Fiskars ‘Finland’ Hunting/Skinning Knife with Leather Sheath. ED 2591. Knive

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 measuring 11 ½ cm, (overall 22 ½ cm). The hard black grip is topped with a brass pommel and has a brass quillon before the blade. The quillon has ‘CN Corp 1967’ stamped to it. The blade is in good condition and appears to have been re sharpened. The thick leather sheath is held with 3 large brass studs and has a belt hoop to the top and to the rear. The stitching is intact and the leather has a nice aged patina (the previous owners name is on the rear belt hoop. A very nice knife and scabbard for the collector. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2591.