MASTER BLADESMITH EXAMINATION KNIVES

 
 
The first ever course in Finland preparing knifemakers for a master bladesmith qualification began in autumn 2008. The examination took place in spring 2009.

The examination included the following parts: "General mastersmith qualifications" and "Demanding master bladesmith work". The course included several design projects and the making of three knives. In the master status exam two more knives were made.
 

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Traditional puukko: Lightly decorated version of "Rautalammin puukko"
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Modern puukko or knife design: Semi-integral hunting knife
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Finnish knifemaking contest master level knife: Hunting knife with curved blade

Knives of the mastership examination: The knives were made after the designs were approved by the examination jury.
 
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Using knife: Full-integral version of woodsman's knife
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One-of-a-kind knife: Lion knife