Based on the traditional Finnish blades for use in the woods – where a good blade really mattered – Spyderco has introduced the Puukko. This PlainEdge CPM-S30V Scandinavian ground blade blends together equal parts artistic expression, traditional tool with modern blade steel and high tech cutting features. The Spyderco/Tuominen Puukko offers a single curving cutting edge and a flat level spine with a rounded wood handle, while the level blade spine and lack of choil allow positioning the thumb directly on the spine to concentrate force and leverage forward and downward.
This is a knife that is used for cutting as opposed to piercing or stabbing, Puukkos have no cross-guard or expanded pommel to block the hand from the blade, and this further gives it a sleek and balanced appearance. The handle is further made of Arizonian Ironwood, and is rounded ergonomically with a large radius at the top near the spine that tapers into a teardrop shape. Sharp and sharp looking!