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#3515, The "Rävan Special" (Fox) is one of the ones that feels so good to me.
The handle has just enough shape to give control without restricting you to
one grip. The curly birch handle is a bit over 4". There is just the
suggestion of a finger guard. All of these are handmade knives, and the
handles may vary up to a 1/4" or so. If you have a preference, let me know.
The blade is 3 15/16" long
(10 cm.), 13/16" wide and .100" thick. It comes with a dark brown sheath
with a belt strap rather than a thong. The sheath accepts belts up to about
1 1/2", and has a plastic liner.
#3520, The Örnen (Eagle) is a more traditional version. The handle is shaped more in the
Saami tradition. The carbon steel blade is just under 4" and about .1" thick. The
sheath swings from a thong in the fashion of the far North. The handle
gives excellent control for the draw cuts favored when the hands are gloved
or numbed with cold. It's about 4 1/4" long, and the knife is about 8 1/4" overall.
$85
#3510, The Haren (Hare) has a small blade and a full sized handle. This makes a nice working or
whittling knife for those (like myself) who like shorter blades. The handle is sized for average hands,
and the Sandvik stainless blade is 3" long, 11/16" wide, and .097" thick. The knife and sheath weigh
about 4 1/4 ounces, so it would be well suited for hikers. The knife is about 7 1/4" overall,
and comes with a light color handle, and dark brown traditional sheath.` $59
#3536, The "Elk Sandvik" is a nicely made hunting knife with a bit of a guard and a reindeer antler
spacer. This concentrates mass near the center of gravity and gives the knife a lively feel. The Sandvik
stainless blade is just under 4" long, 13/16" wide, and .127" thick. The handle is about 4 1/4", but
reasonably small in diameter. I like the way this one feels in my average sized hand. It comes with a stout
sheath that will take wider belts up to about 2".The price is 
#3506, The Vildmark (Wilderness) is done in the style of current Scandinavian custom knives. The handle
has a finger cutout, and just enough guard to keep your hand off the blade. It's well shaped for positive
control in my medium sized hand. The Sandvik stainless blade is 3 1/4" long, 13/16" wide, and about
.127" thick. It comes with a medium weight sheath with a belt loop that will take belts up to about
1 1/2" wide. The knife and sheath weigh about 5 ounces. The price is $86.
#3504, The Shoat is a variation with a wider blade. The Sandvik stainless blade is 3 1/4" long, 7/8" wide,
and ~.127" thick. It comes with a medium weight sheath with a belt loop that will take belts up to
about 1 1/2" wide. The price is $89.
#3511, The Galten (Boar) is the same knife with a bit more blade. The Sandvik stainless blade is just under 4"
long, 15/16" wide, and .126" thick. Again, the handle has a finger cutout, and just enough guard to keep
your hand off the blade. The price is 
#3502, The Galten Special is the Boar dressed up with a antler spacer in the handle, and a carbon steel blade.
The carbon blade is just under 4" long, 15/16" wide, and .099" thick. The thinner blade improves slicing,
while the extra width retains strength. Again, the handle has a bit of guard to keep
your hand off the blade, but doesn't have the cut out. The handle is about 4 1/2" long, and sized for
slightly larger hands. The price is 
#3586, The Boar Survival knife adds a fire steel. Again, the handle has an antler spacer,
both for appearance and to improve the balance.The handle is about 4 1/4" long. The Sandvik 12C27 blade is just under 4” long, 15/16” wide,
and 1/8” thick. The spine of the blade is squared to provide sharp corners for striking sparks from the included firesteel.
The fire steel is military diameter of 3/8”, and has an antler handle with decorative scrimshaw.
The sheath has a holds both
the knife and firesteel securely. 
#3584, The Boar Survival knife is also available with a two sided diamond plate instead of the firesteel. $145.
#3587, The Boar Survival knife is also available with both the two sided diamond plate and the firesteel.
This would be a very comprehensive kit in a very neat and compact form. 
#3507, The Älgen (Elk) Special has a Sandvik Stainless blade 3 1/4" long, 7/8" wide, .128"
thick. The 3 3/4" handle has an antler spacer with just a bit of shape to keep your finger from
moving forward. It comes with a traditional sheath that hangs from a thong. Current stock comes
with a dark brown sheath rather than the natural color shown in the picture.
This one feels good to me. $95
#3518, The Vargen (Wolf) has a larger 4 1/2" handle in a light finish.
It has a single antler spacer just behind the guard.
This one should suit those with slightly larger handsl. The Sandvik
stainless blade is 3 7/8" long (10 cm.) 13/16" wide, and .126" thick.
Current stock comes with a dark brown sheath, nicely stamped
with the image of a wolf head. $95
#3533, The Bocken (Buck) is just a bit smaller, with a Sandvik stainless blade
about 3 1/8" long, 13/16" wide, and .128" thick. The handle has the same
curly birch, antler spacer and brass finger guard, and is about 3 3/4" long.
It's a very comfortable knife for those with smaller hands.
It also comes with a heavy weight sheath for $85.
#3513, The Järven (Wolverine) is in a more traditional Sammi style. It has the
typical wide, flat pommel with a pronounced flair. The handle
is an assembly of reindeer horn and curly birch, and is about 4 1/4".
The Sandvik stainless blade is 3 7/8" (10 cm.). The sheath is a has
a leather top section with a curly birch base. There is an insert of reindeer
horn down the front of the sheath which is engraved with an attractive
design. These are done by hand and will vary somewhat. It's altogether
a very nice package. The price is 
#3521, The Moose is an everyday knife in the Saami style. the stainless blade is just under 4" long, 7/16" wide
and .127" thick. The handle has the typical flared pommel favored in far North. It's a bit over four inches long,
with a diameter suitable for averaged sized hands. There is a hint of a finger notch behind the guard. I'm not usually
a fan of these, but this one is very subtle. It provides just a bit security while not removing bulk where it's needed
for control, or spoiling the lines of the knfe. The pouch style sheath is attached to a ring and belt loop. This
may be a bit less tradtional than the twisted thong, but is probably more durable. I like this one. $89.
#3514, The Björnen (Bear) is a small leuku. These are the all-purpose camp
knives of the Saami. They are used for everything from cutting brush to
butchering reindeer. The carbon steel blade is about 5 1/4" long, 1 1/8" wide,
and .128" thick. The handle has the typical flairing pommel faced with
reindeer horm. The flat pommel allows you to use the palm of the off hand when forcing
the point into something. There is just a hint of a guard to help your fingers off the edge,
It comes with a traditional sheath that hangs from a thong. $125.
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