Eräpuu Tuohitako, a quick look.

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7 ай бұрын

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short video on the Tuohitako by Old Forest Bushcraft
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@svartaska 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful knife! I do really love this stacked birch bark handle.

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

Me too, the stacked bark looks great but also feels so good in the hand. So comfortable to use.

@osmoahma7561 6 ай бұрын

Simple, somewhat affordable puukko, which gladly gladly does not try to pretend to be a newly invented wheel with nonsense bells n whistles. Tako by the way refers to forging, in this case its just visual trick to make it look a tad like its forged. Stacked birch bark + faux forge finish =TuohiTako.

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

That makes perfect sense, I hadn't thought about the hammerd finish. Thank you for the explanation. I like Eräpuu, they make good knives at a good price.

@edwinmason123 6 ай бұрын

Useful video - I've ordered one based on this review!

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

That's great Edwin, glad you found it useful. I hope you like your new puukko when it arrives. Have a fantastic Christmas mate and all the best for the year ahead.

@HankSielski 7 ай бұрын

After Old Forest did his review of this, I ordered one. I like it very much as I’ve always wanted a puukko with a stacked birch bark handle. It’s an incredible value for the money. Unfortunately I’ve only used it for carving a pumpkin, but it worked great for that. I like your channel, especially the knife reviews and the outdoor activities. Keep up the good work!

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

It does seem to be about the cheapest knife of it's kind.wood jewel make a similar one.But I prefer the Erapuu version personally. Such a nice handle material,feels so warm, comfortable and grippy in the hand. Thanks for watching mate.

@osmoahma7561 6 ай бұрын

@@KuukkeliBushcraftyeah same as i thought. Eräpuu makes so much better knives, looking more better, better ergos and far better assembled. As if.... They make stuff with pride

@bobbieschke599 6 ай бұрын

An iconic puukko..... I have 3 stacked blades, good video.

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Grizz, I have a couple of older ones knocking around too. I have one that I made somwhere too.

@JPHomeland 6 ай бұрын

Hi buddy, thanks for the interesting video. Several of my knives have a very small gap (4:25). All my classic Buck (102, 117 ...) between blade and guard. I especially see this with guards. Where the handle was fixed with epoxy resin, I have never had any problems with it. But the climatic conditions here are also not so harsh in winter. I had problems with the plastic grips from two companies. A gap had formed and widened in the plastic handles. In the end, the grips were loose. Have a good time JPH

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

I do actually worry with some plastic handles of the tang slipping out of the handle. As for the gap, It is something you often see in puukkos. I don't know if it makes much difference to the strength. But I kind of see it as a sign of sloppy workmanship. Thanks for watching mate.

@terrymeinders9825 7 ай бұрын

This is the knife I carry the most. It's just a great, functional knife at a decent price, and I love the stacked birch bark.

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

The stacked birch bark is great isn't it? Both looks and feels so nice. Very good value for money too. Thanks for watching my friend.

@matsalm2943 6 ай бұрын

I have had it for a few weeks now. It really is a great puukko. I have done some light battening with it and it seems to take it without problems. And as yo mention it is a very comfortable knife and as most pukas very light to carry.

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

All puukkos will take light battoning, it's just normal use. The problem is people nowadays expect a knife to do the job of an axe. There are knives that serve this function. A lightweight stick tang however does the job of a knife rather better in my opinion. The birch bark handles I really like. They just feel so good in the hand. Thanks for watching mate.

@kanukkarhu 6 ай бұрын

Great looking blade. 👍 I made myself something similar with a Mora blade blank years ago. I used antler on each end. Worked out pretty good, and it's super comfy and grippy. Wonderful handle material, is birch bark...

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

I think it's my favourite handle material, at least for a normal use knife. I think synthetic handles can be more durable for extreme, rough and careless usage. Birch bark boh looks and feels extremely nice. Thanks for watching mate.

@DemoMan-fq9zi 5 ай бұрын

I have this knife, its amazing. I think for the price the gap is understandable. In my experience making these style knives the most time consuming part is fitting the bolster to the tang...as it takes lots of hand filing. So when you think about the cost of this puukko with included sheath and birch bark....its hard to fault them for not spending more time on the fitment.

@KuukkeliBushcraft 5 ай бұрын

Me too, the bolster is a real pain. With birch bark cutting all of the individual pieces too but I guess they have something a bit more effective than a pair of fishing shears😂. It is a fantastic knife for the price. Thanks for watching mate.

@NorthStarKnifeReviews 6 ай бұрын

Very knife. I love using stacked birch bark on my own knives.

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

Such a nice material isn't it? Been looking at the new Lauri rhombic blades. Getting the urge to make another Puukko. Thanks for watching mate.

@NorthStarKnifeReviews 6 ай бұрын

@@KuukkeliBushcraft make it and show it!

@markearnhardt583 6 ай бұрын

That’s a beautiful looking puukko. I recently acquired a very similar Kellam/Wood Jewel (?) “Wildwood” puukko withe the same blade and similar birch bark handle (mine flares and has a flat brass pommel), my first. It really is a wonderful, comfortable and warm grip. I’ve been told that once you’ve used a stacked birch bark handle, nothing else feels better. I guess I’d agree. I am very smitten with the birch bark grip!

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

Sounds like the Wood Jewel version. So many companies manufacturing for Kellam knives that it is hard to keep track😂

@osmoahma7561 6 ай бұрын

I would be a little surprised if your Wildwood is really made by Wood Jewel as it looks hellova lot nicer than all the Wood Jevel knives im aware of. Maybe its then a fully new outsourced custom order made only for Kellam. Yet it looks more like Eräpuu product due to its sense-making shape/ergos/aesthetics etc. Personally i would never buy any of Wood Jewels own designs for various reasons, but hey its just my preference.

