. The sheath has a belt loop. This would make a good
butchering tool or light camp knife. $89.
#9618; The "Leuku 180" has a blade 7" (182 mm) long, 1 1/16" wide and .129" thick. The handle Again the 5" handle is sized for a larger hand. There are brass plates at
both ends of handle, and the squared end of the tang is visable at the pommel plate.
This would be a serious tool for butchering, cutting brush, etc. The sheath has a belt
loop which will take belts up to 2 1/2" wide. $95. Out of stock
The Modern Ahti
#9605; The Eräpuukko (Hunting knife) is a very modern design. The shape of the blade blends smoothly into that of the
handle. The stainless blade is about 3" long and has a fine point for carving or other detail work. The 4 1/4" handle
is well shaped for control but allows for multiple grips. When I picked this one up I found myself looking for
something to whittle. The sheath is leather with a plastic insert. The knife and sheath together weigh about 3 3/4
ounces. $27
#9606; The Vuolupuukko (Whittling Knife) is the same knife with a carbon steel blade. $27.
#9604; The Kalauppkko (Fishing Knife) is a variation sharpened on the top edge for opening large fish
and game. The tip is not sharpened, and there are finger notches on the bottom edge. $25.
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