KS8 Samekniv 8"" from Norway

Strömeng is located in the far north of Norway, and the knives reflect the Saami (Laplander) culture. The Strömeng family has been making knives in Karasjok for over 200 years. Styles and techniques have been passed from father to son, and the knives remain faithful to the original pattern developed in the 18th century. The blades are thin for efficient slicing, and wide to retain strength. They are all-purpose knives rather than woodworking knives. The handles are typical of those used in the far North. They provide a solid grip for the draw strokes that are favored where the hands are often gloved, or stiff with cold. The wide flat pommel allows the use of the second hand to apply force to the point. The sheaths take almost the entire handle, which is a reflection of how serious a lost leuku can be in the wilderness. In the larger sizes they combine the functions of camp knife and machete, and are used for everything from building shelters and gathering firewood, to butchering reindeer. The blades are relatively thin, and the knives are quite light for their size. Blades are hardened to RC 59.The 8" Strömeng leuku has a large, serious carbon steel blade and generously sized handle. Below are the detailed measurements of this knife.Blade Material: high-carbon steel, hardened to Rockwell 59Knife Length: 12.75 inches (32.4 cm)Blade Length: 8 inches (20.3 cm)Blade Width: 1.5 inches (3.8 cm)Blade Thickness: 0.12 inches (3 mm)Knife Weight: 9.1 ounces (258 grams)Handle Length: 4.75 inches (12.1 cm)Pommel: brass butt with tackHandle Circumference: 4 inches (10.2 cm)Handle Material: natural woodSheathed Weight: 12.5 ounces (354 grams)Sheathed Length: 15 inches (38.1 cm)Belt Loop Width: 3 inches (7.6 cm)