Karesuando Algen Brun Hunter

I 'm giving this delightful puukko 5 stars but a slight A-minus downgrade because it's a 4/5-scale knife, 7" overall length & not full size. BLADE is best-there-is patented DS93X Damasteel SS manufactured in Sodefors, Sweden by powder metallurgy technology in cleanroom conditions ensuring zero inclusions. Included pamphlet furnishes exact chemical composition of its alloyed C, Si, Mn, Cr, Mo, & V constituents. It measures a smallish L 3 1/4 " × W 3/4" × THK 3/32" with beautiful repeating pattern changing predictably as 3/8"-wide scandi slopes to ultra-sharp edge. HANDLE begins with 3/32"-thick polished-bright brass guard, just below it ~1/2"-wide reindeer-antler spacer, then 3 1/16" of med-dark-stained masur birch with semi-birdhead pommel, making entire handle only about 3 3/4" long, suitable for those having small to at-most medium-size hands. Circular moose-logo K. reindeer escutcheon on obverse side near pommel IDs puukko as super-premium brand. Med-brown leather SHEATH is my favorite rear center-seam dangler with twisted-leather belt loop, plain but for K. logo embossed on front. In it, knife fits tight but not too. Note traditional wood, not plastic protective insert deep inside. Rig comes in reindeer-fur-lined black wooden box with K. sharpener, which works great if you can keep at proper angle, in its own matching leather sheath. As such, this Algen Brun Hunter would make gorgeous gift, especially to woman considering its smallish size--if she's been very very good girl & you have not-unreasonable $30-off $469.99 to spend!

This knife is about as close to perfection as one can get in a knife. Awesome Damasteel blade, beautiful wood grain handle, super sheath. Really great workmanship. also good support by the Ragweed team and Redbeard. A really fine experience!