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

@@osmoahma7561 thinking about it wildwood does sound a bit like a bad translation of Eräpuu 😂. Wilderness wood/tree. Wood Jewel aren't bad but can be a little hit and miss in my experience.

@markearnhardt583 6 ай бұрын

After posting my comment, I came across some pictures of the Erapuu and fully agree that is what I probably have, rebranded by Kellam (I purchased it on eBay, pre-owned, prior origins unknown). Looks very, very much the same… even the sheath is identical, if that is any indication. At any rate, it’s a beautiful Puukko and quickly becoming a favorite.

@davefield7014 6 ай бұрын

Didn't know you made knives, my friend! A happy surprise! I make birchbark puukkos myself and found you as I looked for people with puukko content. Suggestion: would you be willing to show us all some knives you have made?

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

I will try to do that mate. Maybe while we are in the polar night still as midwinter is not a good time for filming outdoors. In the meantime this might interest you. One of my old videos from when I was very new to all of this stuff (KZfaq). Unfortunately I have not been finding much time for making knives nowadays. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gt1-jLid0NnNYZs.htmlsi=weY9y9UkO_5Jsw43

@davefield7014 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'll check it out and look forward to something new when you have time ;)@@KuukkeliBushcraft

@JimTimber 6 ай бұрын

The knife looks awesome mate !! ..and I love the decoration on the leather sheath. It looks like a really versatile tool.. great review Tim bro ! Big pats for Unni !! 🐾🐾

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Andy, pats for Jimmy too. I have covid again now off one of these pesky tourists no doubt Unni no impressed with isolation.

@kv3515 6 ай бұрын

Bought one a few years ago, it has mostly sat in the closet with the rest of the collection apart from making a few feather sticks for the sauna... Nice looking little puukko. I really like stacked birch bark handles. They look nice and have a good grip and feel to them. Nice video as always, take care mate!

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, the birch bark handles are so nice, both how they look and how they feel in the hand. So far mine has been mostly used for cutting cheese😂 Working so much at the moment don't have time to do much more than eat.

@OldForestBushcraft 7 ай бұрын

Hmm.. Never really thought about the name, but I think its pretty much like you said. Also I think word ‘Takotuote’ means some sort of forged product im general: “Tako product”. Maybe Tuohitako = Forged product wrapped with Birchbark, ‘Birchbark forged product’ or something? Anyways, such a great knife! Will take it actually today to the woods! Thanks for the shoutshout Tim!! Much appreciated! Have a great day there in the beautiful north! 🌲🔪🌲

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate,and your very welcome for the shout-out. So Tuohitako is not a straightforward word.then😂. I love these birch bark handles.such a nice material.

@FerndaleMichiganUSA 7 ай бұрын

That is a beautiful knife, well presented. Those knives are surprisingly affordable on Scandinavia Outdoor, however, the one i saw of the same name has a pommel swell that is not like the one you have here. I like the one you have better.

@FerndaleMichiganUSA 7 ай бұрын

It looks like Lamnia offers a version like yours, i.e., without pommel swell.

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

Would it be the wood jewel Tuohitako that you saw? It's a little more expensive than the Erapuu, but I prefer the Erapuu. You have Scandinavian outdoor over there? Thanks for watching mate.

@JimTimber 6 ай бұрын

Good solution to use the superglue to fill the gap.. I use that substance all the time to repair tears on my militaria collection as and when ! ..beats a needle and thread !!

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

Sewing is definitely a last resort for me too. Superglue good for all kinds of stuff.

@lalli8152 4 ай бұрын

I think the tuohi refers to the handle, and tako refers to the blade because its finish, and the tuohitako is just marketing name for the knife model. Looks like these blades are sold as "takoterä" i would just translate it as hammered blade or something like that

@KuukkeliBushcraft 4 ай бұрын

Someone else said the same and it makes perfect sense. Thanks for the explanation and for watching the video.

@burniemaurins2382 4 ай бұрын

This is out of stock just now, waiting for them to come available, just fancy a birch bark handle.

@KuukkeliBushcraft 4 ай бұрын

Birch bark handles are really nice mate.They feel really good in the hand and with a bit of brass on each end, they look fantastic. Thanks for watching.

@profshanky 7 ай бұрын

Great review, and great knife. Aside from the rixasso (which isnt a big deal, but i complain about relentlessly), its one of my favorite production knives out there. I kinda wish they'd offer it with the 95mm PT blade. ... But Lamnia having them in stock during those 10-12% off sales makes up for it, lol.

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

Oh I missed the Lamnia sales😭.The birch bark handles are so nice,both the look and the feel. Thanks for watching mate.

@ricardoa6186 4 ай бұрын

Eres un tío muy salao

@KuukkeliBushcraft 4 ай бұрын

Si pero por lo menos la perrita en mis videos es muy dulce😂 Gracias por ver el video compañero.

@loyaljones8814 6 ай бұрын

Hope you can answer a question I have about a morakniv I own. The knife has a 5.75 inch blade with semi teeth on the spine, a green handle with lanyard hole and green sheath. It has a stainless blade. I have never seen another anywhere on KZfaq or stores. Thank you.

@KuukkeliBushcraft 6 ай бұрын

Sounds like one of the old Mora fishing knives from about he 70s or 80s. I would recommend you ask on Facebook. This group is really good for information on old Moras facebook.com/groups/332031680708015/?ref=share There are a lot of people who know a lot more than me on there. Hope this was helpful.