Sunday, December 4, 2016

Seasons come and go.

Since the previous post autumn has changed to winter. In October I was busy with capercaillie hunting. In November it changes to hunting willow grouse and pine marten. Daylight time gets shorter and shorter. At the moment polar night has started here, meaning we won't see the sun rising above the horizon for a month. We've got a bit over 4 hours so called dayligh, on a cloudy day less, a bit more when the sky is Clear.

Below are some pics from various trips since the previous post. No titles, just appr. in order by date. From early October to the blue light in the beginning of December.


































Timeless Finnish puukko design doesn't change much. A barrel handle in birch bark and brass. Upper is one of the recently made puukkos, lower is my user. Birch bark doesn't necessarily need any treatment, it gets a life-breathing patina in use.


Seasons change, in nature and in life. I've dropped knife making as work, so from now on won't post knives for sale as before. Maybe one or two sometimes, who knows.

With outdoor posts I would only be repeating myself, so that's it for now. Thanks for all the readers!






12 comments:

  1. I'm truly saddened to hear that you've decided to drop knife making Pasi... You are, bar none, the best knife maker I have ever found. And that is saying something.

    My custom Seax with the white micarta is the pride of my collection, with my Tuohisarvi and Leuku following not far behind.

    Should you accept small custom orders in the future, you have a customer for life in me.

    I wish you only the best in the your future, sir. May swift winds guide you to good fortunes.

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    1. Thank you for the kind words Reno, I appreciate it very much. We'll be in touch.

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  2. So sorry to read that you'll no longer be making knives. I hope whatever you find to do in this next season of life will be rewarding to you. I'm happy to have read your posts and to have 3 of your knives (2 from you and another second hand from a friend) I really do treasure them. All the best to you in what comes next. Take care!

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    1. Thank you Bushcraft Canuck, all the best to you as well!

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  3. All the best for the next step of your life Pasi. I hope we can hunt capercaillie together one day.

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  4. Too bad, Pasi. Really. On both accounts. There's few enough to read about that as it is.
    Hope the sun will rise soon again for you.
    Take care!

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  5. It looks like you've had some good trips over the past several months and changing seasons; and hopefully the hunting has been good as well.

    I was surprised to read that you'll no longer be making knives as your work, but I'm sure you have your reasons for doing so, and hopefully you'll find much happiness and prosperity in your next endeavor. I know I was saddened by the news, as I'm sure many others are as well. The knives that you've made for me are by far my favorite knives and the ones on my belt when I leave the house. No other knife feels as good in my hand as the ones that you make.

    I've always looked forward to your blog posts of your trips and knife making, and appreciate the many pictures and words that you shared over the last several years. I will certainly miss those posts.

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    1. Thanks for your kind words Bradley. I'm always glad to hear my knives being carried and used. Also glad that you've liked to read my posts.

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  6. Pasi, I love the outdoors photos on your blog, it's the only way I'll ever get to see the beauty of Finland. I am sorry to see your knifemaking come to an end. You make beautiful knifes, the leuku you made for me is one of my most prized possessions, one I would never part with. I hope you make a few just to stay in practice! If you feel like writing or sharing any photos you have a standing invitation to post on Nordiska Knivar. All the best to you, Mike Heffner

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  7. I appreciate your kind words, Vikingdog, Thank you!

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