Finnish Utility/Skinning Knife and Scabbard both Marked Fiskars. ED 2602. Hunting Knives

During the seventeenth century a number of ironworks were founded in Finland. The large tracts of forestland in the Pohja region along with its unharnessed water power and good water routes made it an ideal centre for the Finnish iron industry. The ironworks at Antskog were founded around 1630, and Billnäs followed in 1641. Fiskars was started in 1649, and today is one of the oldest businesses in the Western world. The blade is measuring 9 ¾ cm, (overall 21 ½ cm). The hard dark wood grip has a nice ‘Finnish’ engraving, topped with a brass pommel and has a brass quillon before the blade. The ricasso has ‘Fiskars’ stamped to it, and the cheek has ‘Best Cast Steel’. The blade is in good condition and appears to have been re sharpened, it has an age related patina. The thick leather sheath has a loop to house a belt loop at the top rear. The stitching is intact and the leather has a nice aged patina, the brass furniture is very thick and solid and has ‘Fiskars’ imprinted, and the stitching is all intact. A very nice knife and scabbard for the collector. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2602.