North Wolf Ragweed Extra Special #25

This # 25 is my 2nd North Wolf & is very similar to Redbeard's own, among his--& now my--fave puukkos. Looking at your reflection in the bright mirror-polished BLADE, you'd think it's stainless, but it's actually authentic Finnish Puronvarsi high carbon steel polished to 800X, ultra sharp if a bit short at just over 3 1/4 in, though all of that is a cutting edge, as there's no ricasso at its hefty 1/8-in-thick base. Accomodating all but the smallest hand, the HANDLE is 4 1/4 in long & is beautifully grained linseed-oiled dark walnut--smooth as Taylor Swift's inner thighs--between genuine ebony pommel & 9/32-in-wide matching piece below bolster, itself a work of nickel-silver art, subtley stippled on top, satin-smooth on side, exceptionally thick at 3/16 in. The dark brown side-seam SHEATH is buffalo leather, probably water buffalo, as it's smooth unlike most N. American bison that's nubby in texture. I'd prefer a traditional dangler instead of the 1-piece belt attachment, but at least its sewn in a loop onto scabbard near top to allow some movement, & the just-tight-enough fit & 2+ in exposed handle allows quick & easy withdrawal. This NWRES # 25 is a clean & pristine puukko worth the $359.99 price.